If you are paying attention to “trends”, you may have noticed that Apple Cider Vinegar is quickly becoming a “trending” home remedy, even though it has been a staple home…
There are a ton of greenhouse kits available on the market but like everything else: which one is best for you? There is a lot more that goes into choosing…
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2018. It is not dehydrated, freeze-dried or cooked in any way. It will provide 182 generous servings. It is inexpensive…
Long-term food storage is a critical part of every prepper’s lifestyle. And with numerous companies offering their own takes on various dishes, it can be hard without trial and error…
Introduction to Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) Pokeweed is a perennial plant that grows commonly throughout roughly the eastern half of the United States, but is particularly prevalent in the southeastern United…
Knowing how to cook in the wilderness without a lot of the modern conveniences is a skill worth honing. There are a lot of different ways to create a great…
Knowing how to store food for the long term is a key component of preparedness. In this article you will learn about using Mylar bags for food storage.
I am a huge proponent preparedness and someone who believes that food security should be a primary concern of every prepper. With that being said, I focus on overall health…
Editor’s Note: This guide has been revised and updated for 2021. When it’s time to prepare the ultimate emergency food kit, you’ll need the very best brands on your side. Right…
There are a lot of reasons why fermentation is such a popular method for preserving foods. The health benefits include better digestion, tastier vegetables, value adding, and it is a…
Most of us who keep a flock of chickens, for eggs, meat, or both, only keep a single rooster, if any. Rarely do we keep any of his off-spring. If…
In this review, we discuss Patriot Pantry as a provider of emergency staples. Specifically, we discuss the quality of their food, the ease of preparing, and its nutritional value. Special…
When I talk to people about my passion for foraging, many of them initially feel like there can’t possibly be an easy and accessible way to actually cook these plants…
Finding whole milk powder is a challenge in itself. There are more options than before but there are far more brands of nonfat and low-fat powdered milk out there than…
One of the very first things I did when I first started prepping was to bolster my pantry with basic staples that could be used for a variety of purposes. …
Sandor Ellix Katz is the first introduction many people had to the world of fermenting. Fermentation is the process of allowing certain bacteria to transform our food– which makes it…