Download or read book Herbal Houseplants written by Susan Betz and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the joys of growing herbs indoors as houseplants and meet the best varieties for cooking, crafting, and all-around enjoyment.

Download or read book The Family Garden Planner written by Melissa K. Norris and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t Just Plant Your Garden…Plan It Fifth-generation homesteader Melissa K. Norris has found gardening to be one of the easiest and most complex things there is. It really is as simple as plopping a seed into the soil, giving it adequate light and water, and watching it grow. But if you want to get the most out of your garden and produce more food each year, you need a plan to help you stay on track. This indispensable guide includes everything you need to plan your garden, execute your plan, and record your results, saving you time and hassle—and allowing you to have fun with the process. You’ll discover a series of charts and worksheets to identify which gardening zone you are in, which crops make sense for your family, and how much you’ll need to plant. Then you’ll refer to a set of monthly instructions based on your gardening zone and put together a customized plan using yearly, monthly, and weekly charts to help you stay on track. The more you use this planner, the more you will get out of your garden, and the more you’ll enjoy providing your family with healthy, organic fruits and vegetables all year long.

Download or read book The Prairie Homestead Cookbook written by Jill Winger and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Download or read book Dry Herbs At Home written by Kathy Brown and published by PublishDrive. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savor Home Grown Summer Flavors All Year Round By Knowing How To Dry Herbs! Drying herbs is easier than you think! You will never have to buy dried herbs again after trying one or more of the methods for drying herbs at home covered in this book. Yes! You read right. Drying herbs at home is as simple as ABC! Drying herbs is a cost-effective savvy food preservation technique because dried teas and herbs are on the high side at grocery stores. Home dried herbs tastes better than store bought own because they are newer and more pungent. If you are into your own herbs, you have the liberty of choosing tastiest varieties. This book covers the following: When to harvest herbs (including seeds and flowers) How to harvest herbs (including seeds and flowers) Herbs to choose for drying Methods to use for drying herbs comfortably at home How to store and use dried herbs How to make a scented fire starter at home with dried herbs. How to preserve herbs for best flavor Grab A Copy Now To Simplify Your Gardening Lifestyle.

Download or read book Herb Drying 101 written by Joseph Rosa and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-04 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have an overwhelming supply of herbs in your garden that you just can't catch up with? The tendency is that they wilt and die or they go unused and wasted and yet you're left with nothing to use in the winter. Herbs work like magic in most dishes and beverages. They are also useful ingredients in aromatherapy treatments and some craft projects. It makes sense to have a steady stream of herbs all year long as well as knowing the best preservation methods applicable to different types of herbs. The Herb Drying 101: How to Dry Herbs at Home will show you that you don't have to buy herbs all the time and you can have them handy even when they're not in their growing season. Drying herbs is an inexpensive, almost free preservation method that any person could do. Whether you want to hang your herbs, dry them in the sun, or pop them into the microwave, having dried herbs within your reach will certainly be most useful. Get the most of your herb garden by drying your herbs and making them available all year round. Never run out of basil and tarragon again even if they're off season and always have a supply of dried lemon balm and lavender anytime. The Herb Drying 101: How to Dry Herbs at Home will show you that you can maximize your herbs by preserving them for different purposes in easy and stress-free ways!

Download or read book How to Dry Herbs written by Susie Quinn and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***SPECIAL OFFER!!!*** LIMITED TIME OFFER 40% OFF (Regular Price $4.99) This #1 Best Selling Critically Acclaimed Book is now available Globally on Amazon - Download it Now!This book is the definitive guideline on how to dry and preserve herbs. It provides you all of the knowledge you need to be able to make the most of your at-home herb garden.This book will enhance skillset when it comes to working out the best methods to dry different types of herbs, increase the longevity of stored herbs and the provide you the best ways to store your herbs. It also provides you guideances on whether certain herbs should be dried or not, the benefits of drying such herbs and also a range of resources on how dried herbs can be used in your kitchen to improve your every day meals. Mastering the art of drying herbs can improve the quality of your life. This book combines proven steps and strategies on how to maximise the use of herbs in and out of the kitchen.In this book you will learn the following awesome information: An overview of what herb drying is, and the revolutionary modern method for drying herbs and getting the best results, period. The benefits of drying your own herbs, you'll never guess how beneficial it can be! The 100% best way to harvest and handle your herbs before drying - often the most overlooked part! We reveal our proven and revolutionary methods for drying herbs - that you wont see elsewhere! The definitive guide from our chefs on which herbs are best to dry at home An eye opening fact filled comparison guide comparing fresh vs dried herbs (and their great uses) Our innovative storage techniques for storing your harvested dried herbs and much much more.... So what are you waiting for, take your kitchen recepies to the NEXT level and purchase this book now!***SPECIAL OFFER!!!*** LIMITED TIME OFFER 40% OFF (Regular Price $4.99) This #1 Best Selling Critically Acclaimed Book is now available Globally on Amazon - Download it Now! Tags: drying herbs, herb drying, herb gardening, herb drying guide, how to harvest herbs

