When I lived in the north, fall was always my favorite season of the year. I love the smell of leaves that crinkle as I walk across them. I love the feel of the cool air as it kisses my skin. I love the smell of backyard fires in the […]
Preparing Our Food and Water
Want to know how to provide your family with both food and water so that you know you will always have food to eat? This is the category for you.
5 Food Storage Myths Debunked
There are classical myths such as those associated Hercules or Achilles or Persues. There are modern-day myths such as, according to Web MD that there is supposedly no actual correlation between giving children sugar and hyperactivity. Makes me wonder what their definition of “hyperactivity” is. You? But then there is […]
It’s Cold Out, Let’s Start a Winter Indoor Garden!
During the winter months, maintaining a lush indoor garden not only adds a touch of greenery to your home but also offers a myriad of benefits that can brighten your palate and your spirit. Imagine how because of a winter indoor garden, you can have the luxury of fresh produce […]
Have You Heard of These 9 Food Preservation Techniques – Part 2
Last week, we discussed five fairly conventional food preservation techniques. But this week, we’re going to venture into some less traversed techniques. There are links in this post. Some of the links may be affiliate links. Some of the links may not be. My promise to you is that I […]
Have You Heard of These 9 Food Preservation Techniques – Part 1
We’re preppers. And while some of us may only buy food that’s already packaged and ready for us, many of us are doing what we can to grow more food, to grow food more efficiently, or to better preserve and utilize our stored food year over year. If we are […]
Transforming Thanksgiving Leftovers: 5 Delicious Recipes for a Second Feast
While I love the smells and tastes of Thanksgiving, after a long day of cooking and eating . . . and eating . . . and eating, I have to admit, the next day I don’t want to eat any more stuffing, day old turkey, and mashed potatoes. Who likes […]
Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone and Karen on on Being Prepared for Anything
So a little over a month ago, Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone and I got together and had a conversation about preparedness as a Mom. [embedpress]https://youtu.be/EL-1QO8JhPc[/embedpress] If you’d prefer to listen to it as a podcast, you can find it here. I’d love to have you join us. I am […]
Condiment Craze: A Flavorful Roundup of Recipes!
In my opinion, summertime is the best time of the year! It’s cookouts, special summertime food, but that food is made all the better by amazing condiments. So I want to help you wow your family and guests this summer with great homemade condiments. Condiment #1 – Ketchup Classic Ketchup: […]
8 Delicious Ways to Eat or Drink Dandelions
I love this time of year. I adore walking out into my yard and seeing the flowers sprouting up everywhere. When I drive down the road, trees all around me are in bloom. The beautiful light gree of the leaves that are unfurling make me smile. And yes, even the […]
5 Food Storage Soups for Fall
The days are still fairly warm, but the evenings are starting to get chilly. After the sun goes down, which is earlier and earlier, I can’t sit out on our back porch swing without a jacket or sweater. Fall is definitely in the air around here. The trees, which have […]
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