by Millie Copper | Aug 2, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
August is prime harvest time! Even in Wyoming, we’re finding ripe garden items each day. I struggled with choosing what to highlight. I’ve chosen my five favorite foods that are ready to harvest in August and a few of my favorite ways to preserve...
by Millie Copper | Jul 7, 2022 | Cooking, Homesteading, Preparedness
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by Millie Copper | Jul 5, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
July is high summer and fresh produce abounds! A fabulous way to save money on fruits and vegetables is to take advantage of what’s in season. Even in Wyoming, we start seeing farmers’ markets and produce stands with an abundance. The gardens are...
by Millie Copper | Jun 28, 2022 | Food Storage, Homesteading, Preparedness
The Pantry Principle is a phrase I first discovered in The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn. According to Amy, the basic principle is to stockpile your pantry with food purchased at the lowest possible price. Every time you shop, your only purpose is to...
by Millie Copper | Jun 14, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
Are you enjoying fresh produce from your garden, farmers’ market, or even roadside stands? June in the Northern Hemisphere means the beginning of summer and the beginning of garden abundance. June is also a wonderful month for fresh fruits! I’ve put...
by Millie Copper | May 31, 2022 | Homesteading
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of Wyoming is currently experiencing a severe to moderate drought. About half of the United States ranges from exceptional drought to abnormally dry. Living in a semi-arid high desert region, we’ve strived to make the...