In a lifetime, it’s likely that every one of us will be involved in some kind of emergency. Between natural disasters, political and economic turmoil, power outages, and even running out of gas on a toad trip, emergencies large and…
All you need for this recipe is some carrots (as many as your family’s going to eat), some olive oil (a couple tablespoons will do it), a little Tony Cachere’s Original Creole Seasoning, and some aluminum foil. Get started by…
At my home, growing up, it seems like we always had chickens. Every year we added to the flock. So when I decided it was time to start my first flock on my own, I had to think about how…
Whether you are a cereal fanatic or you just want to know whether you can put the stuff in your long-term food storage, knowing how long cereal can last is essential. Is the expiration date accurate? How long will the…
Two of the most popular long-term food storage items are meals-ready-to-eat and freeze-dried foods. But what are the key differences between the two? While the MRE (meal-ready-to-eat) is a fully prepared meal designed to withstand rough conditions and be cooked…
While there are a variety of ways to preserve corn, the best way I have found to maintain taste and easy access is to freeze it. Doing so will keep most of the flavor while maximizing the length of time…
Canning is a great way to store food for yourself without breaking the bank, but it is important to take specific care to do it the right way so your food will be safe to consume. Meat must be pressure…
Filtered water bottles are one of the best ways to reduce waste and purify water in an easy and accessible way. Although many people own these water bottles, not many know exactly how they work. Most of them are made…
Home freeze dryers are all the rage in the food storage world, and for really good reason. But is it really worth buying your own home freeze dryer? Are home freeze dryers worth the cost? A small-sized home freeze dryer…
Food storage is essential for preparedness, but a lot of us don’t have big root cellars. Not to mention that few pantries are large enough for long-term food storage. For many of us, that leaves the garage. Can you safely…