So, you’ve got your first dehydrator and don’t know where to start, or you need to jumpstart your creative juices to find new things to dehydrate. I’ve got 101+ dehydrating recipes and techniques for you! ” data-ldtx_powertrust=”0″ data-ldtx_trust=”0″ data-ldtx_power=”0″> Dehydrating ” data-ldtx_powertrust=”0″ data-ldtx_trust=”0″ data-ldtx_power=”0″>Dehydrating or drying foods is a perfect way to preserve foods that […]
What Foods Can You Not Dehydrate? Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered what foods you can and cannot dehydrate? Here’s a practical list from Mom with a PREP. Have you ever wondered if you could dehydrate something ” data-ldtx_powertrust=”0″ data-ldtx_trust=”0″ data-ldtx_power=”1″>dehydrate something as wonderful as avocados? I have. I love them, and they have such a short lifespan, and I want to preserve […]
Easy Canning Recipes for Noobs Who Want to Save Their Food
Have you ever wanted to preserve food with some easy canning recipes? Perhaps you are a keen gardener, and you would like to save some of that fabulous produce you have worked so hard to grow. Maybe baking is your thing, and you would like to make your own jams and preserves to use with […]
Introduction to Emergency Preparation: #10 Cans
When it comes to emergency planning, many households struggle to know where to begin. Unknowns are hard to plan for, especially creating a food stockpile with limited information. Number 10 cans, also written #10 cans, are really useful to you. There’s no telling what the problem will be. Is it an earthquake? Is it a […]
15 Freezer Safety Tips for a Power Outage
What to do with all that frozen food when the power goes out? Here are your best moves before, during, and after a power outage. I love my freezer. I said it. However, what do you do with all that food when the power goes out? The freezer safety tips for power outages in this […]
How to Can Applesauce: All You Need to Know
Whether you’ve bought or picked too many apples — or are just looking to get creative in the kitchen — learning how to can applesauce is a great way to prepare, store, and enjoy your apples. If you don’t have an apple tree or aren’t staring at apples you need to use up, we’ll tell […]
The Best Emergency Food to Have in Your Storage
There are almost a countless number of worst-case scenarios that can occur. From war with a foreign power to an EMP, to natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, there are many reasons we might need the best emergency food to be on hand. Ready.gov recommends that families have at least three days of non-perishable food […]
What to Expect from the Thrive Life Brand
image source: pexels Life is full of unexpected events. You never know when a disaster is going to happen. But not knowing if or when one will occur doesn’t mean you can’t plan for it. Some companies, such as Thrive Life, are helping people do their best to prepare for the worst. In this article, […]
Canning Equipment 101: Which Are the Most Important Items You Need?
Home canning has long been used as a form of preserving certain foods for the upcoming seasons. However, some may be intimidated by the amount of canning equipment needed and the complexity of the whole process. To ease your mind and help you make decisions about the supplies you need to begin canning for yourself, […]
How to Dry Basil for Food Storage
Basil is considered one of the world’s most versatile herbs, common in a variety of different cuisines from Italian to Thai. Growing your own basil can be both fun and rewarding as it is a simple plant to grow both indoors and out; plus it often has a large yield of fragrant and tasty basil […]