There’s a lot of confusion about food storage methods out there! When is it appropriate to use mylar bags vs. vacuum packing vs. glass jars? Let’s unpack this and let me explain why mylar bags are best for long-term food storage. Food can be stored short-term or long-term. Short-term should be considered 12 months or…
Preserving Food
How to Dry Broccoli Using a Dehydrator
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables to grow…and eat! While freezing is the standard way to preserve broccoli, why not make it shelf-stable by dehydrating it? Yep, it can be done! Let me show you “How to Dry Broccoli Using a Dehydrator”! I can hardly wait to harvest my broccoli every year! I never…
Frugal Canning: Does Canning Food Really Save You Money?
Canning and preserving food are skills that have been around for ages. But does canning food really save you money? The answer is yes…and no. Confused? Let’s dig into this with “Frugal Canning: Does Canning Food Really Save You Money?” Long before what we know as “grocery stores” existed (Piggly Wiggly opened the first grocery…
How to Preserve Carrots
Pressure canning can be very intimidating for new canners, I know it was for me! But truth told, once you pressure can a couple of times, you’ll see how simple it really is! I want to take you through the process, step-by-step, as we learn “How to Can Carrots in a Pressure Canner for Beginners”!…
How to Make Ghee at Home
What is ghee, also known as clarified butter? How is it made and what are it’s uses? Why would a homesteader be interested in ghee? Well, I’ve got some answers for you today with “Easy Clarified Butter Recipe”! Ghee originated in the Indian culture and has been a staple in Indian households for thousands of…
Homemade Roasted Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
There’s nothing that I look forward to more in the summer than tomato season! Yes! That’s because I can make (and can!) this amazing Homemade Roasted Tomato Spaghetti Sauce! I can’t wait to show you how it’s done! First, you’re going to need some amazing and fresh tomatoes! Meaty tomatoes, like Roma, work best. I…
How to Prepare Your Family for a Food Shortage
Would you know how to prepare your family for a food crisis, should one happen? Or, do you think that because you live in the US that such a thing would never happen? Unless you’ve been in a cave for the last few months, you’ve watched the world become an entirely different place due to…
25 Self-Sufficient Living Tips and Ideas
Becoming self-sufficient is not only a good idea in today’s world with all of the economic challenges, but it’s all the rage as well! Self-sufficiency makes you less dependent upon the grid and the food system, while you provide for many of your own needs. Whether a natural disaster hits or you lose…
How and Why to Keep a Homestead Planner and Calendar
I love all of the different tools that I get to use on the homestead, from hand tools to tractors. But of all the tools I use everyday, there is one tool that precedes everything I do around here. Here’s “How to Keep a Farm Journal”. Why is my farm journal my most powerful tool?…
Fresh Homemade Pineapple Jam Recipe
Pineapple doesn’t grow here in Ohio, so I LOVE it when I can find it on sale for .99 during the summer months! When you see it on sale in your area, grab an armload and let me show you how to make this Fresh Homemade Pineapple Jam Recipe! Here’s what you’ll need: 1 quart…
How to Take Advantage of Grocery Store Loss Leaders
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…
How to Stock a Prepper Food Pantry for Beginners
There are few things that define the sustainable person better than having a well-stocked prepper pantry! Let me show you “How to Stock a Prepper Food Pantry” on the cheap! It’s just a fact, stocking and maintaining a prepper pantry is one of the best investments you can make. It’s best and most self-sufficient to…
