What’s the best food preservation and storage method? Canning, freezing, dehydrating, or fermenting? Here are ideas on how to store food, plus the pros and cons of each method, so you can make the best decision for your family! [by Wardee Harmon]
To protect your investment, you need to know how to properly store flour and grains in bulk… Will wheat and rice, einkorn and more stay fresh in the pantry, or is the freezer best? What about refrigeration? Here’s everything you need to know about long term food storage of flour and grains at home! [by Wardee Harmon]
From airflow to number of trays, how do you choose the best food dehydrator for your family? Watch, listen, or read to learn about the seven features I consider essential to any dehydrator, plus three non-essential ones, too! [by Wardee Harmon]
This basic healthy granola recipe combines the benefits of soaked grains and soaked nuts. It’s delicious and highly nutritious with multiple flavor options to suit your every taste sensation! [by Wardee Harmon]
Packed with protein for the perfect snack, this homemade jerky won’t last long in your home! First gather your meat — whether ground or muscle, beef or venison — and marinade it with spices for an extra kick of flavor, then pop in the dehydrator. Enjoy! [by Melissa Posey and Wardee Harmon]
Cultured butter starts with cultured cream… cream that is first allowed to ripen or culture before becoming butter. The result: more beneficial organisms (probiotics), enzymes and vitamins. You can use cultured butter in any dish where you’d use sweet (uncultured) butter. Enjoy the subtle tangy flavor! [by Wardee Harmon]
Got a large family and a small food budget? Yet, due to your high standards for nutrition, you shudder at the thought of filling hungry tummies with cheap, non-nutritious filler foods? Here are 14 ways you can nourish your large family on a small budget. (These tips apply to smaller families, too!) [by Wardee Harmon]
Tomato season is beginning, and this year you’ll be ready… with 50+ canned and fresh tomato recipes up your sleeve to preserve the summer bounty! [by Wardee Harmon]
If you have a pressure cooker but haven’t used it yet, or you’ve heard of the magic of super quick pressure cooker meals but haven’t tasted one yet, this post is for you! You’ll learn how to use a pressure cooker, including what foods you can make, and how to choose the right cooker for your needs! [by Wardee Harmon]
