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Items We Use To Make Our Lives Easier

We’d like to share some affiliate links to items we personally use.  These are things that we use to make life a little easier here at the Riel homestead. These links will be updated to reflect the latest items we use or the closest to what we have because some of our things are so old, the models have either changed or have been updated.

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FOOD PRESERVATION

HARVEST RIGHT FREEZE DRYER

Freeze-dried foods retain their original flavor, color and most of their nutrients. Freeze dried foods stored in an airtight container with oxygen absorbers preserve for up to 25 years or more.

The Tastiest Way To Preserve Food

Freeze-dried foods retain their original flavor, color and most of their nutrients. Freeze dried foods stored in an airtight container with oxygen absorbers preserve for up to 25 years or more.

EXCALIBUR FOOD DEHYDRATOR

Dehydrate fruits, vegetables, nuts, meat for jerky, fruit puree for fruit roll-ups, raise bread or make homemade yogurt. The perfect snacks for you and your guests.

Healthy Snacking And Food Preservation

Dehydrate fruits, vegetables, nuts, meat for jerky, fruit puree for fruit roll-ups, raise bread or make homemade yogurt. The perfect snacks for you and your guests.

PRESTO PRESSURE CANNER / COOKER

The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry. It can also be used as a large pressure cooker.

The Safest Way To Can Foods

The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry. It can also be used as a large pressure cooker.

GRANITEWARE WATER BATH CANNER

Water bath canning is an economical way to safely and successfully preserve fresh quality foods at home while retaining their important vitamins and nutrients.

The Original, Speckled Cookware

Water bath canning is an economical way to safely and successfully preserve fresh quality foods at home while retaining their important vitamins and nutrients.

GIANTEX 11 QUART STEAM JUICER

This fruit and vegetable steamer can be used to make broths and juices. The juice can then be used to make jellies, syrups, nectar, or stored as a concentrate. The hose with flow-control clamp has a stainless-steel tip. The bottom pot can be used on its own to cook soups & stews and the top portion can be used as a strainer. As a bonus, the glass lid fits all three sections.

More Than Just A Steam Juicer

This fruit and vegetable steamer can be used to make broths and juices. The juice can then be used to make jellies, syrups, nectar, or stored as a concentrate. The hose with flow-control clamp has a stainless-steel tip. The bottom pot can be used on its own to cook soups & stews and the top portion can be used as a strainer. As a bonus, the glass lid fits all three sections.

AIEVE CANNING UTENSIL KIT

This canning kit has all of the essential tools to get started with canning. Most canners come with these but if yours didn’t or you’re just using a large pot these tools will help to make your canning life much easier. It included a canning funnel for large and regular mouth jars, a jar wrench, a jar lifter, a magnetic lid lifter, canning tongs and a bubble popper / head space measuring tool.

All The Tools You Need To Get Started

This canning kit has all of the essential tools to get started with canning. Most canners come with these but if yours didn’t or you’re just using a large pot these tools will help to make your canning life much easier. It included a canning funnel for large and regular mouth jars, a jar wrench, a jar lifter, a magnetic lid lifter, canning tongs and a bubble popper / head space measuring tool.

IMPRESA 2-PACK CANNER RACKS

Keep your jars safely elevated when hot bath or pressure canning with these stainless-steel canner racks. If your canner is big enough, use one of these racks to stack a 2nd layer of jars, speeding up your canning. The 11” design fits most canners and because they’re stainless-steel, they’re easy to clean and are dishwasher safe.

A Great Way To Keep Your Jars Off The Bottom

Keep your jars safely elevated when hot bath or pressure canning with these stainless-steel canner racks. If your canner is big enough, use one of these racks to stack a 2nd layer of jars, speeding up your canning. The 11” design fits most canners and because they’re stainless-steel, they’re easy to clean and are dishwasher safe.
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BAGS & STORAGE

TACTICAL DROP LEG POUCH

Made of water resistant 1050 Nylon for extra strength, this bag has 3 main compartments, 2 side pouches and 4 inside pockets. The waist strap is adjustable and can be used to cross-body carry and the leg strap is removable. The MOLLE webbing allows attachment of other bags and accessories making it very expandable.

