Food and Pantry

Pioneer Recipes Every Homesteader Should Learn

Ah, howdy! I’m glad y'all just pulled your wagon on up and asked us for some cookin' advice. Okay, I can't write the whole post like that, but we're...

7 Foods You Can Cook From Scraps You Normally Throw Away

Did you know that each year, about 119 billion pounds of food is wasted in the US? That equals about 130 billion meals and $408 billion in food...

Why You Should Dry Your Food Instead Of Canning It

Being prepared for hard times is a vital part of homesteading. One way to store food for later use is to can it, but many of us are now turning to...

Pig In A Jar

Maybe you've just gotten a new canner or you're excited to see what your pressure cooker can do. I'm the same way when I get a new kitchen gadget: I...

What The Amish Ate During The Great Depression

The Amish people were known for their resourcefulness and ability to make do with what they had. During the Great Depression, when many families...

Haybox Cooking

Cooking can be an energy-intensive and time-consuming activity. Whether homesteading, or living off the grid, you always look for ways to save time...

How To Make The Hoover Stew Of The Great Depression

Feeding a family in tough times can be a difficult task. In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, people had to get creative to put food on the...

How To Preserve Foods In Honey

Honey has been used in food preservation for centuries for its many microbial-fighting properties that keep food from spoiling. Many people believe...

23 Overlooked Survival Foods You Need To Add To Your Pantry

Most pantries have a variety of foods, and many of these are common. Why are some of these foods recommended for an emergency pantry? First off,...

20 Ways To Preserve Eggs

Eggs are a relatively cheap and highly nutritious meal. They are also fresh foods that may be difficult to acquire in a crisis unless you happen to...

Strange Meals People Ate During The Great Depression

Mealtime is an often-unappreciated time that we take for granted. Today, food is plentiful and readily available on a whim. But can you imagine...

Chicken In A Jar

When you think of canning or jarring chicken, the first thing you think of is probably soup. That, or a stew; something with noodles that sticks to...

50+ Foods That Last 10 Years

For most, when scouring the grocery store aisles, purchasing foods that can be stored for 10 years or longer is not something to consider. However,...

20+ Must-Have Seeds For The Upcoming Crisis

A sure way to survive in any upcoming crisis is to have a survival garden that produces sufficient nutritious vegetables and fruits. This will...

Survival Foods You Need To Grow Now

In a crisis, and it will happen at some point, there is one thing that will ensure your survival… Food. Feeding yourself and your family is a top...

What Happens If You Bury A Cabbage Over Winter?

Do you prefer fresh coleslaw to Sauerkraut in winter? Here are some ideas on how to use available resources, reduce food waste, and eat deliciously...

How To Pickle Beef

Pickling is an ancient and great way to preserve meat and add flavor at the same time. The process of pickling meat involves soaking the meat in a...

Native American Recipes Every Homesteader Must Know

Today we'll be looking at several general Indigenous recipes from the North American continent. I think every homesteader should know and try these...