Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Shagbark Hickory Syrup I’d heard of maple syrup. But I had not heard of hickory syrup until I came across the featured recipe from Dave’s Cupboard. I’ve heard talk on the reservation that bark has been used for generations as a healing potion. Made into tea by the elders who swear by …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Home Cheese Press There are a number of do it yourself cheese presses out there, but I like this particular one because it uses household items you may already have and make bigger batches at once. It’s not fancy or probably very ‘pretty’ but it works and that …
Some posts may contain affiliate links FREE Homesteading Guides Free is always my favorite price. If you are just beginning your homesteading adventure or want to learn more about these subjects this is a great starting point. Featuring information on composting, emergency procedures, goats for dairy purposes, chickens, and food preservation. If you want to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Blanching Vegetables for Storage Blanching is an important part of storing vegetables long term especially for freezing. You will notice a huge difference when using previously stored veggies that were not blanched prior. The hardest part of this process is knowing which vegetables need to be blanched and for …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Fried Tempura Battered Japanese Maple Leaves I had never considered eating tree leaves, never mind battering and frying them until I came across this recipe. I happen to have a couple of Japanese Maple trees on my property and love just about anything tempura battered so I am definitely …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Squirrel Snap Trap & Squirrel Recipes (2 links) One thing that is plentiful now and will be after a SHTF long term event are squirrels. Many folks eat squirrel on a regular basis in some parts of the world. But for those that haven’t you can find some …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Homemade Salami Store bought salami is one of the more expensive lunch meats out there. Not only can you save money making it yourself but when it’s homemade you can insure the quality of the product and spice it to your taste! Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Venison Bologna One way to prepare and use your venison! MIY bologna. Ingredients 2 cups sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®) 3 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons Accent seasoning enhancer or monosodium glutamate (MSG) 2 teaspoons ground mace 2-3 teaspoons mustard powder 5-6 …
MIY Canned Meatballs My family loves meatballs! The featured article gives a recipe for a very basic beef meatball which can be used in a number of different recipes. The procedure itself can also be used for pork, deer, or other meatballs as well. Meat is a huge portion of where the majority of the population gets …
MIY Rum We have posted a number of times about the uses for our own distilled spirits in a SHTF scenario. Most of the recipes we share with you can be deemed illegal in some areas as is stated at the very beginning of the featured article. I feel it does indeed reduce the value …
