#small scale solutions

[thestudentfarmer]

Hello and Good day everyone!

Today I want to talk about some simple preservation and kitchen scrap tips. With having an interest in sustainability, low waste, eco friendly and growing food for my family it just makes sense to know how to store produce for long term, convenient use and to make the most of my crops and groceries.

I had a few carrots and celery bags I picked up this week for varied food use and figured I'd do a lil post today on one of the ways I preserve carrots.

I don't have a pressure canner, or else I'd make some half pints and pints of carrots for the pantry. Instead I make do with what I have~ which is a freezer, dehydrator, or pickling.

Today im going to focus on freezer method.

You'll wanna take your carrots and wash 'em up. You can let them dry after wash up but its not strictly necessary.

Chop of both ends of the carrot. You can peel your carrots too if desired (save all these bits for later soup stock or to give to your chickens or compost piles) if you have nice leafy greens on your carrots, you can use those greens similar to parsley or as a salad additive. (Chickens enjoy them as well!)

For freezing carrots you'll want to blanch them first.

Blanching is just taking a pot of water, bringing ro a rolling boil and dumping raw veggies in (like carrots, green beans, broccoli spinich, sweet potato greens) the veggies will often go from a almost matte color to a brighter color when ready. It's suggested across media that about 5-10 minutes is enough.

Drain the carrots from the hot water and give them an ice bath (I usually don't have ice so I soak and rinse a few times to bring down the heat in the veggies)

I let the carrots drain and dry a bit, when dry I spread a towel over my baking pan, layer out a layer of carrot, popped it in the freezer.

When frozen, I pull the towel up, roll the carrots round a bit to break any that may be together apart and pack them in the storage container and pop them back into the freezer till needed.

That's it for today's post, short and simple :)

For more preservation ideas check out the links below

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_04/carrots_sliced.html

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-to-freeze-carrots

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_06/pickled_carrots.html

🥕🌱Happy homesteading! 🌱🥕

8 21 2023

[silkhy-john]

In my head, one of the non-confidant friends Akira makes is the newspaper club member. Another is the old man with the radio in Yongen-Jaya. Another is the foreign barker on the central street of Shibuya. Another is the gentle-looking mother and uhhh… dog-loving(?) daughter and their dog… Kotaro(?)

[damian-lil-babybat]

HC: Top 5 cases the Batboys take from Batman's Case Files

Being a member of the Bat Family, problems finds you, often times with catastrophic consequences. And more often than not, it is delegated by Batman. But still, any member is free to take on any cases from the Batcomputer's case files, sometimes for fun, often times coz it's their calling.

So here are the top five cases, the Batboys usually takes out from Batman's case files.

DAMIAN AL GHUL WAYNE • Anything al Ghul related cases • Cases involving underground assassin and mercenary groups • Cases involving the demonic, the occult and mystic arts • Animal abuse cases • Cases involving minor children, clones, and multiverse version of villains, anti-heroes, and superheroes (mainly of Batman and Superman)

TIMOTHY DRAKE • White collar crimes (as Wayne CEO) • Cold cases of Batman • Anything time-warping and dimensional or multiversal related cases • Anything Batman related cases  (notably those when Batman goes off-grid, etc.) • Cases involving teen children, clones, and multiverse version of villains, anti-heroes, and superheroes (mainly of Batman and Superman)

JASON TODD • Gotham related cases (notably those involving women and children) • Cases involving syndicated crimes (committed by crimelords, mafia bosses, etc.) • Cases involving unauthorized vigilantes and superhero activities in Gotham • Cases involving rehabilitation of ex-criminals and goons of Gotham • Anything Batman related cases (notably those when Batman is the problem, and when other Wayne kids are involved)

RICHARD GRAYSON • Bludhaven related cases • Cases involving systemic crimes (committed by the powerful and the influential of Gotham) • Anything inter-States, international, intergalactical related cases (notably those involving aliens, i.e. alien invasions, diplomatic relations, etc.) • Anything Batfam-member related cases (notably when any member is the problem...mostly Batman) • Cases involving adult children, clones, and multiverse version of villains, anti-heroes, and superheroes (mainly of Batman and Superman)

DUKE THOMAS • Gotham related day-time crimes • Meta-humans related cases • Cases involving 'Wayne Family Members' (notably saving them from would-be kidnappers and terrorists) • Cases involving safety and evacuation of civillians (notably when JLA-related threat comes to Gotham) • Cases when Gotham faces another apocalyptic threat (notably those when the 'Wayne Family Members' are involved)

[audliminal]

In a fit of me procrastinating projects I should be working, by working on other projects, I finally finished the cloak I started making for my frumpkin plush literally years ago

Now ignore the fact that Ren fair is a week and a half away and I still have to finish the shirt I'm supposed to wear to it >.<

[badolmen]

I really feel like some of you genuinely think that if all billionaires died tomorrow the world would magically be a better place. Their wealth doesn’t come with a will ensuring it’s redistributed fairly across the planet - it goes to their kin or organizations of their choice. The systems that allowed such vile people to maintain their status will still exist. 4 dead billionaires isn’t this victory you think it is - there’s 4 new billionaires inheriting their wealth and status. Killing every billionaire would just shuffle the pieces and players, it wouldn’t change the game.

