Indigenous people of North America, trappers, and early settlers all owe their lives to pemmican.  It’s a dense, high-protein, high-energy food that can be stored easily on a stable temperature shelf for an incredible five years.  It has the right mix of fats, proteins, and calories to keep you going...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * I brought three green peppers into the house from the garden. After a day or two, I thought I'd better cut them in half, rinse them, and put them in baggies in the fridge. When I cut open the last pepper, there were two LIVE earwigs...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * Last year I posted about a remedy for bites: mosquito bites, bee stings, ant bites, tick bites. It uses charcoal to "draw out" the poison. I kept it in the refrigerator and used it all last year. I finally threw it away a few weeks ago....

When the natural action of various lactic acid bacterias have their way with any vegetable matter, the result is a preserved and somewhat sour fermented product. From pickles to cabbage to turnips, every culture has harnessed this fermenting force and applied it to preserve their food without the need for...

"Knowledge is the key to survival. The real beauty of that is that it doesn't weigh anything." - Ray Mears. Knowledge is one of the essential tools in the prepper's inventory.  Having the latest and greatest equipment and gear won't save you if you lack the proper knowledge of using...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * There are a few organic gardeners that I try to follow online. One of them is MIGardener. He gave us this DIY recipe for a spray that will help with blight and powdery mildew. Here it is. In a gallon container, mix 1-gallon water, 2 TB...

“Garlic is divine. Few food items can taste so many distinct ways, handled correctly. Misuse of garlic is a crime...Please, treat your garlic with respect... Too lazy to peel fresh? You don't deserve to eat garlic.” ― Anthony Bourdain Fermented Garlic Honey is touted as an immunity booster and a...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * I tried to post a video last week that was taken down because the person who created it was just besieged with people wanting to share it! Now, she has created a YouTube video. It is almost 45 minutes long. At the 7:53 mark, she begins...

Before you could pick up a bottle of Vegetable, Sunflower, Olive oil, or even a can of Crisco or lard, people made and used Tallow. Tallow can be kept in your pantry and is naturally shelf stable for years. You can use it anywhere you would use cooking oil--from baking...