MREs to Prep Must Have or Pass? Years ago the idea of civilians purchasing MREs was unheard of. The fact that they were issued to our soldiers was deemed near cruelty no matter how easy they were to carry in the field. It was determined by the upper ranks that nutritional value was the matter at …
The Truth about Expiration Dates The debate on expiration dates and their true meaning has been ongoing in my family for many years. I am of the train of thought that if it was canned properly, the can is not bulging nor damaged, there is not a sound upon opening, the smell is normal and …
Growing Micro-Greens Micro-greens are a great way to increase your nutrient intake, and can be grown year round. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Maryland found that leaves from Micro-greens actually have more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. Micro-greens are the first true leaves produced from …
Lasagna Gardening Lasagna Gardening is a no-dig, no-till organic gardening method that will give you rich soil that requires little work from the gardener. The name “Lasagna Gardening” is actually the method of building the garden. You add layers of organic materials that “decompose” over time, and results in soil that will help your plants …
Spicing Up Toasted Pumpkin Seeds “Waste not want not” is a saying many of us grew up hearing from our depression era parents and grandparents. I strongly believe in using every part of any creature hunted, fished or trapped as well as any crop grown. I find the pumpkin to be one of the most versatile …
Making Use of Roadkill I admit the idea of eating roadkill makes me a bit queasy. Logically if you are not a vegan that queasiness is even harder to justify. We know meat comes from dead animals and making use of what is already dead rather than taking a new life to feed ourselves only makes …
Some posts may contain affiliate links The Incredible Plantain – Not Just a Weed! I can’t think of anywhere I have ever lived or visited where I didn’t see this little weed growing somewhere! It’s known among the Native American‘s as an earth healing plant. It tends to grow most often where the earth has been …
DIY Freeze Drying Storing dried goods is an important part of your prepper pantry. Dehydrating your own goods is a very easy way to prepare and store large quantities of food in a small space. So is freeze drying and sometimes it can be the preferred method as it has almost a doubled shelf life …
Growing Herbs at Home Growing herbs at home is a fun, money-saving hobby that also happens to be good for your health. In addition to flavoring up your favorite dishes, herbs are filled with antioxidants and essential nutrients, and some of them have an added benefit by keeping pests away in your Garden. (THE SEED …
Small Game Recipes Many home cooks and hunters already have a stock pile of small game recipes. But the majority of urban dwellers haven’t even thought of them. We talk about hunting small game like rabbits, hares, and squirrels after a disaster event. And picture ourselves eating them roasted over an open fire. All good if it’s …
