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!
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
Sweet, savory, and spicy, this mango chutney is great with fish and chicken, or inside your favorite sandwich. If you’ve got access to local mangoes, make some!
Mango Chutney: Add Tropical Flavor to Your Next MealRead More
If you’re lucky enough to have an abundance of fresh peaches, set some aside to make a batch of peach butter.
Homemade jello is incredibly easy to make, has ingredients you can feel great about, and with a little “outside the box” thinking, you can still enjoy the convenience of taking it with you without using plastic.
Homemade Jello Cups for a Healthy School Lunch with Less WasteRead More
Homemade condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, & pesto are flavorful and easy to make at home! You’ll save money at the checkout and create less waste, too.
DIY Staple Foods: 15+ Items to Stop Buying & Make at HomeRead More
It is really simple to make yogurt at home, it tastes great, & eliminates a lot of little plastic cups! Homemade yogurt topped with homemade jam is divine!
How to Make Yogurt the Easy Way: No Measuring RequiredRead More
