A list of our FDA approved food ingredients… Copied: Here is a complete list of all toxic things found in food Sodium nitrate: Added to processed meats to stop bacterial growth. Deli meat. Linked to cancer in humans. (Worst Offender) Sulfites: Used to keep prepared …

The Easiest Meat To Can is Ugly Chicken-Raw Packed. Cut boneless and skinless into 1 inch pieces and place in pint or quart jars leaving 1 and 1/4 inch head space at the top. Debubble the jars then wipe the top of the jar before …

A few years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution to not buy any bread at the store for a year, I would bake it. Great resolution right? I had no idea how to bake bread I turned to you tube and learned how to …

The 30 Day Pantry Challenge is a challenge made by Three Rivers Homestead on YouTube and this year,we are giving a try.  The exceptions are different for each family and to start Jan. 1st.  My family started  our 3- day on Dec. 29th. I wanted …

White Bean and Cabbage Soup Makes 6 servings 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cups sliced cabbage 2 peeled and sliced carrots 3-5 minced garlic gloves (depending on how much you like garlic!) 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp thyme 4 cups water 1 and 1/2 cubes …

Dr. Pepper Chocolate Cake- Yum! I’ve recently taken an interest in a channel on YouTube called Glen and Friends I don’t know anything about Glen, whether he’s a chef or just someone that likes to be in the kitchen cooking and baking. Glen and I …

While we didn’t always get along , he was a good guy. He was a dedicated teacher and taught both math and girls volleyball out in Coachella. Kurt left us early, his personal demon with fast food did him in. My brother ended up dying …

1. I have a great hubby and 5 sons. 2. I have 3 cats that wake me up when light pours into the window. 3. I would rather watch how to videos and global politics than mainstream tv.. 4. I did not buy into the …

I can’t say I am building up a food storage, my family eats up what is in the pantry too quick. This canning project from our recent grocery trip (2x a month) provides more flexibility to what meals we eat and when during the week. …

When I was really young, my grandmother would start the cold mornings with freshly baked poundcake and a cup of English Breakfast tea. As I got older, she made it at different times and shared her recipe with me. Much later when she moved on, …

I can’t believe that another year has passed!  Not sure what the song is playing but it was a nice bday!