It's April 1st. With the recent changes in the USDA Grow Zones, if one searches for the last frost date for grow zone 8b, one might get the results of April 1st. I'd say this, though, based on years of watching the weather: That's a huge April Fool's joke; you're risk-taking. Why so? Weather can… Continue reading Grow Zone 8b: 2 Weeks Till Last Frost
Meals In A Jar: Prepper Pancakes
Pancakes are an easy breakfast option, especially if you only need to grab a mason jar and add water. Make a few up, seal them, and you'll always have a quick breakfast on hand. There's no need to worry about milk or eggs; freeze-dried ingredients are a star here. I paired the pancakes with shelf-stable… Continue reading Meals In A Jar: Prepper Pancakes
Pantry Staple Recipe: Carrot Cake Muffins
It's Easter weekend, and carrots, bunnies, and eggs are all part of this holiday. We can do the same for these carrot cake muffins, making them easily from the pantry. By using canned food, you can have these ready with minimal effort. Carrot Cake Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups granulated sugar 2… Continue reading Pantry Staple Recipe: Carrot Cake Muffins
Pantry Staple Recipe: Potato Salad
What is a pantry staple recipe? It is one you can prep with ingredients you have on hand and keep around all the time. We are an ingredient household where creating recipes is a necessity. I am not a huge potato salad fan because I find it too mushy, whether I bake or boil the… Continue reading Pantry Staple Recipe: Potato Salad
Stealth Prepping: Building Long-Term Food Storage In Your Pantry
I often read website forums and Facebook pages where women talk about how their husbands are not on board for long-term food storage. They don't see a need for it, and often, the wives feel ridiculed for their desire to be better planned. He calls her paranoid or a conspiracy theorist, bemoaning that the grocery… Continue reading Stealth Prepping: Building Long-Term Food Storage In Your Pantry