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#212268
This time of year I always start craving those cozy, stick-to-your-ribs meals and this stew is unbeatable. I found this recipe about a year ago and it instantly became my go-to. The sear on the beef, the slow oven roast, the red wine… it tastes like something you’d get from a professional chef, but it’s actually super doable at home. Perfect for cold nights, leftovers are amazing, and it makes the whole house smell like comfort. Total winter staple!
Nothing beats a hearty stew when the weather turns cold. I’m not much of a fancy cook, but this actually feels doable. Might have to give it a shot this weekend and see if I can impress the family. If it turns out half as good as it looks, that’s a win.
1 week ago

This looks incredible!

4 days ago

This sounds amazing, you can’t beat a good beef stew in the cold months. I love recipes that feel fancy but are actually easy to pull off. Definitely trying this one soon!

3 days ago
#212061

I just watched a great video on food preservation and had to share. It shows a bunch of different ways to store food at home, pickling, drying, fermenting, canning, freezing, even root cellaring.

Does anyone here preserve food?
What method do you like best?

Would love to learn from others.

We’ve been preserving food for a few years now, mostly through freezing and canning, and it’s been a game changer. But this video still gave me some new ideas. Drying and fermenting are super underrated, tons of flavor and long shelf life. Always cool to see how many ways there are to build up a real food stash. Might try a few new methods this season!
1 week ago
My wife and I can and preserve a lot, and it’s honestly been one of the best habits we’ve picked up. It saves money, cuts waste, and feels good knowing we’ve got shelves stocked with our own food. We stick mostly to canning, freezing, and a bit of dehydrating, but it works great for us. Always cool to see others getting into it too.
1 week ago
Fred Kerfoot
#212065
We’ve done a bit of preserving over the years, mostly freezing and some basic canning and it really pays off. Nothing beats grabbing your own food off the shelf instead of buying it again at the store. We also do a lot of dehydrating, and it’s awesome for saving space and keeping things longer. Snacks, veggies, herbs, you name it. Between that and freezing, we’ve built up a pretty solid stash. It’s surprising how much you can put away once you get into it.
1 week ago
#212022

I’m planning to start a greenhouse next spring, and I just watched this video, honestly, it was awesome. She gives some really practical tips I never would’ve thought of, especially about starting simple and not trying to grow crazy stuff all winter right away.

I’m definitely learning as I go, so this was super helpful. If anyone else here has a greenhouse, or has tried one before, do you have any tips, mistakes, or things you wish you knew before starting?

Would love to hear from people with real experience!

We don’t have a big setup, but I’ve been starting plants in a little pop-up greenhouse the last couple seasons. Biggest lesson for me, don’t underestimate sunlight. I put mine in a spot that looked good in winter, then realized it was shaded all afternoon in spring. Once I moved it, everything did way better. So location is huge.
1 week ago
I’ve never used a full greenhouse, but I started seeds in one of those little cheap plastic ones last year and it made a HUGE difference. Way less mess in the house and the plants were stronger when they went outside. I’m thinking about upgrading next spring too, so I’m following this thread for tips!
1 week ago
Mart Stuck
#212027
We had one growing up, and the biggest thing I remember is start SMALL. My parents went too big too fast and it turned into way more work than they expected.  A simple setup is easier to manage and still gives great results.
1 week ago
#212007

Hey guys, this is really bad.

I came across a video that breaks things down in a way that’s honestly hard to ignore.

The video looks at how the U.S. economy is falling apart from the inside out, rising cost of living, skyrocketing rent, inflation, job losses, and a shrinking middle class. It shows what this recession actually feels like for real people in 2025: higher food prices, housing shortages, fewer good jobs, and families struggling just to stay afloat.

If you’re trying to understand what’s happening and why so many Americans are feeling squeezed, this is worth watching.

Anyone else seeing this in their area?

A couple years ago people were getting by, and now it feels like everyone’s stretched to the breaking point. When basic life becomes unaffordable, that’s a sign something is seriously wrong. If this trend keeps going, a lot more people are going to be forced into choices they never thought they’d have to make.
1 week ago
Paten Tuley
#212011
Yeah, and what’s crazy is how “normal” it’s becoming. People are cutting back on food, skipping bills, working extra hours, and everyone just shrugs like that’s the new reality. When survival becomes the baseline, that’s not a healthy economy. We’re watching the system crack in slow motion.
1 week ago
What hits me is how quiet the leaders are about it. Everyone on the ground feels the squeeze, but the people in charge act like everything’s fine. Meanwhile families are drowning in bills. It shouldn’t take a full collapse for them to admit there’s a problem.
1 week ago
#211987

Great Video if You’re Interested in the Epstein – Israel Connection

Just came across a video digging into newly released documents and reporting about Jeffrey Epstein’s possible ties to Israeli politics and intelligence. What’s interesting is that this topic is being openly debated in Israel, while most U.S. media isn’t covering it at all. Whatever your view, it raises some big questions about how much influence Epstein may have had behind the scenes.

 

Cherin Maun
#211990
When former leaders are publicly disagreeing about Epstein’s ties, that’s not nothing.
1 week ago
Darby Wyon
#211991
Stuff like this usually doesn’t surface unless there’s something real behind it.
1 week ago
Wake Comford
#211992
Yeah, I’ve been following this for a while, and it really feels like there are some powerful people who don’t want the full story coming out. Every time Epstein gets mentioned, the focus shifts or the conversation gets shut down. Whether it’s Trump or others, it seems like a lot of major players are protecting themselves or their connections. There’s no way Epstein operated at that level alone. I just hope all the files get released so we can see who was really involved. The truth shouldn’t be off-limits.
1 week ago
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