Ingenious Ways To Keep The Critters Out Of Your Pantry
Even before setting up my homestead, I was always afraid of critters. After all, it's natural to be cautious because these creatures can actually destroy your precious fruits in no time. However, my fear was triggered when some serious critters invaded my pantry. To...
If You Have This In Your Pantry, Throw It Away Immediately
Having a fully stocked pantry for everyday life or for emergency situations is not always an easy task, there are often so many different variations of foods and varying opinions on what you should and shouldn’t have. I understand the great task of stocking your...
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 looking at Pioneer recipes. These are primarily the recipes of white colonialists that were making their way through...
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 thrown away. It is unbelievable to think that nearly 40% of the food in America is wasted every single year. Besides using...
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 an alternative method: food drying. But why you should dry your food instead of canning it? Food drying has been used for...
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 just have to see what it's up for! Today, I'll be looking at canning pork. I've covered beef and chicken and it's time...
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 struggled to put food on the table, the Amish found ways to stretch their resources and use unconventional ingredients to...
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 table. One of my favorite dishes from the Great Depression era is Hoover stew. Back then, people devised clever ways to...
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 that the high sugar content or high acidity in honey is the reason for its preservative properties. Sugar draws out...
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, they have a long shelf life. In addition, these foods offer convenience and nutrition. So, let’s look at 23 survival foods...
