by Texas Homesteader ~ I always have a couple of jars of dehydrated cubed potatoes in my pantry. From a preparedness standpoint I love to have dehydrated food available. Jars of dehydrated food aren’t dependent upon electricity to keep them preserved like when storing food in a freezer.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Did you know that young, tender luffa is actually edible??!! Yep, it’s a delicious, tender, and surprisingly pest-free substitute for zucchini in the garden. That’s right, if you harvest your young luffa when they’re only about 5” long they’re very similar in taste and texture to a zucchini squash. No, really!
by Texas Homesteader ~ Summer is surely here, y’all. It’s HOT outside. So we’re mindful to get as many of our outside chores complete in the early hours as we can. And we take lots of breaks, drink lots of cold water and stay hydrated. Since our budget is so tight, we’re always on the […]
~ by Texas Homesteader ~ I use leftover mashed potatoes to make fried potato cakes. (some call them potato pancakes). They’re quick & easy and a great way to rework leftovers into something delicious. Soft & pillowy inside, crunchy outside. I share both skillet frying and Air Fryer instructions.
By Texas Homesteader ~ Chicken Fried Rice makes a whole new meal using leftover meat & rice with healthy vegetables to get supper on the table fast. A delicious yet very flexible recipe for those busy nights.
by Texas Homesteader ~ This one-pot taco spaghetti gets supper on the table fast. It’s a delicious taco-inspired pasta meal that’s ready in only about 30 minutes!
by Texas Homesteader ~ OK, I may be cheating somewhat with this post of 5 frugal things we did to save money this week. Most money-saving steps were more necessity than anything! You see, not only here in Texas but even most of the United States was slammed with a historic arctic blast this past […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ How do you stay warm when the power goes out? What about keeping water pipes from freezing? Protecting septic lines? Are generators, propane grills or gas stovetops good to use for heat in the home? Here are a few tips for keeping warm in winter’s freezing temps when the power goes […]