Marilyn's Current Handbag

Made of water resistant 1050 Nylon for extra strength, this bag has 3 main compartments, 2 side pouches and 4 inside pockets. The waist strap is adjustable and can be used to cross-body carry and the leg strap is removable. The MOLLE webbing allows attachment of other bags and accessories making it very expandable.

MOLLE WATER BOTTLE POUCH

Massive storage in a small package. This pouch easily holds a 40oz Nalgene bottle or a 1.5L water bladder or the Stanley Adventure cook set… with room to spare. Made from 600D polyester for strength and features MOLLE attachment points over the exterior, has top and bottom storage compartments with dual YKK zippers for left and right access and a front pocket with internal elastic bands.

A Great Bag For The Stanley Adventure Set

Massive storage in a small package. This pouch easily holds a 40oz Nalgene bottle or a 1.5L water bladder or the Stanley Adventure cook set… with room to spare. Made from 600D polyester for strength and features MOLLE attachment points over the exterior, has top and bottom storage compartments with dual YKK zippers for left and right access and a front pocket with internal elastic bands.

ORCA 40L MOLLE BACKPACK

With its 40L capacity, this pack has room for all of your essential gear and is ideal for a 3-day survival bag. It’s made of 600D polyester and double stitched at all the stress points. The zippers seem to be high quality and the pack is water resistant and scratch proof. There’s MOLLE webbing on the front, sides and bottom allowing you to attach other pouches and gear. There’s room for a 1.5L hydration bladder with pass-through for the hose and the shoulder straps and back are mesh padded for comfort and ventilation.

Steve's Favorite 3-Day Rucksack

With its 40L capacity, this pack has room for all of your essential gear and is ideal for a 3-day survival bag. It’s made of 600D polyester and double stitched at all the stress points. The zippers seem to be high quality and the pack is water resistant and scratch proof. There’s MOLLE webbing on the front, sides and bottom allowing you to attach other pouches and gear. There’s room for a 1.5L hydration bladder with pass-through for the hose and the shoulder straps and back are mesh padded for comfort and ventilation.

CAMP COOKING

STANLEY ADVENTURE COOK SET

This solid built 18/8 stainless steel cook pot is awesome. It features a fold out handle and graduated marks going up to 20oz. There are two insulated 10oz cups nested inside. Most 40oz bottles can nest in this pot and it can nest in a standard 20oz GSI mug. I've tried a lot of cook kits but this is hands-down my favorite solo kit available.

Steve's All-Time Favorite Cook Kit Pot

This solid built 18/8 stainless steel cook pot is awesome. It features a fold out handle and graduated marks going up to 20oz. There are two insulated 10oz cups nested inside. Most 40oz bottles can nest in this pot and it can nest in a standard 20oz GSI mug. I’ve tried a lot of cook kits but this is hands-down my favorite solo kit available.

ODOLAND 22pcs MESS KIT

This 22-piece mess kit is perfect for 4 people. It includes 1 large size aluminum hanging pot, 1 aluminum non-stick pan, 1 kettle, 4 stainless steel dishes, 4 stainless steel cups (9.6 oz) with colored silicone sleeves, 4 spoons, 4 forks, 2 small size bags for the silverware and 1 large size carrying bag. And all of it nests together for one neat kit at a great price.

An Awesome Mess Kit For The Whole Family

This 22-piece mess kit is perfect for 4 people. It includes 1 large size aluminum hanging pot, 1 aluminum non-stick pan, 1 kettle, 4 stainless steel dishes, 4 stainless steel cups (9.6 oz) with colored silicone sleeves, 4 spoons, 4 forks, 2 small size bags for the silverware and 1 large size carrying bag. And all of it nests together for one neat kit at a great price.

LIXADA FOLDABLE CAMPING STOVE

This stove is made of hardened stainless steel, is easy to assemble and disassemble. There’s a wide opening that makes it easy to add more wood and maintain air flow and it sits on the ground nice and sturdy. Burn any dry wood, twigs, leaves, or pinecones to make a meal. It also fits Trangia and Esbit stoves acting as a wind break and pot holder. All of this and it folds down, packs into its carry bag and will fit in your pocket.

The Best Foldable Camp Stove We've Used

This stove is made of hardened stainless steel, is easy to assemble and disassemble. There’s a wide opening that makes it easy to add more wood and maintain air flow and it sits on the ground nice and sturdy. Burn any dry wood, twigs, leaves, or pinecones to make a meal. It also fits Trangia and Esbit stoves acting as a wind break and pot holder. All of this and it folds down, packs into its carry bag and will fit in your pocket.

