Whether you raise your own chickens and collect your eggs or you are thinking about it, its a good idea to understand how to handle them safely. Understanding commercial egg handling practices may help you decide what is best for you and your family and may just change your … [Read more...]
What’s the Big Deal With Kale Anyway?
Everywhere I look I see kale recipes, so what exactly is kale? Do you know why it is an important food to include in your diet? The History of Kale Kale has a long history in the kitchen. As a matter of fact, it dates back to over 2000 years … [Read more...]
Pantry Lessons From the Great Depression
Everyone is familiar to some extent with the Great Depression but if you know anyone who lived through the Great Depression and you listened to their stories they can be scary and chalk full of wisdom all at the same time. Black Friday is a lesson on preparedness that so … [Read more...]
MYO Ground Beef Jerky: Recipe and Tutorial
There are many reasons to make beef jerky. I've made my own in the past using my oven (because I don't have a nice dehydrator, though I'm always open to a donation from a sponsor). The oven honestly works just fine, however it will heat up the house so it's … [Read more...]
Honey: The Magic Super Food
I recently found out some really neat stuff about honey and so I had to share if with you guys. Did you know that kept correctly honey has an indefinite shelf life? How about its anti-bacterial properties? If you didn't know that about honey then it's probably … [Read more...]