https://youtu.be/jPKVFGtp5Og We LOVE this no-boil lasagna recipe. You can use regular lasagna noodles. You don't have to buy the "oven-ready" kind. I first learned about this decades ago because my aunt used to make it for family reunions. I couldn't believe it when...
https://youtu.be/-xRhBW1uNdY I love this old fashioned buttermilk pie recipe! This quintessential southern pie is a perfect spring or summertime dessert, although it's delicious anytime! It's super easy to make. You really can't get it wrong! And you just need a few...
https://youtu.be/B_WWlQvQZnQ If you're going to be doing raised bed gardening, there are a lot of things you need to consider: Is the bed deep enough? Is it sturdy? Does it look good? Can you put it together yourself? I have a few raised beds made of wood, and I love...
This Old Fashioned Corn Pudding Casserole Recipe is a super easy side for Thanksgiving, or for anytime. It only has a few ingredients and it is absolutely delicious! https://youtu.be/xIswBrLI6tQ Here's the Corn Pudding Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 can corn, drained1 can cream...
String Bean Casserole is a classic for the holiday dinner table. It's a remarkably easy Thanksgiving side dish. The recipe I'm using came from the back of (I think) the Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup can from back in the day (or maybe it was the string beans?) In...
Prepping for food shortages is critical, especially with empty shelves everywhere and supply chain issues with grain, fertilizer, and everything that those contribute to producing. And that's to say nothing of inflation. Those of us keep a well-stocked pantry AND grow...
Do Dollar Tree canning lids work? When I saw the often hard-to-find items in the Dollar Tree I knew I had to test them out. If they work, it's a great option for canning at a super low price. If they don't work, it could be a disaster if someone canned with these and...
In this video, I discuss my favorite canning recipes for my prepper pantry in the categories of meats & soups/stews, as well as the things in those categories that I won't be canning again. Find all of my canning videos here:...
Make sure you have physical books and printouts of critical information. Do you know how to get around with a map and a compass? Do you know how to purify your water to make it safe for drinking with bleach? Do you know canning times for foods you are growing in your...
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