Part 1: Construction Project: To build a simple flow-through style worm bin. Introduction:Worms are a wonderful way to speed up the composting process with the added benefit of creating nutrient rich worm castings and tea. This type of flow through worm bin consists of three or more plastic bins or totes. The bottom bin is… Continue reading How to Build a Worm Bin (Part 1)
Canning With a Pressure Cooker
A few months ago I bought a pressure cooker, or as I began to consider it, my “pressurized canister of potential death, dismemberment and/or disfiguration normally reserved for the preservation of foodstuffs.” I cooked a huge, 6-quart batch of chicken tortilla soup, and all I got out of it were four, seemingly extra large quarts… Continue reading Canning With a Pressure Cooker
Zombie Book Review: The News Flesh Series by Mira Grant
I will be perfectly candid, I was adamantly opposed to reading zombie literature. I swore it was not a genre I’d ever dip my toe into. I’m a Vince Flynn, Daniel Silva, Tess Gerritsen kind-of-gal: I like espionage, government conspiracy, medical mysteries and things of that nature. Zombies seemed too sci-fi for my taste, too… Continue reading Zombie Book Review: The News Flesh Series by Mira Grant
Making Kombucha
I have a new love and its name is kombucha. It’s a lacto-fermented beverage, dating back thousands of years. Yes, it kinda tastes like easter egg dye, but it’s fizzy and delicious at the same time. And it’s full of probiotics and helps right all the wrongs in your GI tract if yours is like… Continue reading Making Kombucha
ZAS Update
Well, I just thought I’d give everybody a little update. Our group hasn’t been very active lately, with some members having health, financial, or work-related issues. That, my friends is all about to change. We are about to head out to the lake for a group cook-out and the biggest ZAS meeting to date! Now,… Continue reading ZAS Update
Weston Cereal and Multi-Grain Mill ~ Product Review
I’ve been, not so subtely, dropping the hints to my husband that I want a mill for grinding flour. Well, for my birthday he got me the Weston Cereal and Multi-Grain Mill. I was extatic. I’d been wanting to grind my own flour for a long time and I was finally going to be able… Continue reading Weston Cereal and Multi-Grain Mill ~ Product Review
72 hr. Get Home Bag
While out shopping with my family today, I came across the Life+Gear Wings of Life Backpack. It was a special at Costco and was only $39.97. I have seen them before on sites like Amazon for $49 and more. We decided to pick one up. Now, I wouldn’t recomend this product as a stand alone… Continue reading 72 hr. Get Home Bag
Outdoor Multi-Purpose Table Made From Used Pallets
We didn’t have any plans. I couldn’t find quite what I was looking for online so we made it up as we went. Parts 2 same-sized pallets 4 legs (3ft tall 4x4s) deck screws wood glue (labeled for outdoor use) Tools hammer crowbar drill We carefully dismantled the pallet that was in the worst shape… Continue reading Outdoor Multi-Purpose Table Made From Used Pallets
Raised Gardening Beds from Repurposed Wooden Pallets
Project overview: To create a few simple, low-cost, raised-garden beds. Finished Product To create your planter boxes you’ll need the following: Tools:5 lb baby sledge hammer (short single hand design)Standard hammer Wooden pallets, number depending on how many planter boxes you wish to make. Step One: Break down pallets and remove nails. I started with… Continue reading Raised Gardening Beds from Repurposed Wooden Pallets
Zombie Blast Friday
Its friday again! and time for all things zombie funny and Zombie irreverent! If you are looking for some Zombie wear head over to our friends at http://shop.zombietacticalstore.com/ they make great shirts.