How to Make Penicillin Soup
'Tis the season. You know the one. The one where communal bugs make their way from one household to the next, spreading snotty noses and misery. Ah, what fun it is…not! It’s a great idea to give your health a little more attention during the cold months. A hot,...
This Bone-Dry Butter Lasts for 5+ Years Without Refrigeration
It’s called “Ghee.” It’s butter that has been filtered to remove fats and fat solids leaving a clear and yellow liquid that looks and tastes like butter but has surprising properties. The most surprising thing about ghee is that it doesn’t require refrigeration....
How To Make Sauerkraut
A Heritage of Preservation For centuries, sauerkraut has been more than just a tangy side dish—it has been a lifeline. Long before refrigeration, families across Europe relied on fermented cabbage to carry them through the winter. This simple food provided vitamins...
Corn Porridge: A Simple, Nourishing Staple You Can Make Anywhere
Corn has been a survival food for centuries. Long before processed cereals and instant oats, families relied on cornmeal porridge for warmth, energy, and endurance. It’s cheap, versatile, filling, and—best of all—it can be made with the simplest tools and ingredients...
How to Cook a Full Meal Without Gas, Electricity, or Fire
Nothing seems to be getting cheaper these days. That’s especially true for utilities like electric, gas and if you don’t have access to a ready supply of firewood – you’re paying more for that too. Fortunately, there are some cooking alternatives that not only work...
These 15 Foods Can Never Spoil
Living on a homestead means that you can't go grocery shopping whenever you want. To not starve yourself and your loved ones, it is important to keep your pantry stocked at all times. But what if the food gets spoiled and you end up wasting all your hard-earned money...
Fermented Fish: A Self-Sufficient Food Tradition Worth Reviving
Fermentation isn’t new. It’s one of the oldest food preservation techniques known to humankind, dating back thousands of years. Long before refrigeration or canning, families relied on fermentation to stretch their food supply through long winters, harsh climates, and...
I Saved $400 a Month by Stockpiling This Way
Living off-grid, my main goal was always to live a sustainable life without overspending or wasting anything. However, when I first moved, my bills were skyrocket high and resources were often spoiled, which disappointed me. Later on, my fellow homesteaders advised me...
How to Store 2+ Years Worth of Food in a Small Pantry
Small spaces force you to think differently about food storage. When you have limited square footage but need to store enough provisions for two years or more, every inch counts. Standard pantry advice falls short because it assumes you have abundant space. You don't,...
Grandma’s $1 Desperation Pie
Grandma’s $1 Water Pie, also known as Depression Era Pie, is a simple recipe that has often been passed down generation after generation with absolutely no need to alter. Despite the fiscally and emotionally challenging times during the Great Depression, the lady of...
