Author: Claire Smiley

Claire is passionate about serving her family well, eating really good food & being in the kitchen, even when there's nothing to do! Despite the importance of food security, she didn’t grow up learning skills like preserving food or cooking from scratch. Nevertheless, she’s on an ongoing journey to increase her family’s self-sufficiency by starting with their food. Visitors to her blog will find inspiration & tips to saving money in the kitchen without compromising space, time or flavor. And whether you enjoy cooking or not, Claire says you’re welcome here; her table is long enough.