A while back I wrote a post about cooking without power which was really just a list of ways to heat up food--dutch oven, fireplace, grill, etc. But what if your food needs more than just heating? What if the power is out and you want to use the blender, the mixer, the toaster, the waffle maker, the coffee pot, or one … [Read more...]
50 Substitutes for Baking Ingredients
You might be wondering what an article about baking ingredients is doing on a survival site. Is this really something people will have to worry about after a disaster? Well, imagine this: The power has been out for several days, social unrest is at an all time high, and you've decided to bug in until the worst is … [Read more...]
How to Make Hardtack: A Cracker That Lasts for Years
A while back I mentioned hardtack in the article Foods That Last Forever and several people have asked what it is and how to make it. Basically, hardtack is a hard cracker made from flour, salt, and water. The great thing about hardtack is that as long as you keep it dry, it will last for years. It will even last … [Read more...]
How to Make Pemmican: The Original Survival Food
Pemmican is a portable, long-lasting, high-energy food that was invented by native Americans. It's made of lean, dried meat that is crushed into powder and mixed with hot, rendered fat. Sometimes people add crushed, dried fruit as well. The great thing about pemmican is that it is so calorie-dense, just a little bit … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Make Bread When the Power is Out
Early on in my survival preparations, I bought lots of whole wheat flour and yeast packets for making bread. Flour is a lot cheaper than MRE's and it takes up less space. Then one day my wife said, "If a disaster happens and the power is out, how are you going to bake bread?" Good question. And I felt pretty stupid … [Read more...]
5 Survival Cooking Tips
Survival cooking is a lot different from everyday cooking. When the power is out or you have to abandon your home, you'll no longer be able to throw food into the microwave or oven. You'll have to use a grill, a camping stove, or maybe even an old-fashioned campfire. But if you don't have a lot of experience … [Read more...]
4 Ways You Can Cook Food Indoors Without Power
A while back I wrote an article about cooking without power, but when I wrote it, I was assuming that going outside to cook wouldn't be a problem. I live on the gulf coast so even in the middle of winter, going outside to check on the grill is no big deal. All you need is a jacket. But what if you live up north and … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Cook Without Power
So you've stocked up on all the food you'll need after the end of the world as we know it. You've got wheat, flour, dried foods, canned foods, all kinds of food. But if the worst case scenario happens, will you still have electricity? There might be power in some areas, but always assume there won't be where you … [Read more...]
