Lisa MatthewsFeb 26, 2015Uncategorized
When the winter weather is blasting, there is nothing more satisfying, than a home-cooked meal. In the mood for chili during a recent cold spell, Papa was disappointed that we were out of saltine crackers. I had seen recipes for saltines and they sounded very simple,...
Lisa MatthewsFeb 23, 2015Uncategorized
One of the myths of Modern Pioneering and Homesteading is that there is little work to do in the winter. For the original Homesteaders, the winter was a test that was often not passed, with failure costing the ultimate price. Many died during the winter months, from...
Lisa MatthewsFeb 21, 2015Uncategorized
The temperatures have been frigid the past few days and the ground is covered in snow with a forcast for freezing rain and ice tonight. So far in the month of February we have had record high temperatures AND record low temperatures. One thing is true about Missouri...
