As a backyard homesteader, I’m always looking for ways to save money and take control over what goes into the food my family eats. You don’t need a huge farm to start making things from scratch—just a ...

Hello, fall baking! I can’t think of a better way to do that than with fresh, homemade pumpkin puree — the star of the show in so many fall recipes. There’s pumpkin pie (and oh, what a difference it ...

Making your own pumpkin puree is an easy way to bring more flavor to your favorite fall dishes. Credit: Stock image / Morguefile This story was originally published in October 2020. Pumpkin puree is a ...