Food Storage Recipe - Vegetable and Lentil Stew

A yummy Vegetable and Lentil Stew ! 

 NEED:

1 cup lentils, rinsed 

​​2 carrots, sliced ​​

2 celery stalks, sliced ​​

1 onion, chopped 

2 cloves garlic, minced ​​

1 can diced tomatoes ​​

4 cups vegetable broth

 ​​1 teaspoon cumin ​​

1 teaspoon paprika ​​

Salt and pepper, to taste

 ​​Fresh spinach, for serving

 1. Add lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and tomatoes to the Crock-Pot.

 2. Pour in vegetable broth and season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. 

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.

 4. Stir in fresh spinach just before serving.

How to Insulate A Greenhouse | 6 Ways To Heat Your Plants

How to Insulate A Greenhouse | 6 Ways To Heat Your Plants

Having a greenhouse is a dream of mine. These are some great tips for keeping your greenhouse warm. I think that having a greenhouse is a must have item. Even a small one. Being able to grow your own food will save your life.

Food Storage Recipe - Quinoa Cheesy Bites

Quinoa is a food that I love. It is very filling and healthy. 

NEED:

1 cup of cooked quinoa

  1 large egg 

 1 cup of fresh spinach, chopped 

 2 carrots, shredded

  1 small onion, chopped 

 2 tsp. of minced garlic 

 1 tbsp. of flour

  ½ cup of cheddar cheese 

Salt and pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix them together thoroughly.  

Form the mixture into small balls that are tightly-packed. 

 Place the balls on a baking tray.  

Preheat the oven to a temperature of 350°F. 

 Bake the quinoa balls until they turn golden brown in color.

 This usually takes a period of 15 minutes. 

 Serve the quinoa cheesy bites hot.

13 DIY Composting Toilet Ideas to Make Going Off-Grid Easier

 

 

13 DIY Composting Toilet Ideas to Make Going Off-Grid Easier

A composting toilet would come in handy when living off-grid.  They can be VERY expensive so why not look into a DIY compost toilet! They all pretty much do the same thing. If you can do it yourself and save money that will be all the better.

12 Wood Burning Stoves For Sustainable & Fun Cooking

 

12 Wood Burning Stoves For Sustainable & Fun Cooking

I love wood burning stoves. The fuel is easy to get and they get very hot. Can heat a whole house. Really seems like the best to have for off the grid living.