by Tess Pennington | Jun 15, 2011
Rice and beans are the epitome of prepping staples; and in many countries, this power duo are equivalent to “our daily bread.” Every prepper from East to West have different varieties of these foods safely stored for a rainy day. THE PERFECT MATCH These...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 21, 2013
Those who are taking steps to secure a preparedness pantry would benefit from having canned pumpkin in their reserves. Pumpkin is considered a nutritional powerhouse due to all of the nutrition it offers. This squash variety helps your immune system flourish due to...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 20, 2012
I am so excited to share my turkey recipe with y’all this year. I’m a big fan of brining a turkey because it locks in the moisture of the bird, prevents it from drying out and enhances the flavor. My little twist that I’m going to add to the turkey,...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 20, 2012
I look forward to this dressing every year. It’s rich, sweet and oh, so tasty. Give it a try and see how much your family will “Oooo and Ahhhh” at your hard work. A low-fat version of this recipe can be made by omitting the butter while sautéing the...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 14, 2012
The rich color of cranberries are not only eye catching but a delicious and healthy way to give your meals some pizzazz! Cranberries are among the top tier of foods that possess health benefits. These little berries are full of antioxidants, which protects cells from...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 22, 2013
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to be with family and reminisce about years gone by. But let’s be honest, it takes a lot of preparation to put together a delectable menu. If you’re short on time and need some recipes stat, look no further – this...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 18, 2012
I’m a big fan of having a tasty salad before all the Thanksgiving festivities. This fills up my stomach so I don’t overeat and also gives me a healthy dose of spinach. This salad is amazing and a family favorite – even my kids love this salad! If you...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 17, 2012
We all know that Thanksgiving is a day of indulgence. Well, I’m about to share the best sweet potato casserole recipe with y’all. This recipe isn’t exactly one for the health nuts, but I am going to say that the creamy texture of the sweet potatoes...
by Sara Tipton | Sep 27, 2019
My husband is an avid hunter, but not one to trophy hunt. He likes to fill the freezers with good quality meat and elk is his favorite! This is a recipe I came up with and it’s now my son’s favorite food. In fact, I can’t even get ground elk meat...
by Sara Tipton | May 23, 2022
A year ago, we wrote on the importance of being mindful of your food stores. Recently, countries are starting to ban wheat exports out of their country which spells out increased shortages and higher prices at the grocery stores. After India banned the exportation of...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 30, 2022
Garden fresh marinara sauce is a favorite among gardeners, homesteaders, and preppers. Its flavor can be enhanced by whatever herbs you enjoy and it can preserve for several years. We all have our preferences when we make our sauces. If you don’t like a chunky sauce,...