Erbswurst as a survival food
I am always interested in various types of food products that our ancestors, made and used for survival rations. Â Recently I ran across Erbswurst which was developed in 1867 in Prussia and was soon adopted …
Food Preparedness
Information on the Shelf Life of Crisco
This information is from the website of the manufacturers of Crisco How long can I keep Crisco products on my shelf? The shelf life of a shortening or oil product depends a great deal on …
Protecting Your Home or Camp with Early Warning Systems, Part 1
In just about every crisis I can think of, security will become an issue. When Hurricane Harvey hit our town and the surrounding areas, criminals and shysters of all types arrived along with the floodwaters …
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5-Gallon Bucket Food Capacity.
I like to store some of my dried foods in food grade 5-gallon buckets. Â I like this for several reasons: You can get them either free or for really cheap from bakeries They are easy …
Portable Soups as Carried by Lewis and Clark and How to Make It.
Portable soup was a concentrate that made a dried stock similar to a bouillon cube.  It was used in the 18th and 19th centuries and was also known as pocket soup or veal glew. It was …
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Brining Meats for Long Term Storage.
Brining is a simple way of preserving meat. Properly brined meat will last for years. The British Navy used meats that were over 10 years old in the in 18th and 19th centuries. This is …
Shipping Containers and How to Insulate Them
I have always liked shipping containers for storage and other uses. My family has several and I have had one in my yard for many years. They are inexpensive to purchase, require little maintenance, and …
Don’t Store Cake or Pancake Mixes for Long-Term Storage.
When we first began storing food for emergencies and building up our food storage pantry, my wife would buy things like cake mixes and pancake mix. Over time, as they sat on our pantry shelves, …
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Food Grade Buckets & Why You Need Them
Five-gallon food grade buckets are a staple in many food storage pantries. When my family first began storing food, those buckets were a little intimidating! My wife complained they were difficult to open — buying …
How to Build a Comfortable Outhouse
Yesterday I talked about sanitation; today I want to continue this subject by talking about outhouses. When I was young I lived in two different homes that had outhouses and I am somewhat familiar …