Category Archives: Food Savings

Cookbook Giveaway!

Okay. Now for some really exciting news. Drew over at How To Cook Like Your Grandmother has created an all-new, color, illustrated version of his cookbook. And he’s giving away three copies! Drew is the guy who taught me how to render beef tallow (among many other interesting and handy kitchen skills I didn’t pick…

How to Brew Kombucha — Double Fermentation Method

I confess. I had an addiction to Dr. Pepper. What finally cured me?

Kombucha — the fizzy, mildy sweet and tart, health drink that works wonders detoxing our bodies.

How To Grow A Kombucha SCOBY

Kombucha, the effervescent and tangy health drink made from fermenting sweetened tea, is my family’s favorite beverage. We drink about 2 gallons of the stuff per week. But what if you’re a lone wolf, daring to make kombucha on your own? Where are you supposed to get a good SCOBY? The most reputable online stores charge anywhere from $20-$35 per kombucha mother. YIKES! So, I thought I’d show you how to grow your own for about $3.50.

Egg Drop Soup — A Paleo/Primal Recipe

It’s fast. It’s nutritious. It’s Egg Drop Soup. My kids love it, and it’s a tasty way to get quality animal proteins into our diet without spending a fortune. We have it with lunch or dinner about once a week. It also has the added benefit of being primal.  You know — the kind of…