In Many Cultures Around the World, Leaves are a Primary Part of Many Meals. We typically ignore leaves when harvesting anything with the exception of the obvious lettuce, cabbages, and kales. But in many cultures, a variety of leaves are not only part of many recipes but are used to hold ingredients together for … [Read more...]
Shortages Are Coming – Here’s What To Get
Panic buying has slowed, and stores have adjusted hours to allow employees time to clean and re-stock shelves. Yet the signs on store shelves that ask customers to limit purchases of toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and certain foods remain as a stark reminder of recent shortages. Now, with cases of COVID-19 spiking … [Read more...]
The Truth About MREs (Meals Ready to Eat)
MRE’s are often touted as a great meal option for preppers. And while these meals do present some advantages, the truth is they may not be the best option for you. There may be better, less expensive, and healthier options for storing emergency food. MRE stands for Meal, Ready-to-Eat. This is a self-contained meal … [Read more...]
22 Foods You Can Freeze (And How To Freeze Them)
In terms of supply shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic has created more than runs on hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, and toilet paper. As the crisis wears on, it continues to disrupt our food supply. As food distributors struggle to adjust, many shoppers are encountering sparse racks of meat, eggs, and produce. And … [Read more...]
20 Easy Backyard Campfire Recipes
Camping season is upon us! Whether you’re camping at a state park or in your backyard, cooking over a campfire is fun. My kids love to cook dinner over the campfire, so we’ve found a variety of easy backyard campfire recipes. There is way more you can cook over a campfire than just hot dogs. Leave the hotdogs … [Read more...]
How To Make Pemmican: The World’s First Survival Food
For centuries, pemmican was the ultimate survival food. But is there any reason we would want to eat it today? Pemmican was invented by Native Americans. They depended on it when food was scarce, especially in the deep cold of winter. What native tribes had learned was that pemmican kept them warm in winter and … [Read more...]
How Long Does Canned Food Last?
The great thing about canned foods is that you can buy them at any grocery store. That’s important if you’re trying to stock up, but a big question many people ask is how long canned food actually lasts. Is the "best by" date correct or not? That is the topic of this video by Sensible Prepper. He explains how … [Read more...]
Top 10 Cheapest Emergency Foods
Creating a stockpile is expensive, and you want to make sure whatever you pick gives you the biggest bang for your buck. That means looking at more than just the price tag. Emergency foods are really about calories and sustaining your body, so you need to figure out the cost per calorie. You need calories to live, … [Read more...]
Healthy Emergency Foods To Stock Up On
While there are plenty of emergency food options out there, not all of them are healthy from a nutrition standpoint. From pre-packaged kits to MREs, the sodium content alone can cause more health concerns over a long period of time. Add to that the hard-to-pronounce ingredients in many store-bought food options, and … [Read more...]
How to Make Hardtack: A Cracker That Will Last A Century
One of the first articles I published on this site was called 15 Foods That Last Forever, and one of the items on that list is hardtack. Ever since then, the most common question about that article is: "What is hardtack and how do I make it?" Basically, hardtack is a hard cracker made from flour, salt, and water. … [Read more...]
35 Uses for Diatomaceous Earth: The Miracle Mineral
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth? Most people haven't, but it's an incredibly useful mineral. It occurs … [Read more...]
15 Most Popular Survival Foods
Stockpiling enough food to keep you and your family alive for a long time can be very challenging. Think about it: However much you spend on your weekly shopping trip is how much a week's worth of emergency food could cost. And that's just one week. There's a reason certain foods have remained so popular among … [Read more...]
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