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  • Half gallon mason jar filled with muscadines being turned into muscadine vinegar.
    Nourishing Food · Fermentation · Healthy Drinks

    Muscadine Vinegar Recipe (The Easy Way)

    Muscadines are the superfood of the South. Learn a creative way to preserve your hand-picked muscadines with this muscadine vinegar recipe. Being a born and raised Jersey Girl, I am still new to the ways…

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    Nourishing Food · Fermentation · Healthy Drinks

    How to Make Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar is a constant staple in my home. It is easy to make, it reduces food waste, and it has many beneficial uses. I have been drinking apple cider vinegar for years. I…

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    Nourishing Food · Healthy Snacks

    Easy Crockpot Applesauce

    Homemade applesauce is very easy to make and is a great healthy snack that can be enjoyed during apple season, and all year long. With apple season coming to an end, you may be wondering…

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    Household Essentials · Natural Cleaning

    How to Make Lavender Vinegar for Natural Cleaning

    Lavender vinegar is a great herbal addition to any household focused on natural cleaning. Lavender is by far one of my favorite herbs. It smells wonderful, it has so many good qualities attributed to it,…

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    Household Essentials · Natural Cleaning

    Simple Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent

    Making your own liquid laundry detergent couldn’t be easier. With this recipe, you can choose between unscented or scented, making it a great option for everyone. Combining three basic cleaning agents with water results in…

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    Household Essentials · Natural Cleaning

    DIY Powder Laundry Detergent (Easy + Affordable)

    Making your own powder laundry detergent is a great first step in switching your household products from synthetic to natural. After you finally make the switch from the standard American diet, to a whole-food organic…

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Muscadines are the superfood of the South. Put you Muscadines are the superfood of the South. Put your fall harvest to good use with this homemade muscadine vinegar recipe. 

Ferment your way to good health 🍇

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It's never too early to start preparing for next y It's never too early to start preparing for next year's harvest!

Muscadines are the SUPERFOOD of the South.

Learn all about the many health benefits such as anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Plus, learn how to ferment muscadines into your own homemade muscadine vinegar, which is perfect for homemade salad dressings.

The recipe is very similar to homemade apple cider vinegar.

-combine muscadines, honey, and water in a mason jar
-add a fermentation weight and breathable cloth on top
-1st fermentation: 2-3 weeks
-2nd fermentation: 4-6+ weeks
-jar and seal for later use!

(FYI- the last photo is a vinegar SCOBY produced while making this muscadine vinegar recipe.)

Full recipe plus tips are on the blog, which is linked in my bio. Bookmark for the next muscadine season 😉.

#superfoods #fermentation #fruitvinegar #FallRecipes #southernfood #grapes #gardening
🍇 Muscadine vinegar recipe coming your way! Fruit 🍇 Muscadine vinegar recipe coming your way!

Fruit vinegars are so easy to make. They are full of health benefits and reduce food-waste.

Stay tuned!

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Raw apple cider vinegar with the "mother" is the b Raw apple cider vinegar with the "mother" is the boost your gut health needs.

Super easy to make at home and full of benefits and uses.

Fermentation 101 for any beginner!

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🍎 Raw apple cider vinegar is a must-have for anyon 🍎 Raw apple cider vinegar is a must-have for anyone wanting to improve their gut health. Super easy to make at home, ensuring you get all the benefits without any pasteurization.

🍎 Being the ultimate no-waste recipe, homemade apple cider vinegar ensures even scraps get put to good use!

🍎 How to make:

-simply add sliced apples or apple scraps to a mason jar
-add water, sugar, and a splash of a previously made batch of apple cider vinegar (or store-bought)
-stir everything together
-cover with a breathable cloth, leave on your counter, and stir daily
-1st fermentation: 2-3 weeks
-strain and place liquid in a new mason jar
-2nd fermentation: 4-6 weeks
-you have successfully made apple cider vinegar!

🍎 Tips and troubleshooting can be found in the post "How to Make Raw Apple Cider Vinegar" on the blog

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🍎 Homemade apple cider vinegar in the works! Perf 🍎 Homemade apple cider vinegar in the works!

Perfect way to use apple scraps when making homemade applesauce.

Bubbles are a sign of healthy fermentation 🙌

Applesauce recipe on the blog!

Apple cider vinegar recipe coming soon...

#fallrecipes #applerecipes #applesauce #applecidervinegar #fermentation
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Homemade a Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Homemade applesauce is a great side dish for your family meal. It is both delicious and nourishing to your body. 

#apples #appleseaon #applesauce #fallrecipes #Thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #Thanksgiving2025 #ThanksgivingRecipes
🍎 Try your hand at making easy crockpot applesauce 🍎 Try your hand at making easy crockpot applesauce. It is a great healthy snack during apple season, and all year long.

🍏 Simply peel, core, and chop your apples. Add them to your crockpot with a little bit of water and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

🍎 Cook on low or high until tender.

🍏 Puree and enjoy!

#apples #appleseason #applesauce #fallrecipes #applerecipes #thanksgiving
Lavender vinegar is one of the best DIY natural cl Lavender vinegar is one of the best DIY natural cleaning products to have on hand. It is inexpensive, versatile, and very effective 💜

See blog to find out how to make your own 💜

#naturalliving #naturalcleaning #nontoxicliving #cleaninghacks #diy
💜 Lavender vinegar is a great herbal addition to a 💜 Lavender vinegar is a great herbal addition to any household focused on natural cleaning. 

A few ways to use:

🌿 All-purpose cleaner
🌿 Glass and mirror cleaner
🌿 Bathtub cleaner
🌿 Room spray
🌿 Fabric spray

#naturalliving #nontoxichome #dıy #cleaninghacks
✨ Great recipe for a chemical-free, effective, and ✨ Great recipe for a chemical-free, effective, and affordable DIY laundry detergent.

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