Using Blood For Thickening Foods
Here is some information on thickening foods and what you need to keep in mind for storage. Roux: Most common thickeners for savory sauces. This mixture of flour and fats are blended gently over low …
Field Expedient Auto Repair Tips
The following field expedient tips were taken from a Field Expedient Handbook published at the U.S. Army Infantry School in the 1960’s. Some of these tips will only work with older EMP proof vehicles that …
ALICE Pack Medium Size w/Frame, Packing List
This article is posted with permission of Freezedryguy who also owns Packmasters. Howard ALICE Pack Medium Size w/Frame, Packing List Copyright Packmasters 22 February 2004 Disclaimer: This packing list was developed by the owner of …
Problems with the Shelf Life of Foreign Canned Foods
Yesterday I received a phone call from a friend who thought I might be interested in something that had occurred in his food storage. He had not inspected his food for about a month and …
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Canes,Walking Sticks and Umbrellas for Self Defense.
A lot of us live in areas that are gun unfriendly or for other reasons cannot or choose not to carry a gun. One good alternative is canes, walking sticks or umbrellas. They can be …
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Dandelions a Good Food Source
Dandelions are found on all continents and have been gathered since prehistory for culinary purposes. The early colonists brought the dandelion to America from Europe. They used all parts of the plant. You can collect …
The Many uses of Hand Sanitizer
How many of you keep hand sanitizer around. I have it in both vehicles and my wife has it in her purse. I know people who keep it in their bug out bag. There …
Making Pilot Bread or Hardtack
Today I was reading a book on camping written in 1877. It discussed food and showed a suggested quantity of food for two men for one week camping and hiking. Ten pounds of pilot-bread …
More on the Long Term Storage of Oils and Fats
After receiving several comments and emails, I decided to write a bit more about oils. The following comment by Lynda Eggimann describes the situation well. When things are good we try to get fat …
Zipper Repair Kits and Misc. Sewing Tips
There is an assortment of zipper repair kits. I never thought of repairing them before, but it makes sense. Instead of having to rip out the old one, which you may or may not have …