Author: FoodProod

Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Well… The preserving season I warned you about? It arrived. 😅 My famous purple podded pole beans are starting to come in, gardens are producing, and before long we’ll be doing what feels like endless preserving. And honestly… This is one of my favorite times of year. The messy counters. The…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Look not all gardening is pretty and front news worthy. I like to teach both sides of the coin, there’s the good, the bad and the ugly. Today is some ugly, because gardening is not perfection. It’s learning to see the ugly, perhaps try to help it. Some you win, and…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Friend! The wink wink canadian wildfire smoke has been pretty intense here today, so I thought I’d share what I’m doing to support my body during all of this and honestly trying not to freak out! 🍵 Today I’m brewing a tea with: • Dandelion root • Burdock root • Mint •…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Friend!You know those neighbors who show up every summer all excited handing you an oversized baseball bat zucchini full of seeds and you have to smile politely like: “Oh wow… thanks so much…” Meanwhile you’re thinking: “What exactly am I supposed to do with this thing?” 😅 Here’s my unsolicited zucchini opinion:…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Reader You know those neighbors who show up every summer all excited, handing you an oversized baseball bat zucchini full of seeds? “Oh wow… thanks so much…” Meanwhile, you’re wondering what exactly you’re supposed to do with this thing. Here’s my unsolicited zucchini opinion: pick them younger. Not only do younger zucchini…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Reader There are nights when inspiration is nowhere to be found and everyone is hungry. This homemade Hillbilly Hamburger Helper is one of my go-to meals for those evenings. It’s simple, budget friendly, made from scratch, and uses ingredients I usually already have on hand. If you’re looking for a practical dinner…

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Laura Lawrence From Starter to Artisan Hi Reader Another sourdough opinion… Your grandma probably made bread without calculating hydration percentages and stressing over crumb structure 😅 Bread existed long before social media. Long before complicated formulas. Long before people were afraid to start. I think sometimes we forget: The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is:…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Reader There are plenty of recipes that come and go, but this potato soup has stayed in our rotation for years. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer for busy days. Grab the recipe here: https://foodprood.com/recipes/potato-soup-for-a-crowd/ If you love practical, family-style meals, you’ll find many more…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Reader I’ve noticed something over the years… A LOT of people want to preserve food. But then they start thinking about: 😬 pressure canners😬 safety😬 water bath vs pressure canning😬 “What if I mess this up?” …and suddenly those extra beans or tomatoes don’t seem so exciting anymore. I get it. Preserving…

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Laura Lawrence Hi Reader If you’ve been hanging out with me much at all you’ll know how much I love planting garlic and encouraging others to plant as well. If you want to learn how I have a free training lesson that teaches you literally every single step on how to grow, harvest & cure…

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