Two years ago I started making my own pet food and I’m now totally addicted to doing so. Why? Well, to be self-reliant, of course, but here are my top 4 reasons that I suspect you might like as well–assuming Read more…
I lived in Maine for several years. My mother and I both loved lighthouses with Mom taking her fondness for them to great lengths, collecting just about anything and everything that represented her love of lighthouses. When Mom passed away Read more…
This is a Drill! This is Only a Drill This is a PRACTICE scenario–not a PANIC scenario. It’s also a practice in recycling JUNK into something that can be as worthwhile as to save lives. What more could you ask Read more…
I never tried anchovies before until a co-worked convinced me to try making this dish for myself. When I saw the list of sparse ingredients I couldn’t believe that a memorable dish could result from so little effort and Read more…
–And the winner is…. Robert Slaughter! Congrats, Robert!!! While I only provide 2 or 3 articles weekly on here faithfully, I am much more active on our Facebook page in providing timely articles, info, answering questions, etc. since the Read more…
Yes, there is a relatively panic-free way to approach having a sufficient supply of food for everyone I intend to feed. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that the best way to eat an elephant is over easy, right? Just Read more…
So this year I’ve discovered a couple of new “gadgets” that I’m in love with and thought I’d share them with you–cause that’s what girls do, and I am, after all, ALL girl. *grin* First of all there’s Read more…
I get a lot of e-mails about what to do with excess eggplant. I love to make my Eggplant Ratatouille, Moussaka, as well as Eggplant Parmesan, but I’ve got an even better solution for you. One of the best things Read more…
Hi folks. I’ve been tracking down some tips that I’ve received over the past couple of weeks. The results of my research have been disconcerting–to say the least—even for someone as prepared as myself. So I thought that the Read more…
Some of you are no doubt throwing away a very valuable asset when you trim the fat from your meat. Before being subjected to the misleading marketing ploys of the USDA and their subsidized parties, lard was considered good for Read more…