Peppers… we’ve all done it. For most of us, that time when we did it, we swear, will never happen again! Once was enough, we learned our lesson. However, some bonkers people just have to come back and do it again and again and again. My brother and my son are two such people. Growing …
Hammerhead worms are an ecological nightmare in your garden. This predatory species of flatworm is highly invasive and feasts on earthworms, mollusks, and other hammerhead worms. They also have a regenerative ability that would make Wolverine and Deadpool jealous – which makes them that more difficult to kill. Are They Dangerous? Hammerhead worms use a …
Today, more people than ever are planning to be food self-sufficient. Many others have spare garden areas that they want to grow crops on and hence avoid buying expensive store produce. Growing seasonal produce makes it difficult to maintain supplies throughout the year. I have a patch of potatoes that are growing at the moment …
No matter where they settle in the world, South Africans will find a fellow countryman who can make boerewors, or they will learn to make it themselves – that’s how much they miss their traditional sausage. Boerewors, translated from Afrikaans, a language derived from the Dutch settlers, means farmer’s sausage. It has a rather crumbly …
Authentic Boerewors Recipe – South African Sausages Read More »
Have you ever forgotten your jerky in the dehydrator for too long, or just left it a bit too long without eating it? I think the only person who has ever NOT done this is my carnivorous husband! Jerky that has been neglected is not very palatable. The lack of moisture can make it taste …
Ramen noodles are a popular source of carbohydrates for sportsmen and women, teenagers, preppers, college students, outdoorsmen, and homesteaders looking for food that either will never expire, or that has a very long shelf life. Do Ramen noodles expire? The simple answer is yes, they do expire. But their “expiration” date does not mean you have …
A root cellar is an essential facility for anyone planning to grow enough food to feed their family through the winter season. Most root cellars are located below, or at least partially below ground for produce to last longer. A root cellar can be anything from a trash can buried in the soil to a …
Growing tomatoes and squash crops is a common first step for beginning homesteaders looking to garden. Growing in the warmer seasons is very common even among hobbyists who just like to garden as a hobby. But, cool weather gardening is a necessity for those in cold climates and when looking to produce healthy food year-round …
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Blueberries are easy-to-grow fruits that not only are incredibly productive, but are beautiful to look at, too. In the spring, your plants will flower, producing flowers that are pink or white and shaped like tiny urns. In the summer, you will of course see berries that are green, then red or pink, and finally blue, …
To Swedish children, meatballs are what chicken nuggets are to American kids. They are served on celebratory occasions and as warming suppers. Ikea made them even more famous by serving them at their stores. This hearty dish provides plenty of nutrition especially in the colder months. The Swedes mix ground beef and pork in a …
