How To Repackage Foods in Mylar Bags With Oxygen Absorbers For Long Term Survival
Shelf-life varies, depending on storage and food conditions. Typically you can see an indicated range for shelf-life. Rice is classified as 15-30 years, for example, and some sources estimate...
How I Grow My Herbs Indoors
For every survivalist, fresh herbs should be a priority. They are perfect for flavoring foods, but they are also packed with vitamins and some are used for medicinal purposes....
Burdock: The Annoying Weed That Can Save Your Life
If you've ever walked through the edges of the woods, walking through tall leafy plants, then looked at your clothes and saw sticky burrs stuck to them, you can...
Makeshift Grill Ideas: Cooking When the Grid Goes Down
I was inspired to write this post while watching my favorite TV show, the Walking Dead. My husband and I only watch one TV show and this one, while...
How to Make Black Garlic For Boosting Your Immune System
Black Garlic is sometimes called fermented, however, the process is more like slow-roasting. Whole garlic cloves are held for 2 to 6 weeks at a temperature of 140 F....
Build A Rocket Stove, Step-By-Step
One common concern for prepping is how you will be able to heat up and cook any food if you don’t have the nice stainless steel range to cook...
What Happens If You Put Silver In Milk?
Back in the day, before refrigeration, a particular problem was keeping stuff fresh for extended periods. There were many weird and wonderful ideas, the practical ranging from the Victorian...
Learn in 5 Minutes How to Whistle With Your Fingers Really Loud
A loud whistle grabs your attention better than anything you can yell. So, of course, it can be a survival skill. But not just that. For me, it is...
How to Keep Eggs Fresh for a Year with Isinglass
There are many ways to preserve eggs when you're lucky enough to have a surplus of them, but in general, each one has its own weaknesses.
Pickling eggs when all...
5 Unusual Things To Pickle
We generally think of the classic choices when it comes to pickling, such as cucumbers and peppers. But there's a whole world of pickling available that most people wouldn't...
