If you’ve ever stood over a giant pot of boiling water in the middle of summer, you already know canning can feel like a full-contact sport. That’s exactly why I started looking into steam canning—and honestly, I wish I had tried it sooner. Steam canning is a safe, efficient alternative
Back to My Gluten-Free Roots (and Into Sourdough Adventures) I started my gluten-free journey around 2010—long before I really knew what “gluten-free” even meant. I had been allergic to wheat for years, but once I made the switch, the difference in how I felt was night and day. Like most
Why a Phone Isn’t a Luxury Anymore (And How to Get One for Free If You Need One) Let’s be honest—these days, having a phone isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Whether you’re working, looking for a job, raising a family, managing a disability, or enjoying your retirement years, a
We use white vinegar in our house for just about everything. It didn’t start out that way—it just sort of… evolved. Like a science experiment that got a little out of hand, except in a good way. Like most people, I used to buy all my cleaning supplies at the
Every year, millions of Christians start observing the season of Lent. This is the season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. However, before Lent begins, there are huge parties and celebrations before the season of repentance begins. The biggest party/parade is called Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, or in other countries, Carnival.
Velveeta cheese was a staple in our house when I was growing up in the 60″s and 70’s. My mother used it for everything: grilled cheese sandwiches, casseroles, her cheese soufflé, etc. I have no idea what the ingredients were back then, but today, there are 21 ingredients, and most
Walk down any grocery aisle, and you’ll see them everywhere: soybean oil, canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, grapeseed oil. These inexpensive, neutral-tasting fats are used in restaurant fryers, salad dressings, packaged snacks, and even foods marketed as “healthy.” Lately, though, many health-minded and traditional-food communities have
While we are planning our garden and clearing the property, we are also getting our compost pile ready for natural fertilizer. After a lot of research, this is what I have discovered Composting sounds intimidating until you realize it’s basically organized rotting—and nature is very good at that. A compost
Healthy eating doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, restrictive, or trendy. At its core, it’s about choosing foods that support your body, energy, and long-term well-being. One approach that’s gained a lot of attention is eating organic—and for good reason. But what does “organic” really mean, and how can it fit
People always ask how it happened, like there was a single moment where I signed a contract or tripped and fell into a pile of kittens. The truth is less dramatic and more familiar: one cat became two, two became “just one more,” and suddenly I was buying litter in
