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Storing Grains in Your Emergency Food Supply

6 Aug 2024

Storing grains is crucial because they offer a reliable and versatile food source that can sustain a family through various emergencies and economic downturns. Their long shelf life and minimal storage requirements make them an efficient choice for stockpiling, ensuring that you have a steady supply of essential nutrients when…

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Building a 3-Month Emergency Food and Water Stockpile

Preparedness & Self-Reliance

6 Aug 2024

Preparing for an emergency or economic downturn requires careful planning and organization, especially when it comes to stocking up on essential food and water. For a family of four, having a well-thought-out stockpile can provide peace of mind and ensure that you are self-sufficient during challenging times. Here’s a comprehensive…

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Baking with Home Canned Applesauce

Bread Making & Baking

25 Oct 2023

Applesauce is a versatile ingredient that can elevate your baking endeavors in numerous ways. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just getting started, incorporating applesauce into your recipes can yield a wide array of benefits and attributes. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages of using applesauce in baking, its…

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Oatmeal Granola Raisin Breakfast Casserole

Bread Making & Baking

23 Dec 2022

Do you have guests staying the night and need an easy breakfast dish for the morning? Look no further. This healthy and delicious breakfast casserole is sure to please. Serve with vanilla yogurt and bananas or drizzle with maple syrup and apple slices. The topping combinations are endless! Oatmeal Granola…

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Water Glassing Farm Fresh Eggs

Heritage Skills

31 Aug 2022

Water glassing eggs is a traditional preservation method that allows farm-fresh eggs to be stored for up to two years without refrigeration. This age-old technique, which dates back to the early 1800s, uses a simple lime-water solution to seal eggs with their natural protective coating intact. If you raise chickens…

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Confidently Stock Your Pantry by Asking These 5 Questions

Preparedness & Self-Reliance

7 Jun 2022

Learn various tips and what to store long-term as you build your food supply, including medicinal items and emergency essentials to productively round out your pantry. Preparedness isn’t just for preppers – it’s for everyone! Why Stock Your Pantry Now? A disaster is relative to you. It is what hits…

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5 Festive Ways to Use Your Canning Recipes over Memorial Weekend

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25 May 2022

Every year Americans take time out of their busy lives on the last Monday in May to mourn the loss of our fallen soldiers who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. Many will also use this weekend to enjoy the outdoors as the weather begins to warm up in…

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Yikes–We Shrunk the Homestead!

Heritage Skills

22 Aug 2021

What is a homestead? Most people will answer it’s acreage, or land, or some kind of farm setup. I’ve lived on acreage, and I’ve lived in studio apartments. In both circumstances I still considered myself a homesteader. How’s that possible? Because “homestead” is a verb, not a noun! You don’t…

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Blow Your Family Away With These Simple-To-Make Healthy and Scrumptious Applesauce Muffins

Bread Making & Baking

12 Aug 2021

When my son was a toddler he just loved applesauce! And, the TV show, Blues Clues, was top of his list. He loved everything Blues Clues and had every toy and stuffed animal ta boot. We even took him to Blues Clue Live in Grand Rapids, Michigan to further is…

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Give the Gift of Canning this Holiday Season

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7 Nov 2017

The Perfect Gift for Every Home Canner It has been a great pleasure to bring to you the art of home canning and safe food preservation. Even more so it is my pleasure to share with you fun ways to enjoy the fruits of your labor by providing practical recipes…

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