The Hands-On Home: A Seasonal Guide to Cooking, Preserving & Natural Homekeeping - Hardcover
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- Cook with confidence
Stock your kitchen, plan meals, and prepare simple, family-friendly recipes using seasonal ingredients.
- Preserve food the practical way
Master water-bath canning, pressure canning, and fermentation with a clear, seasonal calendar--ideal for homesteading and reducing waste.
- Create natural home & body products
Make safe, non-toxic essentials like cleaners, bath items, and laundry solutions. Why families love this book:
- A powerful tool for teaching life skills through hands-on learning
- Perfect for homeschooling or adding depth to a home economics curriculum
- Encourages independence, creativity, and real-world knowledge
- Helps save money while reducing reliance on store-bought goods Designed for beginners and experienced makers alike, this guide blends inspiration with practical instruction you can use year-round. Build confidence, self-sufficiency, and essential life skills--one season at a time.
The Hands-On Home: A Seasonal Guide to Cooking, Preserving & Natural Homekeeping - Hardcover
$35.00
Sale price
$35.00
Regular price
by Erica Strauss (Author), Charity Burggraaf (Photographer)
Discover a practical, modern guide to sustainable living with The Hands-On Home--perfect for families, beginners, and anyone ready to build real life skills at home.
Whether you're interested in homesteading, simplifying your routines, or creating a meaningful home school experience, this hands-on resource helps you take control of everyday essentials. What you'll learn:- Cook with confidence
Stock your kitchen, plan meals, and prepare simple, family-friendly recipes using seasonal ingredients.
- Preserve food the practical way
Master water-bath canning, pressure canning, and fermentation with a clear, seasonal calendar--ideal for homesteading and reducing waste.
- Create natural home & body products
Make safe, non-toxic essentials like cleaners, bath items, and laundry solutions. Why families love this book:
- A powerful tool for teaching life skills through hands-on learning
- Perfect for homeschooling or adding depth to a home economics curriculum
- Encourages independence, creativity, and real-world knowledge
- Helps save money while reducing reliance on store-bought goods Designed for beginners and experienced makers alike, this guide blends inspiration with practical instruction you can use year-round. Build confidence, self-sufficiency, and essential life skills--one season at a time.
Author Biography
Erica Strauss is the founder of Northwest Edible Life, one of the most popular and well-respected urban-homesteading and gardening blogs in the country. A professionally trained chef, she shares her fun and punchy perspective on garden-to-table eating and living a slower life though her writings. Erica was featured in Best Food Writing 2013 and regularly writes for national cooking and gardening magazines.
Number of Pages: 416
Dimensions: 1.4 x 9.3 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 29, 2015