The basic philosophy is all processed foods and most household products can be made from scratch. This means you know exactly what is in it, are directly involved in the process of life by creating what you use, save money and can choose to source ethically, sustainably and locally. It is also easier to make a large quantity of something rather than make all the different things that you use. Thats where the 6 jars ethic of sharing comes in. You make one thing and share it with a few houses in your local area and in return you get 5 more jars of things! Sound pretty super?
Ideas for what you could fill your jars with?
Processed foods
Chutney
Jam / stewed fruits
Mayonnaise
Pesto
Dips / Spreads / Pate
Sauces
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Dressings
Antipasto
Salsa
Spice mixes
Dry risotto/rice and spice mixtures
Homemade "packet" cake mix
Trail mix / nibbly
Superfood balls
Nutmilk
Muesli
Porridge mix
Dehydrated fruits and vegetables
Homemade cordials and elixirs
Yoghurt and labneh
Dijion mustard
Raw nut cheeses and creams
Raw chocolate
Puddings and desserts
Sprouts and microgreens
Fresh Curry and laksa pastes
Home-cooked meals
Soup
Pasta sauce
Curry
Baked beans
Cultures
Sourdough Culture
Kefir
Kombucha
Sour pancake mix
Skin Care
Scrubs and masks
Toothpowders
Bath Salts
Cleaning products
Herbs
Fresh herbs
Bay leaves
Herbs in oil
Bottled water collection
Water
Rainwater
Spring and Mountain water
Mineral water
Gemwater
