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The Germans called it “The Year of the Beggar.” The New Englanders called it “Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death.” From his home in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Never were such hard times.” Writer Mary Shelley described a June outing ...

Freezing is an easy and convenient way to save time and money when it comes to feeding your family. You can make meals ahead and freeze them for future use. You can freeze seasonal fruits and vegetables for the winter. ...

When I was a new mother, I remember an older, more experienced mom advising me to get a freezer. She assured me I would need one now that my husband and I had started our family. At the time, I ...

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 ...