Free Resources
Free Resources for You
I’m happy to share these free resources with you. They include templates, charts, how to’s and handouts. If you need more details or are interested in a workshop on these topics, email me.
Herbs & Spices
Herb Workshop Handouts – notes from Herb Workshop
Herbs for Tea – key points from the Herbs for Tea workshop
Spice Substitutes – check this chart when you don’t have what the recipe calls for
Meal Planning
Weekly Meal Planning Template (Color) – Dinner only
Print this template to create your own meal plan with a shopping list.
Weekly Meal Planning Template (Color)- 3 meals, 2 snacks
Print this template for a meal plan with 3 daily meals and 2 snacks.
Sample Weekly Meal Plan 3 meals/2 snacks following MIND Diet
Sample Weekly Meal Plan (Autumn) – sample meal plan with grocery list
Storing and Preserving Food
Storing Fruits and Vegetables – How to Store Common Fruits & Veggies with tips
Hot Water Bath Canning – Step by Step for Using the Hot Water Bath Canning Method
Sterilizing Jars – Step by Step for How to Sterilize Jars in a Canner or in the Oven
Testing for Gel Set – How to Test for Gel Set
Pectin Chart – Comparison of Different Pectins
A Look at Pectin – What is Pectin, Pectin Levels in Different Fruit, Making Homemade Pectin
Troubleshooting Jams & Jellies – Common Issues with Jams & Jellies and What to Do
Gardening
Planting Chart zone2b 3 – Garden Planting Chart (when to plant what in Zone 2B-3)
Approximate Harvest Time for Zone 2b – Harvest Time of Common Vegetables in Zone 2B-3
Labels and Tags
Chai Tea Labels – see full post here Homemade Chai Tea Blend
Finishing Salt Labels – see full post here How to Make Finishing Salts
Round Vinegar Labels – see full post here How to Make Infused Vinegar
Four Soup Labels – mixed tags for Prairie Garden Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle Soup Mix, Split Pea & Ham and Veggie Quinoa Soup Mix
Bean Soup Label – separate sheet for Bean Soup Mix
Chicken Noodle Soup Labels – separate sheet for Chicken Noodle Soup Mix
Split Pea Soup Labels – separate sheet for Split Pea Soup Mix
Veggie Quinoa Lentil Soup Labels – separate sheet for Quinoa Lentil Soup Mix
Cranberry Chocolate Oat Cookie Labels – baking instructions for Cranberry Chocolate Oat Cookie in a Jar on decorative labels
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Labels – baking instructions for Gingerbread Cookie in a Jar
Chocolate M & M Cookie Labels – baking instructions for Chocolate M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Generic Labels & Tags
Fillable Colourful Labels – easy to cut, colorful labels
Blank Christmas Tags – various Christmas images to print on card stock
From Our Kitchen & Warmest Wishes Gift Tag – biz card labels to print and cut
Made with Love light blue Gift Tag – biz card size print and cut
To and From Green Holly Tag – biz card size, print and cut
Please respect my copyright on these free resources. They are available for individual, home use only. If you’re interested in commercial use such as for workshops, please email me to discuss. You know how much research, time and effort goes into creating these resources, please be respectful of the work I put into these resources.