Since it’s Earth Week, we thought we’d share what we’re doing at Fillmore Container and pull together some other practical ideas in one spot! If you’re reading this, you’re probably already of the mindset that earth day is every day, but perhaps you’ll find something new. We aim to be as earth-friendly in our...
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As we head into garden planning & planting season, it’s a great time to also arm yourself with some tasty recipes that will help you enjoy some flavors that grow best and are at their best in the early spring or summer, before things get too hot, or plants bolt. These homemade pesto recipes...
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Save time during meal prep or prepare for pressure canning taco meat with this homemade bulk taco seasoning! This recipe makes about 3 cups for your pantry, gifting, or for browning larger than usual batches of meat for pressure canning or freezing. We use 1 cup of this taco seasoning for each 8 pounds...
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Shrub (a fruited vinegar or vinegary fruit syrup) makes a great flavoring base on which to build a cocktail or a mocktail. You can make your own shrub, but if you’re not up to it, they can be found in grocers and markets that focus on local and natural foods. Our friends at Christina...
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With a wide range of natural flavors and hues, the possibilities for kombucha mocktail & cocktail recipes are almost endless.
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Mulled wine kits are easy to make and are welcome additions to wine-themed hostess gifts over the holidays. While they’re enjoyable to pull together on your own, it would also be a fun reason to gather with some of your favorite people and build some for the season! If you’d rather have a nonalcoholic...
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This small-batch recipe for pickled carrots with dill packs a great dilly crunch! Add them as a quick side-vegetable on a busy night, pack a few to snack on during the day, or chop them and throw them in a tuna, egg, or salmon salad. What is Hot Pack Preserving This method of preserving...
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Making homemade cleaning sprays is easier than you think. Over the years we’ve made a variety of cleaning supplies including – laundry detergent, scouring powder, glass cleaner. You can get those recipes here. In this post, we will share our recipes for granite and bathroom spray cleaners. Interest in making safe homemade cleaners has become...
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