Tag: food security

How Preppers Should Be Buying In Bulk – Clubs and Co-ops

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How Preppers Should Be Buying In Bulk – Clubs and Co-ops   Country folks have been doing this forever! I recall going with my mother as she did her pick ups and deliveries for the local co-op she and several other “moms” had set up.  A newer trend now …

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Off-Grid Ways You Can Use A Fresh Pumpkin This Fall

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Some posts may contain affiliate links. Off-Grid Ways You Can Use A Fresh Pumpkin This Fall Fall is pumpkin season. Time for jack-o-laterns, pumpkin spice lattes, and pumpkin pie.  However, they can be used for so much more! I like pumpkin pie, but really how many pies can you eat?!  Off the Grid News provides …

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Edible Insects Infograph

Because you just never know when this information might be real useful.

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Why It’s Important To Recon Your Local Area Before The SHTF

Why It’s Important To Recon Your Local Area Before The SHTF We all think, unless we are new, that we know our local area pretty well. I am sure we do. I can get to any where I want to go without GPS or a map etc. I even know in my own neighborhood who …

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Cowboy Biscuits – Recipe and Instructions

Cowboy Biscuits – Recipe and Instructions Cowboy biscuits are a popular survival food. They became a trail staple in the days of long trips across the prairies because the ingredients required little space and they could be made without the typical fresh ingredients. See the recipe and the instructions at the featured link below from …

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18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry Many cook using mixes adding a bit of this and that to make it their own. Not everyone begins as a scratch cook, nor should they be. Scratch cooking is time consuming. Many of those who are the primary …

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Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation

Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation Eating is something we all have to do! Our bodies need a good amount of protein to continue to function at an optimum level. Most of us with gardens don’t grow enough protein rich veggies to achieve the level needed. So we take or eat supplements, or …

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6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water

6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water Quick meals when your on the go, or life saving meals if you’re bugging out. Easy to carry, easy to put together, easy to prepare, and keep for years. Whether you’re hiking, camping, hunting or bugging out these meals are an awesome addition to your backpack. Add …

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Growing Lemon Balm Tips and Benefits

Growing Lemon Balm Tips and Benefits Lemon Balm has a number of uses that are of benefit to humans including in the garden, for medical purposes and for eating. Fragrant and easy to grow it’s the perfect indoor or outdoor potted plant. See growing tips and additional information on it’s numerous uses see the featured …

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5 Easy Ways To Preserve Food Without Electricity

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 5 Easy Ways To Preserve Food Without Electricity The most likely utility to be down after any crisis event is electricity, It can be taken out via rain or wind storms, an EMP,  traditional bombs, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes and flooding etc..  No matter the disaster, we will still require …

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