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How to Dehydrate Jalapeño Peppers

August 26, 2014 by Missy Rakes 37 Comments

I got a dehydrator for Christmas last year and it's basically been running non-stop all summer long. I've dehydrated most of my tomatoes this year because it's so much easier than canning and takes up … Read More...

August Garden Journal

August 4, 2014 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

 A ton has happened in the garden since I last did an update. First off, we harvested our potatoes and onions. The potatoes did great, but the onions not so much. Any tips for me? My onions never seem … Read More...

We Have Chickens!!

July 9, 2014 by Missy Rakes 7 Comments

After waiting for over a year to get the coop built, we finally got chickens! Woot woot! I'm so pumped! We ended up getting 5 birds although I think our coop could house more. We have:  1 … Read More...

The Nourished Kitchen

July 8, 2014 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

I'm excited to tell you about the book The Nourished Table: Farm-To-Table recipes for the Traditional Foods Lifestyle by Jennifer McGruther. This cookbook is based on the research of Weston A. Price … Read More...

July Garden Journal

July 8, 2014 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

So basically our garden is one huge overgrown mess. Seriously. I have to basically crawl on my knees to hunt for cucumbers and I don't even want to think about picking tomatoes because it's going … Read More...

The Blender Girl

June 18, 2014 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

For some reason I've been drawn toward vegan and raw recipes lately. I guess I feel like incorporating them into my diet is a great way to get more nutrients and be healthier overall. Anyway, when I … Read More...

June Garden Journal

June 4, 2014 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

I really enjoy comparing monthly garden photos because things change so quickly! Last month around this time the plants were barely 6" tall and now look at them!    I've seen tons of tomato blooms, … Read More...

Strawberry Season

June 3, 2014 by Missy Rakes 1 Comment

    We went berry picking last week with my sister. I don't think Walker put any Strawberries in the basket. They all went into his mouth instead. :)                     I ended … Read More...

Modern Pioneering

May 31, 2014 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

I just finished reading Modern Pioneering: More than 150 Recipes, Projects, and Skills for a Self-Sufficient Life by Georgia Pellegrini. This was a quick read chocked full of beautiful photographs and … Read More...

January 2014 Garden Journal

January 21, 2014 by Missy Rakes 5 Comments

I've been spending some time lately thinking about our upcoming garden. I'm trying to keep things simple since we'll have a newborn right when things are getting started, but we aren't downsizing or … Read More...

5 Tips for the Beginner Gardener

January 17, 2014 by Missy Rakes 16 Comments

© Dusan Kostic / Dollar Photo Club This post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information.   So you want to start a vegetable garden? I'm going to warn you that … Read More...

No Soda for One Year COMPLETE!!

January 1, 2014 by Missy Rakes 5 Comments

  In case you didn't know, my husband and I gave up soda and sweet tea for one year staring January 1st, 2013. You can find my other updates below.   The Challenge: No Soda for One Year No … Read More...

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Filling the Freezer on a Budget

November 19, 2013 by Missy Rakes 17 Comments

Filling the Freezer on a Budget on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

 © uckyo / Dollar Photo Club   After lots of careful consideration, we bought a deep freeze last week. The two biggest reasons we did this were:   1. To be able to preserve more of the food we … Read More...

Air Dried Apple Rings

November 5, 2013 by Missy Rakes 7 Comments

I've been trying out all kinds of preserving methods since we have an apple tree now. These dried apple rings were pretty simple you just need a little space to let them dry. I like how the peel … Read More...

Thoughts on Next Year’s Garden

October 30, 2013 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

Being able to watch a seed grow into a mature fruit bearing plant is really a wonderful miracle to behold. I so enjoy the work of gardening and would be sad if I wasn't able to grow at least something … Read More...

Freezer Apple Pie Filling + Video Tutorial

October 28, 2013 by Missy Rakes 82 Comments

Mix up a few bags of this Freezer Apple Pie Filling to keep for quick homemade pies all year long! Freezer Apple Pie Filling I had planned on canning some apple pie filling this year, until I … Read More...

Holiday Pies

October 24, 2013 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

Here's another video from the West Ladies, this time they're giving some money saving tips on pie baking for the holiday season. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   … Read More...

Planting Garlic

October 21, 2013 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

Fall is the time to plant garlic for harvest next year. Learn more tips and hints with the West Ladies in the video below. … Read More...

What’s in Season?

October 17, 2013 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

October is really an abundant time of year because it's when most of the fall crops are ready for harvest. Fall fruits and vegetables are some of my absolute favorites and I am certainly enjoying what … Read More...

How to Make Pumpkin Puree

October 8, 2013 by Missy Rakes 5 Comments

    So far we've harvested two small pumpkins from our garden. I'm so glad we planted pumpkin this year because I've always wanted to make my own puree. It was really simple and I can't wait … Read More...

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