End of Winter Pantry Audit: Lessons for Next Year’s Garden

A close up of Chelsea in front of her canning pantry shelves full of canned goods.

Spring is the time to look at what is left on the shelves and evaluate how much we actually consumed. Did we grow enough? Did we can too much? Today, I am taking you through our winter pantry audit and sharing the biggest lessons we are applying to next year’s garden plan.

3-Month Pantry Supply: How to Stock Up on a Budget

Chelsea standing in front of her well-stocked shelves, demonstrating how to easily build a 3-month pantry supply on a budget.

In this guide, we are going to walk through how to easily build a three-month pantry.

With food prices continuing to climb, it is becoming more difficult for many families to make ends meet. Establishing a working pantry is one of the best ways to insulate your grocery budget. The pantry we are outlining today will not cover every single fresh meal or snack, but it will secure the foundational calories, proteins, and fats required for a family of four.

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

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.

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 … Read more