In case of an ice storm, a tornado, or a major power outage, how long could you go without going to the grocery store? What would you cook? If you were to go shopping to stock up, what would you purchase to make cooking without electricity as easy and flavorful as possible? Assuming you are […]
Get Prepared – 30 Day No Cook Menu Plan
It doesn’t take much to render us powerless . . . that sounds deeper than I mean. I am talking about electricity. One ice storm, one tornado, one well-placed lightening strike, and we are thrust back to pioneer life, possibly for several days or a few weeks. Here are some ideas to prepare you […]
Summer Picnic: Have All the Class without the Expensive Price Tag
With the warmer summer weather, I’d been aching to get out for a day of hiking with my husband – complete with a picnic lunch. I saw a great article on NPR about how to fix a meal that stays fresh all morning while you’re hiking. But after thinking about it, I realized that not only is […]
Erica’s Healthy Oatmeal Cookies – A Perfect Snack Cookie
A perfectly moist and fluffy oatmeal cookie made with whole wheat flour, no sugars, and hardly any butter. Makes a wonderful healthy snack cookie.
Get Prepared – Get Canning Equipment
A great portion of my emergency food preparedness plans relies on my pressure canner. I can everything! Of course, I have to keep doing it because we also eat what I can . . . and that is because I hate to cook! I like the convenience of open and heat, but doing it the […]
Get Prepared – Keep it Sweet! Long-Term Storage of Sweeteners
According to the Survival Spot, sweeteners will be one of the top ten things that will disappear during a national disaster. I don’t know about you, but I am NOT going to go through hard times without sugar!!! But it does seem to be something that I have a hard time keeping stocked up (probably […]
Rhubarb Crumble Pie – A Recipe You Can Make With Your Kids!
The rhubarb patch is ready to be picked, and one of my favorite recipes using this tart red fruit is Rhubarb Crumble Pie! This is a really good recipe to make with your children. It’s fun to involve kids in the kitchen, and for beginning cooks it’s great to start out with a simple recipe […]
Get Prepared – Edible Weeds
Did you know nature has provided a grocery store in your own backyard? I suspect that most of the weeds you mow, spray, and pull can actually sustain you in a major crisis at worst, or supplement your fresh produce at best! A very common briar, commonly called Greenbriar, is something Brer Rabbit loved, but […]
What to Do With the Kids in Your Kitchen
My children are always eager to help in the kitchen but at times its easy for them to get underfoot and just make a mess. I’ve come to realize that sometimes I need to embrace the mess and allow them to learn alongside me. Here are some ideas I’ve found helpful while having kids in […]
Get Prepared – Worry About Food and Water FIRST!
What does the future hold? Hopefully sunshine and lollipops! But have you watched the news lately? While I always hope for the best (who doesn’t?) I am also preparing for the worst. At the Survival Spot, they have a list of the Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Disaster. Generators is number […]
Gluten Free for BBQs and Gatherings
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching, signaling the long summer of grilling and getting together with friends. If you or one of your guests are gluten free, though, a BBQ can feel more like a walk through a land mine than a fun night out. Gluten not only permeates the standard hot dogs and hamburgers, […]
How to Bake with Silicone Bakeware
Silicone bakeware is the newest trend in baking these days. If you are considering purchasing new baking pans, here are a few tips and things to consider. 1. Silicone Pans Are Nonstick Silicone pans promise to be nonstick and thus easier to use because greasing pans is unnecessary. I haven’t found this to be true. […]
