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Preserving dairy products is tricky, but it can be done. A part of storing food for emergencies is ensuring that the food you store is nourishing and will keep you and your family fortified for a time when food may ...

Melissa Norris, author of Pioneering Today, recently sat down with Off The Grid News to discuss homesteading tips and the need to preserve the traditional skills or past eras. In addition to being a homesteading expert and radio show host, ...

I grew up in Idaho, and while my family grew and canned a wide variety of foods, green chiles were not among them. I married an Arizonian though, and quickly became acquainted with south of the border flavors. Over the ...

You’ve probably canned peaches or made your own freezer jam, but have you ever thought about canning actual meals? Forget commercial canned stews and soups, which are usually full of sodium, MSG and other preservatives, and can your own meals ...

Growing food in your garden is an excellent way to save money and live more frugally. You also don’t have to worry about unknown pesticides and other chemicals being in your food. However, since the growing season for vegetables doesn’t ...

Few summer treats compare to fresh, locally grown peaches. Sweet, juicy, and absolutely delicious, peaches appear in local markets for only a few weeks in the summer, depending on where you live. Get them while you can and be creative. ...

Gardening on the high plains of Colorado is an unpredictable effort. Last year, hail destroyed my pumpkins, flea beetles ravished my broccoli, and corn smut attacked my corn. This year, my strawberries are looking downright melancholy. Thankfully, I can always ...

Survivalists and preppers alike know how having a properly stocked pantry and surviving perilous times go hand in hand. Regardless of your reason for preparedness, every prepared home has a well-stocked food pantry. For generations, storing food has long been ...

Prepping food plans commonly call for the token beans, rice, canned goods, and dried food products you can purchase online and at the grocery store.  However, one thing that might be overlooked is a fat source to use in baked ...

I’d canned vegetables, fruits and jams for years, but I was a bit skeptical when I first heard about canning meat. How could that possibly be safe, I wondered, and what would the quality of the finished product be? Then, ...