Learn simple and proven meal planning techniques to simplify your week. Free printables and suggested meals as well as how to plan meals in the simplest way possible – so you can actually succeed at meal planning.
In this post: I’ve had an instant pot, a crockpot, and all manner of pots and pans before. But I’ve recently discovered that a Dutch Oven is a real handy workhorse to have in the kitchen. Long before slow cookers and instant pots, Dutch Ovens were the original all-purpose cookware. Original designs have been around…
In this post: Here you will find some of my hands-down favorites and pretty much can’t-live-without kitchen tools! Every kitchen needs to have the basics – some pots and pans, serving dishes, etc. Essential kitchen tools make running a home, planning meals, and feeding your family so much easier! But if you’re just starting out…
In this episode, I’m talking about the emergency fund you can eat, and getting yourself prepared for emergencies. Listen on Amazon Music/Audible Listen on iTunes/Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify In this episode, Shannon discusses: The emergency that prompted this episode Growing up up north and preparing for power outages, etc. Why she disagrees with…
In this post: Over the last year or more we’ve tried a few options for buying meat, including both well- and lesser-known options. Here’s why we are happy with truLOCAL and why we’ll likely stick with them for the long haul. Long before things got weird in 2020, we were looking for somewhere other than…
In this post: Did you know that it is possible to grow a ton of different kinds of foods that your family loves indoors? You don’t even need to do it near a window if you’ve got the right equipment! Here are several foods you can grow indoors, plus some things you’ll need to know…
In this post: Canned potatoes are a really handy pantry staple to have on hand. Here’s a basic recipe, plus several ideas for how to use them in your every day and emergency cooking. When I was growing up, my mom kept a fully stocked pantry that included soups and canned veggies. As an adult…
In this post: Need some food, but the grocery store isn’t an option? Here are 12 alternate places to shop for food that you may have forgotten about! Whether your grocery store is closed for a holiday and you desperately need eggs or milk, or there’s a genuine crisis and you can’t find what you…
In this post: Anyone with some freezer space and about 15 minutes to spare can freeze fresh fruits and vegetables for long-lasting freshness. Here’s how! Freezing fruits and vegetables at home can seem like one of those complicated things that you can only do in a huge factory setting but actually, anyone with some freezer…
In this post: Why you should keep canned foods on hand, how to cook with canned foods and delicious recipes using canned foods. In general, cooking with canned foods isn’t my favorite. I much prefer to use fresh meats, fruits and vegetables in all my recipes and meals. However, canned foods are really great to…
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