The Jaded Vegetarian: Rose Petal Jelly

The Jaded Vegetarian: Rose Petal Jelly

Excerpt:

This was a fun recipe to make and the byproduct (the jelly) possesses both beauty and subtle flavor that will no doubt entice me to continue working toward the perfect jar of rose petal jelly.

Letter to my Readers... Reviews

I'm sure you've noticed that I've posted a couple of reviews and I hope you've found them informative.
It's not just me, or you. It's a community. There are some really awesome people doing really awesome things and I want to share them with you, my readers.

I don't have all the answers. I just write down in here what I do, many times, AS I'm doing it. My personal knowledge of things is limited, but I'm always learning. I want to point you in directions of other knowledgeable people so you can get the most and the best information. If I don't have it, I'll direct you to someone who does.

I make the reviews because these are people, products, blogs, I like, I trust and believe in. These are places I learn from. Keeping it all to myself is silly and pointless. As I learn to live better by needing to be frugal and sufficient, I want you to have the same learning opportunities as I do, the same information so that YOU, my readers can make informed decisions, and test the information for yourself, then make judgments on finding what works best for you and your families. I say it often... Learn, Understand, Research, Test & Decide.

If you have any links, videos, blogs and other whatnot you'd like me to check out, comment below! I look forward to learning where you all go to learn.

Be Well,
Niki

YouTube Channel Review: RickVanMan

I don't do this often, but I'm thinking I might. There are so many brilliant people on YT that it may require a thought...

RickVanMan's channel on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rickvanman) This guy is awesome. I really like his style. He's easy to understand, easy to follow and VERY informative.

His channel is varietal, however he focuses on a lot of the homesteading things that we do. He has instructional and informative videos ranging from herbalism, how to make tinctures, and creams and other useful things with your herbs, foraging, and even gardening. He has many other things on there too. I find him very entertaining and chock full of information. He also answers questions in his comments sections, and is very knowledgeable!

Here is just one his videos about How to Make a Cream.. This is part of a series about herbalism basics.

Do you have other YT channels you enjoy and would like me to check out? Put it in the comments section!

Website Recommendation: Homesteading and Survivalism Store

I have recently come across a website called "Homesteading and Survivalism Store." This place is chock full of information, links, products and friendly people!

There is even a CD-ROM of 24 FULL books, over 4500 pages. Many of the books on this are from the late 1800's through the 1950's. Lots of great information that has been generally lost as an art form about canning, and preserving foods for long term storage. I'm going to order the CD-ROM in a few weeks, so that I can well, HAVE and review it for you. I love canning and pickling my own foods.

But anyway, check out the site, let me know what you think. If you already have this CD-ROM, let me know what you think about it?

1. Homesteading and Survivalism Store - http://homesteadingsurvivalism.myshopify.com/
2. Homesteading and Survivalism Store :: Canning, Preserving, Dehydrating Food CD-ROM -  http://homesteadingsurvivalism.myshopify.com/products/canning-preserving-pickling-and-dehydrating-food

Recipe: Taco Pie

It's like a taco, a casserole and a lasagna had an orgy!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground meat or Veggie Substitute (Works great with x-tra firm tofu)
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• 1 pkg of shredded cheese. (I used sargentto taco blend)
• 4 oz whole milk ricotta
• 6 whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

1. Brown meat thoroughly.
2. Add taco seasoning to meat. Mix to combine.
3. Cut 6 tortillas in half.
4. Layer the cut sides of 4 of the tortilla halves against the walls of a 9" x 9" square pan, overlapping them to make the base.
5. Spread some ricotta on the tortilla.
6. Sprinkle a little cheese.
7. Put 1/3 of the meat.
8. Layer 4 more tortilla halves, ricotta, meat  and cheese.
9. Repeat step 8 one more time, holding back some shredded cheese for the top.
10. Sprinkle a layer of cheese on the very top.
11. Put into a 350*F oven for 15-20 minutes or until the top cheese is bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
12. Cut, serve, enjoy!