Category: Food


  • Texas Cottage Food Law: 2025 Approved Changes

    Texas Cottage Food Law: A Game-Changer for Homesteaders and Entrepreneurs Texas homesteaders and budding entrepreneurs, get ready for a major win! Governor Greg Abbott recently signed SB 541, the Texas Food Freedom Act, delivering groundbreaking updates to the Texas Cottage Food Law, effective September 1, 2025. This article dives into the exciting changes, from expanded…

  • Recipe: Watermelon Rind Pickles: Waste into Gold

    It’s a clever way to stretch your harvest, and the flavor—sweet, sour, and spiced—surprised us in the best way.

  • Canning 101: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

    When I started canning, it wasn’t just about savoring summer’s ripe tomatoes in the dead of winter—though that’s a delicious perk! My goal was to boost food storage for my family and offer something new at our Farmers Market stall. Customers often asked, “What else do you have?” and I knew it was time to…