Ever wonder what is really stuffed in those Taco Bell burritos and tacos? That's what the government's wondering. Taco Bell is under investigation regarding the quality of their beef. How loud can I say "DUH?!"
Dear Neighbor, This cozy, comfort food recipe is #1 on our wintertime Meal Planner. If you can prepared taco meat, every ingredient can pulled from your pantry! Use organic ingredients when you can find them especially the taco seasoning because those that aren’t organic are full of MSG and other chemicals we don’t want to…
I know many of us cook from scratch, which is wonderful. However, there could be a time where you need to just tear a bag open or dig in a can and eat. If you don’t make friends with some canned and prepared foods, you may be very hungry, one day.
Dear Neighbor, There is nothing like comfort food in a crisis. When times are tough, there is nothing to gain to deprive yourself so I think a prepared pantry should have luxury, comfort food. What food is more comforting than chocolate? One square of it can lift even the most gloomy mood. Besides the luxury…
Dear Neighbors, While we are often busy preparing in the area of food, preparedness is not only in the pantry. Shelter is very important and though it is warm right now, we still need a roof over our heads and having our homes damaged by hurricanes and other types of powerful storms is a real…
I remember reading the book Box Car Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, to my children. The four little orphans set out to live on their own. They were quite resourceful, surviving on their own, even making soup with the culled veggies from weeding a rich relatives garden. They had the makings of a good vegetable…
Today is Menu Planning Day and I wanted to share a recipe I have in my Homestead Journal as one of my 14 recipes. It is made entirely from pantry stock which makes it a perfect preparedness meal. The base is canned chicken. You can either use your own canned chicken or store bought. I…
Here is a simple and quick meal you can make with your home canned beef tips. It is an excellent addition to your menu list. Add all needed ingredients to your Pantry List and purchase ingredients all at one time. Adjust your pantry list as needed.
When preparing your car for winter, they say to have your flare, flashlight, ice scraper, blanket, kitty litter and peanut butter in your trunk kit. Peanut butter? Yep! Peanut butter is one of those foods that one could live off of for some time if you were in a crisis. How long? Ask any college…