Download or read book The Simple Bites Kitchen written by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Winner for Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2017 - Family Books Winner of the 2018 Taste Canada Awards - General Cookbooks, Silver Delicious, wholesome family-friendly recipes from the creator of the award-winning Simple Bites blog Toasty warm in the winter and cool in the summer, Aimée’s comfortable kitchen is a place where the family gathers, cooks together, and celebrates everyday life. In The Simple Bites Kitchen, she brings her love of whole foods to the table and shares heart-warming kitchen stories and recipes that are nutritious, fairly simple to make, and utterly delicious. Aimée knows the challenges that come with feeding a family and tackles them head on by providing lunchbox inspiration, supper solutions and healthy snack options. Aimée’s collection of 100 wholesome recipes draws on her experience as a mom and a seasoned cook and is brimming with fresh ingredients and simple instructions so that you can cook with confidence knowing you’re providing your family with healthy and great-tasting meals. You and your family will enjoy recipes from Overnight Spiced Stollen Swirl Buns and Maple-Roasted Pears with Granola for breakfast, Tequila-Lime Barbecue Chicken and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie for a fresh air feast, garden-inspired recipes like Harvest Corn Chowder and Lentil Cottage Pie with Rutabaga Mash, and family dinner favourites like Roast Chicken with Bay Leaf and Barley and Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Meatloaf with Baked Sweet Potatoes. Filled with beautiful photography, The Simple Bites Kitchen also includes recipes to keep your preserves pantry well-stocked all year, tips, simple tutorials and inspiration and ideas for homespun hospitality.

Download or read book The Made from Scratch Life written by Melissa K. Norris and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you long for simpler days? Do you wish you had the time to offer your family home-grown meals? Does your heart cry for a quiet place in this fast-paced world? Blogger and homesteader Melissa K. Norris inspires with practical and easy methods to help you cook from scratch, garden, preserve your own food, and see God's fingerprints in your everyday busy life. You'll learn how to plan, plant, and harvest for eating and preserving troubleshoot common gardening problems with natural solutions improve your family's health with natural cooking and cleaning methods Whether you live in the middle of the asphalt jungle or on the side of a mountain, you can experience the pioneer lifestyle and start your own homesteading journey. Because when you surround yourself with things made from the hand of God, you can't help but see Him.

Download or read book Once Upon a Chef Weeknight Weekend written by Jennifer Segal and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 70 quick-fix weeknight dinners and 30 luscious weekend recipes that make every day taste extra special, no matter how much ​time you have to spend in the kitchen—from the beloved bestselling author of Once Upon a Chef. “Jennifer’s recipes are healthy, approachable, and creative. I literally want to make everything from this cookbook!”—Gina Homolka, author of The Skinnytaste Cookbook Jennifer Segal, author of the blog and bestselling cookbook Once Upon a Chef, is known for her foolproof, updated spins on everyday classics. Meticulously tested and crafted with an eye toward both flavor and practicality, Jenn’s recipes hone in on exactly what you feel like making. Here she devotes whole chapters to fan favorites, from Marvelous Meatballs to Chicken Winners, and Breakfast for Dinner to Family Feasts. Whether you decide on sticky-sweet Barbecued Soy and Ginger Chicken Thighs; an enlightened and healthy-ish take on Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs; Chorizo-Style Burgers; or Brownie Pudding that comes together in under thirty minutes, Jenn has you covered.

