This homemade ham bone soup makes perfect use of a leftover ham bone, and it's easy to make in a slow cooker.  If you're lucky enough to have a leftover ham bone consider yourself blessed, because you can transform every bit of that into this hearty and delicious soup. Normally, when I have…

A tincture is a liquid-concentrated extract that is made from herbs and alcohol, and used as a supplement that utilizes the herbs beneficial properties. Making a herbal tincture at home is easy  using alcohol or glycerine, and this step-by-step guide. Late summer and early fall are the ideal time …

Dry canning potatoes is a  method of canning where cut or diced potatoes are raw packed into jars without added liquid.   Home canned potatoes are a fantastic staple to have on hand for quick and easy meals, especially dry canned potatoes. Since dry canned potatoes are not canned in water, they ret…

Freezing summer squash is a delicious way to enjoy your summer harvest all year long.  Summer squash is one of the most abundant vegetables I have in my garden. Some years are better than others, but when I do end up with a bumper crop of summer squash, then comes the question of what to do with al…