by Tess Pennington | Nov 14, 2021
As a southern girl, I take my cornbread recipe seriously. In my opinion, a good piece of cornbread can take a family meal to a whole other level! We love cornbread at Thanksgiving and typically use it for our cornbread dressing (see the recipe here) or simply have a...
by Sara Tipton | Oct 26, 2021
Unfavorable weather conditions can create setbacks with winter plans. Have you considered what you will do if your vehicle breaks down during a winter storm or worse, you find yourself stranded in freezing and snowy conditions? One of the first, and most...
by Sara Tipton | Sep 20, 2021
You may have heard about a cheap, quick way to make a kind of homemade alcohol. Often called “hooch” it is defined as an alcoholic liquor, especially inferior, or an illicit whiskey. Hooch can go by many different names, including pruno, hooch, brew,...
by Sara Tipton | Sep 9, 2021
Atop the 150-meter tall Bank of America tower in Hong Kong is a sprawling garden where carrots, rhubarb, and radishes flourish! It is a welcome oasis amongst the steel and glass of the financial district in the heart of the city. One of the cofounders of the tower top...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 19, 2021
As the most recent death toll from the Haitian earthquake has hit a death toll of 1,297 many are reminded of the destructive aftermath of the 2010 Haitian earthquake that caused vast destruction and a rampant epidemic. This chaotic event can be detrimental to society...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 20, 2021
In an attempt to circumvent rising food costs and the possibility of cracks in the food supply chain, grocery stores are beginning to stockpile certain foods. If grocery stores are stockpiling food, shouldn’t we also? Stockpiling by food retailers is driving...
by Contributing Author | Jun 24, 2021
It’s June and the start of the 2021 hurricane season. If you happen to live near the coast like I do, hurricanes are just another aspect of our long, hot, and humid summers. It is important to note that while hurricanes usually come with plenty of notice, some storms...
by Contributing Author | Jun 14, 2021
French lavender is one of my favorite flowers and it has many uses. I love its floral and minty smell, how it tastes in my nighttime tea, and how it flavors both sweet and savory dishes. Lavender is easy to grow in your garden, and it can be a pantry staple....
by Tess Pennington | Jun 1, 2021
Tortillas are a must-have for most pantries, and it is one of the most resourceful staples to have on hand when you are in a cooking bind. Whether you need to grab a meal on the go, prep for school lunches, plan a festive taco night, throw together a dinner...
by Tess Pennington | May 24, 2021
This past weekend Texas experienced its first tropical weather event for the 2021 season, and the season doesn’t officially begin until June 1st. Each year the tropics have been becoming active earlier than expected, and at this time they are unofficially...
by Sara Tipton | Mar 9, 2021
One thing most of us rely on is our washing machine and dryer. During emergencies where the power grid is affected, it is important to know how to know basic off-grid strategies to manage your everyday home duties. This was highlighted in the preparedness manual, The...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 21, 2020
Beans are great to stock up on for a future SHTF event. Most soups are creamy thanks to the addition of dairy, but that’s not exactly the best food to store for the long haul, so instead, try this dairy-free bean soup! This bean soup contains healthy vegetables...
