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Chelsea holding jars of preserved food in front of her canning pantry shelves, doing a pantry audit.

How to Do a Pantry Audit to Plan Your Best Garden Yet

There is a lot of work that goes into building a pantry—from growing the food and preserving it to learning how to shop in bulk. However, the most critical part of managing a pantry happens right now, just before the new gardening season begins.
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Chelsea holding a homegrown ginger plant by the roots, outside in winter.

Harvesting Homegrown Ginger & 6 Ways to Preserve It

I recently experienced a moment in the garden that felt like a significant step forward in my self-sufficiency journey. I managed to grow enough ginger here in my northern garden (Zone 3) to last our family for nearly the entire year.
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Chelsea displaying her collection of indispensable kitchen tools and appliances laid out on a farmhouse table.

My Indispensable Kitchen Tools: Appliances & Gadgets I Swear By

I have been looking forward to sharing these for a very long time. After over eight years on YouTube and decades of cooking from scratch, I have tried my fair share of kitchen equipment.
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Meal prepping in winter: Chelsea stands in her log home kitchen with stacks of freezer meals on the butcher block island.

7 Pantry Freezer Meals to Save Time This Winter

In This Post Why I Love Pantry Freezer Meals Beef Stew Slow-Cooked Pork Roast Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Chili Mac (Sauce Only) Chicken & Rice Casserole Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup Three-Bean Enchilada Bake Final Thoughts Why I Love Pantry Freezer Meals If there’s one thing that has saved me over and over—especially during the busy … Read

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A row of quart mason jars filled with homemade pressure-canned soups sitting on a wooden counter.

How to Pressure Can Homemade Soup: 3 Hearty Recipes

In This Post Why I Can My Own Soups A Note on Canning Safety: What Not to Include Recipe 1: Creamy Potato Leek Soup Base Recipe 2: Hearty Chicken Taco Soup Recipe 3: Versatile Vegetable Soup How to Pressure Can Your Soups Printable Checklist Having a shelf full of home-canned soup is one of the … Read

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Chelsea from Little Mountain Ranch stands in her kitchen with her arms wide, showing off a large batch of over 50 jars of freshly pressure-canned beans lined up on the island.

How to Pressure Can Beans: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

In This Post Why Can Your Own Beans? The Importance of Soaking and Rinsing Method 1: Parboiling (Best for Large/Firm Beans) Method 2: Soak & Heat (Best for Smaller/Softer Beans) A Look at Pressure Canners The Canning Process: Step by Step Troubleshooting: Flat Sour and Starchy Jars Printable Checklist Today, we are tackling one of … <a title="How to Pressure Can Beans: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners" class="read-more" href="https://littlemountainranch.ca/how-to-pressure-can-beans/" aria-label="Read more about How to Pressure Can Beans: A Step-by-Step Guide

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