by Millie Copper | Jan 12, 2021 | Preparedness
There was a time, not that long ago, when preppers were looked at as tinfoil hat wearers. They were often the punchline of jokes and considered hoarders or outright crazies. And then the toilet paper and cleaning supplies ran out. The shelves holding flour, sugar, and...
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 | 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 | Nov 22, 2022 | Cooking, Homesteading, Preparedness
These are some of my favorite 2022 Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals available across the world wide web. Check back for updates as I learn about more great deals. So many deals, so little time! While each of the items below were listed for special pricing at the...
by Millie Copper | Nov 23, 2021 | Cooking, Homesteading, Preparedness
These are some of my favorite 2021 Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals available across the world wide web. Check back for updates as I learn about more great deals. Books for your Kindle Free download! Caldwell’s Homestead: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 1 (through...