Self sufficient living in a modern world
This evening, I had another 100% self sufficient meal… It included some Italian sweet sausage, some garlic and asparagus in a light homemade butter, with a shiitake mushroom….. The significance is all these things were planted many years ago. The asparagus was planted 8 years [Read More]
When the cold weather sets in, I often find myself taking care of the little things that need wrapped up. In the afternoon the weather turns cold and often I have already taken off my long sleeves… But when I get inside, there are a [Read More]
1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (approximately 100 degrees) 2 1/4 t. granulated yeast 2 1/4 t. coarse salt (.6 oz) 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (6.75 oz) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour (7.5 oz) 1/8 cup of vital wheat gluten ( 2T or .6 oz) [Read More]
As I walk you through making Hardtack, I wanted to show some pictures of the process but I want to tell you a little bit more about this staple. Hardtack has been made and used for centuries by many types of people including Sailors, Pioneers [Read More]
I have been asked for some of my Zucchini recipes and what to do with this popular summer Squash. If your at work and people want to give it away, you will find most people will take a few at first, then nobody wants any [Read More]
People love to get great deals on food that comes on sale, fruits, vegetables and meat alike. It is almost a no brainer when it comes to food cost and sales. Long ago the process to keep food was less healthy and affordable than today. [Read More]
There have been a handful of people in my life that, with time and life, have slipped away from. Chris was one of those people that has and I regret this, but such is life.. Chris and I have done a lot of big things [Read More]
As a child, we as a family would go camping and fishing along the river banks of many rivers in two states. As we traveled or stayed at camp, we had sandwiches during the day but we always had breakfast and dinner on a open [Read More]
As I walk down my path in life, I find myself coming in contact with some real wonderful people. Some people like Stan, who does a lot of teaching others, has a passion for his work. He isn’t in it for the money because he [Read More]
There are a few dishes that sit on my table today as did when I was a child. It is sometimes wonderful how we relate food today and the memories from our childhood, sometimes it isn’t. Traci, my sister can correct me on this one, [Read More]