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🫐 Save the berries before they spoil
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Hey friend, If berries are showing up in your kitchen this weekend, don’t wait too long. They always look manageable at first. Then one day they’re soft, sticky, and begging to be used before they end up in the compost. That’s why this weekend’s newsletter is all about saving the good stuff before it slips away. A few jars now can make winter meals feel a little easier later. Food Preservation Summit July 6 through July 8Quick note: There’s also a free food preservation summit coming up from the School of Traditional Skills. If canning, fermenting, dehydrating, or stocking your pantry is on your summer list, this is worth a look. Save your free seat for the Food Preservation Summit Preserve Those BlueberriesStart here if you’ve got fresh berries and no time to waste. This gives you practical ways to save blueberries for later, even if you don’t want to can everything. Read Ways to Preserve Blueberries Learn the Basics of CanningCanning feels less overwhelming when you break it into simple steps. This guide is a good starting point if you want to build more confidence before the summer harvest gets busy. Make the Most of Jams and SaucesSometimes the easiest way to save summer flavor is in a jar. These sauces, spreads, jams, and jellies are useful when you want something homemade on the pantry shelf. Read Sauces, Spreads, Jams and Jellies You don’t have to preserve everything this weekend. Just pick one batch, one jar, or one small pantry win. That’s enough to start. Talk soon, Sarita |
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This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, Every summer, I forget this part. Everyone’s outside more. The snacks disappear faster. And the berries, sandwiches, muffins, leftovers and “quick” meals don’t last nearly as long as I think they will. Yet somehow, even with the garden growing and the pantry stocked, the grocery bill still starts creeping up. That’s when I know it’s time for a reset. Not a big dramatic one. Just a simple look at what we already have, what we can stretch,...
This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, July 4 weekend is almost here, and just like with our Canada Day meal planning, I know you want food that feels special without turning into a whole production. Not a huge meal plan. Not a full day in the kitchen. Just a few easy and sweet summer ideas for brunch, berries and slow weekend mornings. So today I’m keeping it simple with three reads you can use before the weekend gets busy. The Free Food Preservation Summit runs July 6 - 8...
This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, If you're getting serious about taking the next steps to becoming more self-reliant, this is the email for you. These posts help readers think through projects to build self-reliance, learn about off-grid systems, and take the next step toward a more self-reliant life. Not Ready to Move off Grid and Homestead? No worries. Start your self-reliance journey right where you are by taking charge of your long-term food supply. Whether you're...