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FOOD FROM THE GROUND UP

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Preserving food and knowledge through education, community, and a love of what’s seasonal and real.

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Canning Club Blog
Crisp Sesame Olive Oil Crackers
Crisp Sesame Olive Oil Crackers
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A Lunch In 3 Parts
A Lunch In 3 Parts
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Avgolemono Is the Undisputed Champion of Nourishing Soups
Avgolemono Is the Undisputed Champion of Nourishing Soups
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I Wrecked My Ship on a Costco Caramel Cold Brew So You Don’t Have To
I Wrecked My Ship on a Costco Caramel Cold Brew So You Don’t Have To
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What I Buy at Costco as a Mother, a Chef, and a Homesteader
What I Buy at Costco as a Mother, a Chef, and a Homesteader
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Green Tomato Relish
Green Tomato Relish
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Burnt Sugar Brined Quince
Burnt Sugar Brined Quince

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Shifting gears — and a heartfelt thank you
Shifting gears — and a heartfelt thank you
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The Preservation Garden: Growing Food for Storage
The Preservation Garden: Growing Food for Storage
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Exclusive Video: Master Food Preserver Reviews Rebel Canning pt.1
Exclusive Video: Master Food Preserver Reviews Rebel Canning pt.1
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The Ranch Dip I Bring To Everything
The Ranch Dip I Bring To Everything
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Cultured Butter & Buttermilk From One Churn: A Stand Mixer Method That Works
Cultured Butter & Buttermilk From One Churn: A Stand Mixer Method That Works
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  • Canapés with pickled rhubarb, goat cheese, and herbs, garnished with edible flowers and greens on a parchment-lined surface.

  • Two plum danish pastries on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Woman standing in front of a rustic farm building holding fresh produce and leafy greens, with signs reading "Waxwing Farm," "Organic Produce" on the barn.

  • Powdered sugar dusted dutch baby in a black skillet, with a small bowl of peach slices and a sausage patty on a white marble surface.

  • Five small, round ham and gruyere tarts with lattice crusts on a wooden cutting board, with pumpkins in the background.

  • Three Mason jars filled with homemade pickled vegetables including carrots, cherry tomatoes, celery, and herbs immersed in brine.

  • Naked layered cake with white frosting, yellow edible flowers, and a floral decoration on top, placed on a round wooden board outdoors.

  • Rolling out dough with a rolling pin on a wooden surface, and then pressing down on it with hands.