Is it time for a giveaway? I think it is! And I’ve got a fantastic one lined up for you! Want a super canning starter pack? How about the premiere model of pressure canner? Well, let’s just get right to it, shall we? You can win an entire pack of canning goodness including: All American […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 52: Lessons Learned from 12 Weeks of Eating Shelf Stable Foods–Interview with Contest Winner
Episode 52: Lessons Learned from 12 Weeks of Eating Shelf Stable Foods–Interview with Contest Winner Listen here! Have you ever wondered if you could actually live off your food storage? Megan at My Food Storage Cookbook recently held a contest encouraging people to do just that and in this episode I get to talk with […]
It’s Here! Introducing Food Storage for Self Sufficiency and Survival
Do you want to be able to feed your family if there is an emergency without depending on the grocery store or some government agency? Or maybe you’re just tired of running to the store for that one thing you don’t have that you needed for dinner. Do you feel like you need to have […]
How to Make Dandelion Bread
Got dandelions? Most of us do, so why not make something delicious with them, like this dandelion bread? A simple quick bread infused with dandelion petals sure to brighten any spring day. Dandelion Bread Makes 2 loaves 4 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 – 2 cups dandelion petals 1/2 […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 50: Pros and cons of 6 Types of Foods for your Storage
Episode 50: Pros and cons of 6 Types of Foods for your Storage Listen here! Today we discuss the pros and cons of six different types of foods you can store. From classic dry foods like wheat and beans to home canned, to freeze dried foods, listen in as I share why I have some […]
Why You Want a Bucket Opener
A bucket opener (sometimes also called a bucket wrench) is one of those five dollar (or less) preps that is worth its weight in gold. Especially if you store food in buckets. And super especially if you ever want to get into those buckets. You really want to save your fingernails from the joy of […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 47: Building Your Food Storage with Prepared Housewives
Episode 47: Building Your Food Storage with Jamie from Prepared Housewives Listen here! Wanting to get your food storage started? Today I talk with Jamie from Prepared Housewives about what got her serious about preparedness, the five basic steps to start your food storage, and off grid cooking options! Mentioned in the show: Jamie’s Menu […]
Storing and Protecting Food and Gear with a Freight Glove
I was contacted by the Sentina Corporation to try out a product they manufacture called the Freight Glove. The Freight Glove is a very large (51″L x 45″W x 62″H), air and water tight, vacuum sealed, reusable wrapper for protecting freight that is shipped on a pallet. It is also flame retardant and able to […]
Dehydrating Kale for Flakes or Powder
Kale is a super nutritious vegetable in the family of broccoli and cabbage. It is a leafy green, so dehydrating works best if you want your end result to be small pieces or powder. You can use your dehydrator to make flavored kale chips with a little oil and seasonings, but today we’re dehydrating plain […]
How to Dehydrate Spinach for Flakes or Powder
Some dehydrating resources have spinach listed on their items that do not dehydrate well, but don’t let that discourage you from trying this preservation method for your own spinach. If you’re thinking you can rehydrate your spinach for a salad, dehydrating is not going to give you great results. But if you want spinach flakes […]