Canning in a Small Kitchen

Canning in a Small Kitchen

I like canning, we have a small kitchen. Stop me? Nope. In fact, I sometimes thing that my small space makes canning and food prep faster, I have everything I need at arms length and so can get going quickly when the opportunity or time presents itself.

Eat Politically

Eat Politically

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my power as a consumer. In the lack of any useful government legislation, the most power I have is my middle class salary and my purchasing power. What if even 20% of the market pulled out of corporate economy as much as we have? I’m not sure the […]

Grocery Shopping

Grocery Shopping

On the request of a friend… here’s what our shopping list looks like these days. It came from the question… what do you do about Bulk Barn? Things are more expensive. Yes… they are. I find I’m willing to pay about 10% more for less packaging (counter intuitive I know, but you work with what […]

Shop the Outside

Shop the Outside

I’m sure you’ve heard this advice before… to shop the outside of the grocery store. It’s good for your health, good for your pocket book and saves you time. All the fresh food goes on the outside of the store, where it is easy to stock and easy to see. The things that sit on […]