Off-Grid Foods

The first Thanksgiving – at least, the one involving the Pilgrims -- is believed to have occurred over a period of three days, sometime between Sept....

August, September and early October are the prime months for milkweed pods in many parts of North America. The pods range in size from 2 to...

A variety of oak trees across North America produce acorns that usually mature in early to late fall. The size and shapes vary -- and so does...

The average healthy, mature apple tree can produce a few hundred pounds of apples every year. That’s a whole lot of apples! Whether you have your...

Extending the shelf life of root vegetables like potatoes has been practiced for centuries as a method to enjoy the harvest year-round. Traditionally, potatoes grown for...

After visiting with a friend, she convinced me to try making my own cheese.  Doubting my ability, I asked her if there was a cheese-making for...

Do you know how to tell if the can or jar of food in your stockpile is safe? Surprisingly, some dents are ok, but these 10...

Like most children, my kids consume a lot of apple products—fresh apples, applesauce, and apple juice. I love the health benefits apples offer. Cornell University in...

I have had the pleasure of having some mighty oak trees in my life. The beautiful trees have provided shade to sit under, branches for my...

There are plenty of reasons why people prefer one food preservation method over. But individual choices aside, here are some compelling arguments why canning is better...