I am an amateur cook, who attended culinary school for one year, 16 years ago. I enjoy canning and preserving, trying new things, and experimenting with new foods and techniques. I keep finding, changing, and trying recipes, I needed a place to keep them all. I’m also starting to dabble in backyard homesteading. I’m playing with renewable gardens, composting, and raising chickens. My kitchen’s not clean. My pictures aren’t pretty. But my food is pretty good. These are my stories.
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Mason Jars and Mixing Bowls 
i am… FASCINATED by your blog! your friend joel david posted the link in a chicken forum amd i’m friggin hooked. thank you for re-inspiring me to stay on top of my own blog!!
So not to sound like a groupie or anything…but you are my new hero…Complete props and respect for your blog. This blog is so well done, readable, unpretentious and enjoyable. The contents within just kick my procrastination in the pants. I think that’s called inspiration. Thank you.
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Are you still screen printing?! I’d love to get some ” i eat local” gear!
-Andrea
Apple pie drink recipe. You stated to use 1 pint Apple juice, 1 pint Apple cider, 1 liter everclear. I think you meant 1 gallon of juice and 1 gallon cider
Nope. I was looking for a stronger more potent recipe. I reduced the juice and cider down to two pints to keep the proof up.
I am in the process of trying your sausage in tomato juice…… was happy to find a simple canning recipe. Read at bottom about your sauce….. sounded amazing….. willing to share? 🙂
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In reference to the moonshine, while storing the moonshine if making in quantities, does it have to be stored below a certain temperature?
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