Author Archives: Jodi

Jodi’s Water Storage Evolution

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jodi

When we first started our food storage adventures, I had 6 two liter bottles full of water for my water storage. Over the last almost 4 years I’ve gone through several different methods of water storage based on my needs … Continue reading →

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Shelf Stable Poppyseed Chicken Recipe

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jodi

A family favorite poppyseed chicken recipe turned shelf stable and still delicious! Continue reading →

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Book Review: Yes, You Can!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jodi

Ball Canning Guide meets The Pioneer Woman meets Our Best Bites. What more could you want in a book about canning and home preservation? Continue reading →

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How to Make an Ice Cream Cake

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Jodi

Ever wondered how to make an ice cream cake that looks like a store-bought one but tastes even better? You MUST read this post! Continue reading →

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Is It Your Canning Season Yet? Start Planning!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jodi

Are you a veteran canner … or just thinking about getting started? Now is the time to start thinking about what you want to can, and watching for sales! Continue reading →

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Shelf Stable Recipe: Patriotic Jello

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jodi

Jodi gets adventurous with her jello for an Independence Day celebration. The cool part about this patriotic jello is it is completely shelf stable! Continue reading →

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Getting Started with Backyard Chickens

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jodi

Find out how Jodi went about getting started raising her own backyard chickens. Continue reading →

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Shelf Stable Recipes: Mac and Cheese

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Jodi

Check out Jodi’s St. Patrick’s Day Mac and Cheese, recipe submitted by one of our great readers for our Shelf Stable Saturday project. Continue reading →

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My Grandma Shirley’s Food Storage is AWESOME!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Jodi

Tons of pictures showing all of my Grandma’s emergency preparations and food storage. She is such an inspiration to us! Continue reading →

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Food Storage Book Review: Cooking with Food Storage Made Easy

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jodi

Jodi’s review on Cooking with Food Storage Made Easy. Find out why it has become one of her FAVORITE food storage books. Continue reading →

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