I have been gluten free for over two years now and one of the hardest things to substitute in my cooking is a good white sauce. A white sauce (or roux) is the foundation of so many recipes so I’ve been really wanting to find something that will work for me. I experimented with using […]
Bean Recipes
Zesty Wheat Berry Black Bean Chili
I’ve been transitioning to a vegetarian diet over the past few months and have discovered that most food storage recipes are fabulous for this new way of eating. I love that I can try new recipes and know that they fit in with the way I want to eat right now, as well as are […]
Vegetarian White Bean Soup
Are you looking to eat a little healthier this year? I’ve recently switched to a vegetarian diet for a number of reasons so I’ve been on the hunt for new and delicious recipes. Lots of white bean soup recipes call for ham or ham bone and most are cream-based so not very good for the […]
Brazilian Black Beans
Well it’s World Cup season and over here we cheer for the American, Canadian and Brazilian teams. To be festive this week I made Brazilian Black Beans. These beans come with a story. About 10 years ago my husband served a mission for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints in Brazil for […]
Sunday Soup: Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken and black bean tortilla soup is Julie’s solution to a late Sunday afternoon lunch crisis.
Salsa, Chicken, and Black Bean Soup Recipe
Salsa, Chicken, and Black Bean Soup made with all shelf stable ingredients. Delicious, healthy, quick and easy!







Hi there! I’m Jodi. I share my preparedness adventures via the blog and social media so you can see what I’m working on day to day.