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Planting Potatoes to Save Freezer Space

Homesteading is all about food.  Being self-sufficient should just be called surviving because that what the first homesteaders were doing.  They were not trying to shrink their “carbon footprint”, or save “green space”, they were trying to harvest enough food to make it through the winter.  After winter was over, and if they made it, they started all over again. 

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Transforming Beets: From Boiled to Roasted Bliss

As winter lingers, thoughts of summer and comforting food resurface. A photo of beets inspired a cooking adventure after an Instagram friend’s suggestion to roast them. Combining colorful root vegetables and garlic, the dish revealed delightful flavors, transforming a simple meal into a delicious medley, highlighting the joys of friendship and creativity.

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