Storing herbs is a great way to add flavor variety to your stored foods. Growing herbs in an herb garden can provide fabulous fresh herbs during growing season. Usually, there is plenty of herb left at the end of the season. These fresh herbs can be preserved easily by drying them, and one way […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 26: Short Term and Long Term Food Storage
Episode 26: Short Term and Long Term Food Storage Listen here! Getting started with food storage isn’t as hard as it might seem. In this episode I discuss the difference between short and long term food storage, where to start, and the best methods for storing your long term food storage. Mentioned in the show: […]
Henry US Survival Rifle Giveaway
When I first saw the Henry Survival Rifle on this TV interview, I knew it would be a fantastic little rifle to share with my readers. Then I thought I could REALLY share it with one of my readers if I could make it a giveaway prize. So I’m super excited to let you know […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 25: Taking the Mystery Out of Sprouting
Episode 25: Taking the Mystery Out of Sprouting Listen here! In today’s episode we take the mystery out of sprouting! I discuss why you want to learn to sprout, what you’ll need to get started, and walk you through how to grow your first tasty sprouts. Mentioned in the show: Preparedness Benefits of Sprouting Sprouting […]
Humless Generator and Food Storage Supply Giveaway!
National Preparedness Month is winding up in a big way with this awesome giveaway. I’ve teamed up with a great selection of preparedness bloggers as well as SurvivalBased.com to offer you a couple of absolutely fantastic prizes! There will be two winners! The 1st lucky winner will receive a Fuel-less Portable Solar Generator by Humless […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 24: Cooking Game Meat with Stacy Harris
Episode 24: Cooking Game Meat with Stacy Harris Listen here! Part 2 of a 2 part interview with Stacy Harris of Gameandgarden.com. Do you think wild game meat is tough and tastes bad? Stacy shares her tips for making wild game meat tender and delicious, including venison, quail, turkey, and other poultry. If you hunt, […]
How to Survive if Injured during a Hunt
Guest post by Sam Ott At its core purpose, hunting is about survival. We hunt to eat and we eat to survive, but as we progress as a culture, it also serves as a great past time for families to pass on from generation to generation, hunters to enjoy as a sport and even to […]
Crafting an Oil Lamp from Tin Cans
This is a guest post from Practical Parsimony. I am fascinated by this crafty little oil lamp! It’s really well built for a recycled project. For other ways to make an oil lamp, check out this bottle lamp instructable, and this jar oil lamp. Now on with your regularly scheduled post! One of my very […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 23: Sustainable Living with Stacy Harris
Episode 23: Sustainable Living with Stacy Harris Listen here! Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Stacy Harris of Gameandgarden.com. Stacy and I discuss living a sustainable lifestyle, eating wild game and garden produce, her new book Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living, and her DVD. Mentioned in the show: Recipes and Tips for […]
Gomadic Portable Solar Charger Review
The ability to charge a cell phone can make a world of difference in your ability to communicate when the power is out. The Gomadic portable solar charger is another great option for charging small electronics with solar power. Well designed and built and easy to use. Check out my video review below to see […]
