Did you know you can grow Oyster mushrooms in your home and eat them in as little as five to ten days? Mushrooms like warmth, water, and shade, so you’ll see them outdoors in the spring. Shaggy Mane mushrooms show up around this season in my backyard, so I’ve learned how to […]
Having food storage is a crucial way preppers prepare. People have been doing it for centuries, as our ancestors needed enough supplies to last the cold winters despite no electricity or other convenient appliances. A prepper’s pantry has become more manageable with modern conveniences, but bad weather, disasters, […]
The news has recently been filled with alarming predictions on food shortages which begs the question, “how much grain should I store to hedge against food shortages”? Check out these news articles: Russia and Ukraine export up to 30% of the world’s wheat, shortages imminent as the war continues! […]
I have a couple of portable camping stoves but did not have a stove in my bug out bag. There are several reasons for this: portable stoves are usually bulky, they weigh more than is practical to carry long distances, I typically don’t feel comfortable carrying a combustible […]
Most people will eat cereal, ice cream, and sandwiches during a power outage. Using up the milk and finishing other perishable items is smart. But what if you want a real meal… options to bake bread, cook pasta & rice, and pan-sear steaks even when the electricity is […]
Are foods in the freezer 100% safe? We all know that freezing food prevents it from going bad. But, are their rules to consider? This question is immensely important to know, particularly for preppers, since we tend to stockpile food in large quantities. The Answers: Yes, if it […]
Have you ever experienced, wanting to order your favorite meal at a restaurant only to discover it’s no longer available? For fish lovers, this may be in your future. In 2017, many major newspapers around the world wrote articles about the demand for fish and the shortages to […]
Cleaning and gutting a turkey is not as hard as some people might think. Get to learn about the process from this comprehensive guide on preparing your turkey. If you are going to prepare the turkey, then you need to know some of the important steps towards the […]
One of the most important things you need to plan for a multi-day hike is the food. You need enough to keep you going and keep you healthy, but at the same time, you want it to be lightweight. You will be limited to a few options, but […]
I’ve had several people tell me they don’t believe in food storage. When I asked why… its always for the same reason. The summed-up version: they bought a large supply of canned food, stored it for five to ten years, then threw it away. Have you ever thrown […]