Bread is one of the most amazing things you can make from scratch. It smells good, tastes great, costs a fraction of store bought bread, and is quite easy once you get the hang of it. Because December is a busy month for everyone, we wanted to present a challenge that is attainable, helps you feed extra family members and offers a “homey” feel during the holiday season.
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APPLES!This month is all about apples! This time of year, apples are fresh and at their best, and they are amazingly versatile and delicious. If you chose to accept the challenge, Homestead Anywhere challenges you buy 20-40 pounds of apples and see how many different products you can make from them. Extra credit if you can get apples from your own trees, a neighbors or a u-pick farm. Your local farmer’s market or grocer are also great places to get apples, and you may even gets “seconds” for a good price. If you’ve never purchased this many apples at one time, a good deal is $0.50/lb (we spent between $0.35-$1.99 per pound for an average of $0.50/lb).
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