I am always leery of any list that starts off with the word “best.” The reason being is that “best” is a subjective term that may or may not apply…
Black beans and legumes, in general, are very healthy food. They are loaded with fiber and have very little fat while offering a lot of calories – energy. A single…
Power generators are an essential part of most prepping master plans. While solar power is an option a backup generator offers many people a better alternative and access to power…
One of the biggest chores that preppers face is the accumulation of an emergency food supply. Prepping is not a new adventure. Many cultures have lived a prepping lifestyle. The…
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!
Dehydrating food is an ancient technique that has improved thanks to the modernization of the process. Food that is Dehydrated has undergone a process by which the moisture level of…
Fermentation is an ancient way to preserve food that fits squarely into the modern prepper world. The process is by far less complicated than canning food, and it provides an…
Tomatoes are one of the most popular fruits grown in home gardens and with good reason. In my opinion, store-bought tomatoes taste like sawdust, but a perfectly ripe home-grown tomato…
Sustainable Eating – the idea and practice of creating food production that you can maintain year after year. The idea that we must buy food is a product of urbanization….
Moving from growing a simple garden to planting a sustainable garden that provides most of your food intake for the year takes a little bit of work. If you jump…
Hot peppers are a staple in many home gardens and when well-cared for peppers can overrun your home in much the same way that zucchini can. There are many ways…
Sauerkraut is a fermented food made using cabbage. The fermentation process can take upwards of six weeks and is achieved by slicing the cabbage into strips and submerging in a…
Dehydrating vegetables is an easy and proactive way to add homegrown food to your food security vault. Dehydrating greens beans, like many veggies, is easy. You only need a few…
Dehydrating foods, especially apples, is pretty easy. There is some work involved, and you will need a few inexpensive tools to get started. While there are many ways to dry…
Jerky is an ancient food preservation process that fits well into this modern world. There is a word for jerky – dried meat – in almost all regions of the…