STANLEY ADVENTURE FRENCH PRESS

Whether you need a fresh cup of coffee or are looking to heat up some soup to warm your bones, this sleek French press brews, boils, and cooks, in a large 32 ounces container. Built with super durable and BPA-free 18/8 stainless steel this pot is nearly indestructible. It heats up fast over a stove or campfire and the handles fold against to the body so it can easily fit into a backpack. We both own one of these and love it so much, it was our first YouTube giveaway.

Our Favorite Way To Brew Coffee, Tea, Herbs...

Whether you need a fresh cup of coffee or are looking to heat up some soup to warm your bones, this sleek French press brews, boils, and cooks, in a large 32 ounces container. Built with super durable and BPA-free 18/8 stainless steel this pot is nearly indestructible. It heats up fast over a stove or campfire and the handles fold against to the body so it can easily fit into a backpack. We both own one of these and love it so much, it was our first YouTube giveaway.

ALTERNATIVE LIGHTING

UCO CANDLE LANTERN KIT

This collapsible candle lantern fights dampness in a tent and lights up your room with cozy heat and natural light for up to 9 hours (per candle). It has a sturdy metal frame with a glass chimney. As the candle burns, the spring-powered tube pushes the candle up for a reliable, constant flame. The kit includes a metal reflector to direct light to the side and a cushioned neoprene case to protect the glass from accidental drops and bumps.

Small 9 Hour Candle Lantern

This collapsible candle lantern fights dampness in a tent and lights up your room with cozy heat and natural light for up to 9 hours (per candle). It has a sturdy metal frame with a glass chimney. As the candle burns, the spring-powered tube pushes the candle up for a reliable, constant flame. The kit includes a metal reflector to direct light to the side and a cushioned neoprene case to protect the glass from accidental drops and bumps.

RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHTS

This two-pack of 4.9inch long, 1200 lumen (more like 800) T6 LED flashlights can throw light up to 660 feet. The beam is zoomable from wide to narrow and features 4 modes (high / low / strobe / SOS). I’ve tested the USB rechargeable 18650 (3.7V) battery on a full charge and it lasted 5 hours on high power. This is a great value for the price.

Two Awesome Lights For The Price Of One

This two-pack of 4.9inch long, 1200 lumen (more like 800) T6 LED flashlights can throw light up to 660 feet. The beam is zoomable from wide to narrow and features 4 modes (high / low / strobe / SOS). I’ve tested the USB rechargeable 18650 (3.7V) battery on a full charge and it lasted 5 hours on high power. This is a great value for the price.

LUCI SOLAR INFLATABLE LIGHT

We have purchased several of these over the years and they keep getting better with each new version. They charge via solar and/or quick charge using USB and last about 50 hours on a full charge. The 10 LEDS put out 150 lumens of cool white light and the whole thing deflates down to 1.5” high. Oh, and they are waterproof, submersible up to 1 meter.

We Love These Things During Power Outages

We have purchased several of these over the years and they keep getting better with each new version. They charge via solar and/or quick charge using USB and last about 50 hours on a full charge. The 10 LEDS put out 150 lumens of cool white light and the whole thing deflates down to 1.5” high. Oh, and they are waterproof, submersible up to 1 meter.

RECHARGEABLE LED HEADLAMPS

These comfortable headlamps have 6 lighting modes (high spotlight, low spotlight, high flood light, low flood light, red flood light and red strobe) but there’s a separate on/off button so you don’t have to cycle through all of the modes to turn it off. They (when fully charged) last up to 10 hours on low and 4 hours on high. The lamp pivots 90 degrees on its base and they are waterproof and shock resistant. What more could you want… how about they can be turned on and off by waving your hand under the motion sensor.

These Headlamps Are Great

These comfortable headlamps have 6 lighting modes (high spotlight, low spotlight, high flood light, low flood light, red flood light and red strobe) but there’s a separate on/off button so you don’t have to cycle through all of the modes to turn it off. They (when fully charged) last up to 10 hours on low and 4 hours on high. The lamp pivots 90 degrees on its base and they are waterproof and shock resistant. What more could you want… how about they can be turned on and off by waving your hand under the motion sensor.

