Project Updates - Winter 2025

It has been a while since we have done project updates. Here are some of the things we have been up to since the last update in early October. It is a bit of a long list since it has been so many months:

Canning

  • Turkey
  • Beef
  • Potatoes
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Cranberry Juice
  • Beans
  • Broth
  • Pears
  • Pear Sauce
  • Apple Sauce
  • Apple Pie Filling
  • Hot Sauce
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Butternut Squash
  • Mixed Berry Jam


Dehydrating 
  • Microgreens
  • Green Peppers
  • Calendula
  • Blueberries
Freezing
  • Butternut Squash
  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Ham Broth
  • Diced Ham
  • Applesauce
Other Homestead Projects
  • Baby quilts
  • Dinner Napkins
  • Knit Baby Hats, Scarf, and Gloves
  • Draft Stoppers
  • Rendering Lard
  • Rendering Tallow
  • Vacuum Sealing Dry Goods
  • Emergency Oil Lamps
  • Candle Painting
  • Homemade Christmas Ornaments
 

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What projects have you been working on since last October? We would love to hear your updates as well!

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