Homesteading

Super Simple Summer Carrot Salad

3 to 4 cups freshly grated carrots (from 4 to 6 medium-sized carrots) 1/2 to 1 cup raisins (regular, golden, or a mix) 1 large apple, (peeled or not, your preference) cored and chopped 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise  Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If you would like it a bit sweeter, you can add a touch of
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Cultivating Cucumbers

Dill pickles are HUGE around here.  People will even freeze the pickle juice and eat it likes its a popsicle.  Yes, that is a thing!   To have some great pickles, you’re gonna have to grow some great cucumbers.     Cucumbers are one of those continuity producing veggies, so you have the potential to
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Quick Pickled Radishes

4 bunches radishes of your choice 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 2½ tablespoons cane sugar 1 tablespoons sea salt ½ teaspoon mixed peppercorns (optional) ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional) Mason jars with unused canning lids   Thinly slice the radishes and pack them into mason jars.  The amount of radishes and brine used may vary based on the size and shape of your jars and how
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