I think that some people shy away from being prepared for basic things because they believe that ‘preparedness’ means we’re preparing for something that will never happen – like the zombie apocalypse. If you fall into that group of people I have good news for you. Preparedness or self-sufficiency is […]
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Gourmet Food Storage – Milk it for all it’s Worth
How many of you have tasted powdered milk before? It’s okay, you can nod or shake your heads, I won’t tell. Assuming you’ve tasted powdered milk before, I want you to think back on the last time that you drank powdered milk. Uhuh. It’s not hard to remember, is it? […]
We Survived the Ferguson Riots – A Real Life Story of A Ferguson Family
On my “About Karen” page, I give you some of the details of our lives and how we got to where we are. In it, I mention that I don’t want to give away too much information on how the Ferguson Riots affected us because there would be an article […]
Gourmet Food Storage! How Do You Fix a Broken Tomato?
Bad joke alert. . . . How do you fix a broken tomato? Tomato paste. On a slightly more serious note. . . .As I look back over my blogging from February, Fridays have been given over to blogging on Gourmet Food Storage. This month, we’ve been discussing all the […]
Serious DIY Series! The Most Important DIY Ingredient
I have a confession to make. . . .It’s a startling one considering the blog I write. I’m almost afraid to admit it, and it’s kinda embarrassing. But here it is: I hate to cook. Yep. It’s true. When I have a child who grumps about doing dishes because it’s […]
10 Must Have Spices for the Prepared Kitchen
I’m sitting at my desk looking at the menu I have written out for the week. Tomorrow night’s dinner is Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken. This just makes me salivate thinking about it. I want you to take a moment to ponder what would you think of just “Slow Cooker […]
Serious DIY! Never Eat a Honeymoon Salad
Okay, most of you are probably scratching your heads right about now. What does a honeymoon salad have to do with DIY? Never eat a honeymoon salad? What’s a honeymoon salad? It’s. . . . .let-tuce alone. Read it out loud, and it’ll make more sense. So since you shouldn’t […]
My Top Ten Picks – for Food Storage Equipment
When someone dives into prepraredness, food storage is often the gateway drug. And in a someone’s zeal in stocking their pantry to the ceiling, they often forget key items – Spices, Water, Vitamins, and Power-free time-saving tools. So today, I’m going to walk you through my top ten time-saving and […]
Gourmet Food Storage – The King of Condiments
What do you think the King of Condiments is? My husband might argue that it’s guacamole and my kids may suggest that it’s taco sauce. They’ve been on a weird kick lately. But seriously, the one condiment that our family goes through more than any other, the one condiment that […]
Caviar Taste on a Rice and Beans Budget
One of the issues with long-term food storage is that of taste. When we look at the list of long-term storage foods, we literally see rice and beans front and center. Apple Cider Vinegar […]
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