What’s Inside: In this article, I give my thoughts on freeze dried vs. dehydrated strawberries, and which one is best for your prepper pantry. I take a look at texture, taste, and long term storage….
Cottage cheese is a versatile and healthy cheese that can be used in many ways. The big question is, can you dehydrate cottage cheese? That’s what I set out to test, and it’s what I’ll…
Electric canners, also known as smart canners or digital canners are a fairly recent invention. Some of the popular models that do both water bath and pressure canning include the Nesco and Carey Canners, The…
When it comes to building long term food storage, cheese is a must for many people. Let’s face it; cheese makes everything taste better! Plus, it’s a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin D and…
Ham is a tasty meat that is often served on holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Most often it is fully cooked, and often even spiral sliced. The biggest problem is what to do with…
Dehydrating is one of the best ways to preserve food. And while you can use an oven or even an air fryer to dehydrate food, by far, the best way to dehydrate food is using…
I grew hot cherry peppers for the specific purpose of pickling them! Pickled hot cherry peppers add a great pop of flavor to salads and sandwiches. The great news is, it’s super easy to make…
Dehydrating is one of the best ways to preserve food. It’s especially good for those who have limited storage space, since dehydrated food takes up way less space than canned food. (There’s nothing like seeing…
Gardeners that plan ahead or grow using certain methods like to have a long-term stock of seeds available. Buying seeds in bulk is a cost-effective way to boost your seed stores. But how do you…
Living in an apartment does not exclude you from growing your own food very successfully. Two main options are available for apartment growing; hydroponic or soil-based. Which growing option presents the best method for apartment…