Testing Home Canning For Seal & Spoilage Very important information especially for new canners! We work very hard to make sure our home grown produce are tasty and safe. The last thing we want is to make anyone sick with our efforts! Please always test any preserved food whether store bought or home canned. Be …
DIY Box Rabbit Trap During our countries past we have seen some very lean times as a nation. Why slogans like a chicken in every pot became so popular. Trapping became a way of life for many families. Whether you are homesteading or off the grid or just need to file the information under good …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Foods You Can Regrow From Scraps! I find this idea to be the true meaning of waste not want not! I always have something growing on my kitchen windowsill awaiting planting. I find this process much easier than the actual planting of a seed. I really like the concept …
Smoked Jerky Marinade Jerking meat is one way to preserve it long term. Not only does it provide a ton of protein when needed but it tastes great and is easy to carry. After seasoning and drying, seal it up in an airtight container and it weighs only ounces more than the container itself. Makes it …
Build A T-Snare Trap Knowing how to trap in an emergency situation may be the key to surviving and having enough to feed your family. The T-snare trap is one of the easiest traps to make and is very effective for small to medium sized prey. Having the skills and the know how to build any trap …
Hundreds of Free Canning and Preserving Recipes! If you are anything at all like me and many other canners you are always looking for new canning recipes, methods and ideas on making it easier and tastier! I worked hard … ok my son worked hard on our garden this year and I want to make …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Finding Edibles in a SHTF Situation Despite your best laid plans and a well-stocked pantry, there is a chance you will be forced to leave your home without your food supply. You will be reduced to relying on what you can find in your environment. You should know that despite feeling hungry. You …
4 Wild Teas Preppers Should Know These wild teas are a fantastic source of nutrients and can really help keep morale up if you find yourself stuck in the wilderness especially in the cooler nights. If you’re not sure about all this plant eating and foraging, don’t let a few bad plants scare you away …
20 Foods You May Not of Thought Were Freezer Safe I so wish I had, had this list when I began freezing groceries! I had some real hits and misses. I love the idea of making my own quick easy freezer meals like French toast for breakfast in the toaster oven without the store-bought costs …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Fruit Trees in Containers I actually have done this with a small orange tree. It did (while indoors) produce fruit but be warned it was like fruit on steroids! The taste was very intense and very tart. Wonderful for making extracts. You must either keep them very small to remain in a container …
