By Mac Slavo So many people experience power outages in winter, and if you do, a lack of a backup source of heat won’t be your only concern! Food preparations should be made in advance before a winter storm strikes so you are well prepared…
By Mac Slavo This is the season for canning! As we gather our harvests for the year to store for winter, it’s important to note the few dangers of canning so we can keep ourselves and families safe and healthy. Canning is simple, but it…
By Daisy Luther One of the most common reasons that people give for not prepping is the cost involved. People seem to have this mental image of a bedroom or basement dedicated to being filled to the rafters with cans of Chef-Boy-Ardee. They imagine someone…
By Sara Tipton Most of us can benefit from learning to live a more simple and frugal life. And there is no reason to bust your budget on food waste or storage! You can take the beginning steps toward frugality and save a lot of…
By Daisy Luther Here’s my recommendation for your end-of-summer food preservation. You need 100 pounds of tomatoes. 100 pounds? Are you insane, Daisy? Yes – 100 pounds, and more if you can get them. No other item of produce increases in nutrients when cooked and…
By Tess Pennington Gathering a three-day food supply is useful for the home, as well as, for 72-hour kits. Begin by listing all family members (pets included) and keeping in mind any special health needs (allergies, diabetes, etc.) for the members. Plan meals to meet a…
By Tess Pennington The overall goal of our emergency food pantry is to have a wide array of nutritious foods stored away in order to carry us through an emergency. In my book, The Prepper’s Cookbook, I wrote how firmly I believe in each household having…
By Daisy Luther The term “corporate food” is pretty disturbing if you stop to think about it. Corporations aren’t usually known for their strong ethics or for placing people above profit. And yet, somehow, more than 70% of food in America is processed and almost two-thirds…
By Mac Slavo Hemp seeds (also often known as hemp hearts) are underrated! Not just in the prepper community, but everywhere else too. They are nutritious, easy to store, don’t spoil quickly, and are pretty good to eat too. If you have ever considered adding…
By Tess Pennington In the coming months, the power grid will be pushed to extremes and can force homes off the grid if temperatures reach maximums. Or, in some cases, the electrical companies must turn the power off during extreme weather events like wildfires or rolling blackouts. Whatever…
By Mac Slavo Storing wheat in case the SHTF is very popular among preppers and survivalists. But so many don’t know what to do with all that wheat they’ve stored up. Because of that, I’ve decided to detail one great way you can use your wheat…
By Sara Tipton When planning and storing food for emergencies or survival situations, we have long advocated incorporating foods that will last forever (or at least longer than you will). By doing so, this does double duty by boosting your emergency supplies, pantries, and your bartering power,…
By Mayukh Saha With many department stores and supermarket giants going down the path of eliminating plastic, the prospect of the world is looking really hopeful. This time it’s the turn of Morrisons, a British supermarket which is turning out to be one of the…
By Mac Slavo After the post about vinegar went up, there were quite a few questions on some things, and I will attempt to tackle them one at a time. Many had asked for a more detailed explanation on water bath canning with vinegar to…
By Mac Slavo We’ve all heard of chia seeds, but they are spoken and written about sparingly when it comes to adding them to your prepper supply. But there are several incredibly good reasons to consider storing chia seeds for when the SHTF. The Mayans…
By Lisa Egan Natural disasters like hurricanes, Nor’easters, and winter storms can cause you to be stuck in your home for days (or even weeks) on end – and stuck eating whatever you currently have stashed in your pantry and freezer. Normally, enough notice is…
By Sara Tipton When planning and storing food for emergencies or survival situations, we have long advocated incorporating foods that will last forever (or at least longer than you will). By doing so, this does double duty by boosting your emergency supplies, pantries, and your…
By Lisa Egan You likely already keep a supply of basics like vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and grains in your freezer. Some items keep better in the freezer than others, as you’ve probably noticed by now. However, there some items that can be frozen that…
By Lisa Egan, Ready Nutrition You’ve likely got a nice supply of canned goods in your pantry and food storage inventory, but how long do those products truly last? Will they still be safe to eat when a disaster arises and you need to start…
Freeze dried fruit is fruit that has been dehydrated and has a firm and crunchy texture. It is an ideal addition to a well balanced diet with some of the fruit containing less than 40 calories per serving, providing a healthy snack that is lightweight…
