While you may not use it often, being able to make your own powdered eggs is a handy skill to know. For instance, if you’ve got a chicken coop and… Read more »
Pioneer women who had to decide what few precious things to carry across the plains surely made one choice in common—their own individual collection of “receipts,” as recipes were then… Read more »
Of course, meats lasts for a shorter period of time if it is not stored properly. But like a lot of other proteins, it usually has a sell by date… Read more »
Storing Vegetables and Fruits at Home Many vegetables and fruits can be stored in pits, cellars or basements without refrigeration during cool fall and cold winter months. Successful storage, however,… Read more »
We’ve come to a realization over the years: There are very few things in life more delicious than a good piece of smoked meat. Smoking meat is both an art… Read more »
One of those lovely old-fashioned skills every respectable pioneer woman ought to know is how to render animal fat. Lard from pigs or tallow from cattle was a prized possession… Read more »
Are you a True BBQ Pitmaster? Do You Know Your Cuts of Pork? There is nothing on God’s green earth that quite compares to a perfectly-cooked beef steak or grilled… Read more »
During the winter months, pioneers did their best to keep warm. They would keep the fire in their log homes going all day and wear warm clothes made of flannel… Read more »