Dandelion is one of the most recognizable and widespread edible plants. You know that weed that pops up in your yard every spring with its sunny yellow flowers? That lovely yellow flower that then turns into a ball of fluff attached to seeds that get blown across the yard/town/nation by the wind and small children? […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 5: Food Storage Cookbook, Preparedness Mother’s Day
Episode 5: Food Storage Cookbook, Preparedness Mother’s Day Listen Here! Did we eat dandelions? Why yes, we did! Plus how I got started with my long term food storage, some ideas for preparedness Mother’s Day gifts, and an interview with Megan from My Food Storage Cookbook where we talk about her super organized and easy […]
5 Ways of Purifying Water for Drinking in an Emergency Situation
Guest post by Josh “Mad Thrad” Campbell As you probably already know, purifying water for drinking is extremely important, because your life literally depends on your ability to produce water that is free from pathogens and impurities. First, you need to have a list of the source(s) of water around you (here’s a list of […]
Kelly Kettle Trekker Biomass Stove Review
The Kelly Kettle Trekker is a portable sized biomass stove with a unique design. The stove consists of a fire pan and a chimney that is the water pot. The chimney is double walled and holds water between the walls. Kelly Kettle makes three different sizes of stove–the largest called the Volcano or Base Camp, […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 4: Canning with Sharon of Simply Canning
Episode 4: Canning with Sharon of Simply Canning Listen here! This week I share my honeybee saga (maybe we’ll get honey this year) and get to talk with Sharon of Simply Canning all about canning and preserving food! Mentioned in the show: All American Pressure Canner Stainless Water Bath Canner Tattler Reusable Canning Lids Ball […]
How To Can Chicken or Pork
Want to know how to can chicken or pork? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today we have a step by step, illustrated guide to canning pork and chicken! Canning meat might sound a little intimidating, but it is actually easier than many fruits or vegetables. Bottled meat is fully cooked when it is […]
Kindle Cook Kit Flameless Cooker Review
There are quite a few ways to heat food and water that require a flame. But did you know there are also flameless heaters? MRE’s have used this technology for years with their specially designed MRE heaters. Those heaters consist of a chemical in a pouch that produces heat when it is exposed to water. […]
Using Honey as a Topical Antibiotic: The Honey Bandage
Honey is one of the more versatile foods you can store. You know it tastes good on toast and in your tea, but did you know honey also has healing properties? We recently got to experiment with honey as a topical antibiotic when our adventurous little dog, Huck, decided to go get his foot caught […]
8 Tips For Storing Food in Mylar Bags
Want to store your food storage in Mylar bags? Here are 8 tips for using Mylar bags for food storage you’ll want to know. 1. Mylar bags are not rodent proof. Plan accordingly. Put your bags into rodent proof containers like plastic bins, buckets, or metal barrels. 2. Mylar bags are reusable. Unlike a #10 […]
Practically Free Mylar Bags
Continuing our Mylar bag fun today, I know you were all disappointed that the Mylar emergency blanket couldn’t make a food storage bag. However, there is a way to get food grade Mylar bags super cheap. In fact, they’re practically free and you probably have some in your house right now. Check out the video […]
