Category: Food

Survival Crops That Grow Without Irrigation

Survival Crops That Grow Without Irrigation One of the worries in a survival scenario is the ability to acquire enough of the proper food supplies to maintain good health. A way of doing that is of course to grow your own survival crops. However, every living thing requires water to thrive. In a number of SHTF …

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10 Tips For Rotating Food Storage

10 Tips For Rotating Food Storage

10 Tips For Rotating Food Storage We preach and preach store what you eat and eat what you store. That canned goods last years but not indefinitely and therefor you have to rotate your food storage. Yet, I needed to take a look at my own storage! Just last week one of my daughters and …

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Grow Rice at Home

Rice at home

Grow Rice at Home I have always envisioned rice paddies within the marshes of  the Asian landscape. It never occurred to me that I could grow it at home! Rice is one of the best survival foods you can store, so growing it yourself is just an awesome project. It’s nutritious, healthy, versatile, and almost as important …

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Buying Meat in Bulk Bi-Annually – For Storage & Savings

Buying Meat in Bulk Bi-Annually - For Storage & Savings

The idea of stocking meat on a semi annual basis isn’t new! There was a time when each family provided its own stores of meat. Hunting or butchering doesn’t allow you to take home just what you need for today or even for just next week.

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The Expected Shelf Life Of Refrigerated Foods & A Free Printable!

The Expected Shelf Life Of Refrigerated Foods

The Expected Shelf Life Of Refrigerated Foods A Free Printable! I have children, so most products in my refrigerator don’t last long enough to expire, and my refrigerator never is this neat! However, if you are able to keep your fridge stocked. Just how long will those common items actually keep? Should you be concerned …

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Preserving Carrots: Taqueria Pickled Carrots

Preserving Carrots: Taqueria Pickled Carrots

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Preserving Carrots: Taqueria Pickled Carrots When I think of preserving carrots, I am afraid I don’t necessarily think variety. Frozen, simply canned and dehydrated is the extend of my current repertoire. I hadn’t thought of pickling them. This recipe sounds like an awesome change to plain carrots. Try it …

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Ingenious Method of De-cobbing Corn

Ingenious Method of De-cobbing Corn

Ingenious Method of De-cobbing Corn I came across this video last harvest season. I thought it was ingenious then and even more so now remembering how slow and tedious it was last year before I saw this! Just had to share this secret to quick and easy de-cobbing corn with you all. Even if you are …

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8 Campfire Desserts

8 Campfire Desserts

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 8 Campfire Desserts I love camping. There is just something about waking up in the morning to the fresh air and in the outdoors. Then eating a usually slightly crisp dinner just as the sun has set. (I am not the best judge of time when cooking over a …

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MIY Mustard

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Mustard Nothing is better on some food stuff than mustard! I can’t imagine eating a wurst (German sausage) of any variety without it! And what is a good old American hot dog without ketchup and mustard? Or a soft pretzel? You can and I have spent a small …

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Dandelion Pancake Recipes

Dandelion Pancake Recipes The dandelion that I once considered a scourge on my lawn are quickly becoming one of my favorite ingredients! Easy to cook and bake with, easy to locate, forage, self-sustaining, and nutritious, You can’t beat it for frugal eating. We have offered a number of dandelion recipes over the years, here are a few of …

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