It’s time to talk about protein. Protein is the building block of life. Whether we’re talking about a 3-month food storage or a long-term one year food storage, it’s important to have a good supply of protein-rich foods in your food storage. Imagine if you were unable to go grocery shopping for two weeks or…
This recipe is from my friend Becky and is absolutely the best white chili I’ve ever tasted. I’m not the only one who thinks this. I made this recipe for our church’s Chili Cook-Off and won second place! Ingredients: 2 15-oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed 2 lbs chicken, cooked and cut into ½”…
Experts are predicting food shortages world wide. So… the question is: Are you ready? Just when we think we’ve weathered the worst of the Corona storm, now we are hearing reports that some sectors of food production are shut down and others are hampered by worker shortages. More and more it appears that food shortages…
The Corona virus crisis hasn’t been easy and it’s even worse for those who are quarantined or who are dealing with school closures. But, in good-old American style, many companies and organizations are stepping up to offer free resources to help alleviate the stresses we are all facing. So here is a list of free…
Dairy is an important part of our diet. It provides protein, fat and calcium, all essential for good health. And it’s essential to some of our favorite foods: cheese, yogurt and ice cream. And who can eat cookies without a glass of milk? When you are thinking of putting dairy into your food storage, you…
Nettles are one of the first plants to emerge in the spring. They are super-high in Vitamin C and minerals. They also have diuretic properties, so they are considered a good tonic or cleansing green. In other words, this is a super-health food that comes just when we most crave something fresh after a winter…