For more than a thousand years, preserving the harvest for leaner times was the only way to survive. Today, it provides us with food security, affordable organic choices, and a renewed sense of taking care of ourselves. In this blog, you will find recipes, the results of both my preserving successes and failures and other great articles on the lost art of food preservation. Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Oven Drying Method Makes Dehydrating Ground Meats Easy and Practical. Been dehydrated can fit into a quar.

Getting Ready for Christmas All Year Long. When I was growing up, Christmas was a magical time. The house is transformed with Christmas lights, decorations and an endless array of foods. Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Making a Traditional Christmas Pudding.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Do You Want to Eat Genetically-Altered Salmon? If the biotech industry gets its way, the ground may be cleared on selling genetically-altered farmed salmon to consumers as early as next year. Just one more reason why we are working towards raising our own catfish in our own backyard. No frankenfish on my table! Posted by Angie Mohr.

We live on a five acre lot tucked into the forest on a little mountain in New Hampshire. Our goal is to live in harmony with the land. This informal little blog will share our experiences in trying to move toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Sunday, August 2, 2015. Is This Plant Really Hardy to Zone 4? Choosing plants that are hardy to one zone beyond where you live will help ensure that they produce regularly. If you must have peach trees or other semi-hardy fruit trees in.

Others may not know where or when to start to help their kids learn about budgeting or business or banking. So, grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair! Monday, March 5, 2012. Good morning, all! No flowers, no gifts, and certainly not any money.

Sunday, August 1, 2010. It is Lammastide once again and that means different things to different pagan families. Some- especially those who follow the Celtic traditions- call it Lughnasadh, a celebration of the Celtic craftsman god, Lugh. It is also called First Fruits, the first of the three harvest celebrations and my favorite time of year. No figs for dinner either! That questio.

Friday, November 5, 2010. Making Kefir With Raw Milk. Kefir has a fascinating and mysterious history and the origins of the unique live culture are unknown. Ancient Fermented Milk Drink is Easy to Make at Home.

Saturday, April 16, 2011. M is for Moroccan Cuisine. You can easily make your own preserved lemons. Friday, April 8, 2011. C is for Cold-Oven Method. I like to couple the cold-oven method with some ot.

It may be the end of the world you are preparing for or just hurricane season. Here you will find a great collection of articles and resources to help you protect your family. Saturday, April 16, 2011. Matches are an important item to have in your emergency preps. They can light candles and lamps, start a warming fire, or sterilize medical equipment in a pinch. 4 Store a total of at least 2,000 matches in your emerge.

Dinner Party Menus for Budget-Challenged Hosts. The art of hosting a simple and fabulous dinner party on a budget is once again in style. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and a notebook and get some great ideas for recipes, decorating and more. Free Kindle Cookbooks- March 23.