Cooking and Food

Ramen noodles, also called instant noodles, are a popular food source for everyone including sportsmen and women, teenagers, preppers, college students, outdoorsmen, and homesteaders looking for a food with a very long shelf life. Do Ramen noodles expire? The simple answer is yes, they do expire and may go bad. They will typically last 8 […]

I have a question for you: have you ever wondered why maple syrup sometimes goes cloudy? Well, that’s what we’re looking at today as we answer the question: why is my maple syrup cloudy? There are a few reasons that your maple syrup could be cloudy. One reason would be inadequate filtration; another could be

There is a growing number of people who are moving over to drinking raw milk in the US – the figure varies between 3.2% to 5% – as they believe it is good for you. The government does not agree, and while in many states the sale of raw milk is illegal, the government can’t

If you’re trying to reduce the number of chemicals that you expose your body to, your food is a great place to start. Unless you can organically produce 100% of all of the food you eat on your own property, the reality is that you are going to have to buy produce treated with herbicides

There is much controversy about whether or not children should undertake chores. Numerous people think that children can only benefit from undertaking chores as it helps them to learn vital life skills that can only help them when they have homes of their own. Others argue that children grow out childhood far too early and

As political instability, riots, natural and manmade disasters become more of a threat, people the world over are planning for situations when there may not be enough food available on the shelves of stores, when it won’t be possible to grow your own produce, and when foraged food may be contaminated. So as the Boy

We all want to save money on our grocery bills. Food is expensive! According to the USDA, the average family of four (2 adults and 2 children that aren’t teenagers) spends somewhere between $200 and $246 per week on groceries. That’s nearly $1000 per month just for food, and that doesn’t include eating out. If

Peeling garlic can be a sticky, tedious task. The husks are often evasive and the more you handle garlic, the harder it is to work with. Once those garlic oils get between your fingers or under your fingernails it’s easy to feel defeated. But with a few simple tricks, you can take your garlic prep

Even if summer is months away, it’s time to start thinking about how to take your backyard barbeques up a notch this year. Whether you’re grilling traditional favorites or want to experiment with smoking your own, consider using your barbeque grill to try out some new recipes next summer. Why Is a Charcoal Grill the

If you own a home or like to cook, you likely already know the benefits of having just a few trusty pieces of high-end cookware. They offer exceptional culinary use, and are lovely to look at. Old-fashioned cast iron can be that cookware, and so much more. They are versatile, durable, naturally non-stick and can