Pros and Cons of Bioengineered Food
Bioengineered food, sometimes referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), has become a staple in modern food production. While there are many potential benefits to...
How to Can: A Beginner’s Guide to Canning Food
Canning is a rewarding way to preserve food and enjoy peak flavors all year long. Learn more about at-home canning techniques to get started on...
Making Homemade Cat Food Before or After the Stores Run Out
What will you do if you run out of cat food before you can restock? Have you thought about preparing homemade cat food? Advantages of...
Imagine a world without chocolate. No more chocolate candy, no more brownies, no more chocolate shakes or other treats.
A certain fungus doesn't care. Moniliophthora roreri lurks in most cacao-growing countries of Central and South America. This fungus causes "frosty pod rot," a disease that...
DIY Composting: How to Transform Your Kitchen Waste into Fertilizer
Almost a year ago, I searched the internet for an affordable composting unit that I could put on my kitchen counter. My quest to find...
Stretching Food Dollars the Grandma Way: How One Pot Roast Became 12-15 Meals for Two
In a world where the cost of food is constantly rising, it's more important than ever to find ways to make our dollars stretch further....
Slow Cookers and Food Safety
At any time of year, a slow cooker can make life a little more convenient because by planning ahead, you save time later. Opening the...
Getting the Most Out of Your Grocery Shopping
With hard times upon us, shopping on a limited budget can be a grind but there are some simple things you can do to stretch...
Stretch Your Meals With Leftovers
Let's face it. As the cost of food continues to rise, stretching meals has become more important than ever. Since the great depression in the...