Off-Grid Foods

With cooler weather upon us, it is a great time of year for a hot meal. A pot of simmering soup on the stove or in...

This hearty stew is a meal in itself, warming on these cold autumn nights. Add some fresh biscuits to dip in the rich broth, and you’ll...

Forget four and twenty blackbirds — chicken pies are in order. Rising food costs don't mean you have to live on skimpy meals. These hearty pies...

This pot roast recipe turns a cheap cut of meat into a succulent delight with very little work and lots of flavor. (It’s even better when...

We know that roses make beautiful gardens and flower arrangements, and you may have even used petals for potpourri or tried your hand at making perfume....

Pasteurizing milk is essentially sterilizing it to get rid of any bacteria present. There is a great deal of debate over whether milk is safe to...

Canning of meats is a bit daunting for some, especially beginners. But there are people who have pioneered these preserving processes for us, so we can...

Nothing says comfort food like meatloaf, plus it's a great way to use up those leftover odds and ends in the fridge. This version is dotted...

We finally had a dry weekend in the mid-Atlantic region—time to do some yard work and clean up the summer garden. There is not too much...

As fall is now upon us, summer gardens will quickly be coming to an end. Don’t let any unripe tomatoes go to waste though—if you still...