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 3, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
Are you counting the days until your May harvest? For those of you enjoying fresh veggies either from the garden, the farmers market, or inexpensive from your local grocery store, I’ve put together a few of the popular vegetables or fruits you may be picking...
by Millie Copper | Mar 22, 2022 | Preparedness
Getting started with preparedness can seem overwhelming. Even if you’ve come up with a general plan of what to do and how to do it, the trees can often get in the way of the forest. With the current situation of the world, the feeling of urgency can make you...
by Millie Copper | Mar 8, 2022 | Preparedness
Whether the events of the previous two years or the last two months have spurred your preparedness journey, getting started may feel overwhelming. Where exactly should you start with your emergency preparedness efforts? In this article, I share my best tips, tricks,...