Benefits of Fresh Peaches There is nothing in the world better than fresh peaches. I feel like nothing else needs to be said, but also one fresh peach (about 2 1/2 inches) has only 68 calories and zero fat. Peaches contain 10 different vitamins. A large peach provides Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin… Read More What to Do with Fresh Peaches
Benefits of Blackberries Depending on their ripeness, blackberries are mostly a little sweet, with a little tart, and sometimes even sour. They have lots of vitamin C, plus a lot less sugar than your average berry, making them an excellent choice for a fruity treat. When is Blackberry Season? Fresh blackberries are delicious, but the… Read More What To Do With Fresh Blackberries
Why Blanch Blueberries? Why should we blanch blueberries? Blueberries have a waxy film on their skin, which impedes heat penetrating their interiors for efficient and even drying. Blanching them causes cracks in the waxy surfaces as the berry swells, which allow the dehydrator’s heat into them more readily. This step is an important one because… Read More How to Blanch Blueberries
Zero Waste Kitchen Products Zero waste kitchen towels are an essential for any zero waste kitchen and sustainable apartment living lifestyle. Switching from paper towels is one of the easier swaps to make because there is common replacements, that actually clean better and will save you money, while keeping unnecessary waste from the landfills. If… Read More Zero Waste Kitchen Towels
Eco friendly Apartment As many are now prioritizing eco-friendliness as an important factor, sustainable homes can be even more difficult to find. Fortunately, renting a sustainable apartment is not an impossible mission, as long as you prioritize essential aspects. Additionally, even if you’re not able to find an apartment that checks all these boxes, you… Read More How to Find an Eco-Friendly Apartment
How to Grow Blueberries Learning how to grow blueberries seemed daunting at first because of overwhelming amounts of various information, fertilizers and growing advice. I’ve learned that growing blueberries is a relatively low-maintenance task in terms of their fertilization needs. Most growers typically follow a regimen of only fertilizing blueberry bushes from sungrove.com/collections/fruits/ a couple… Read More How to Grow Blueberries
How to Freeze Blueberries You can take advantage of these numerous benefits and freeze blueberries during their peak season. They’re one of the easiest fruits to freeze, but if not done properly, they could freeze in one big clump. Step One – Keep Blueberries Dry You want the blueberries dry when they go into the… Read More How to Freeze Blueberries
Ways to Use Fresh Blueberries Blueberries are small but mighty! Fresh blueberries provide vitamins, such as vitamin C and K, minerals and pigments such as anthocyanins, which may help prevent or slow down the development of certain diseases. Additionally, Dried blueberries were added to stews, soups and meats. Dried berries were also crushed into a… Read More What to Do with Fresh Blueberries
Best Jerky Gift Ideas Are you looking for the best beef jerky gifts for the men in your life? You’ve come to right place! I didn’t realize there were so many unique jerky ideas out there, but no matter what your man prefers, you’ll find a gift idea for him here. Leave a comment with… Read More Beef Jerky Gifts for Him
My passion for upycling was one of the primary factors for ever starting a blog. Although, I’ve sort of taken a few detours in life and found a passion for growing things, it still comes back to the concept of taking something unusable and making something new. Whether it’s a seed, a plastic bag, a… Read More Thrift Shopping: Making Old Things New