As holidays approach, and yet the budget is tight, are you considering an instant pot as a “useful” gift for your home? Disclaimer Note: We are discussing the concept of an electric pressure cooker with a built-in computer guide. We are calling them instant pots. […]
Category: Homestead
About that Toilet Brush
It is the fifth week of this month – so that means it is time for a guest post. Today we look at a tool found in every home and homestead – the lowly toilet brush. “Cactusman” Jan Emming shared this recently with his followers. […]
Summer Treats
Hot this summer! Summer Vacation? Reminder that we here at Savor the Southwest have lots of great content out there in the world, like some great recipes on both our own YouTube channel and on this website at the same time. There is a wealth […]
Canning Your Food
Have concerns about canning? Here at the end of “Canuary” we have a guest post from a fellow who has been canning and eating canned food most of his life. James Rancourt is now retired and lives in Massachusetts, and this is what he has […]
How to Dry Chili Peppers
Drying your chili peppers is a great way to preserve them. Once dried they can be stored for months to years. Depends how fast you use them. Drying Chili Peppers Overview Chili peppers can be dried in a warm area, in an oven, in a […]
Dry Herbs Easily
It is ideal to harvest your herbs for drying when they are the most flavorful. Here are a number of ways to dry your herbs. Also check out our YouTube channel – we now have a herb drying video up! Harvest Herbs For most leafy […]
Grow Basil for Summer Flavor
Summer time is basil time in the Southwest. The nights stay warm, the sun shines for hours on end and the soil temperatures are nice an warm. All these are conditions that this (originally) tropical plant loves. Basil Basil was first brought to our area […]