In This Post I have shared our massive, once-every-three-months Costco hauls for the last couple of years. However, I am frequently asked what our weekly shopping trips look like! Even with a massive homegrown pantry, we still go to the grocery store every single week to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. Today, I am … Read more
In This Post Over the last month, we focused heavily on 1930s depression-era recipes. It was a hugely educational experiment, but my family is very happy to be back to our normal diet! Many of you have asked how we manage our normal groceries. Today, I am sharing our complete weekly from-scratch menu. We have … Read more
We spent the last seven days eating like it was 1930. I have to be honest. My entire family is very happy this experiment is over! We ate a lot of potatoes. We ate a massive amount of homemade bread. We also made more milk gravies and white sauces than I can count.
This haul represents what an average farm family (or a very low-income family) of 6 to 10 people would have eaten in a week. Because rural families grew most of their own food, this grocery haul is a little different. I am shopping entirely out of my own pantry and root cellar to recreate it!
I recently decided to feed my family using a menu published on December 26, 1933. Originally intended to feed a family of four for about $11 to $13 a week, this menu offered a fascinating look into historical home cooking.
If you are someone who claims they don’t like squash, I would encourage you to stick with me. In several of these recipes, the squash is the main ingredient, but it is supported by so many other flavors—like bacon, enchilada sauce, or sharp cheddar—that the “squashiness” is completely camouflaged.
I recently experienced a moment in the garden that felt like a significant step forward in my self-sufficiency journey. I managed to grow enough ginger here in my northern garden (Zone 3) to last our family for nearly the entire year.
In This Post Why I Can My Own Soups A Note on Canning Safety: What Not to Include Recipe 1: Creamy Potato Leek Soup Base Recipe 2: Hearty Chicken Taco Soup Recipe 3: Versatile Vegetable Soup How to Pressure Can Your Soups Printable Checklist Having a shelf full of home-canned soup is one of the … Read more
Over the last few months, we’ve spent so much time together in the garden—growing, harvesting, and preserving all of that wonderful food. We recently did a tour of the pantry where it’s all stored, and now comes the best part: using it.
In This Post Why I Adore Beets (and How to Store Them) A Quick Note on Prepping Beets Recipe 1: My Favourite Beet Borscht Recipe 2: Zesty Ginger Beet Relish (Canning) Recipe 3: Harvard Beets (Canning) Recipe 4: Simple Roasted Beets with Balsamic & Honey Printable Checklist I am on a mission to convert as … Read more
