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Idalia hit early morning on August 30th, 2023. All things considered, we got away with a black eye. So much work though, SO much work ahead. The entire county was out of power. Today, 4 days later, 18,000 of 28,000 connections are still not restore. We are amongst them. Tanksful for a pool that hasn't turned green yet. :)

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Green tomatoes make one of the crunchiest pickles. All it takes is salt and water, to turn these late season guys into a healthy, gut friendly treat. Recipe below. For more delicious fermented foods, check these links: Fermented pickles th-cam.com/video/IRkX_G6MpSM/w-d-xo.html Sauerkraut th-cam.com/video/UeyFXqHapTE/w-d-xo.html Fermented hot sauce th-cam.com/video/ojMEQs0k42E/w-d-xo.html Beet k...

CUCUMBER CHIPS ~ and DEHYDRATED SHREDS for tzatziki and powder. Let no cucumber be wasted.

We finally took the time to build a decent compost system! The counterweight lid is my favorite feature. It makes things so easy and hassle free. Big lid - one hand operation. The 3 bins will allow us to rotate the compost much easier than our old system ever allowed. It's easy now. Take the fronts off, move compost pile from one bin to the next. This automatically upside-downs the contents and...

Ferments are tasty and so amazing for gut health. Not enough cucumbers to can them up? Brine ferment to the rescue. They'll last for months in the fridge. The process is super simple and it takes nothing but salt and water. Try them. Your gut microbiome and your taste buds will thank you. Link to making fermented Sauerkraut: th-cam.com/video/UeyFXqHapTE/w-d-xo.html RECIPE: Wash your cucumbers. ...

We created the perfect conditions for stink bugs! They found their save haven with plenty of food and shelter, even through cold winters. They were jolly happy and procreated exponentially. Nothing ever disturbed their world. Permaculture techniques such as heavy mulching, chop & drop, cover crops, no mow, etc, improved the soil and the presence of pollinators, and at the same time created an o...

Raised beds rotting? Fire ants? Flooding? Voles, moles and pocket gophers? Drought? Planters too small? Tired of gardening at ground level? Here's the solution - BATHTUB GARDENING! :) We use enameled steel tubs. Indestructible! Cast iron tubs are too cumbersome to move around. Vinyl may work, but also deteriorate in the elements, and perhaps crack from the weight. Reuse - reduce- recycle! :)

Shelf stable ground venison - no freezer required. Of course this works with ground beef, ground chicken or turkey and ground pork, etc as well. I do all my canning with reusable lids. My brand is Tattler. Harvest Guard is another brand that is basically identical. I believe both are manufactured in the US. Recipe from "Blue Book of Preserving" ~Ball Chopped Meat (Beef, lamb, mutton, pork, veal...

This is an honest review with demonstration of the Nesco smart canner & cooker. In my opinion, a fantastic idea - but a disappointing execution. It may work great for some - and not at all for others.

Garlic butter is good. MUSHROOM BUTTER is BETTER! Enjoy this treat on meat, baked potatoes, on pasta ...... or butter your toast with it. It's delicious and very easy to make. Recipe: 1 - 1.5 lbs mushrooms of choice. 1/2 pound butter (splurge and get quality butter, it's worth it) at least 3 cloves garlic - finely minced Herbs are to taste, I use: 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon dried b...

Whether you forage or buy quantities of mushrooms, being able to preserve them is a big plus. This recipe is USDA approved and requires only waterbath canning. The mushrooms turn out great and go so well with anything grilled, on a charcuterie board, with cheese, etc. Personally, I snack them straight out of the jar. I used chanterelles for this recipe, but any small whole firm mushroom will wo...

This works with any pumpkin or winter squash. Once you have pumpkin powder handy, it's hard to imagine a culinary life without it. The possibilities are endless. Despite Seminole pumpkins storing without refrigeration for up to a year or more, the powder has the huge advantage of being already cooked and available in any desired amount, much like a spice. It also takes up lot less pantry space ...

These are so good. And so versatile. Served as a main dish, or as a side to grilled meat. The stuffing can be made ahead of time and frozen in portions, so whenever the zucchinis are ready to be picked, it's a super quick meal. Need more zucchini recipes? Try zucchini fritters: th-cam.com/video/fzZCB-OUPQA/w-d-xo.html 1 large or 2 medium or 3 small zucchinis 1 tomato, diced All of the seedy zuc...

How to make CHILI OIL ~ a fiery and addictive substance!

Crispy, crunchy ZUCCHINI fritters / patties

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FRIED FISHBALLS - from canned fish

Crispy, crunchy, PICKLED ASPARAGUS - preparation and canning.

ELDERBERRY FLOWER FRITTERS - a magical treat!

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The Garden in April - our EDIBLE YARD in North Florida.

CREAM of ASPARAGUS! Easily converts to vegan

POTSTICKERS! The OH SO delicious dumplings!

Bierocks Runzas STUFFED BUNS!

German LENTIL STEW Linsen mit Spätzle Swabian sour lentils

BEST ever BROCCOLI salad! Low carb - easily converts to vegetarian or vegan.

Duck Liver Pâté

SAUERBRATEN! One of THE best GERMAN meals.