Taco/Enchilada Sauce – canning a whole batch

Well, I finally ran out of the enchilada sauce I canned in October, and after paying $1.79 for one teeny tiny can at the store, I decided it was time for another batch. I made spaghetti sauce yesterday and canned it today.  While I have the canner out,  it was now or never on the [...]

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Emergency Buckets – “Grab & Go” Food

This should be part of every family’s emergency plans – food ready to go at a moment’s notice along with all of your other provisions (you do have a bag with a change of clothes and a toothbrush at the very least, right?  ). If you have to evacuate your home in a hurry, it [...]

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How much food will fit into a 5 gallon bucket?

I’ve seen this question in various places on the internet, and thought I’d put my 2 cents’ worth in on the subject. First – let’s talk about the bucket. If your bucket was previously used for food (icing from a bakery, pickles, etc.), then wash the bucket thoroughly, maybe even put some bleach in it [...]

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Taco Soup Recipe

This makes a bunch and can be frozen.  Very versatile – use whatever you have in your pantry! 2 pounds ground hamburger meat, browned and drained 1 large onion, chopped and sauteed with the meat 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 envelope dry Ranch Dressing mix 2 cans tomatoes 1 can Rotel 1 can whole kernel [...]

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