Love to ferment and preserve food? Don’t mind a family barbeque, smoked meat, a steak on the grill? You’ve come to the right place! This is cooking central – your hub for everything from DIY smokers to fermentation and dehydrating recipes and more
We love growing garden zucchini! They’re one of the fastest and easiest-to-grow garden crops for homesteaders, ranchers, and farmers. The only problem is that we often have way too many leftover zucchini! And figuring out how to enjoy them is…
In times of uncertainty, having a well-stocked pantry can be a potent source of safety and comfort. Whether you want to ensure food stability, achieve self-sufficiency, overcome food shortages, or prepare yourself for any doomsday scenario, a thoughtfully curated depression…
Everyone knows that Weber is one of the most popular BBQ grilling brands in the world. But, how does Weber stand up when compared to Pit Barrel Cooker’s line of vertical drum smokers? We analyzed Pit Barrel Cooker vs Weber…
There’s nothing worse than inviting guests around for an outdoor party in the backyard and being bombarded by flies and other winged insects while you try to relax and eat. So, after months of being attacked by flies at BBQs…
Few things are better than having a consistent supply of fresh eggs from your backyard flock of hens. But if your hens produce more eggs than your family can eat daily, you will quickly accumulate excess eggs. At that point,…
Have you ever been asked how much is a peck of apples? If so, then you might have made a wild guess like everyone else – including me! That’s why I researched and studied the term “a peck of apples”…
Buying a half or a whole cow has many benefits, including better-tasting cuts of beef, knowing where your food came from and how it got raised, saving a big chunk of money, and making the world a more humane place…
If you eat beef regularly, you may have wondered about how much freezer space you need for a quarter of half a cow. Buying bulk meat can be a great way to be more environmentally responsible while supporting local farmers and reducing…
There’s nothing like a delicious hard-boiled farm-fresh egg! But when boiling fresh eggs, things can get tricky. Farm-fresh eggs, unlike grocery store eggs – are notoriously difficult to peel. But they are also prized for their fresh taste and excellent nutritional…
Crazy weevils – get out of my long-term food storage containers! Find grains, flour, coffee, cereal, and whole wheat stores of your own making, and leave ours alone! Sound familiar? Your family’s long-term food storage system is a vital investment,…
Raw milk has become increasingly popular in recent years. It’s unpasteurized, meaning it has not been heated and retains its exceptional qualities – and organic goodness. But there are so many questions surrounding raw milk. How long does raw milk…
Making butter from raw milk is simple and satisfying, and we’ll show you how to do it at home! Raw milk butter is a great way to use excess raw milk, producing a delicious and wholesome product. Butter has been…
We love storing food in Mylar bags. The past few years have taught the world the value of preparation for unforeseen emergencies. Whether you consider yourself a prepper or not, it’s hard to deny the benefits of having extra food…
Evo is one of the biggest names in the grilling business, and while their stunning flat top grills cost a pretty penny, they claim to be worth every cent. So, let’s find out whether Evo’s round grills and griddles are…
The best-canned food for survival situations is that which makes you the healthiest and, hopefully, tastes good, too. Read on to learn about the food canning process, how it affects the nutritional content of the foods getting canned, and which…