Tag Archives: Off Grid Cooking

Ten Non-electric Small Appliances for the Off-Grid Homestead Kitchen

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

For the off-grid homestead kitchen with limited power options, there are non-electric versions of various small appliances available to make kitchen duties easier. If, like us, you are solar powered with ample power, the following non-electric utensils are still invaluable. … Continue reading →

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Home Grown Rhubarb Juice for More Self-Reliance

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

While home grown orange juice is out of the question for us self-reliant homesteaders in most of North America, home grown rhubarb juice isn’t. In our book, The Self-Sufficient Backyard: For the Independent Homesteader, we write about rhubarb and rhubarb … Continue reading →

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Plant Belgian Endive Now for January Salad Greens

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

For those of us seeking independence from the supermarket, winter salad greens are a challenge. But there’s a little known vegetable that fills the void – Belgian endive otherwise known as Witloof chicory. So plant Belgian endive now for January … Continue reading →

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Freezer Slaw for Winter Salads

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

For those of us wishing to live as self-sufficiently as possible, homegrown winter salads are a challenge. However, if you have access to a freezer, preserving garden cabbage as freezer slaw helps quell the desire for a crunchy, crisp salad … Continue reading →

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Off Grid Refrigeration

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Update January 2019… We lugged the refrigerator to the local repairman who confirmed it is leaking refrigerant. He traced it to the refrigerator compartment that is inaccessible. It can’t be fixed and we were told to take our extremely expensive … Continue reading →

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Campfire Cooking

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Living in a wall tent as a temporary residence presents many challenges, one of which is meal preparation. Yet anyone who thinks camp meals are limited to burgers and hot dogs is in for a surprise. The possibilities are endless, … Continue reading →

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