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We just love that nothing is getting wasted anymore. We used to rush around eating everything before it went bad, and now we preserve everything, to eat it as and when we want to. Another batch of beetroots are getting done and we're off out to get more tomatoes 🍅 . The Vinegar we use is super simple... 2.5 cups of distill white vinegar (from amazon) 1.25 cups of water 1.25 cups of sugar. . Mix it all together on the hob till sugar is melted. Add the precooked veg for the last 5 minutes, then just bottle it up. . . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #pantrymusthave #pantrygoals #preservingfood #pickledbeets (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmF94cHAg-/?igshid=klo8rmliisn7

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We actually did this a few days ago but I forgot to post. Instead of making more blackberry jam we decided to freeze these and save them for later. It's not as easy as just chucking them in a bag. First they need to be cleaned, and then dried, then spaced out on a shelf in the freezer to freeze individually, THEN you can chuck them into a freezer bag. This way ensures the berries don't stick together and that each one is properly frozen. These must have still been ever so slightly damp when they went into the freezer, hence the pretty white exterior, normally this wouldn't happen. Now we can make more jam later in the year after we've gone through the 12 jars we already made. 😋 . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #detox #prolongtheharvest #foodpreserving #spiceupyourlife #preserve #foodpreservation #winterstorage #prepping #pantrymusthave #everybitcountschallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CEL1KH5H_tP/?igshid=qzafhkjq5p2o

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Abigail's peppers are doing amazingly. I can't believe she grew these from a seed pulled out of a shop bought pepper! Turns out Andy was right to pull off the earlier ones so that these could keep growing. Can't wait for them to turn Orange or Red. 💚💛🧡❤️ . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #detox #prolongtheharvest #foodpreserving #spiceupyourlife #preserve #foodpreservation #winterstorage #prepping #pantrymusthave #everybitcountschallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHnogOnlJ2/?igshid=1l6eu1jhs84ix

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Harvest season just keeps on giving. The beef tomatoes are finally reddening. But they've been hard work. Next year we'll focus more on regular tomatoes so we can have more canned tomatoes for sauces. What do you like to do with your tomatoes? . . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #detox #prolongtheharvest #foodpreserving #spiceupyourlife #preserve #foodpreservation #winterstorage #prepping #pantrymusthave #everybitcountschallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFLMh6HTag/?igshid=1xtb0h2j0djia

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After the great big marrows we had from our weeks away, we are finally back on track. Nice little courgettes. 🥒 Maybe I'll make a ratatouille for dinner. 🍲 How are your victory gardens coming along? . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #detox #prolongtheharvest #foodpreserving #spiceupyourlife #preserve #foodpreservation #winterstorage #prepping #pantrymusthave #everybitcountschallenge (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEOIIFHK6B/?igshid=1p37vrtbh6xtb

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During our foraging we came across some plum trees. Andy couldn't resist. So the question now is, do we preserve them as they are or do we jam them? . . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #detox #prolongtheharvest #foodpreserving #spiceupyourlife #preserve #foodpreservation #winterstorage #prepping #pantrymusthave #everybitcountschallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CECr7hoHtts/?igshid=1fy5o8c1hmhpw

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And the dehydrator just keeps working it's magic. 🌿💫 This time we have trays of Parsley. These are almost ready, they've got a nice crunch round the edges. Once they're done I'll fill up my old sainsbury herb jar and put the rest in the pantry to use over winter. Next year we're definitely going to have to plant more as this is just from one plant, and it won't last all winter. 🌱 Loving preserving and storing our own food. . . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #detox #prolongtheharvest #foodpreserving #spiceupyourlife #preserve #foodpreservation #winterstorage #prepping #pantrymusthave #everybitcountschallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_376LnFbk/?igshid=1dm2i8e6e7aum

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Harvesting our own challots. These two are going to help flavour the next batch of pickled beetroot. I am loving growing our own food. 😍🌿 . . . . . #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #lifeinnorfolk #cookingfresh #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #selfsustainablehome #victorygarden #herbgarden #growforbritain #growyourown #freshveggies #greenfingers #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #freshisbest #holisticmum #detox #prolongtheharvest #foodpreserving #spiceupyourlife #preserve #foodpreservation #winterstorage #prepping #pantrymusthave #everybitcountschallenge (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD-9WDDHm5y/?igshid=p40gjrrf4dg1