Have you ever had a recipe ask for mushrooms and you just didn’t have any? Or have you bought them intending to use them and instead they go slimy and black in the refrigerator drawer. We don’t use a ton of mushrooms here (some family members are not big fans), but when I need some […]
Replacing Lunch Meat with Real Meat
When we need a sandwich for lunch we skip the processed lunch meats and go for real meat instead. Lunch meats from the store are laden with additives and just go bad in my refrigerator waiting for someone to want to eat them. But a real meat sandwich is one even my husband, who is […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 38: Storing Food in #10 Cans and Buckets
Long Term Food Storage in #10 Cans and Buckets Listen here! What are the advantages and disadvantages of storing food in #10 cans or buckets? Which would be better for your food storage? Couple this episode with last week’s episode on storing food in Mylar bags to decide which storage method will be best for […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 37: Long Term Food Storage in Mylar Bags
Episode 37: Long Term Food Storage in Mylar Bags Listen here! What’s the big deal about storing food in Mylar bags? Easy, inexpensive, and shiny! This podcast covers everything you need to know about storing food in Mylar bags. Plus it’s a new year and hopefully you’ve got some preparedness goals. I share some questions […]
The I Grew Thanksgiving Challenge
I got a call from my baby sister the other day asking what my plans were for Thanksgiving this year. If any of you know us, you know we don’t usually have plans for next week, much less for some holiday almost eleven months away. But we do now. Seems my brother hatched a crazy […]
Make Your Own Homemade Survival Bars –Improved Recipe!
You may remember that almost five years ago we made these homemade survival bars. With approximately 2000 calories total, low cost, and long shelf life, these are a fantastic addition to your vehicle emergency kit or 72 hour kit. But there were some problems. Holy cow, they were hard to mix. Then they overcooked a […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 36: Introduction to Dehydrating
Episode 36: Introduction to Dehydrating Listen here! I love dehydrating, and today’s podcast is all about drying food! Why dehydrate and what you need to get started dehydrating. We also discuss how to dry fruits, vegetables, herbs, and meats, and the best ways to store them. Mentioned in the show: Dehydrating on Food Storage and […]
A Cookbook for Your Garden and Wild Game plus a Giveaway!
I recently had the opportunity to test out Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living by Stacy Harris from Game and Garden. This book is part recipe book and part how-to guide on living back to basics and sustainably from the land. If you’re interested in cooking food that you have produced yourself, this is a […]
Saving Onion Seeds
Saving onion seeds might seem a little mysterious. I’ve grown onions for years and never had them “go to seed” like my lettuce or spinach plants do. That’s because like carrots, onions are biennial. They won’t seed the first year, but need to be overwintered and will grow a seed head the second year. Overwintering […]
Drying Herbs in a Dehydrator: Parsley, Oregano, Basil
Storing herbs is a great way to add flavor variety to your stored foods. Growing herbs in an herb garden can provide fabulous fresh herbs during growing season. Usually, there is plenty of herb left at the end of the season. These fresh herbs can be preserved easily by drying them, and one way […]