Pepper Growing Guide: How to Cultivate Peppers on Your Homestead

 

Why Grow Peppers?

Peppers are a diverse and rewarding crop, ranging from the mild sweetness of bell peppers to the intense heat of habaneros. Well-suited for warm climates, they are easy to grow and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, including fresh, dried, pickled, or transformed into flavorful sauces.

With so many varieties available, there are now plenty of options that offer great flavor without the heat, such as Nadapenos (heatless jalapeños) and Habanadas (heatless habanero).  These are two of my favorites and are easy to grow. 

Transform Your Coffee Table with Faux Wood Painting:

If you're looking to breathe new life into an old coffee table and want a chic, natural wood look without the cost and effort of working with actual wood, faux painting is the answer! You can easily achieve a light, raw wood appearance with just a few tools, paint, and some creativity. In this guide, I will walk you through how to use faux wood grain tools and paint to make your coffee table look like light, raw wood.

EASY CHICKEN TACO SOUP

 

A few times a year, our office would prepare a big pot of soup for everyone to enjoy, and taco soup was always one of the favorites. It's easy to make and lets everyone customize it to their own taste.

PUMPKIN CHILI COOKED IN A DUTCH OVEN

I was skeptical when I first heard of Pumpkin Chili.  I have always associated pumpkin with pie, muffins, bread, and numerous other sweet goodies.  Never did I associate it with chili.

CLASSIC NAPA CABBAGE SALAD

 

This vibrant and crunchy Napa salad is my go-to favorite, and I often enjoy it as a meal on its own. The ramen and almond topping elevate the dish to a whole new level.

TZATZIKI SAUCE MADE USING FREEZE DRIED INGREDIENTS

 

My top question about my freeze-dried food is how to use it.  

Freeze-dried food is used in the same way as fresh or frozen food. In this recipe I used shredded freeze dried cucumbers, freeze dried dill, and freeze dried garlic that I powdered.

Of course, you can substitute fresh ingredients in place of the freeze dried ingredients.