Monthly Archives: June 2010

We all know that baking soda helps remove odors from the fridge.  And that it reduces flatulence when added to the cooking process of dried beans. And for easing the pain of bee stings when mixed in a paste with … Continue reading →

The incredible, edible egg.  Good scrambled — but even better in an angel food cake.  Simply divine! Many people have been asking, “How do I freeze eggs?”  Good question.  Our Ready or Not #55: Freezing Eggs tells it all.  (Armed … Continue reading →

Eggs.  Aren’t they pretty much perfect?  You can boil them, fry them, poach them or bake them.  They make a wonderful breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert.  I love eating eggs; easy over is the best.  Even when the fad was … Continue reading →

In building an effective food storage, it is imperative that you make it accessible.  I started thinking about this when I asked one of my kids to go downstairs and fill the counter-top salt container.  They groaned.  Oh brother.  I … Continue reading →

Think that it’s a good idea to keep a chocolate bar (or M&Ms for that matter) in your 72-hour kit? No, no, no!  Read our Ready or Not #52: Using Your 72-Hour Kit to find out why not.  You’ll also … Continue reading →

I had no idea what a proverbial can of worms I opened when I wrote about Shepherd’s pie.  Everybody has their favorite way of making it and even different names for it.  (Hamburger Plop?  What kind if name is that?!)  … Continue reading →