Spring is coming and it always seems that we have large floods somewhere. So what happens to your food storage if your home or basement floods and your food is exposed to flood water? Not […]
What Happens to My Food Storage After Exposure to Flood Water? Read More »
During World War II, 36 volunteer conscientious objectors participated in a starvation study conducted at the University of Minnesota. The study consisted of three phases. It was designed to mimic the effect that starvation would
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment and How It can Affect Your Storage Read More »
Lately I have seen some discussions on the long-term storage of brown rice. Some people and websites have put forth antidotal evidence that it can be stored for as much as 10 years or so.
Brown Rice is Not Good for Long-Term Storage, Try Parboiled Rice Read More »
[/caption] In the past, I have written several articles on the Wonder Oven and how great they are. I love using them during the hot months for cooking; it helps to keep the house cool.
Wonder Ovens and Cooking Grains Read More »
I have been reading a Confederate recipe book published in Virginia in 1863 and have found some good ideas. There is a section on preserving meat without the use of salt that I found to
Preserving Meat Without the Use of Salt Read More »
Today I want to talk about long-term food storage. Because I know many people that have been into preparedness before it became popular, I have had the chance to see and try foods that have
Long-term Food Storage, 30 year Old Cans I Opened Today Read More »
Over the years, I have learned quite a bit about camp cooking by watching various historic reenactment groups. The one I have been the most interested in were ones that involved the westward movement in
Camp Kitchens Used by the Pioneers are Still Practical Read More »
[/caption] For years, my wife has used a pressure cooker for many things, including canning. They are efficient and cook your food quickly. In any disaster situation, fuel is in short supply. If you are
Pressure Cookers can Save Preppers Time and Fuel Read More »
For a while, my wife and I have talked about putting up an occasional you tube on cooking basics. It seems we often run across people, who have no idea how to cook without opening
Softening Old Beans Can be Simple Read More »
The television show Survivor is largely a joke as far as any real survival techniques. With one exception, they do make the contestants go hungry to a point. The main food that they do provide
Rice is a Main Food Source for Over Half of the World’s Population. Read More »
