by Millie Copper | Jul 26, 2022 | Homesteading, Preparedness
Would you like to ensure your long term food storage is as fresh in a decade (or two) as it is today? Spending a little time and money today can guarantee those beans, grains, rice, and more are well protected. The secret? An oxygen-free environment. Each summer,...
by Millie Copper | Jun 26, 2023 | Cooking, Food Storage, Stretchy Beans
Wondering how to cook garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas)? In this article, I share how to cook garbanzo beans the easy way, plus several of my family-favorite recipes. This article was originally published in April 2011. Garbanzo beans or chickpeas are part of...
by Millie Copper | May 16, 2023 | Cooking, Food Storage, Recipes, Stretchy Beans
Wondering how to cook pinto beans? In this article, I share how to cook pinto beans the easy way, plus several of my family-favorite main dish and side dish pinto bean recipes. This article was originally published in May 2011. Pinto Beans are prominently featured in...
by Millie Copper | Apr 25, 2023 | Preparedness
April is Physical Wellness Month, making it a great time to consider your own health and fitness. There’s more to physical wellness than having a toned, swimsuit-ready body. Physical wellness or fitness can be truly life-changing. In many cases, even small...
by Millie Copper | Apr 18, 2023 | Cooking, Food Storage, frugal options, Recipes, Stretchy Beans
You may know that I have a slight obsession with beans. Beans are a wonderfully frugal whole food, they have an excellent nutritional profile, and they’re extremely versatile. There are hundreds of varieties of beans/legumes available, which really helps keep...
by Millie Copper | Mar 1, 2023 | Preparedness
Emergency preparedness includes planning for and responding to disasters, both natural and manmade. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. What was once considered only for those a “little bit (or lotta bit) out...