Food and Kitchen

Come on in, don’t be shy! Our food and kitchen resources are filled to the brim with our favorite family recipes, cooking tips, food storage ideas, and how to preserve your favorite food for long-term use.

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Survival Food Series: 3 Ways To Naturally Make Yeast

Without yeast, our lives would be void of many of our day-to-day products. Getting back to the basics and learning how to make yeast yourself will give you an invaluable skill to hold onto and share with others.

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Survival Food: Wild Game Recipes

Contrary to popular belief in Western cultures, meat does not originate in a clean, plastic-wrapped piece of Styrofoam. Some families still live a hunting lifestyle, but they are much less common than they used to be.

Many are trying to find healthier options to use instead of fattening condiments. This spicy peach chutney is a delicious alternative and will add some zip to your meals. #ReadyNutrition

Sweet and Spicy Peach Chutney

Many are trying to find healthier options to use instead of fattening condiments. This spicy peach chutney is a delicious alternative and will add some zip to your meals.

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Sweet Baked Peaches

This humble, yet divine dessert is simple to make, but can be dressed up for a crowd pleasing confection. Make the most of peach season and try this delectable treat.

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Sweet Potatoes with Praline Topping

Looking for a new take on the traditional Thanksgiving recipes? You need not look any further! I’m invoking my Southern roots and sharing my family’s tried and true recipes that are sure to please a hungry crowd.

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Sweet Wheat Berry Cranberry Salad

Forget oatmeal, here is one of my favorite cereal dishes made with wheat berries. It’s sweet, tangy and packed with nutrition.

Three Bean Soup with Crusty Bread

Tess’ Lucky Bean Soup Recipe

This warm and hearty bean soup is filling enough to feed an army! It’s also versatile enough for you to add other ingredients such as carrots, wheat berries, spice it up with peppers – the skies the limit with this soup recipe.

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Tess’s Tasty Potato Salad

Change up your everyday potato salad recipe and give it a kick. This recipe is unique and guaranteed to make everyone want more!

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Tess’s Tomato Basil Soup

My all time favorite soup to make and it happens to be the simplest!

Thanksgiving Wishes and JJ’s Stuffing Recipe

This stuffing recipe is my all time favorite and a regular at the JJ residence. I hope you will enjoy!

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The 10 Rules For Your Emergency Food Pantry

The key to a successful emergency food supply is not only variety but balancing your food supply with proper caloric and nutritional content. Learn more here.

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The 5 Best Places To Find High Quality Survival Foods

There are so many different brands and stores that sell emergency foods that it can be challenging to make a choice.

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