I'm introducing this new post in hopes that you'll share tips and helpful hints for those of us who want to "get back to the basics."

For starters---Does anyone have a good recipe for homemade veggie soup that they freeze? If so, please give the recipe and tell how you freeze it (including what containers you use, spices, etc...)

Or if you have a good way to freeze green beans, fresh asparagus, or other veggies, please share with us.

And it doesn't have to be freezing items. There's making your own dressings, canning, making preserves, and many more items you could share. What about growing your own herbs?

ANY item you feel would be "get back to the basics" , or fall somewhere in that category...PLEASE SHARE!