FIRE MAKING

FLASHLIGHT PLASMA LIGHTER

Whether you're enjoying nature or in times of emergency, having light and heat can make all the difference. This 2-in-1 Flashlight/ Plasma Lighter has been thoroughly tested under real life conditions and it works awesome. The lighter’s plasma will ignite tinder easily and the flashlight has 3 modes – High, Low and Strobe. It’s waterproof and windproof so you can rely on it during any weather condition and a full recharge will provide 2 hours of light on High and 45 uses of the lighter (at 7 seconds). Two great tools that take the space of one… This is a no-brainer.

Two Survival Tools At A Great Price

Whether you’re enjoying nature or in times of emergency, having light and heat can make all the difference. This 2-in-1 Flashlight/ Plasma Lighter has been thoroughly tested under real life conditions and it works awesome. The lighter’s plasma will ignite tinder easily and the flashlight has 3 modes – High, Low and Strobe. It’s waterproof and windproof so you can rely on it during any weather condition and a full recharge will provide 2 hours of light on High and 45 uses of the lighter (at 7 seconds). Two great tools that take the space of one… This is a no-brainer.

FERROCERIUM ROD & STRIKER

I thought all ferro rods worked the same but apparently size does matter. This monster is 6” long and about ½” thick. The baylite striker is made of tool grade steel and throws a massive shower of hot sparks. This is the perfect emergency lighter as it works in all weather, at any altitude and is so large it should work for about 12,000 strikes. If you’ve used ferrocerium rods in the past only to be frustrated with lackluster results, give this beast a shot. You will not be disappointed.

The Best Ferro Rod On The Market

I thought all ferro rods worked the same but apparently size does matter. This monster is 6” long and about ½” thick. The baylite striker is made of tool grade steel and throws a massive shower of hot sparks. This is the perfect emergency lighter as it works in all weather, at any altitude and is so large it should work for about 12,000 strikes. If you’ve used ferrocerium rods in the past only to be frustrated with lackluster results, give this beast a shot. You will not be disappointed.

WATER FILTRATION

SAWYER MINI WATER FILTER

These filters are great for outdoor recreation, travel and emergency preparedness. This 0.1-micron absolute inline filter fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2 ounces but still removes 99.99999% of all bacteria (Salmonella, Cholera, and E. coli), protozoa (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium) and also 100% of microplastics. It attaches to its squeeze pouch, standard disposable water bottles, hydration packs or can be used like a straw to drink directly from your water source. Each filter is rated up to 100,000 gallons and includes a reusable squeeze pouch, a 7” drinking straw and a cleaning syringe.

Our 1st Choice For Portable Water Filtration

These filters are great for outdoor recreation, travel and emergency preparedness. This 0.1-micron absolute inline filter fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2 ounces but still removes 99.99999% of all bacteria (Salmonella, Cholera, and E. coli), protozoa (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium) and also 100% of microplastics. It attaches to its squeeze pouch, standard disposable water bottles, hydration packs or can be used like a straw to drink directly from your water source. Each filter is rated up to 100,000 gallons and includes a reusable squeeze pouch, a 7” drinking straw and a cleaning syringe.

LIFESTRAW WATER FILTER

Ultralight and durable, the LifeStraw weighs less than 2 ounces so you can pack it anywhere. It has an unlimited shelf life and can filter up to 1,000 gallons of water; that’s enough drinking water for an individual for over 5 years. It will protect you against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E. coli, Salmonella), parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. Use it like a straw to drink directly from your source water or a container of source water.

Our 2nd Choice For Portable Water Filtration

Ultralight and durable, the LifeStraw weighs less than 2 ounces so you can pack it anywhere. It has an unlimited shelf life and can filter up to 1,000 gallons of water; that’s enough drinking water for an individual for over 5 years. It will protect you against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E. coli, Salmonella), parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. Use it like a straw to drink directly from your source water or a container of source water.

BERKEY WATER FILTER REPLACEMENT

Although not Berkey authorized, these coconut shell fiber and premium activated carbon filters are direct replacements for BB9-2 filters. They reduce residual chlorine by up to 98.95% as well as heavy metals, sediment, chlorine, sand, rust, odor and large particles and bad tastes from your source water. They work great and are what we used in our 5-gallon water filter (DIY article coming soon). The filters have a 6,000-gallon service life for the pair.

