food preparation
08/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Digital products the smart prepper can download that teach the best preparation strategies for grid-down scenarios
What are the most important reading materials for surviving SHTF scenarios where the power grid goes down, society collapses, and everyone has to fend for themselves? Dan Sullivan of The Survivalist Blog presents a list of 14 critical reading materials that any prepper and survivalist needs to download, print out, read, and memorize before the […]
07/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to seal a Mason jar without an electric vacuum sealer
Mason jars, typically used when home canning produce, are versatile containers that can also store different kinds of food, such as grains or cereals. Some preppers even use these sturdy jars to store all sorts of odds and ends. But what do you do if electricity runs out and you still need to seal Mason jars […]
06/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to preserving food in lard
If you’re searching for a natural way to preserve food in animal fat, look no further than lard. Naturally salt-cured meat, like bacon, contains salt, a great preserving agent. Thanks to the salt in bacon, bacteria can’t multiply in the meat. However, there’s a healthier, more natural method that lessens the salt content used for this […]
06/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Why you might want to start making your own jam without pectin
Pectin, a naturally occurring substance, is often used to make fruit jams. But did you know that you can still make jam without using pectin, which can be bad for your health? (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com.) Pectin and GMOs Preppers use all-natural ingredients to ensure that any food they harvest and preserve can keep them nourished and […]
05/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to quickly pickle a variety of veggies
Pickling is a good way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, especially if you want to stock up on winter vegetables during summer or vice versa. Almost any vegetable can be pickled, as long as it’s fresh. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com.) Pickling basics Once you’ve decided on what you’re going to pickle, select produce that […]
05/11/2018
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By Ethan Huff
Practical reasons you need a survival knife
We use them all the time in the kitchen to prepare meals. But have you ever considered the value of owning knives for survival purposes? Truth be told, there are so many things that a survival knife can do that it’s pretty much a no-brainer to keep at least one on hand at all times. […]
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