035: How To Preserve Food Like a Pro




Sustainable Minimalists show

Summary: <br> If you’re serious about sustainability, I’m willing to bet you’re also serious about reducing food waste. <br> Preserving food at home is the epitome of sustainability. That’s because canning eliminates the need for pesky supermarket packaging or plastic + relies instead on (reusable + awesome) mason jars. <br> A little-known secret? Preserving food at home also saves serious cash.<br> That’s where today’s guest comes in. She’s a homesteader + canning expert who has gotten quite creative in the kitchen as a means of slashing into food waste + saving money. She’s gotten *so* good, in fact, that her grocery bill averages just $30 per week.<br> My guest this week is Heather Harris of <a href="https://thehomesteadinghippy.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Homesteading Hippy</a>. Heather’s here to offer her best kitchen tips.<br> Enjoy!<br> * Access this week’s Show Notes (+ snag the FREE Can-Like-A-Pro Cheat Sheet!) <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/canning-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>!<br>  <br>