Awesome Large Filter Replacements

Although not Berkey authorized, these coconut shell fiber and premium activated carbon filters are direct replacements for BB9-2 filters. They reduce residual chlorine by up to 98.95% as well as heavy metals, sediment, chlorine, sand, rust, odor and large particles and bad tastes from your source water. They work great and are what we used in our 5-gallon water filter (DIY article coming soon). The filters have a 6,000-gallon service life for the pair.

BERKEY SPIGOT REPLACEMENT

This is the best stainless-steel spigot I’ve found online for a very reasonable price. It requires a 5/8” or 16mm hole for installation and fits dispenser walls up to 11/16” or 17mm thick. I'm very happy with the quality  and is what we used in our 5-gallon water filter (DIY article coming soon).

High Quality Stainless Steel For Cheap 

This is the best stainless-steel spigot I’ve found online for a very reasonable price. It requires a 5/8” or 16mm hole for installation and fits dispenser walls up to 11/16” or 17mm thick. I’m very happy with the quality  and is what we used in our 5-gallon water filter (DIY article coming soon).

SMALL BATTERY BACKUPS & CHARGERS

FEELLE SOLAR POWER BANK CHARGER

This 25000mAh High-capacity lithium polymer battery can charge my iPhone 11 eight times when it is fully charged. The 4 solar panels, when unfolded, can deliver almost 5W of power. There are two USB 2.1A ports, so it can charge two devices simultaneously. A typical 2,000mAh phone can be fully charged about 1 hour and an average 8,000mAh tablet in about 3-4 hours. And don’t worry about the rain, this solar panel charger has a waterproof silicone cover to protect the USB ports. And the built-in bright LED light has 3 modes (Steady, SOS and Strobe). It’s designed with multiple protective circuits to protect itself and your devices against over-charging, over-voltage, over-current and short circuits.

You Should Have One For Every Bag You Own

This 25000mAh High-capacity lithium polymer battery can charge my iPhone 11 eight times when it is fully charged. The 4 solar panels, when unfolded, can deliver almost 5W of power. There are two USB 2.1A ports, so it can charge two devices simultaneously. A typical 2,000mAh phone can be fully charged about 1 hour and an average 8,000mAh tablet in about 3-4 hours. And don’t worry about the rain, this solar panel charger has a waterproof silicone cover to protect the USB ports. And the built-in bright LED light has 3 modes (Steady, SOS and Strobe). It’s designed with multiple protective circuits to protect itself and your devices against over-charging, over-voltage, over-current and short circuits.

ANKER POWERCORE MINI CHARGER

These little batteries are conveniently small and may not fully charge your device but will keep it alive and/or partially charge it pretty fast. It can’t completely charge to my iPhone 11 but it does come close to about 80%. The Anker PowerIQ detects your device to deliver its fastest possible charge speed up to 1 amp. You just press the power button to start charging your device. This charger is slightly larger than a tube of lipstick (3.7” long × 0.9” wide and 3oz) and can be recharged in 3-4 hours with a standard Micro USB cable.

Small But Very Reliable

These little batteries are conveniently small and may not fully charge your device but will keep it alive and/or partially charge it pretty fast. It can’t completely charge to my iPhone 11 but it does come close to about 80%. The Anker PowerIQ detects your device to deliver its fastest possible charge speed up to 1 amp. You just press the power button to start charging your device. This charger is slightly larger than a tube of lipstick (3.7” long × 0.9” wide and 3oz) and can be recharged in 3-4 hours with a standard Micro USB cable.

INFORMATIONAL BOOKS

NORTHEAST FORAGING Guide

The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Leda Meredith as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Northeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Rhode Island.

by Leda Meredith

The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Leda Meredith as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Northeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Rhode Island.

MEDICINAL HERBS A Beginner's Guide

Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy, make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion, and brew up some lavender-lemon balm tea to ease a stressful day. In this introductory guide, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how easy it can be to make your own herbal remedies for life’s common ailments. Gladstar profiles 33 common healing plants and includes advice on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in healing tinctures, oils, and creams. Stock your medicine cabinet full of all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations.

by Rosemary Gladstar

Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy, make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion, and brew up some lavender-lemon balm tea to ease a stressful day. In this introductory guide, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how easy it can be to make your own herbal remedies for life’s common ailments. Gladstar profiles 33 common healing plants and includes advice on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in healing tinctures, oils, and creams. Stock your medicine cabinet full of all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations.

