Tag: Cooking

Redneck Recipe Turns Juice to Wine!

Redneck Recipe Turns Juice to Wine! I have seen a number of wine, beer, and alcohol recipes that are relatively easy, but none as easy as this one! It requires very little of the usual wine making equipment, no special fancy tubes or beakers etc.. Even better is that it is very little work to …

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Blanching Vegetables for Storage

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Blanching Vegetables for Storage Blanching is an important part of storing vegetables long term especially for freezing. You will notice a huge difference when using previously stored veggies that were not blanched prior. The hardest part of this process is knowing which vegetables need to be blanched and for …

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Fried Tempura Battered Japanese Maple Leaves

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Fried Tempura Battered Japanese Maple Leaves I had never considered eating tree leaves, never mind battering and frying them until I came across this recipe. I happen to have a couple of Japanese Maple trees on my property and love just about anything tempura battered so I am definitely …

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DIY Squirrel Snap Trap & Squirrel Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Squirrel Snap Trap & Squirrel Recipes (2 links) One thing that is plentiful now and will be after a SHTF long term event are squirrels. Many folks eat squirrel on a regular basis in some parts of the world. But for those that haven’t you can find some …

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MIY Homemade Salami

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Homemade Salami Store bought salami is one of the more expensive lunch meats out there. Not only can you save money making it yourself but when it’s homemade you can insure the quality of the product and spice it to your taste! Ingredients   2 pounds ground beef …

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MIY Venison Bologna

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Venison Bologna One way to prepare and use your venison! MIY bologna.   Ingredients  2 cups sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)  3 cups firmly packed brown sugar  2 tablespoons Accent seasoning enhancer or monosodium glutamate (MSG)  2 teaspoons ground mace  2-3 teaspoons mustard powder  5-6 …

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MIY Canned Meatballs

MIY Canned Meatballs My family loves meatballs! The featured article gives a recipe for a very basic beef meatball which can be used in a number of different recipes. The procedure itself can also be used for pork, deer, or other meatballs as well. Meat is a huge portion of where the majority of the population gets …

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Identifying Little Hogweed & its Benefits From Giant Hogweed & its Dangers

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Identifying Little Hogweed & its Benefits From Giant Hogweed & its Dangers     Then I came across this article touting the benefits of Little Hogweed for human consumption including recipes! Obviously the difference between the two plants is more than just size. I sounds to me like Little …

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Frugal Recipes For Hard Times

Frugal Recipes For Hard Times Everyone has had hard times, some more than others and some harder than others. As a single parent I have had my share! But no matter how tough a time you are experiencing you and your family especially if you have children need proper nutrition. That is not always easy …

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Golden Rules for Using Cast Iron Cookware

Golden Rules for Using Cast Iron Cookware Cast Iron used to be the only good choice for cookware and is still preferred for those who cook over an open flame. It was around long before the non-stick cookware or copper bottom cookware that has become so popular these days and I believe it will be around …

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