Sheri Ann Richerson

I love making this lemon pepper pork tenderloin recipe in the Instant Pot because it is easy and I can start with a frozen - or partially frozen pork tenderloin if I need to.  

Do you feel like you can't possibly stock up on food? Maybe you live in an apartment - or there is just no home food storage solutions in your home due to lack of space. I'm going to share with you today 10 places - some obvious, some not so obvious - where you can store extra …

In order to live on a completely self sufficient homestead you have to have skills as well as resources and those skills normally take time to learn. The good news is, you can learn them a little at a time and the progress from being completely dependent on the grid to becoming self sufficient is …

When was the last time you had a delicious Dutch Oven pot roast recipe that made your mouth water and was easy to cook regardless of the method you chose. This one pot cast iron recipe is a family favorite no matter the occasion or location. I love cooking this Dutch Oven pot roast recipe in the …

You can learn how to eat organic on a budget. Eating organic food might seem out of reach for some people, especially those with limited income, however the good news is eating organic food does not have to be expensive! Here are 10 tips to help you start eating organic food on a budget - even if …

Today's survival diary is about how Covid-19 has put a damper on our lifestyle, caused shortages at the grocery store and ultimately affected our mental health. This is my personal take on what has happened and what to do now.

You already know that natural organic food is better for you and your healthy lifestyle, but there can be some drawbacks to switching to an all-organic diet as I have learned first-hand. Processed foods come with a number of disadvantages, but they are known to last longer than natural organic food as they are filled …

If you're looking for a really cool project to chase away the winter blues or even lessen your reliance on electricity, then you will want to read on to learn how to make a solar oven! A solar oven made out of a cardboard box is an easy project that you can make, possibly with …

There are a lot of organic cooking tips. It is about so much more than just choosing organic food. The way you cook, the ingredients you add to the food including the butter or oil that use to cook the food with. It all plays a role. This is part 1 of a three part …

There are a number of homemade household cleaner recipes available. The ones you use really depends on your personal preference. These homemade cleaners are relatively cheap to make as long as you keep a steady supply of staples such as baking soda and vinegar on hand. Many of the herbs and spices you can grow. …

One of the main reasons to raise your own chickens is for the eggs. However, most chickens do not lay in the winter. There are many methods people use for preserving eggs for long term food storage. The method I prefer involves freezing the chicken eggs. Eggs keep up to six months in the freezer as long …

Keeping a goat's udder and teats clean is essential in order to prevent many problems including potential mastitis. I prefer a homemade teat dip instead of using gentle iodine.  

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It's been a crazy year so far, so today's survival diary June 3, is going to take a look at what has been going on the last few months. Today we are sharing with you our experience of the Coronavirus situation and how we are surviving this pandemic.

It is important to understand the importance of food preservation inventory lists and to be diligent about keeping one. The late winter and early spring months are a great time to take an inventory of the items in your food preservation pantry. Now if you are like me, you might have a list of what …

Scientists have often said that the world is long overdue a pandemic and should one strike, you are going to what to know how to reduce your risk of infectious disease. In the past, diseases like the Bubonic plague, the Black Death, the Spanish Flu of 1819, have killed millions of people in their path. …

Sometimes knowing exactly what questions to ask during a health disaster, especially if there is a lot of panic at the time, is difficult. Given the circumstances surrounding most health disasters, the best way to proceed is to find the answers to the following four crucial questions so you can proceed and do what you …

Have you ever wondered what to pack in a children's first aid disaster survival kit? If so, then this article will be extremely helpful for you. While it is aimed at preppers who have children, even if you don't have any children at home, it doesn't hurt to keep a first aid kit for children at …

Learning how to store noodles just makes sense. Regardless if you want to know how to keep store bought homemade noodles, how to store fresh noodles, how to store noodles after cooking in a way that they don't stick or how to store noodles long term, the answers are below. While I already have a …

This weekend has been a whirlwind of homesteading tasks, so I felt it fitting to write another survival diary. From tapping trees, to property clean up, hauling wood to food preservation, this weekend has certainly ran the gamut.

It is important that you have food supplies set aside for your long term survival, which is why understanding these prepper food storage tips is essential. For food to keep for any length of time, it has to be properly stored. Not all foods are good for long term storage.

