by Tess Pennington | May 11, 2011
One of the mistakes that beginning preppers make is to not use their stored food supply. It’s easy to forget when food is stored out of sight. Make a point to go to your storage area once a month to inventory supplies and bring the foodstuffs that are nearing...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 16, 2014
My family was requesting homemade bread last night and I decided to add my dandelion honey to change things up. I love the subtle flavor of this bread, and the texture comes out perfect. This is a great bread to try out for those new to bread making. If your family is...
by Ruby Burks | Sep 14, 2015
“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.” ― James Beard Staple foods are foods that are eaten consistently and in large quantities to make up the bulk of calories and nutrients in a...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 20, 2010
I envy anyone who can whip up a fluffy loaf of bread. It’s not to say that I have not tried. In fact, I’d have an A+ for effort, but an F in the fluffiness factor. I have tried every type of bread recipe ranging from no knead breads to the breads...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 24, 2011
I admit that before I became interested in a more self-reliant lifestyle, I really had no interest in making bread. I could just drive down the road and pick some up at the local grocery store for $2.oo. However, since prices are rising and budgets must be...
by Tess Pennington | Jul 20, 2011
As a child, my father was always the bread maker. I would sit and watch in awe as the bread dough would slowly rise. His recipes were always perfectly delicious. As an adult, I suppose I am on that same quest for great bread recipes. And since his bread recipes are...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 3, 2012
Making sure my kids get a running start in the morning is easier said than done. However, these muffins are the way to go! They’re naturally sweet from the coconut flakes, apple, and pineapple but are so healthy at the same time. They’re moist and sweet...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 13, 2014
It should go without saying that pizza is the most popular kid-approved meal. It is filling, they can eat with their hands, play with the drippy cheese and enjoy the leftovers later on. One of my favorite recipes as a child was when my father would make pizza bread....
by Tess Pennington | Mar 2, 2011
Where would we be without the discovery of yeast? Fresh, puffy bread would be non-existent and need I not mention the fact that beer, wine, and alcohol products would cease to exist. Of course, all yeasts were not created equal. Some yeasts are made for making bread...
by Granny Spear | May 13, 2014
Bread formed a large part of our diet in the old days, and it was always available, more so in winter when food was scarcer and bellies needed to be filled. I made all our bread, and made the yeast starters that gave it a lovely rise. Making the starter was easy. My...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 1, 2013
Potatoes are a staple in many households. They’re cheap, they’re filling and best of all, they’re extremely versatile. This simple potato bread recipe is the perfect accompaniment to a soup or stew. Use it to either make 1 loaf of potato bread or...
by Sara Tipton | Mar 11, 2022
The state of global geopolitics is becoming increasingly unstable. Now that Russia and Ukraine are conflicting in actual war, we are seeing a looming food crisis. In fact, flour rationing in Lebanon and grain hoarding in Hungary have now begun. As a result, we...
