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.Self-sufficiency is the ultimate girl power Georgia Pellegrini, outdoor adventurer and chef,helps youroll 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. Whether you're a full-time homesteader, a weekend farmer's market devote, or anyone looking to do more by hand, this overflowing resource will help you hone new skills in the kitchen, garden, and great outdoors.It includes: More than 100 recipesfor garden-to-table dishes, preserves, and cured foods Small-space gardening adviceon building a raised bed, choosing what to grow, and saving seeds DIY projects,such as Mason jar lanterns and homemade notecards Superwoman skillslike assembling a 48- hour survival toolkit in an Altoids tin Packed with beautiful photographs and illustrations,Modern Pioneeringproves that becoming more self-sufficient not only means being empowered, but also having a lot more fun.From the Trade Paperback edition.