I recently received a request to re-post my sauerkraut recipe. So here is the original post on making sauerkraut. For those of you who have not made sauerkraut it is a very easy way to […]
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First let me explain that most corn you buy in today’s market has not been nixtamalized. Nixtamalization refers to a process for the treatment of corn, in which the corn is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually lime water. This is done
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Recently, I came across some people storing large amounts of corn without fully understanding the vitamin deficiencies that can result in pellagra. They have some 55-gallon barrels in their storage and are planning on using
Pellagra and How to Treat Corn to Prevent It. Read More »
I like flashlights, having worked in both fire and law enforcement I have had many occasions in which have I needed to depend on one. In the old days, the majority of us carried D cell
LED Flashlights, and AA and AAA Rechargeable Batteries. Read More »
This year with the drought, I am watching streams and other water sources disappear. I have lived in this area for over 30 years and have talked with people who have lived here much longer
Some Thoughts on Storing Water for Emergencies. Read More »
Propane is a by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining; it is commonly used as a fuel for engines, barbecues, portable stoves, residential heating and can be used for lighting. I consider propane the best fuel to store in bulk. It is
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The other day when I was posting about ropes, I mentioned using a block and tackle to gain an advantage when lifting heavy objects. A block and tackle is a system of two or more pulleys with a rope
Block and Tackles, Something Every Prepper and Homesteader Needs Read More »
Like I promised a few days ago, here is another interview with a major long term food supplier. Here is what Chris Ondatje from Honeyville Farms has to say. Howard Chris – Thanks very much
An Interview with Honeyville Farms Read More »
Being a bit older than many of you, I sometimes try to think back to my childhood and try to remember things that have been replaced by our modern society. One thing that came to
Rope, Twine and String, Why Preppers Need It Read More »
A friend sent me this recipe for homemade mouthwash, that he says works great. I am going to try it, hope it works for you. Howard Most Store bought mouthwashes are usually made with a sharp mint
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