Here’s how to store home canned food plus tips for safely storing jars full of food. Canning takes a lot of time, energy and work. To make the most of your home canning you need to take the time to store your canned goods properly to help protect your hard work from being damaged. This […] The post How to Store Home Canned Food appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

 Homemade rooting hormone is ideal for propagating plants and shrubs – here are 7 recipes to make your own! There are plenty of different ways to make homemade rooting hormone. These are used to help significantly improve the growth of roots when you’re cloning a plant or growing from root cuttings, a stem cutting or […] The post Homemade Rooting Hormone – 7 Recipes to Make Your Own appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

Learn how to make strawberry wine using fresh strawberries from the garden or frozen strawberries will work as well. Strawberries are one of our favourite fruits that we grow here in our garden. If you’ve got lots of strawberry plants, here is a strawberry wine recipe for you to try! Just a couple of ingredients […] The post How to Make Strawberry Wine appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

Here’s how to store farm fresh eggs so they last! Do you have chickens in your own backyard or you are lucky enough to have a friend that likes to share their overabundance of farm-fresh eggs? Then, you will need to know how to store them properly to get the most from your eggs. Storing […] The post How to Store Farm Fresh Eggs appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

Canning supplies are a necessary part of preserving food – here’s what canning equipment you need to get started! This food preservation/canning essentials equipment guide is designed to save you money. Straight up, pure and simple. After all, if you’ve been reading my blog for any time now, you know how much I love to save […] The post Canning Supplies for Preserving Food appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

Perfect for Fall, these Apple Walnut muffins are a yummy treat or great for a quick breakfast. Looking for a treat guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth? This super easy recipe for apple walnut muffins has you covered. These healthy muffins can be made with walnuts or pecans, your choice. Make a batch on the […] The post Apple Walnut Muffins with Streusel appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

Read on for our best books for homesteaders! Perfect for those new to country life or for gifts! No matter how self-sufficient you may be, there will come a time when you need to read about and learn from the experiences of others. That’s where books come in. While nothing replaces hands-on experience, learning from […] The post Best Books for Homesteaders appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

Learn about Canada Thistle control so you can get rid of this weed without chemicals. If you live on country acreage, you may be familiar with Canada thistle, an invasive weed that grows in many parts of Canada and the US. We’ve been successful in controlling it over time, due to the natural dislike I […] The post Canada Thistle Control – Organic Weed Killer Recipe appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

This Meyer Lemon Bundt cake never lasts long at our house – family and friends love a slice of this with a hot coffee! This is one of the best Meyer lemon cake recipes I have ever made. So lemony and sweet, it makes a perfect afternoon treat or dessert after dinner. If you love […] The post Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more

Here’s a no knead bread recipe you can make overnight – in the morning, just pop it in your Dutch oven and bake. If you love homemade bread as much as we do, here’s a treat. Skip the kneading and try this no knead recipe instead – easier on you and it tastes delicious, especially […] The post Dutch Oven No Knead Bread Recipe appeared first on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley ..read more