Last week, I picked up our side of beef from Bringhurst Butchers in Berlin, NJ. I know there was a lot of interest in what you get from a side of beef and the cost. Let me break it down for you. Cost of a Side of Beef On July 1st, I paid $2.99/lb hanging …
Buying a side of beef is a good choice if you like to cook, you eat a lot of meat, you have storage space, and quality is important to you. The cost savings and peace of mind you’ll have from a full freezer are worth the investment. When we got our tax return, I planned on …
Buying Produce in Bulk For us, buying produce in bulk usually means I’m going to be doing a lot of canning, dehydrating, freezing, or baking! Although we have a sizable garden, there are some things we can’t grow in our zone, or we can’t grow enough of or its not producing yet, so that’s when I look …
Whether your garden is in full swing, your CSA is keeping you busy, or you are frequenting your favorite farms, it is time to start thinking about canning & preserving this season’s harvest for the future. For an overview of what we can in an entire year, check out our Annual Canning Plan. Dehydrating We …
Victory Gardens have a place today just as they did 80 years ago during WWI and WWII. Everyone can grow their own food – in full or in part – no matter where you live. Whether your garden consists of a series of planters on your patio, raised beds in the backyard, or a tilled …
