The seasonal fruit and vegetable shopping guide will show you when fresh food is really in season. Buy in the right season, stock up and save. One of the best ways that I have been able to build out my pantry is by paying attention to the buying cycles for fresh fruits and vegetables. I grow a fair amount of…
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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Shopping Guide
The 30 Day Pantry Challenge
Does your pantry need an update? We’ve got you covered! Join the 30 day pantry challenge and create a pantry that’s just right for your family. Recently, I was talking to my friend Darcy, about the dismal state of my food pantry. You see, even after years of teaching about food storage and preparedness, I began neglecting my pantry….
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What to Plant Indoors 3 to 4 Weeks Before Your Last Frost Date
Which vegetables should be planted indoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last frost date? The warm weather crops are coming into view and will be ready for transitioning your garden for the hot weather ahead. If you’ve been following this series you’ll know that we have mostly talked about all the cool weather crops that have blessed your garden…
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Master Cake Mix from Pantry Staples
This master cake mix recipe helps you replace prepackaged cake mix with natural ingredients and cut out the preservatives. This is the perfect recipe to replace the packaged cake mixes you find at the grocer. Made and stored without shortening, it has a shelf life of one year. The master recipe makes enough for 2-13×9 inch sheet cakes and is…
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What to Plant Indoors 4 to 6 Weeks Before Your Last Frost Date
There are many joys and benefits to be gained by starting your own garden indoor from seed. The toughest part is knowing what to plant at specific times so the seedlings are not held too long indoors. Here’s the third installment of our “What to Plant” series. Be sure to read the other articles in this series – What to…
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