Tag: food security

50 Ways to Eat from Your Pantry When There is No Grocery Money Or Grocery Shelves are Empty

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 50 Ways to Eat from Your Pantry When There is No Grocery Money Or Grocery Shelves are Empty As unemployment rises and the cost of food also increases, more and more people are finding themselves in this unfortunate position. You’ve paid the utilities and either the mortgage or rent …

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MIY Instant Oatmeal

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Instant Oatmeal I actually don’t mind the taste of the original instant oatmeal by a well known name brand. But those less costly copycat brands are frankly, well… yuckkkk. I love the quick convenience of the product as well and always felt a bit better about my kids …

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Hmong Squirrel Stew

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hmong Squirrel Stew   Many of the world’s population eat squirrel meat. It is easy game to hunt and use. I have tried it myself. It does not taste like chicken! 😛 If there is a SHTF event many more people will find squirrel on their menus. When I …

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MIY Tortillas de Harina / Flour Tortillas

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Tortillas de Harina / Flour Tortillas We have recently done several posts regarding scratch cooking. One way to begin is too start with the basics. The base of the meal. In this case the flour tortilla. You can buy them by the package at almost any supermarket and …

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DIY Peeling Chicken Feet Plus Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Peeling Chicken Feet Plus Recipes At first I thought there can’t possibly be enough meat on chicken feet to warrant the effort to peel them. But then I saw them peeled and came across the recipes linked below and it changed my mind. I do believe any creature …

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Canning Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Canning Recipes I came across this really neat resource and wanted to share it with all the other canners out there. As we begin harvesting our gardens for this year there are a number of fruits and veggies that are currently in season. Usually we store any abundance by …

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Which Pine Trees are Poisonous

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Which Pine Trees are Poisonous   We previous featured an article on the edible pine. See it HERE But I noticed the featured article didn’t go into depth about which pine trees are safe and which aren’t!. Before you ever eat anything foraged please insure you know exactly what …

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30 Unusual Herb Garden Ideas

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 30 Unusual Herb Garden Ideas Herb gardens have become a staple in many people’s kitchens. Both due to the cost of herbs at the local markets and because nothing is better than fresh home grown taste! For garden enthusiasts it is also a way to enjoy gardening year round …

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Stock Your Pantry Without Increasing Your Grocery Budget- Step by Step

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Stock Your Pantry Without Increasing Your Grocery Budget Step by Step I get asked all the time where do I get all the funds we need to create the suggested safe stockpile of food and supplies? How did you do it? As a single parent with a lower middle …

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DIY Raised Garden Beds

Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Raised Garden Beds I think raised garden beds are totally awesome. If you have a bad back, actually almost any physical disability or bad soil, they are a dream come true. Some of the plans for these gardens make use of recycled materials which would cut costs. Putting them together …

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