BALL COMPLETE BOOK OF HOME PRESERVING

The hugely bestselling Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving has been broadly updated to reflect changes over the last 15 years with new recipes and larger sections on low sugar and fermentation. The book includes 400 innovative recipes for salsas, savory sauces, pickles, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads. The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make this book a valuable addition to any kitchen library.

by Jody Kingry & Lauren Devine

The hugely bestselling Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving has been broadly updated to reflect changes over the last 15 years with new recipes and larger sections on low sugar and fermentation. The book includes 400 innovative recipes for salsas, savory sauces, pickles, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads. The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make this book a valuable addition to any kitchen library.

SEED TO SEED Seed Saving Guide

Seed to Seed is a complete seed-saving guide that describes specific techniques for saving the seeds of 160 different vegetables. This book contains detailed information about each vegetable, including its botanical classification, flower structure and means of pollination, required population size, isolation distance, techniques for caging or hand-pollination, and also the proper methods for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing the seeds.

by Suzanne Ashworth

Seed to Seed is a complete seed-saving guide that describes specific techniques for saving the seeds of 160 different vegetables. This book contains detailed information about each vegetable, including its botanical classification, flower structure and means of pollination, required population size, isolation distance, techniques for caging or hand-pollination, and also the proper methods for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing the seeds.

BALL BLUE BOOK GUIDE TO PRESERVING

This is the latest edition (at the time of this post) of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving. It’s the 37th edition and is filled with more than 75 new recipes with handy tips and tricks for better food preserving. The Ball Blue Book Guide has been around since 1909 and is considered an essential piece in the library of every canner.

by Ball Newell Brands

This is the latest edition (at the time of this post) of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving. It’s the 37th edition and is filled with more than 75 new recipes with handy tips and tricks for better food preserving. The Ball Blue Book Guide has been around since 1909 and is considered an essential piece in the library of every canner.

JADAM ORGANIC FARMING

This book teaches the Jadam method of gardening which is an ultra-low cost and completely organic method that incorporates all-natural fertilizers and pesticides. You will be able to farm at about $100 per acre a year using these methods. You will learn many useful new tips and tricks including how to increase microbial diversity and population, how to boost soil minerals, how to tackle soil compaction, how to reduce salt levels, methods of raising soil fertility, ways to make chemical-free pesticides and much more.

by Youngsang Cho

This book teaches the Jadam method of gardening which is an ultra-low cost and completely organic method that incorporates all-natural fertilizers and pesticides. You will be able to farm at about $100 per acre a year using these methods. You will learn many useful new tips and tricks including how to increase microbial diversity and population, how to boost soil minerals, how to tackle soil compaction, how to reduce salt levels, methods of raising soil fertility, ways to make chemical-free pesticides and much more.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS YOU CAN CAN

Learn everything you ever needed to know about canning and preserving your farmer's market finds and the fresh produce from your garden. Whether you're canning for the first time or just want to refresh your skills, this is the perfect guide. All the basics are covered, from hot water baths and freezing techniques to food safety information and clever ideas for making gifts from your preserves. With a wide variety of recipes and step-by-step instruction, this book is clear and straightforward enough for any inspired do-it-yourselfer.

by Better Homes and Gardens

Learn everything you ever needed to know about canning and preserving your farmer’s market finds and the fresh produce from your garden. Whether you’re canning for the first time or just want to refresh your skills, this is the perfect guide. All the basics are covered, from hot water baths and freezing techniques to food safety information and clever ideas for making gifts from your preserves. With a wide variety of recipes and step-by-step instruction, this book is clear and straightforward enough for any inspired do-it-yourselfer.

USDA COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOME CANNING

Principles of Home Canning Fruit and Fruit Products, Tomatoes and Tomato Products, Vegetables and Vegetable Products, Poultry, Red Meats, and Seafood, Fermented Food and Pickled Vegetables, Jams and Jellies.

by USDA & Others

Principles of Home Canning Fruit and Fruit Products, Tomatoes and Tomato Products, Vegetables and Vegetable Products, Poultry, Red Meats, and Seafood, Fermented Food and Pickled Vegetables, Jams and Jellies.