If you have been reading the news at all, you will know that we better be prepared for a sudden closing of stores and possible availability of utilities. I have designed a simple, step by step method of becoming prepared. These steps are on the upper left of the website. Do one of them each…
Dear Neighbor, The two most versatile canned sauces are spaghetti and salsa. While spaghetti sauce can be used in a lot of recipes, I find salsa even more versatile. You can use salsa as a dip,salad dressing, a cracker spread, a soup or casserole base, a condiment poured over omelettes, scrambled eggs, scrambled egg wraps,…
The current events of Egypt have led to the government rounding up their ancient artifacts and important heirlooms. That got me thinking: shouldn't we be protecting our important treasures?
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, Growing up in a German family, my great, great aunt Mary’s dumplings were passed on to my mother and became a common comfort food. Her dumplings are cousins to the noodle but don’t worry about their figure like the formed noodle. They are less work than spaetzle since they are only boiled and not fried.…
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…
