It's no secret at this point. No matter where you look, it's likely supply chain issues have had some type of impact on your life. Even though I strive to be as independent as possible, I'm not immune to these issues either. We still rely on the store for things like chicken feed, pig feed, seeds, and other essential items needed to keep the homestead running. On this podcast episode, I cover how I'm taking steps to prepare for the ...Continue Reading
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How to Make Dehydrated Vegetable Powders
There has been a dehydrator in my home for years, but until recently it sat quietly on a shelf collecting dust. Canning has always been my go-to vegetable preservation method, but lately, I have been in love with dehydrating my food and even MORE obsessed with making homemade dehydrated vegetable powders. Dehydrating vegetables and fruits isn’t difficult or a new form of food storage. In fact, it was one of the first forms of ...Continue Reading
Season 7: Episode 4: What if You Couldn’t Buy Food at the Grocery Store?
When it comes to homesteaders, in many ways we're natural born preppers. While we might not be preparing for the apocalypse, we're always focused on looking down the road to be ready for any situation. One particular situation that always comes up in my head is "What if you couldn't buy food at the grocery store?" In this podcast episode, I cover the three steps I'm taking to prepare my family for any food supply related issues. I ...Continue Reading
How to Store and Use Bulk Pantry Goods
I have talked about how to be more prepared and resilient in terms of growing your own meats, milk, eggs, and vegetables. But what about the things that you can't grow yourself on your homestead or in your backyard? I'm talking, of course, about how to keep a well-stock pantry, full of flour, bulk goods, etc. Keeping a well-stocked pantry and buying in bulk is a major key to your family’s food security. And keep in ...Continue Reading
How to Store a Year’s Worth of Food for Your Family (Without Waste and Overwhelm)
We try to store at least a year's supply of food in every possible nook-and-cranny on our homestead (someday, maybe, we'll get more organized about it and have it all in one location...). As a homesteader, I understand the need for self-reliance and food security, and both have a pretty big role in this lifestyle. I also firmly believe that you don't need to be a Homesteader, Emergency Prepper, or Survivalist to take control and store ...Continue Reading
