Monthly Archives: August 2011
Q and A: Soaking deer meat, Storing water, and Eggplant
Soaking deer meat
I was reading in your first gardening and canning book last night and saw something I have to ask you about. When...
We’ve been a little busy
First off, last Thursday, we had the Cook Area Garden Club out for a look-see at our homestead. Of course, I was a little...
Q and A: Gardening and farm questions
Breeding chickens
I have been wanting to start raising my own Cornish-rock Cross chickens, but was not sure where to begin, which breed for the...
Q and A: Canning questions
Pear preserves
I am new to canning. I am presently doing pear preserves. After I have added the pears and sugar it says to boil...
Q and A: Food and recipe questions
Storing beans
From a survival standpoint, what do you recommend - dry beans or home canned beans?
Karen Mallinger
Negaunee, Michigan
Both. I store lots of both. The...