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Month: September 2014

How To Can Pickled Figs

October 21, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
harvested figs in basket

These “pickled” figs are canned in a sweet brine of sugar, cinnamon and cloves. They’re better than candy. If you have access to fresh figs, you have got to try this recipe!

Categories Canning 14 Comments

How To Easily Convert a Chest Freezer to a Fridge

March 1, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
re-purposed chest freezer to fridge filled with food

Here’s the easiest way to convert a standard chest freezer into an energy efficient fridge which can be run on solar power. No re-wiring required!

Categories Off-Grid 111 Comments

The Solar Panels Are Up!

July 12, 2024 by Kendra Lynne
solar panels hooked

Our solar panels are up and running! Let me walk you through our setup so you can see what we did…

Categories Off-Grid 36 Comments

Catnip An Edible Herb You Should Grow

March 29, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
catnip plant

Catnip is an important herb for anyone looking to treat their family naturally. Here’s what I do with mine, and how you can use catnip yourself.

Categories Herbs 18 Comments

Hyssop Oxymel: An Herbal Expectorant Recipe

February 19, 2026 by Kendra Lynne
a jar of homemade hyssop oxymel

Learn to grow and use hyssop to treat stubborn coughs and chest congestion. Here’s how…

Categories Natural Remedies Tags herbs 10 Comments
kendra lynne
"Hi! I'm Kendra. I'm a wife, mother, and homesteader. I love everything that has to do with simple living. I'm a canning instructor, an avid gardener, and a constant learner of old-fashioned skills. Here is where I share it all. Welcome to the adventure!"
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