Category: Food

Home Canning Meatballs – Instructions and Recipe

Home Canning Meatballs – Instructions and Recipe Just about every culture in the world eats meatballs of one sort or another, though not always called a meatball. So we all have our own favorite style. The recipe included with these instructions is for a very basic meatball that could be altered easily or be paired …

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Butchering Deer

Butchering Deer It is a fact that the majority of humans are carnivores. Our bodies need the protein to survive. This can be had via some plant life but not usually in large enough amounts to sustain the nutritional needs of a larger group, When I post a featured article regarding such proteins… they aren’t …

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Survival Protein – MIY Tofu

Survival Protein – MIY Tofu Ok, I know tofu is a favorite of very few people! But it is extremely high in protein and much easier to disguise and feed your family than you might think. You say tofu and all of my children who are now adults still screw their faces up and mutter …

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DIY Lard

DIY Lard

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Lard (Link+video+infographic) Most of us have heard all the dangers involved with ingesting too much saturated fat. But lard still has it’s uses in our households. If you’re living off grid alternatives may not be available. Lard is actually easier to digest and less hard on your body …

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20 Pioneer Westward Bound Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 20 Pioneer Westward Bound Recipes You might see the pioneer westward bound push almost like a bug out of sorts. They headed off into the wilderness with hopes of finding safe haven and a more prosperous future at the end of their journey. The modern conveniences of today were …

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50 Ways to Eat from Your Pantry When There is No Grocery Money Or Grocery Shelves are Empty

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 50 Ways to Eat from Your Pantry When There is No Grocery Money Or Grocery Shelves are Empty As unemployment rises and the cost of food also increases, more and more people are finding themselves in this unfortunate position. You’ve paid the utilities and either the mortgage or rent …

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MIY Instant Oatmeal

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Instant Oatmeal I actually don’t mind the taste of the original instant oatmeal by a well known name brand. But those less costly copycat brands are frankly, well… yuckkkk. I love the quick convenience of the product as well and always felt a bit better about my kids …

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Grill It With The Right Wood Chips

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Grill It With The Right Wood Chips Through out this years barbeque season, I have had some of the best grilled protein that I have ever tasted and unfortunately some of the worst!  Pairing the right wood chips to the right meats makes that difference! (a great sauce doesn’t …

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Hmong Squirrel Stew

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hmong Squirrel Stew   Many of the world’s population eat squirrel meat. It is easy game to hunt and use. I have tried it myself. It does not taste like chicken! 😛 If there is a SHTF event many more people will find squirrel on their menus. When I …

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MIY Tortillas de Harina / Flour Tortillas

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Tortillas de Harina / Flour Tortillas We have recently done several posts regarding scratch cooking. One way to begin is too start with the basics. The base of the meal. In this case the flour tortilla. You can buy them by the package at almost any supermarket and …

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