The pursuit of fresh, healthy food for my family is one of my highest priorities! While my goal is to grow and produce most of that food myself, there are times when supplementing from your local grocery can be a big help when stocking your pantry! Today, I want to discuss with you “How to…
Preserving Food
How to Stock Your Pantry for $5 a Week
There are few things that define the sustainable better than a stocked pantry! Here’s “How to Stock Your Pantry for $5 a Week”! It’s just a fact, stocking and maintaining a working pantry is one of the best investments you can make. While some will stock their pantry through home canning/preservation, others will stock through purchases…
How to Preserve Eggs without Refrigeration – Updated!
It’s Springtime here, and that means our hens are laying eggs….lots and lots of eggs. Let’s learn how to preserve eggs without refrigeration – updated! Back in the day, before refrigeration, there were several different methods to preserve eggs. Some work better than others! I’ve tried the oiling method without any luck (and it was…
What You Need to Know About Foraging for Wild Edibles
Spring is on it’s way and that means it’s almost time for foraging wild edibles! Foraging defined means “to search for wild food sources.” I find that sometimes people are uncomfortable with foraging, I felt the same way back in the day. But don’t ignore the enormous benefits of foraging until you understand a bit…
What Homesteaders Really Want for Christmas
You’ll never find me at a Black Friday sale. Nor will you find me at a mall, strolling around with bags in both arms. Christmas brings out the worst in a consumer-driven society. However, on the bright side, Christmas can bring discounts on much desired items for your homestead. Whether you use your own funds,…