Train to Sustain

06/18/2026

Conway Amish Market has 25lb cases of tomatoes for $25
Call Ezra for more information
417-859-0203

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

These are so good!!! Definitely worth your time!

Canned Squash Rings That Fry Up Just Like Fresh! 🥒🫙✨

Living in the South means we grow way more squash than we can eat fresh — so I had to find a good way to preserve it. This recipe is a winner! I opened a jar to test it, fried the squash, and could barely tell it wasn’t fresh from the garden.

Canned Squash Rings (for Frying)

Brine (enough for several jars):
* 9 cups water
* ½ cup vinegar
* ½ cup white sugar

Instructions:
1. In a large pot, combine water, vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a boil, boil for 2–4 minutes, then turn off heat.
2. Cut fresh squash into thick rings.
3. Pack the rings tightly into clean jars. Add ½ teaspoon canning salt to each jar.
4. Ladle the hot brine over the squash, leaving ½-inch headspace.
5. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and apply lids and bands.
6. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (after steam comes out for 15 minutes, as described in the original method).

To Serve:
Drain the squash well and rinse thoroughly. Fry as you normally would — they taste amazingly close to fresh squash!

This is such a smart way to preserve summer squash for winter meals. Perfect for frying, casseroles, or as a side dish.

— The Tan Recipes

06/04/2026

What a great tip!! Make the most of the space we have as well!!

Squash does better with a few friends nearby 🌿 A simple setup I like:
🌼 Plant nasturtiums around the edge as a trap crop.
🌿 Keep dill nearby to help attract beneficial insects.
🌱 Add oregano or other herbs for more plant diversity.
🐝 Include flowers close by so pollinators keep visiting.
💨 Give the squash plenty of airflow, especially in humid weather.
Companion planting is not magic, but it can make the bed feel more balanced and a lot less inviting to pests.

05/27/2026

05/15/2026

SAVE yourself some money! Great way to maintain the fruit n veggies you love!