I don't know about you, but I can't cut an onion without major tears running down my face. But I love cooking with onions, so I decided it was time to get to the bottom of it and find a solution. In this latest live episode on my YouTube Channel, I tried four different methods…
I think the only way to make it through a lingering winter is to dream of things to come in spring. My grandmother used to make a pencil drawing of her garden and how she wanted it to look, and then she would go about making lists of the things she was going to grow…
If you're like me, you're already thinking past the winter weather and dreaming up what kinds of things you can plant in the spring. In this episode of Modern Pioneering I show you how to make your own potting soil mix so that you can have a container garden no matter what kind of space you have…
Do you know how to make the best cup of campfire coffee? Let me show you how. In this episode of Modern Pioneering I show you how to make make delicious campfire coffee while camping using this Cowboy Coffee recipe. And I even have a secret trick if your coffee is too acidic, you won't…
Got an abundance of peppers from your garden? Or love all of the pepper varieties you are finding in the store or farmers market? In today's Modern Pioneering episode I show you how to string and dry peppers to store for year round use. It's the gift that keeps on giving!
How to String and Dry…
Have you ever grown succulents? Do you know how much to water them or how much sun they need? The answers may surprise you. In this latest Modern Pioneering episode I share my succulent tips for beginners. Follow these easy steps to grow beautiful succulents all year round.
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Your leftover coffee grinds can be used to make a DIY treatment that can have benefits for your skin. Here is how to make a DIY Coffee Body Scrub by upcycling what you have. This is a great way to tighten skin and reduce cellulite. For more Modern Pioneering tips like this be sure to…
Do you know how to purify water? You never know where life's adventures will take you, whether you're stuck in a power outage or in the wilderness. It's good to always be prepared and know how to purify your own water. Today, as part of my new YouTube series I'm sharing this useful skill in…
Our contributor Anjuli is back with another delicious recipe!
The moment the temperature drops below 70 degrees in September, even if it's only for a day or two, my kitchen turns into a mad scientist's playground. That is how these home ground, Italian style venison meatballs or, as a friendly taste tester dubbed them - 'meat…