Ah, crushed ice. What would summer be without it? Cool drinks, smoothies, and punches would all be ruined. How do you crush ice without a crusher? If you don’t have a crusher, you could always just add some ice to the blender or food processor and beat it until it crushes. But, what if you …
This salted egg recipe uses the brine method (salt water) on fresh duck eggs. It is a great way to preserve your duck eggs and it is very easy to prepare. Salted eggs are an important part of many Asian savory dishes or desserts. They take less than 20 minutes to prepare before cooling and …
Ramen burgers have become quite a hit on the internet. With each new recipe, they seem to get better and better. I mean, you can’t really go wrong with ramen, especially when the noodles are mixed with the protein of your choice. But do you know that you can make this homemade ramen burger at …
This stovetop garlic confit is quick and easy. It only requires garlic cloves, olive oil, and 30-45 minutes of stovetop cooking. The result will be tender and deliciously sweet garlic that can then be used in many ways. What is Garlic Confit? To confit something, in French, simply means to cook it for a long …
This recipe will show you how to make homemade cheesy Kale or Leaf Cabbage Chips at Home. It includes instructions for using either a dehydrator or an oven. Growing up, you might not have known what leaf cabbage or better known as “kale” was. In fact, the chances of you being aware of kale before …
If you are looking for a recipe to make homemade bone broth, or want to find out how to can homemade bone broth and stock, then this article is for you. The vast majority of meals prepared at home, from scratch, use stock or broth. Don’t worry, the difference between the two will be tackled …
Learning how to make your homemade lard is one of the essential things you need when it comes to homesteading skills. This will give you the feeling that you are channeling Ree Drummond in the kitchen. Modern homesteaders understand, of course, that it’s okay to use modern tools such as an instant pot, an electric …
Freezing is the most efficient, convenient, and time-saving method of conserving foods. Most foods available can be frozen, except produce with high-water content, cream-based foods, and cooked starchy foods like noodles and rice. These freezing basics will help you avoid freezer burn, which is when ice crystals form on food and cause it to dry …
Cast iron lasts forever. It is a must-have for any home chef. If you are looking for savory and smoky flavors with a crispy texture, especially when you sear food, you might be looking for a cast iron pan. Did you know that this metal gets better with age? Care Tips to Make Your Cast …
You can freeze buttermilk to keep it fresh for later use. Do you have some leftover buttermilk, and you want to save it? Read up on the proper way to do it below. Is it possible to freeze buttermilk? There are many great ways to use leftover buttermilk. You can use it for blueberry buttermilk …
These are two simple ways to preserve fresh herbs from your own garden. There are also some helpful tips and details about how to preserve fresh herbs by drying and freezing. You started a herb garden earlier this season, and it is now bursting with wonderful, fresh herbs. There are more herbs than you can …
Do you know how to freeze kale? Kale is an interesting, nutritious vegetable that can be frozen and enjoyed later in the year when fresh produce is not available. You can definitely have at least one kale plant in your own garden too. They are incredibly hardy, and they can keep producing heartily for several …
It does not matter if you are a grill master or a newbie, but you probably need to learn or have a refresher, on how to tenderize meat, and why it is important. You will be going back to basics today to get tips for getting tender, juicy, and crowd-pleasing meats. What Is Tenderizing? Why …
