Fall is here, and Mary is joined by Leah Peterson, also known as Clear Creek Ranch Mom, for a conversation about one of their favorite times of year: harvest season.

Mary and Leah talk about preserving the abundance of fall, including canning, freezing, pickling, drying herbs, and making the most of whatever produce is available. They share practical tips for beginners, including why you don't have to preserve everything in one day, why you don't need a garden to get started, and how buying produce in season can make preserving more affordable.

They also talk about food security, the satisfaction of eating food you've grown or preserved yourself, and why traditional food skills are worth passing on to the next generation.

The conversation turns to affordable beef recipes and creative ways to stretch a pound of ground beef with rice, pasta, beans, vegetables, and good seasoning.

And because it is harvest season, Mary and Leah have an important reminder for everyone driving in the country: slow down and give farm equipment plenty of room on the road.

This episode is full of practical ideas, memories, laughter, and encouragement to slow down, get back into the kitchen, and enjoy the simple satisfaction of making and preserving food for your family.

In this episode:

• Preserving the fall harvest
• Canning, freezing, pickling, and drying
• What to do when your garden doesn't produce as expected
• Beginner-friendly preserving ideas
• Stretching beef and cooking on a budget
• The importance of food security
• Cooking and preserving as a family
• Passing traditional skills to the next generation
• Harvest season and gratitude
• Farm equipment safety on rural roads
• Finding joy in simple, homemade food

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