by Tammy Trayer | Aug 13, 2012 | Condiments, Jellies & Butters, Spices, Seasonings & Flavorings, Recipes, Writings
The canning and jarring season is upon us and we are jumping in with both feet. I have not gotten to my Wilderness Pepper Jelly yet, but it is coming soon. I felt this recipe is definitely worth sharing and I wish I had some pictures to tantalize your taste buds....
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 13, 2012 | Condiments, Jellies & Butters, Spices, Seasonings & Flavorings, Natural Health: Medicinals & Essential Oils, Preparedness, Recipes, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
The common dandelion is looked upon by most as a weed and an annoyance, but dandelion should be looked upon as a garden green high in vitamins A, C, E and B complex, iron, calcium, and potassium as well. We enjoy dandelion salads, cooked greens and our most favorite...
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 11, 2012 | Writings
Friday Night Pizza in the Wilderness Pizza is a simple way to feed a lot of people and it is inexpensive. We do pizza & movie every Friday night, but typically we are too tired from our week to watch movies after filling ourselves with pizza. 🙂 My tip this week is...
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 8, 2012 | Gardening, Foraging, Canning & Preserving, Recipes, Writings
Putting up food for the winter is so rewarding. It definitely takes time, but it feels good, traditional and reminiscent to me of times as a child spent with my Mom and my Grandparents. With our food choices today, the chemicals and preservatives added to everything...
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 3, 2012 | Off-Grid Living, Preparedness, Writings
Well this morning I woke at 3:55 to my alarm only I didn’t stumble out of bed, but out of a cot in my boys new stilt house. After a night of playing games by oil lantern light we said goodnight to my loving husband and he and the dog headed inside for some “handsome...
by Tammy Trayer | Jul 31, 2012 | Positively Encouraging, Writings
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. ~ Psalm 119:105, NLT This was the view from my kitchen window yesterday. I tend to chuckle a lot throughout my day when God “gifts” me with his little visuals of his grace. I feel very blessed...