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Mason Jar Meals In A Jar: Homemade Cup Noodles

There is something about Cup Noodles/instant noodles that is incredibly bad for you: extra salty ramen with the tiniest sprinkle of dried vegetables and possibly meat. Maybe a couple of the tiniest shrimps. Packed in styrofoam, plastic, and paper. But they are the worst comfort food, just calling to the tummy. When I am sick,… Continue reading Mason Jar Meals In A Jar: Homemade Cup Noodles

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The Simplest Weekend Pancakes From Scratch

Somewhere we got lost along the way and thought we needed commercial mixes to make pancakes. Maybe even worse is commercial frozen pancakes for heating up at a later point. Making pancakes from scratch is one of the easiest things you can do in the kitchen, and any extras are stored in the freezer for… Continue reading The Simplest Weekend Pancakes From Scratch

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Chicken Noodle Skillet – Meals in a Jar – Easy Dinners

A well-stocked pantry makes packing up meals in a jar in a snap. Whether you pack the meals for use on a busy day, keep them for emergency use in a power outage, or when you can't leave home and don't have fresh groceries on hand to cook with. This is a pleasantly cheesy flavor,… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Skillet – Meals in a Jar – Easy Dinners

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Better Than Boxed Mac n’ Cheese – Meals In A Jar

This pantry staple is a homemade mac n cheese recipe. It is kid-friendly and stores really well as a "meal in a jar" for easy lunches or dinners. That is something you must think about as a prepper when planning long-term storage meals. If you have young children (or adults with sensory issues), having comfort… Continue reading Better Than Boxed Mac n’ Cheese – Meals In A Jar

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Gingerbread Latte Syrup

Often people think of gingerbread as a "holiday" flavor, but to me gingerbread is about winter. One can only drink so many peppermint mochas I feel before you start asking yourself if you are drinking toothpaste. Making your own latte syrups from scratch isn't hard, and the highlight is they contain no preservatives. A name… Continue reading Gingerbread Latte Syrup