by Millie Copper | Oct 4, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
The October harvest is one we look forward to all year! While the garden is sputtering to an end, the main harvest is now wild game. In this final entry for the 2022 Preserving Your Harvest series, I share about pumpkins, potatoes, and turnips, as well as my favorite...
by Millie Copper | Sep 6, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
As our garden begins to wind down and we prepare for a potential first frost, September still gives us a bit of a harvest. In some ways, it’s almost a race between things maturing and the frost ending the season! For the September harvest, I’m highlighting...
by Millie Copper | Aug 2, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
August is prime harvest time! Even in Wyoming, we’re finding ripe garden items each day. I struggled with choosing what to highlight. I’ve chosen my five favorite foods that are ready to harvest in August and a few of my favorite ways to preserve...
by Millie Copper | Jul 5, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
July is high summer and fresh produce abounds! A fabulous way to save money on fruits and vegetables is to take advantage of what’s in season. Even in Wyoming, we start seeing farmers’ markets and produce stands with an abundance. The gardens are...
by Millie Copper | Jun 14, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
Are you enjoying fresh produce from your garden, farmers’ market, or even roadside stands? June in the Northern Hemisphere means the beginning of summer and the beginning of garden abundance. June is also a wonderful month for fresh fruits! I’ve put...
by Millie Copper | May 3, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
Are you counting the days until your May harvest? For those of you enjoying fresh veggies either from the garden, the farmers market, or inexpensive from your local grocery store, I’ve put together a few of the popular vegetables or fruits you may be picking...