Did you know that you can make hot chocolate from scratch? It is incredibly easy and a healthier alternative to other store-bought brands. Store-bought hot chocolate pouches generally contain hydrogenated oils, preservatives, and corn syrup solids—all bad news! In addition to making a tasty hot cocoa powder free of weird gunk, you can give it ...

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Homesteading (as of late) has become romanticized. It conjures images of people walking through flower-filled meadows without a care, eating homegrown fruit and vegetables, and drinking from crystal clear mountain creeks—but that's not always the case. Homesteading can provide a simple life allowing you to become self-sufficient, but it may not be easy. Hard work ...

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Five Tips When Buying Your Homestead Property

If you think mash potatoes are good, then you are going to die over these easy and delicious Funeral Potatoes (also called cheesy potatoes.) Mash potatoes are great and a staple for large celebratory dinners, but only because they don’t take as long as Funeral Potatoes. Funeral Potatoes are the perfect hot side dish for ...

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Famous Funeral Potatoes

It’s winter, the temperature is dropping, and snow is accumulating on the ground. This season signals Chili Time! Not just Chili Time, but Crockpot Chili Time! There's no other experience in the culinary universe quite like tossing ingredients into a crockpot to stew all day, then enjoying a nice hearty meal in the evening. As ...

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Pumpkin Black Bean Crockpot Chili

Do you know there are two methods to can food?  Water bath canning and pressure canning. Water bath canning is common for jams and high acid foods. Pressure canning is used for low acid foods like most vegetables. If you are new to canning, start with water bath canning to get familiar with canning basics.Today ...

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How To Can Homemade Cranberry Juice