[fairymint]

♡ u know who. i know what u are

●●●●○ | ATTRACTION ●●●●● | AFFECTION ●●●○○ | INTEREST ●●○○○ | LOYALTY ●●○○○ | TRUST

The fact that it is Arceus helps- the 2 points on loyalty and trust actually say a lot; most people probably only sit at 1, because trainer Felix just doesn't fucking obey or trust people as far as he can throw em. This has a lot to do with both punkish fuck authority personality, and being callously immortal- he's here to make friends and protect, not take orders. Someone's bound to try to tell him what to do, while he's free range.

And also so since it is God, since it is somebody who's seen it all, what good is pretending not to hurt them? Being afraid to be burden on them? Pretending to man up, or be an adult, be all these things he's 'supposed' to be.

So basically he's fucking with em back just as much, and dumping the affection out because there's no point for pretense.

PLA just kinda cemented that playfulness tbh. He's as genuine as he can be rn, without completely blind trust and faith.

[awritersrejections]

In case anyone wanted some sources! also tho, heads up that this doesn't work in all climates and is most specifically a way to fight soil degradation and desertification

I am once again thinking about digging holes

It's so fucked up that digging a bunch of holes works so well at reversing desertification

I hate that so much discourse into fighting climate change is talking about bioenginerring a special kind of seaweed that removes microplastics or whatever other venture-capital-viable startup idea when we have known for forever about shit like digging crescent shaped holes to catch rainwater and turning barren land hospitable

[farmerstrend]

Kenya Dairy Board Partners with ILRI to Boost Milk Safety and Quality in Informal Markets

The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have launched a four-year initiative dubbed More Milk: more milk for lives and livelihoods in Kenya that aims at transforming the country’s informal dairy sector, which accounts for about three quarters of the country’s milk supply. L-R: Dr. Fabian Kausche, Deputy Director General Research and Innovation at the…

[chhaploos]

Chhaploos: Revolutionizing Customized Printing in Chandigarh

[barefoot-talent]

How Busy Professionals Can Achieve More with Barefoot Talent and Virtual Assistant Services

As a busy professional, balancing the many responsibilities of managing a growing business while staying on top of daily tasks can be overwhelming. With constant meetings, client calls, project deadlines, and administrative work, it’s easy to lose sight of your business goals. However, outsourcing services such as Virtual Assistant in Australia, dedicated virtual teams for business growth, and remote staffing solutions can provide the support you need to achieve more with less stress.

Barefoot Talent offers affordable virtual assistant packages and back office support solutions designed to streamline your operations and help you focus on growing your business. Let’s explore how leveraging virtual assistant services and business process outsourcing (BPO) can help busy entrepreneurs and professionals accomplish more and reduce their workload.

1. The Power of Outsourcing Services for Businesses

Outsourcing has become a game-changer for busy professionals. Instead of managing everything on your own, you can delegate tasks to specialists in areas like online business management (OBM) services, task automation for small businesses, and general administrative support.

By utilizing remote staffing solutions, you can hire highly skilled professionals without the overhead of maintaining a full-time, in-house team. Whether you’re managing a startup or scaling a medium-sized business, customized BPO services can help optimize your operations and free up valuable time. By outsourcing non-core tasks, you can focus on the strategic activities that drive growth.

For example, hire task-based virtual assistants to handle repetitive duties such as data entry, customer support, and scheduling. This allows you to concentrate on more important, growth-driven activities.

2. Hire Virtual Assistants for Small Businesses

Small business owners often find themselves wearing many hats, from managing daily operations to marketing and customer service. However, trying to manage everything can lead to burnout and missed opportunities. That’s where virtual assistants for small businesses come in.

Hiring a virtual assistant in Australia provides an affordable solution. Virtual assistants can take over administrative tasks such as email management, scheduling, social media management, and customer service. This ensures your business remains efficient, even when things get busy.

Barefoot Talent offers affordable virtual assistant packages that are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. With this support in place, you can spend more time focusing on scaling your business and achieving your goals.

3. Streamline Operations with Outsourcing

Outsourcing can be an effective way to streamline operations and boost efficiency. By outsourcing tasks like customer service, data management, or lead generation, you can maintain focus on your core business functions without becoming bogged down by day-to-day administrative work.

For example, consider hiring a full-time OBM for entrepreneurs to manage complex projects, optimize business processes, and supervise your remote team. A qualified OBM ensures your business systems run smoothly, allowing you to delegate tasks confidently. As a result, you’ll experience increased productivity and a more seamless workflow.

