The Pantry Principle: Making it Work For You
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...
Let’s Celebrate! February is National Canned Food Month
It seems there is a celebration for just about everything! While many people may think of February is only for Presidents, hearts, and chocolate, we can also recognize it as a time to add to our pantry. Canned foods are convenient, quick, portable, and have an...Whoo-Hoo! January is National Oatmeal Month
Okay, so maybe it is not a big event but I do find it quite fun that someone designated January as National Oatmeal Month. I love oatmeal so in honor of National Oatmeal Month I thought I’d share some of our favorite oatmeal recipes and uses. At less than 55...
Introduction to Food Storage: Heat and Eat Bin
Three days is the minimum recommended amount of food the federal government recommends you to have on hand at all times. You probably already have this amount, but have you considered storing this three-day supply separately? In my Introduction to Food Storage: Why?...
5 Reasons Not to Rely on Beans and Rice
I’m a huge fan of beans of just about any kind. We also rely on beans and rice as part of our food storage. But are beans and rice the best choice for you to use as a backbone of your food storage? There may be legitimate reasons you should not have beans and...
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I'm Millie, and I share tips, tricks, and info on real food cooking, homesteading, and preparedness.
