Farmhouse food storage

I kicked the food preservation into high gear this past week in order to meet my goal to have the pantry finished by the second week in November. It was a week of very little sleep.

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

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My 'spoils' this year. I had put each item in it's perspective storage place. It was frustrating, to me, making sure we were using everything I'd canned....

A deliciously easy instant Avocado Ice Cream with lime coconut flavours made in the blender and chilled in the freezer. And culling food photography props!

Are you wondering where to get jars and buckets for your pantry for your food storage FREE? Let me show you where! The Homesteading Hippy

A root cellar is a structure that stores food naturally and sustainably. It uses the cool and moist conditions of the underground to keep vegetables, fruits,