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Recipe: Blueberry Infused Vodka (Or Other Alcohol)

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Add some fruity flavor to vodka (or other clear liquor) with this easy recipe for blueberry infused alcohol. It's as easy as it is delicious!

5 Supplies You’ll Need To Water Bath Can  

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Spring has sprung, and soon our gardens will yield tons of good stuff. So get ready to preserve your harvest with these basic water bath canning supplies.

Author Dani Baker Grows Edibles, Environmental Resilience With Forest Gardening Methods

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Working with nature to grow a forest garden means more diverse harvests for you—and greater protection against drought, pests and soil erosion.

Recipe: Funky Fermented Whole Grain Mustard  

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Spice up your next barbecue with this fermented mustard recipe! It makes a delicious and versatile addition to any summertime tabletop.

Recipe: Delectable Homemade Maple Sugar Candies

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This recipe for delicate, homemade maple syrup candies puts maple syrup—whether bought or collected and made at home—to delicious use.

Recipe: A Refreshing Strawberry-Vanilla Shrub

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This recipe for a strawberry-vanilla shrub infuses flavors of ripened berries with vanilla and vinegar for a deeply refreshing summer drink.

Recipe: Dehydrated Banana Chips Are A Tasty Snack

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This recipe makes use of ripe bananas to make dehydrated banana chips, a tasty and delicious dried fruit treat that's great for on-the-go snacking.

Basic Rules For Canning Meat (Book Excerpt)

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In this excerpt from "Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond," author Angi Schneider lays down the basics for canning meat.

From The Herb Garden: Dandelion Is More Than A Weed! 

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The dandelion gets a bad rap, but this common herb offers a wealth of benefits in the kitchen, the apothecary and even the wine cellar!

Recipe: Quick Refrigerator Pickled Red Onions 

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This recipe for pickled red onions, prepared quickly with vinegar and without fermentation, makes a crunchy, flavorful condiment good for a number of dishes.

Fermentation 101: Getting Started With Lacto-Fermentation

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Curious to try fermentation but unsure how to start? Here's everything you need to know and have on hand to dive into the world of lacto-fermentation.

Pretty Up Your Plate With A Mix Of Edible Flowers

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Young buds and full blooms can add floral notes to salads, desserts and refreshing teas. Here are some edible flowers to add to your plate this year.

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