How to Preserve Potatoes: 6+ Ways to Make Them Last
Potatoes are one of the most versatile and budget-friendly foods you can buy. But when you come across a great sale, grow your own, or just want to make sure you’re prepared for the future,…
How to Steam Vegetables in the Nesco Smart Canner and Cooker
I’ve been using my Nesco Smart Canner and Cooker primarily for canning, but recently I started experimenting with the cooking features. One of the first things I tried was steaming vegetables—and I was pleasantly surprised…
9 Delicious Ways to Preserve Cherries
Cherry season is short but oh-so-sweet. Whether you’ve gone cherry picking, snagged a great grocery store deal, or just have a loaded tree in the backyard, it can be overwhelming figuring out what to do…
Why I’m Switching to Fresh Milled Flour—and Why You Might Want to as Well
For years, I’ve baked with store-bought flour, thinking it was the most convenient option and healthy as well, especially since I bought a good quality wheat flour. But recently, I made the switch to fresh…
Mexican Corn Chowder Pantry Recipe | Soup Mix Recipe
What’s Inside: Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of cooking from food storage. Our recipe for the day? A mouthwatering Mexican Corn Chowder soup mix recipe, made with 100% shelf stable ingredients. This is…
Bulk Cooking Ground Meat | Easy Meal Prep for Freezer Meals
What’s Inside: In this article, I share a much easier way to bulk cook ground meat. It works for any kind of ground meat, such as ground beef, ground pork, or even things like ground…
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Pantry Meal | Cooking from Food Storage
What’s Inside: In this article I will show you how to make Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes using shelf stable foods that you can store in your pantry.
100 Day Pantry by Jan Jackson – Practical Tips for Pantry Meals
What’s Inside: In this article, I review the book, 100 Day Pantry by Jan Jackson. I go over what’s included in the book, and give you the pros and cons of the book. I also…
Augason Farms Banana Chips vs. Nutristore Bananas
What’s Inside: In this article, I do a deep dive into Augason Farms Banana Chips Vs. Nutristore Bananas. I compare the two products in several areas such as nutritional content, taste, shelf life, and more….
Chicken Basil Recipe Using Shelf-Stable Ingredients
What’s Inside: In this article, I share a recipe for Chicken Basil, using nothing but shelf-stable ingredients, such as pasta, canned chicken broth, canned chicken, canned and dehydrated vegetables, and more. It’s a super easy…
