Ever since I first saw this technique I’ve been doing it. The best result I’ve had is with green onions. …
The edible backyard: A source for family meals – and fun
Have your kids ever asked you where the food they’re eating comes from? It’s a question many parents are answering …
How to raise backyard chickens
Raising backyard chickens: Egging on the farm-to-table movement at home. As more Americans choose restaurants that take pride in buying …
Probiotics — do they work? And how about prebiotics?
They’re everywhere. Probiotics. But did you know most of them aren’t going to fix anything? The word probiotic means literally …
Foraging Spring Greens
Spring has finally lifted her sleepy head, and while your garden veggies may not yet be ready to harvest, there …
How to clean fish
In this video Lorianne and Dan give you a quick primer on preparing a bream, bass and catfish. Now if …
How to skin and gut a squirrel
I was always fascinated by the U.S Army Survival Manual image for skinning a squirrel. They make it look so …
How to make powered alcohol
Mark Phillips invented a powered alcohol (Palcohol) for use when hiking. It was approved last year and should …
Raw Milk. Good or bad?
I come from a small island where all the cows are grass-fed and where raw milk was always available. (As …
Aquaponics. A virtuous loop that delivers a lot of food.
Aquaponics refers to any system that combines conventional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. In normal aquaculture, excretions from …
Seeds to plant in March
March is the perfect time to get those tomato and pepper seeds started indoors ready for an early spring planting! …
Those silica gel packets? Don’t throw them out, use them everywhere!
Below are some ways to use those silica gel packets that come with everything these days. Don’t throw them out. Now you …
VIDEO: It’s lambing season and it’s so easy a kid can do it!
Watch three-year old Lily “pull” a lamb, her second of the season.
Looks delicious and easy – One pot chicken & rice
One-Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken & Rice Posted by Tasty on Monday, 15 February 2016
More handy household tips from 1900’s cigarette cards
These cards are super cool. They come from the New York Library Digital Collection and are British cigarette cards from …
Crunchy Broccoli – quick, cheap, easy and healthy
Now here’s a great snack and a healthy way to get everyone to eat their greens. Preheat oven to 375° and …
Juice up breakfast with warm liquid sunshine
Bring Warmth and Freshness to Your Winter Breakfast During the cold and dark winter months, it’s important to stay warm …
Buying & Storing Potatoes, cooking an egg in a spud, and more
Buying Look for clean, smooth, firm-textured potatoes with no cuts, bruises or discoloration. Proper Storage Store potatoes in a cool, …
Americans are all sweetness and lite!
You probably realize that eating too many sugary foods and gaining weight go hand in hand. What you may not …
Hey Alan! Here’s your gluten-free bread recipe.
Shout out to Alan who wrote and asked me about hand-baking gluten-free bread. Here’s what I discovered. Forget everything you …
The health benefits of drinking
If you’re like many Americans, you probably have a drink or three now and again. But don’t feel too bad …
Lignans Save Lives
By Dr. Mercola Lignans are a type of plant compound known as polyphenols. Lignan precursors are most abundant in flaxseeds, although …
VIDEO: USA power grid attacked every four days
About once every four days, part of the nation’s power grid — a system whose failure could leave millions in …
Canned food: Its real shelf life and how to test it
We have all heard of the canned food that was still edible after 50, 75, or 100 years. Of course, …
Emily goes hunting – Seven Things Every Girl Should Know About Hunting
For me, hunting is a personal passion. It’s the way I escape the hustle and bustle. Hunting is cultural tradition, …
Amazing invention – Tap your honey straight from the hive
Why crack open the hive and stress all the bees? Why move all the parts around? Why smoke the bees? …
Pulses! Great for fall. Great for when the SHTF.
Healthy food trends — beans and legumes Legumes are large, fleshy, colorful plant seeds. Beans, peas, and lentils are all …
Why haven’t you heard of this carcinogen in your food?
You probably haven’t heard of it but there’s a potential carcinogen created in your food when you cook it at too great …