Even the most avid gardeners have a bad year! Any number of things can keep you out of the garden in April and May, weather problems, work commitments, family problems . . . we've all been there. But don't give up on your summer vegetable garden just ... Read More
Your Survival Garden: Time to Start Thinking About Calories
In good times there are tons of reasons to garden. It saves money, gets you closer to your food supply, teaches you valuable skills and gives you some independence. In bad times there is only one real reason to garden—to grow food so you can ... Read More
Top 10 Seeds to Hoard
Have you ever thought about which plants you should focus on for long-term survival? If food supplies were to run low, what could you grow to provide a large amount of food, calories, and nutrients to help your family stay full and healthy? Just as ... Read More
Fire Destroyed My Food Storage – Without Ever Touching It
No, my food storage wasn't directly set on fire. It was my parents' food storage. The food never did actually burn, but the fire was close enough to cause heat-related damage. After the fire event, they gave all the food to me - and most ... Read More
Fall Comfort Foods
I don't even need cold temperatures to begin craving my favorite comfort foods. It's enough to turn the calendar page from September to October for me to start craving things like meatloaf and mashed potatoes! Here are 2 comforting recipes from ... Read More
Thoughtful Food Storage: Grains and Starches, Part 2
Guest post by Debbie Cee Rice is the staple grain of a large part of the world. It is cheap, easy to buy in any grocery store, and stores well. Rice can be stored the same way as wheat. You can buy buckets already sealed from online stores or ... Read More
45 Recipes For the Potato Lover in You!
I adore potatoes. Grew up with baked potatoes served at every Sunday-after-church lunch and mashed potatoes in the school cafeteria (back in the days when cafeteria food was awesome!) To celebrate cooler weather, but, heck!, potatoes can be ... Read More