Outsourcing recurring tasks, like bookkeeping or payroll management, is also essential for consistency. Business process outsourcing for startups allows you to offload these responsibilities, making your business more scalable and less reliant on internal resources.

4. Leverage Remote Teams for Scaling Your Business

As your business grows, having the right team is crucial. By leveraging virtual teams for scaling businesses, you can tap into specialized talent without the expense of hiring a full-time in-house team.

Barefoot Talent offers dedicated virtual teams for business growth, allowing you to handpick professionals who match your specific needs. Whether you need marketing experts, customer service representatives, or tech support, these virtual teams become an extension of your business.

Remote team building strategies enable you to manage a global workforce, providing you with the flexibility to scale operations without the complications of managing a large, in-house team. With the right remote team, you can maintain high-quality service and drive business growth, even while working remotely.

5. Cost-Effective Outsourcing for Entrepreneurs

Managing business costs is always a top priority for entrepreneurs, and outsourcing provides a cost-effective solution. Hiring remote professionals or virtual assistants allows you to access specialized skills without the added costs of office space, employee benefits, or training.

For example, you can hire task-based virtual assistants on a project basis, ensuring you only pay for the services you need. Task automation for small businesses can further enhance cost savings by eliminating the time spent on repetitive tasks. With the right tools and the support of virtual assistants, you can automate social media posting, email marketing, customer follow-ups, and more.

This model gives you the flexibility to invest in your business’s growth while keeping costs under control.

6. How to Get Started with Virtual Assistant Services

Getting started with Virtual Assistant services is easier than you think. Begin by identifying the tasks that consume the most time in your business. Do you spend hours managing emails, scheduling meetings, or organizing your calendar? Once you understand your needs, you can begin exploring affordable virtual assistant packages that match your budget.

Next, connect with a provider like Barefoot Talent, which offers remote staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses. Whether you need a full-time OBM for entrepreneurs or a dedicated virtual team, they can help connect you with the right talent.

Once you have the right team in place, start delegating your tasks. As you begin outsourcing non-essential work, you’ll notice an increase in your productivity and an improvement in your work-life balance.

7. Achieve Business Goals with the Right Support

Outsourcing essential tasks like customer support, project management, or administrative duties allows you to remain focused on your core business objectives. With the right support in place, such as virtual assistants and remote staffing solutions, you can ensure your business operates efficiently, even in the most hectic periods.

Whether you require back office support solutions, business process outsourcing for startups, or task-based virtual assistants, Barefoot Talent can help your business run smoothly and stay on track to meet its goals. By implementing customized BPO services, you can streamline operations and scale your business with ease.

Conclusion

Outsourcing is a vital tool for busy professionals and entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses without compromising quality. With the right outsourcing partner, such as Barefoot Talent, you can delegate time-consuming tasks and focus on what matters most—growing your business.

Whether you need virtual assistants in Australia, dedicated virtual teams, or task automation for small businesses, outsourcing provides the flexibility and support necessary to thrive in today’s competitive market. By leveraging virtual teams and remote staffing solutions, you can achieve your business goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

[lexydakitten]

so tired rn. can't wait for another week of dealing with this guy that i mutually resent that very frequently touts doomerism nonsense /sar

i'd love if i could shut them down directly, challenge their beliefs a bit, so that they could STOP but unfortunately every time i open my mouth to talk to them they yell or snap at me and i can't emotionally handle that </3

[thestudentfarmer]

Hello hello~

We finally had enough Egg from the gals to make a large meal so I did :)

They don't look as orangey on camera :'( but they are a nice deeper orange.

Decided since they came from our gals I wanted to save the shells for calcium for them.

To prepare it's suggested to wash your eggs well, I rinse them and then baked them at 350 for about 20-30 minutes. (I used an old peice of aluminum foil for this.)

All baked up, time to crunch em up!

All cronched! Next I'll just toss em out in the run/yard or in their feed. Doing this increases the hardness of the eggs the gals lay.

Usually bags of crushed oyster shell can be acquired at animal feed stores. (Sometimes regular pet stores carry them too just smaller bags and finer grind) usually comes in 25-50 lb sacks and last a long time for a small-to-midsized flock. I free feed it to the gals in a ceramic plate.

Tbh I bought a bag probably 3 yrs ago and still haven't gone through it all.

The eggshells are also useful for adding calcium to gardens or placed among beds to help deter pests animals. Also useful for making a calcium spray for plants. (Be sure to wash and bake/boil thoroughly for all applications and uses)

🥚🌱 Happy Homesteading 🌱🥚

9.1.2023

[e-commercereblate]

Watch how Alice Walton, the heir to Walmart's fortune, became the world's richest woman. Learn about her career, impact on the retail business, and significant contributions to art and philanthropy.

[thinknorthmanagment]

Business scale up consulting firm in Ahmedabad

[lykaglobal9]

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