prep your pantry Archives - The Off Grid Barefoot Girl

How to Become a Backyard Farmer

Learn to grow your own food, raise backyard animals, preserve harvests, and live sustainably with Becoming a Backyard Farmer by Mindy Brown.

Can and preserve holiday flavors! Step-by-step tips for jams, jellies, fruit butters, and pickles that capture the season’s taste and warmth!

Learn how to make and pressure can a tasty vegan chili with beans and lentils. Safe, simple, and perfect for your pantry!

Learn practical tips for off grid living on a budget—grow food, store water, save energy, and build self-sufficiency without overspending.

Learn how to make and can the best homemade chicken soup. Perfect for cozy winter nights and a pantry staple when feeling under the weather.

Learn how to make and can homemade tomato soup from scratch with this cozy, flavorful soup that is perfect for stocking your pantry!

Learn how to make and can Pear Honey, a mock honey spread made with pears and pineapple that turns a lovely pink hue!

Learn how to make, cook, and can salted caramel pear butter using the Ball® Mason method and my favorite crockpot technique.

Learn how to make homemade raisins at home with Concord grapes using an oven or sun-drying method, perfect for holiday baking!