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...

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...

“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...

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...

“With a piece of bread in your hand, you’ll find paradise under a pine tree.” - Russian Proverb. This is one of the oldest methods of pulling yeast from the air, and it has been used for centuries by our ancestors.  You might not ever buy a store-bought yeast again. ...

Do It Yourself Survival Food Here’s what you’ll need to get started: 2 cups Flour (preferably white bleached flour, as this will preserve longer) ½ Teaspoon Salt ½ to ¾ cup Water Mixing Bowl Rolling pin Cookie Sheet or cooking screen Measuring Cup and ½ teaspoon Cookie Cutter, Jar Ring,...

THE PREPPER’S MEDICINE CABINET In this blog, I will focus on just over-the-counter medicines available for purchase from the shelves of your local drug store, supermarket, or even online.  The good thing about over-the-counter medications is that the Food and Drug Administration regulates them.  There are approximately eight hundred OTC...

I receive many emails and comments from subscribers that are all somewhat similar.  They typically say, "Yeah, but what should I, as a city dweller, really do to be prepared."  It can be confusing and overwhelming with all of the many looming challenges and when you are new to prepping. ...

Hi Everyone!! NOTES: * Sooooo, thank you Robert DeVault who contacted me about my blueberries. It prompted a search on how to increase the yield of my plants. The low production might be because I need to lower the Ph in my soil. My problem has always been knowing what...