<b>A cookbook and backyard gardening and homesteading guide for women who want to grow food efficiently, cook seasonal recipes, or even try foraging, camping, and living off the land.</b><br><br><i>Self-sufficiency is the ultimate girl power </i><br> <br> Georgia Pellegrini, outdoor adventurer and chef, helps you roll up your sleeves and tap into your pioneer spirit. Grow a small-space garden and preserve a little deliciousness for the cold months; assemble the makings of a self-sufficient pantry; learn to navigate without a compass for your next camping trip; or even forage for plants that give you energy.<br> Whether you’re a full-time homesteader, a weekend farmer’s market devoté, or<b> </b>anyone looking to do more by hand,<b> </b>this overflowing resource will help you hone new skills in the kitchen, garden, and great outdoors. It includes:<br> · <b>More than 100 recipes </b>for garden-to-table dishes, preserves, and cured foods<br> · <b>Small-space gardening advice </b>on building a raised bed, choosing what to grow, and saving seeds<br> · <b>DIY projects, </b>such as Mason jar lanterns and homemade notecards<br> · <b>Superwoman skills </b>like assembling a 48- hour survival toolkit in an Altoids tin<br> <br> Packed with beautiful photographs and illustrations, <i>Modern Pioneering </i>proves that becoming more self-sufficient not only means being empowered, but also having a lot more fun.