Hello and welcome to Beets ‘n Basil!
From homegrown recipes to gardening tips and fermenting experiments, this blog is all about embracing the joy of fresh food and a greener lifestyle. Whether you’re new to the world of gardening or just getting started with homemade foods, I invite you to join me on this journey. Let’s cultivate, create, and learn together as we celebrate the beauty of simple, homemade food.
Newest Recipes and Posts
Here, you’ll find my newest fermenting experiments, recipes rooted in fresh ingredients, and tips for growing your own food.
Freeze Dried Turkey Stick Dog Treats
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my links — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! If you’re looking for a healthy, homemade treat for your pup, these freeze-dried turkey stick dog treats are a great option! Made with…
Homemade Cup O’ Noodles
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my links — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! If you love the convenience of instant noodles but want to control the ingredients, these homemade noodle cups are the perfect pantry staple.…
Freeze Dried Chicken Bouillon
One of my favorite things to make with my freeze dryer is spice and seasoning mixes freeze dried liquids and herbs. I am slowly starting to replace my pantry staples with homemade versions- sometimes healthier, sometimes maybe not but I always know what’s in my food and I want that. I am definitely still learning…
BBQ Spice Rub
In our house, summer means long evenings outside, digging around in the garden, and the smoky scent of something delicious coming off the grill. It also means that I am off the hook for half of the dinner duties too! Why I Love This Rub I threw this mix together one afternoon when we decided…
How to Make Lemon Powder from Lemon Rinds
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my links — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! If you’re looking for creative ways to reduce food waste and add a burst of citrus flavor to your cooking, lemon powder is…
Fresh Herb Chimichurri
I built a raised bed out of old pallets where I grow most of my herbs. This year they are growing out of control so I am constantly coming up with more ways to use up and/or store the excess. Being able to preserve, dry, and freeze my herbs to extend their life is always…
Basic Sauerkraut
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my links — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! Fermented foods have been around for centuries. Sauerkraut is thought to have been introduced to China around 200 BCE during the building of…
Fermented Jalapeño Honey
Peppers have been the easiest plant for us to grow and this year we had so many I couldn’t keep up with processing them. I’ve pickled peppers, fermented and roasted peppers for hot sauce, froze them, smoked and dehydrated them for pepper flakes, paprika, and chili powder, and stuffed them for meal prep. I am…
Easy Basil Parsley Pesto
Basil is an easy herb to grow year-round indoors using a hydroponic system. Fresh basil grows quickly, elevates any dish, and pesto is a quick easy sauce or dip that can be used in a variety of ways. Pasta Sauce: Toss with cooked pasta for a quick and flavorful dish.Sandwich Spread: Use it as a…
Homemade Wood Wax
One of my goals for this blog is to share easy recipes anyone can make at home with simple ingredients. We recently bought wooden utensils and I noticed they dulled quickly and started drying out. I know there are tons of wax products out there that you can buy but I decided to make my…