The best thing my dehydrator has done for me all year is helping me discover buttermilk powder! Yep. I’ve discovered that buttermilk powder isn’t just a way to stop wasting buttermilk, but it’s an absolute necessity in my kitchen. Pancakes, biscuits, syrup, cornbread, and even cream fraiche all benefit Read more…
The WAPI Wonder: Your Tiny Water Savior for Camping and Crises Alright, my self-sufficient superstars, gather ’round. We’re talking about the WAPI today. No, it’s not a new dance move or a high tech gadget. WAPI stands for Water Pasteurization Indicator, and it’s a tiny, mighty tool that tells you Read more…
What if you find yourself staring at a barrel of water that’s been sitting around for a couple of years or a stream that looks more like murky tea than something drinkable and it’s time to use it? Are you ready with what’s needed? Don’t worry, I’ve got a nifty Read more…
I use taco seasoning all the time. I use it in chili, burritos, and lettuce wraps in addition to tacos. I hate buying the pre-packaged stuff though because of the MSG, thickeners, and dyes and all of the other garbage that exists in it. Oh, and it’s significantly less expensive! Read more…
Hold onto your blenders, smoothie enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on a protein-packed adventure that’ll make your muscles flex and your wallet breathe a sigh of relief? Forget those overpriced, underwhelming store-bought protein powders that taste like the dust bunnies under your gym bag. It’s time to channel your Read more…
Bark-ocalypse Now: Prepping Your Pooch for When the Fur Hits the Fan Calling all fellow dog lovers and preparedness enthusiasts! We all know that when disaster strikes, we need to be ready to grab our bug-out bags and head for the hills. But what about our four-legged friends? Are Read more…
Whey: The Liquid Gold That’ll Make You Say “No Whey!” Hopefully you’ve experienced the joy of making your own cheese or yogurt. If you have, you no doubt have found yourself with a bunch of whey leftover. Well if you’ve been pouring your whey down the drain, you’re literally Read more…
Cheesecloth: The Unsung Hero of Your Kitchen (And Beyond!) Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for a tale of culinary magic and DIY prowess! Today, we’re diving into the world of cheesecloth – that humble, gauzy fabric that’s about to revolutionize your kitchen game. First things first: if you’ve never made Read more…
Cheese, Glorious Cheese: The Ultimate Self-Sufficiency Skill You Never Knew You Needed Imagine pulling a warm, stretchy ball of mozzarella from a pot in your very own kitchen. No, you haven’t accidentally wandered into an Italian bistro – this is the magic of homemade cheese-making, and it’s about to revolutionize Read more…
Rebel Canning: Breaking the Mold in Home Preservation Are you ready to throw caution to the wind and join the “cannoisseur” revolution? If you’re a stickler for “by the book” canning, you might want to preserve your innocence and skip this article. But for those brave souls willing to venture Read more…