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The Fine (and Frugal) Art of Repurposing Leftovers

In these times of budget cuts, rising food costs, job losses and ever-increasing expenses, we can’t afford to let anything go to waste. Learn how to combine your leftovers to create delicious and frugal meals the entire family would approve of.

Pantry Cooking: Using Potato Flakes

Potato flakes are on the recommended list of foods to have in your prepper’s pantry. Now it’s time to learn how to use them other than for mashed potatoes.

Pumpkins can be used a number of ways. Here are some of my favorite! #ReadyNutrition

5 Ways to Use a Pumpkin

There is more to the pumpkin than meets the eye. The nutrition value alone makes pumpkins a vitamin powerhouse. Here are five ways to use pumpkins other than for a jack-o-lantern.

How – and Why – You Should Make Your Own Peanut Butter

Commercially produced peanut butter has been the cause of Salmonella outbreaks – some quite large and serious. Making your own peanut butter can help reduce risk of infection.

Meals in Minutes: How Blenders are a Healthy Option for Quick Dinners

Blenders don’t have to be used solely for smoothies and shakes, you can also create delicious meals with them. If you’re short on time, these blender ideas can give you meals in a matter of minutes.

DIY Potato Flakes From Scratch

Potato flakes are one of those pantry items you can make from home and save money doing so. Here is an easy recipe to make potato flakes from scratch.

Preparing food on campfire in wild camping

Alternative Cooking Sources for SHTF Planning

All the stored food in the world will do no good if you have no way to heat your food. Learn more about these alternative cooking sources to use during an emergency.

Off-Grid Canning Techniques

Canning is a valuable skill to learn. But learning how to can in an off-grid environment is an indispensable skill to have. Start practicing these skills today!

7 Ways To Get Rid of Leftover Fruit

Each year, about 40 percent of all food in the United States goes uneaten. Here are 7 ways to avoid throwing uneaten food away and make the most of your perishable food investment.

Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid – Cook with It!

It’s time to start thinking outside of the pantry closet and get creative with your preps. Drink mixes do not have to be limited for drinking purposes. Learn some creative ways to use drink mixes in your food pantry.

5 – Ingredient Salmon

At least once every two weeks, this is in my oven. My kids love it, everyone loves it. It’s soooooo easy! And when I tell you it’s good, believe me, it’s good.

Baking Without Eggs

Knowing how to make baked without eggs and have them come out tasting good is an art of its own. Daisy Luther shares some tips on egg alternatives and shares some of her family’s favorite recipes.