Who doesn't love waking up to the smell of warm, gooey cinnamon rolls baking? To me, there’s nothing better than a hot cinnamon roll and a fresh cup of coffee for breakfast. I often wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. I found that making a batch of cinnamon rolls and … [Read more...] about Crockpot Cinnamon Rolls
Using Dehydrated Vegetables
The selection of fresh veggies isn't always great during the colder months where I live. It's a very small town and hard to get good produce in the winter. Of course, with cooler weather, my longing for soup tends to increase. Just in case the weather decides to confine me to my home before I get a … [Read more...] about Using Dehydrated Vegetables
No-Knead Crockpot Bread Recipe
I love my crockpot/slow cooker to pieces and finding new ways to use it always makes me extremely happy. I got a new book last summer for bread recipes that don’t have to be kneaded (since that’s the worst part about making bread, in my opinion). I used the master recipe in the … [Read more...] about No-Knead Crockpot Bread Recipe
Jars of Canned Food: How Long Do They Last?
Canning foods you grew and harvested yourself is exciting and rewarding. After canning, you have rows of colorful jars lining your pantry ready to be enjoyed at any time. Just like any other food, however, home canned goods do not last forever. Use this guide to help you determine if your canned … [Read more...] about Jars of Canned Food: How Long Do They Last?
Expired Canned Goods: Still Safe to Eat?
One worry with stocking a prepper pantry far in advance is the expiration date on the foods. How long will the foods really last? Metal canned goods purchased from the store have a listed “sell-by” or “use-by” date. For the most part, these dates are conservative and most canned goods will last … [Read more...] about Expired Canned Goods: Still Safe to Eat?