Putting Food Up For Winter

These are certainly busy times for those of us who are putting food up for winter. It reminds me of the scripture about the ants and how they prepare for winter. It is wise to consider that seasons do change and food costs change. Food is always higher out of season. In this day and age, we have to deal with high fuel costs which make everything higher. It is a sensible decision to can, dry and freeze your own food.

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest."
-Proverbs 6:6-8

Just a thought, and there is still time. So many things are available now, for example, peaches, apples and pears, plus so many vegetables like green beans, corn, tomatoes and squash etc.

The first year is the biggest expensse with canning because you have to buy the jars and the canning equipment. After the first year, the produce and lids will be your biggest expense, excluding time. Yes, time is money, but health for a life time is something to be considered too. You know what is going in your food. Look at all the preservatives you'll be missing. Now, that is something to think about!