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• Can You Live Without Power For 10 Days And Still Be Happy?

  Laurie Nguyen:A good reminder… Originally posted on My Foray Into Food Storage: I watched Nat Geo’s American Blackout last night. Yes, I know I’m a bit behind... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Who Knew Lemon Bars Were So Simple To Make?

  

  Before I being, a quick reminder: Today’s the last day to enter my May giveaway. Click on this link to enter. I work with the young women ages 12-18 at church,... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Let The Harvest Begin!

  

  Yes, it’s early to start harvesting my vegetables, but with the crazy weather this year, my onions think they’ve gone through two growing seasons and they are... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• How Much Food Do You Need To Survive For One Year? And Where Do I Buy It?

  

  Laurie Nguyen:This post answers one of the most basic questions for those looking to build food storage: How much food do I actually need? And how much will it... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Tried Something New – Ezekiel Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

  

  Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? Not me. I love ‘em! What’s the problem? There are very few redeeming qualities in chocolate chip cookies (other... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• A Quick Question For My Experienced Gardener Friends

  

  Does this… See the yellow zucchini looking thing on the stem beneath the flower? …mean that I’m going to have zucchini squash? It looks like it could be. But... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Happy 24th Anniversary To The Love Of My Life!

  

  Tomorrow is my 24th wedding anniversary. I can honestly say that I love my husband even more than I loved him when we married (and I loved him an awful lot way... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Well, I Made It – Ezekiel Bread – And Even Michael Liked It!

  

  If you’ve been reading my blog the past couple of days, you’ve “heard” me mention Ezekiel Mix and Ezekiel Bread. I repacked it for long term storage here and... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• A Family Favorite – Funeral Potatoes – Made With Food Storage

  

  Funeral Potatoes, sometimes called Utah Potato Casserole, are delicious! I love them! Creamy, potato-y, cheesy, with some crunch on top. Perfecto! Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Sprouting Success Feels So Good After A Sprouting Fail

  

  Two months ago, I shared my epic sprouting fail with you. (See it here.) I promised you that I’d try sprouting again. After all, I had sprouted successfully... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Grain Mills – A Primer (So You Can Save Money While Eating More Delicious &...

  

  I’ve been dancing around this issue since I started this blog in January… Grain Mills. Yes, I have one. Two, actually. You may be wondering what I wondered a fe... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• How Hard Can It Be To Seal Food In A Mylar Bag For Long Term Storage?

  

  This is my 150th post! I hope that you’ve enjoyed my first 150 posts and that you’ll stick with me for the next 150 posts and beyond! As a “Thank You!” to... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• I Am Blessed To Have Good Friends!

  

  I cherish my good friends, and I am lucky to have a few. Friends make everything better, especially when they gift you some tomato plants which sprouted... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

  

  I’m going to let you in on a little secret of mine. Although I don’t believe in luck, I am one of the luckiest people I know. Somehow, I seem to win things a fe... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Homemade Disinfectant Wipes

  

  Laurie Nguyen:I thought you would enjoy this awesome and useful post by another blogger. Originally posted on Blessings, Bliss, and Bedlam: I recently made thes... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Need A Hint About What I’m Working On?

  

  My previous post showed you a picture of what I’m working on this week, and I thought that might not be enough for you to guess what I’m working on this week, s... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Any Guesses What I’m Working On This Week?

  

  What do you think I’m doing with all this stuff? Hint: It’s related to my giveaway this month, which is found here. (Don’t forget to enter today! Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Gardening – It’s A Daily Battle Requiring Constant Vigilance!

  

  Yes, it’s true.  Gardening has become a battle in my southern California yard. A battle against the bunnies. Bunnies are cute and cuddly, right? Yes, but they’r... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• I Guess I Should Make Actual Hash Browns, If I’m Giving Them Away, Huh?

  

  This month’s giveaway features a HUGE 6 pound bag of Emergency Essentials dehydrated hash browns. They can be used to make all sorts of dishes whenever you woul... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Chicken Enchiladas – They’re Americanized, But, Hey, They’re Fast And They’re...

  

  Yesterday was my son’s 21st birthday. I know it’s hard to keep track of all the birthdays and special occasions around here. My birthday was a little over 2... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK