Food Archives

What to Put in Your Mini Root Cellar

A buried trash can, cooler, or bucket makes an easy mini root cellar. Here are 15 foods that store well in one and how to keep them fresh.

17th-century American farmers baked bread with just four ingredients and a large cast iron pot. Here’s how they did it.

Store-bought bouillon is full of additives and doesn’t last forever. Here’s how to make your own shelf-stable bouillon cubes.

Building an emergency food stockpile on a budget comes down to calories per dollar. Here are the 10 cheapest emergency foods.

When the power goes out or you’re living off grid, you can still bake fresh bread. Here are 10 ways to do it without a gas or electric oven.

Store-bought ration bars are cheap junk food. Here’s how to make your own at home that are packed with protein and taste great.

Digging your own well means water independence. Here’s how to get started, from choosing a spot to the tools involved.

Learn how to can beef at home with 3 easy recipes for ground beef, corned beef brisket, and beef stew, plus tips for a long, safe shelf life.

Learn how to make nutrient-rich homemade bone broth from scratch, with tips on the best bones to use and how to store it.

Learn which dried beans store longest, plus how to properly store canned and dried beans so they stay safe to eat for decades.