Recipes

Tomatoes can be such a fussy fruit to grow year after year. Too much water, not enough water, tomato hornworms, blossom end rot, blight – the list of tomato problems …

Likely, you’re here because you read Meredith’s article about how to prune basil, so it grows into massive plants. Now, instead of these spindly little plants with about seven leaves …

When it comes to improving your self-sufficiency, learning how to brew your own beer tops many lists. However, lots of people are put off because they assume mastering homebrew requires …

Frequently relegated to garnish status, parsley is often overlooked as an herbal seasoning. Adding a brightness, freshness, and piquancy to foods, the flat-leaf variety is so flavorful that it can …

It’s strawberry season, and it’s time to make all of your favorite strawberry dishes. Strawberry jam is hands down my favorite jam. You can keep that weird gelatinous grape stuff, …

Crunchy. Zingy. Garlicky. In my book, these three words describe the perfect pickled vegetable. Who doesn’t love a good, crisp dill pickle heavy on the garlic; that first juicy bite …

Did you know all rose petals are edible? Though some are more fragrantly delicious than others. However, it’s important to note that the only rose petals you’ll want to ingest …

Not all rhubarb is created equal. Neither are homemade jams, but we’ll get to that in a moment. This rings especially true when you have the opportunity to grow and …

You know those hamburger and hot dog buns that are topped with little black seeds that roll off in every direction when you take a gigantic bite? More specifically, the …

Oh my goodness, Rural Sprout readers, I’m beyond excited to share this fun project with you – we’re going to make tea bombs. If you want to make your next …

Springtime is my favorite time to forage. There’s an abundance of wild edibles growing this time of year. After a long winter of heavy, comfort foods, the woods and fields …

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a hardy perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. As part of the Apiacaea family, it is closely related to carrot, celery, and parsley. This culinary and …

Making maple syrup is a beloved springtime activity. It brings people out of the slumber of winter to make magic by turning tree water into sugary goodness. This homestead chore …

If I were ever a convicted murderer who ended up on death row, I know what my last meal would be. Save your filet mignon or your lobster and champagne. …

For many folks, mead is something you read about in books with dwarves and elves, not something you actually drink. But for those of us in the know, mead is …

If you’re even the slightest bit interested in natural remedies or improving your health, then I’m sure you’ve heard all about the fantastic health benefits of apple cider vinegar. It …

When did ‘craisins’ become a thing? I’m pretty sure if you had asked me if I wanted dried cranberries on my salad as a kid, I would have looked at …

I tolerate summer. It seems to be everyone’s favorite season. But as someone who is perpetually too hot, summer is not kind to me. The season I love best is …

Growing vegetables isn’t always easy. Anyone who has ever tried to manage a survival garden can attest to that. It is never for certain that your tomatoes will ripen beautifully, …

Lemon? This time of year? You bet. Citrus fruits are at their best in the winter, at least here in the states. And who doesn’t need a little boost of …

Christmas is on the horizon, and it will be here before you can say, “partridge in a pear tree.” But before things get too crazy with shopping and Christmas cards …

Very soon, we’ll gather with our families to give thanks for all the good in our lives. We’ll gather around the table and consume a meal that took hours to …

Call them hazelnuts in raw honey, honey-marinated roasted nuts or simply nuts in honey; the end result will always be a spoonful of pure yum. When making hazelnuts in honey, …

At the peak of every autumn apple harvest, one quickly begins to search for clever ways to preserve bucketloads of apples. Then the thought eventually bubbles up – is apple …