Alex's Articles

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How to make Sourdough Starter

How to make Sourdough Starter

Making sourdough bread requires a good sourdough starter. Thankfully it’s nothing to be afraid of and easy to do. This article covers two different methods of creating your starter and some tips on keeping a healthy starter.

Stocking Up - Flour and Sugar

What foods should I start stocking up on

The topic of what foods should I stock comes up so often on social media that I felt it need a simple answer to help others prepare. So, inside this article, I give you 10 different foods you can easily stock up on to create your food storage.

Bonnie's Chicken Dish

Bonnie’s Chicken Dish

Bonnie’s chicken is a simple oven casserole that our children absolutely love. It’s an extremely simple recipe that works easily with substitutions or adjustments.

Basic White Bread

Basic white bread

When it comes to making your own homemade bread, there is no simpler place to start than with a basic white bread recipe. And nothing beats a hot fresh slice of bread with a little butter. This article gives you a simple recipe that can even be made with food…

Food Storage Basics

Food Storage Basics

We all hear about food storage and ‘prepping’. But the thought of creating your food storage is often overwhelming. So much money to spend, what to buy, and so much more. This article introduces you to basic food storage and my shortcut to growing yours.