When the Water Suddenly Stopped: What a Broken Pipe Taught Us About Preparedness

 

Last month, we were suddenly reminded just how important preparedness can be when our water stopped running.

What Is the Best Cornmeal for Long-Term Food Storage?

 

Cornmeal is one of those inexpensive foods that I think deserves a place in a well-stocked pantry. It can be used to make cornbread, corn cakes, breading, hot cereal and some very simple old-fashioned breads that require little more than cornmeal and water.

Backyard Chickens: Are They Worth It? Eggs, Food Security & the Cost of Raising Your Own

 

Backyard Chickens 

Are Backyard Chickens Worth It?

With egg prices, shortages, and recalls making headlines from time to time, backyard chickens start looking pretty appealing. But are they really worth the trouble—and do they actually save money?