Wasting food leads to squandered resources, financial waste, and decreased self-reliance Embracing mindful consumption, practical strategies like meal planning and storage, and creative use of leftovers can save money, reduce waste, and ensure a more sustainable food supply for you and your family.
Power’s out! All you have to eat is cold food. For hours. For days. How soon will you get tired of that? How soon will the kids? If you haven’t planned for alternative ways you can cook off-grid without power, now is the time to start thinking about it. By having various options for cooking, you can ensure that they always have a reliable way to prepare their meals, regardless of the weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. The morale boost of a hot meal cannot be overestimated!
While you may not ever plan on doing winter camping, it’s still worth thinking about so you can be prepared if you had to.
Dutch oven cooking is a versatile off-grid cooking option anyone can learn. It can function with several different fuel sources and can cook a wide variety of foods. Here’s what you need to know to be successful. Plus, recipes!
Have you prepared an emergency food supply but have no way to cook without power? Having a good set of tools will make it much easier! Here’s a list of the must-have kitchen items you’ll need!
Fats and oils are one of the trickiest things to store because of their tendency to go rancid. While blocks of butter store well in the freezer for long periods of time, if the power failed or the grid went down, the freezer no longer provides that protection. Then what? Enter butter powder.
Wheat, oatmeal, quinoa — those get boring really quick! Give oat groats a try — here’s what you need to know, including a yummy recipe, instructions for grinding them into wheat, and how to store them long-term.