Download or read book The Family Garden Plan written by Melissa K. Norris and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow a Year’s Worth of Food for Your Family Do something good for your loved ones by learning how to plant a garden that will yield wholesome, organic fruits and vegetables in surprisingly less space than you would think. Melissa K. Norris, fifth-generation homesteader and host of the popular Pioneering Today podcast, walks you through each step of the process, including how to decide which food crops are best for your area and family plan your garden to maximize the space you have protect your garden from common pests and diseases naturally determine when your fruits and vegetables are ready to be harvested improve soil health with simple techniques like crop rotation and backyard composting Sharing the same practices and techniques from her homestead, Melissa shows you how easy it can be to raise a year’s worth of produce at home. Simple-to-follow charts, worksheets, and photographs are provided throughout to help you through every phase of the gardening process. You can enjoy good eating and greater well-being for you and your family.

Download or read book How To Dry Herbs Beginner s Guide To Preserving Herbs And Drying Herbs written by Dean Simpson and published by Usama Ahmed. This book was released on 2017-04-02 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to learn how to dry herbs? With the right approach, it's easy to make use of your herbs and get them into the right condition needed. Dean Simpson has years of experience with drying herbs and this herbs guide will ensure things are done the right way. Get started with your journey with this world-class preservation guide on herbs.

Download or read book Little House Living written by Merissa A. Alink and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

Download or read book Homegrown Herbs written by Tammi Hartung and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy a thriving, fragrant herb garden and use your harvest to bring beauty, flavor, and health to your everyday life. Tammi Hartung provides in-depth profiles of 101 popular herbs, including information on seed selection, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and drying. Hartung also shows you how to use your herbs in a variety of foods, home remedies, body care products, and crafts. Whether you’re a seasoned herbalist or planting your first garden, Homegrown Herbs will inspire you to get the most out of your herbs.

Download or read book The Homesteader s Herbal Companion written by Amy K. Fewell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion is a beautiful guide for the modern day homesteader. From learning how to incorporate herbs and essential oils around your home, to learning how to enhance your family’s health and well-being, this book is the go-to resource for those wishing to live a more natural homesteading lifestyle. This book takes readers through the basics of herbalism, including the different types of herbs and their uses. It also breaks down how herbs are used in tinctures, salves, essential oils, and infused oils. You’ll learn how to efficiently incorporate herbs into your lifestyle, creating your own herbal remedy cabinet for yourself and for your livestock as well. And through encouragement and evidence-based information, you’ll be confident using herbs, cooking with herbs, and sharing your herbal products with your friends and family. With an array of beautiful photos and easy to read terminology, just about any homesteader, new or seasoned, can learn from The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion, and finally feel comfortable incorporating the many wonderful qualities of herbs around their homes and homesteads.

Download or read book Fresh Eggs Daily written by Lisa Steele and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.

Download or read book Four Season Food Gardening written by Misilla dela Llana and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four-Season Food Gardening shows you how to grow edible plants year-round by using season extenders like cold frames and by planting the best perennial vegetables and fruits side by side with your tomatoes and peppers.

Download or read book How to Dry Herbs written by Julia Goodwin and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How To Dry HerbsThe Ultimate Guide To Drying Herbs At Home For Better Health And NutritionEveryone enjoys a good meal that is bursting with flavor. No matter what culture or background you are from, food is the one way to reach the heart and soul of those you truly care about.However, the ability to create a good meal is directly connected to the ability to have the right ingredients available when you need them that will give it that burst of flavor you're trying to create.One way to do that is with adding herbs and spices to your dishes.But the challenge that many people face is either being unable to find the fresh herbs they want or when they find them to be able to afford them. This book will help you to meet both of those challenges.When you learn the basic techniques of drying herbs at home and how simple it is to do then you'll be eager to take those plants that are grown in your own home garden and make a practice of drying and preserving them yourself. You'll not only add flavor to your meals, you'll add freshness as well. They'll also be healthier for the entire family.When herbs are dried correctly, you'll quickly discover that your homemade dishes will be much more flavorful than those you used created with the old store bought herbs that had probably been on the shelf for weeks if not months. Once you've learned how to dry herbs on your own, you'll never want to buy stale herbs from the store ever again.