It has been many years since I have added anything to these posts, but today I felt the need to write a new survival diary. Much has changed here on the homestead, as you will learn in this post. Things were real bleak for a while, but they are looking up and I am looking …

Building root cellars that work is something everyone can do, even those who live in an apartment. Root cellars work because they maintain cool temperatures, they are dark and they retain the right amount of humidity. Root cellars do not need to be underground unless you wish them to be. They can be above ground, …

Choosing the best cast iron cookware is simple if you know what to look for ahead of time. Cooking in cast iron pans is a great way to prepare delicious food as well as save money. This is because once you purchase quality cast iron cookware, as long as you take care of the cast …

Halloween is the most popular time of the year for using pumpkins in fall decorating, but pumpkins also work well for fall table decorations as well as Thanksgiving decorations.   Decorating The Pumpkin The way you decorate the faux pumpkin dictates the type of decor it works best with. This particular pumpkin was decorated with …

Fall, pumpkins and Whoopie Pies seems to go hand in hand, which is why I came up with this Whoopie Pie Pumpkin Desserts Recipe. Making Whoopie Pies from scratch is easy and best of all it does not take a lot of time. Plus it is a great way to spend time in your kitchen …

This homemade BBQ sauce recipe can be made when tomatoes are in season or it can be made from canned or store bought tomato paste. Use it as it is or use it as a base to create various types of BBQ sauces to go with exactly what you are making. It works well on all …

If you've ever wondered what the best produce storage trays are, then you definitely want to read this post in its entirety because I have found the perfect solution! Finding the best way to store fresh produce so it doesn't easily bruise is challenging - especially if you store your fresh fruits and vegetables in …

This freezer recipe for poached pears in wine sauce is an interesting combination of flavors that combine beautifully. The finished pears can be eaten plain or served on top of ice cream or a sponge cake.

Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. This food dehydration tutorial not only explains what dehydration is, but also explains where to get food to dehydrate, what you need to get the job done, the advantages of dehydrated …

It's really easy to make delicious batch cooking freezer recipes that you simply pull out and cook - some of them don't even need thawed! If you find yourself stopping at the supermarket every day to pick up something fresh for dinner and would like to make life a little easier when it comes to …

The most popular time to look for food preservation ideas is during the height of the garden season. However, just because it's not the main garden season doesn't mean you can't preserve food. In fact the off-season is an ideal time to prepare items such as breads, pastas, desserts and use up those little bits of …

Life can be tough, but these survival tips for single mothers are sure to help prepare you in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency situation. As a single mother, you must be both a father and a mother, which is draining. Working to pay the bills and make ends meet may be …

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  There are a number of goat milk storage options. The best goat milk storage solution depends on how quickly you intend to use the goat milk. Of course, regardless of how you decide to store the goat milk, you are sure to want it to taste as delicious and fresh as possible. The key …

This easy melt and pour lemon balm soap recipe is perfect for the beginning soap maker or for anyone who doesn't want to handle lye but wants to incorporate plants from their own garden into their soaps. Lemon balm has such as stimulating yet calming lemon scent with just a hint of mint that it …

This delicious Dutch Oven Whole chicken recipe is tender, juicy and flavorful with a slightly crunchy crust. The best part about it however is how easy it is to make. I chose to make mine in a regular oven, however this recipe would be easy enough to adapt for cooking over an open fire or …

This quick and easy cast iron skillet cinnamon roll recipe is made using Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls and your favorite cast iron skillet. Now, it's not homemade, but sometimes there simply isn't time to make cinnamon rolls from scratch, not to mention if you're going camping, it just isn't practical. Of course, if you really wanted …

In addition to learning how to care for goats, beginning goat owners also usually end up needing to learn about goat meat, goat milk and the various products you can make with goat milk. The first step of course is making sure you choose healthy goats, regardless if you start with older ones or decide …

Learn how to make bird shaped bread with this tutorial. It's fun to create bread or dinner rolls in usual shapes and this bird shaped bread is no exception. Think of it like working with play dough. If you can imagine it, you can create it. The difference is, bread rises and continues to rise …