Since they started showing up in menus in San Francisco back in the 1980s, microgreens have become more popular among health buffs. In fact, during the 1980s and 90s, the…
More and more people are adopting a more sustainable and self-sufficient way of living—now, more than ever. This trend is not just some fad, but more of a response by…
What is permaculture? Displeased with the environmental destruction all around, ecosystems expert Bill Mollison came up with the concept of permaculture. This idea was derived from “permanent agriculture” and it’s…
How do you like your mushrooms? Baked, grilled, roasted, added to stir-fries and soups? That’s how versatile mushrooms are. You know you can get edible mushrooms in a grocery store…
I’ll give you two reasons you should grow these mushrooms. One, shiitake mushrooms are rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins B and D. On top of that, they are low in…
Coffee and tea are both things that should be in your food stockpile. A short to long emergency can be hard enough without being forced to do without something you…
Have you ever considered adding coffee filters to your stash of multi-purpose preps? As you know, every prepper knows that multipurpose items save space and money. Because of this, we stash things like salt, duct tape, vinegar, and paracord like they are going out of style. Coffee filters are another inexpensive item to add to your list of versatile survival preps. Here are 35 reasons why!
When it comes to lighters, Zippos, and lighter fuel in general, there is a lot of misinformation to be found on the Internet. Learn about lighters plus the various types of lighter fuels that are available. Hint: there are alternatives to Zippo lighter fuel!
No matter how many times I write about food, there is always something new to consider or a new and different way to present the same old information in a more useful manner. With that in mind, today I would like to share a method for getting started with your food storage program in an easy, step by step, and cost effective manner.
To be truthful, my initial goal with this article was to respond to readers who were just getting started and wanted a shopping list of things to buy for their food storage pantry. I also wanted to compile a checklist that more experienced preppers could use to compare what they had to what they needed. My goal can pretty much be summed up by saying that I wanted to write about getting started with food storage the easy way. No frills, no fluff – just a common sense list of food items to get you started.
During good times and bad, there may come a time when you need to have something like glue on hand. There are a lot of benefits to making your own…
There is a lot of buzz around freeze drying foods at home. As a primer, be sure to check out the “prequel” on the Pros and Cons of freeze drying…
How many hours a day do you spend on your feet? Four, six, eight hours? If you spend a good chunk of the day standing, then you are probably used…