Reviving the lost art of self-reliance, one small step at a time
Those convenience foods that you’re used to picking up at the grocery store? You can make an awful lot of them at home!
Wondering how to cook yacon? How about trying a fresh from the garden “tastes like applesauce” project? Perfect for people who can’t grow apples!
How to Cook Yacon: Using this Peruvian Tuber to Make “Applesauce”Read More
This homemade hot sauce is a cinch to make. This smoky hot sauce recipe a great replacement for store bought hot sauce!
Smoky Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe for Homemade FlavorRead More
Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice! This healthy granola recipe is crunchy and filled with some of my favorite flavors. A great breakfast to start the morning.
Healthy Granola Recipe: Maple Pumpkin Spice Goodness in Your Breakfast BowlRead More
Your favorite pumpkin dessert just got better! Fresh pumpkin puree has much more flavor than store bought and it’s EASY to make. Here’s how to make pumpkin puree at home from fresh ingredients.
Homemade Pumpkin Puree for Cookies, and Pie, and Everything SPICERead More
If Eggo waffles are part of your rushed weekday mornings, consider this waffle recipe for freezing your own. Fewer artificial ingredients and less packaging/waste. And I daresay, they *taste better, too!
This French onion dip recipe is perfect for holiday celebrations and tailgate parties. This DIY version makes your favorite snack a bit healthier.
Making pancakes from scratch is easy with this DIY homemade pancake mix – it makes a hot breakfast possible even on busy mornings.
Get Breakfast on the Table in a Hurry with this DIY Pancake MixRead More
Basil is an easy summer herb to grow. Homemade pesto is — bar none — the best way to use and preserve that summertime flavor. Learn how to make pesto: A traditional basil pesto, a lemon basil pesto, and a sun-dried tomato pesto all vie for a shot at your dinner table.
How to Make Pesto: Three Delicious Recipes to Preserve Garden Fresh BasilRead More
Homemade salsa puts the kick in your snacking. This collection of salsa recipes includes mango salsa, tomatillo salsa, nectarine salsa, and lots more!
Surprising Homemade Salsa Recipes Straight from the GardenRead More
