I’ve been grinding my own wheat for about a decade now and, time was, I had my preferences regarding what wheat to use for what baked good; hard-red was for hearty breads and soft-white was for cookies and pie crusts. After a lot of experience with and education regarding modern wheat, leaky gut … [Read more...] about Why I Prefer Kamut
How to Tell if Eggs are Still Good to Eat
Since eggs come in their own pretty little packaging that we can't see through it's often hard to know if an egg is still good to eat! How long to eggs really last? How old is the egg when you buy it at the store and how much longer will it stay good in your refrigerator? How about the difference … [Read more...] about How to Tell if Eggs are Still Good to Eat
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?
How to Care for Cast Iron Cookware
We've talked about how to season cast iron pots and pans before, but I think it's something a lot of people find confusing or hard when in reality, it's a very simple process!Cast iron cookware has been handed down for generations, hailed as the greatest cookware on the planet and it's pretty to … [Read more...] about How to Care for Cast Iron Cookware
Prepper Tip: How to Distill Water
Safe drinking water is something preppers talk about a lot. There are many styles of filters and of course water can be boiled for sterilization, but what if you don't have a filter and your only available water is dirty? Distilling water removes the minerals leaving you with clean, safe drinking … [Read more...] about Prepper Tip: How to Distill Water