5 Vegetables That Are Too Easy To Grow
If you want to eat fresh and tasty vegetables, then you might strongly consider planting your very own vegetable garden. You’ll also gain the satisfaction of being able to grow your own foods, get some sunshine and fresh air along the way, and benefit from the higher...
20 Grandma’s Depression Foods We Will Need Soon
The Great Depression was an event that occurred after the notorious stock market crash in October 1929. It sent millions of people from the lower and middle class into poverty, with a reported 15 million unemployed Americans struggling to feed their families. We can...
Foods You Should Never Buy And Always Make At Home
Sure, store-bought food offers convenience, but all the processing and sugar can make them unhealthy. That's why you should consider making some staples at home. Not only will they taste all the better, but you can avoid consuming foods full of preservatives. In...
11 Food Storage Myths
Preparation is the key to survival, and having enough food resources for you and your family in case of an emergency is an important part of your strategy. Farmers have been storing food for centuries, but preserving it has its challenges. Throwing rotten food in the...
How to Use the Whole Animal (Whether You Raise Your Own or Buy It)
My family is on a journey from eating industrial meat to raising it ourselves. This isn’t a quick or simple path because there is so much to learn. We’ve made mistakes and we’ve had great successes. Though we’re still learning, I currently have a pretty good system...
10 Foods Not To Store
We are living in uncertain times, and you never know when the stores are going to run out of food. Therefore, it is always a good idea to make sure you’ve got plenty of food in your home just in case. It is not uncommon to assume that canned food can be stored for...
200 Pounds Of Food You Can Harvest Only This Winter
Contrary to what the name may imply, the Jerusalem artichoke is not an artichoke, needless to say, its great nutritional benefits make it a necessity in your food plan as a homesteader. The forefathers of America were very keen on planting them alongside trails that...
9 Old Recipes Every True Homesteader Should Know
Nowadays, there always seems to be a pressure to move forward and look to the future, but sometimes it’s also nice to be present and perhaps, take some time to look back. Here are 9 old recipes that every true homesteader should know. To begin, I have some warming,...
5 Recipes That You Can Make If You Live Fridge-Less
In the modern world, it is easy to assume that everyone has access, or has chosen to have a fridge in their kitchen… However, there are many situations that may prohibit, or force you to go fridge-less in your life. For example, there might be a power shortage in your...
How to Keep Eggs Fresh for Months with Mineral Oil
A lot of the Egg Substitutes out there are good for baking, but what about when you have the urge to stick them between your toes, or feel the need to egg someone’s house? The egg substitutes just aren’t the same. So if you want to make sure you are never without...
