Nothing to Eat? Before You Head to the Store Look Again

I got an email on one of my homeschooling groups this week from a mom trying to stretch the foods in her pantry. She was in a pinch this month, and wanted to survive the month without going shipping. She detailed the items in her pantry down to the number of eggs and how many pounds of meat. I didn’t sound like much. Still the group was able to come up with many meals that she could make without going to the grocery store. Here are some ideas for meals that anyone can make with nothing in the house but … Continue reading

Eight Great Ways To Beat A Winter Cold

Gargle with warm water — or better yet, warm salt water. Why? Because gargling can help flush out mucus that drains from the sinuses down your throat. And the water will help hydrate the cells at the back of your throat. If the cells there are dry, they will be less effective at keeping germs out of your respiratory tract. Drink hot tea. Researchers from Harvard University found that tea drinkers have immune system responses that are FIVE TIMES faster than coffee drinkers’. Why? Tea contains catechins, which may help your immune system spring into action against viruses. Another study … Continue reading

Pantry Meals: Easy Fried Burritos

What is pantry cooking? Put simply, it’s preparing meals with nonperishable food items that you can keep in your pantry. It is a great idea to have on-hand ingredients for at least a few meals. In the event of an emergency or if you just don’t want to take a trip to the grocery store, you have what you need to make a great meal for your family with what you have on hand. If you are interested in building a year’s supply of food, pantry cooking is the option that I recommend. Here is a great recipe for fried … Continue reading

Pantry Cooking: Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Are you looking for a great-tasting meal with ingredients that you can always keep on hand? Try this recipe for chicken tortilla soup. It’s pretty much as easy as a recipe can get and still be called homemade. Just keep the ingredients on hand in your pantry and you will always have a simple go-to recipe for those hectic days when your only other option would be take-out. If you are working on storing food for emergencies, this is a great pantry-cooking meal. And unlike many other pantry cooking meals, this recipe has simple ingredients that you can find easily … Continue reading