I would hear all the time that once your harvest a deer, it will fill your freezer. I’m skeptical, but …
Nancy says “Glass is Class” and she’s right. (She won Bake-off, you know!)
Nancy Birtwhistle is a Sunday Times bestselling author, eco-lifestyle advocate, and the winner of the BBC’s The Great British Bake …
Keep eggs longer? Glass them!
This technique is good for eggs straight from the chicken and is a good way to store them long term. …
Making butter from cream
I found this on Facebook and liked the idea, was I haven’t done it this way I’d be curious to …
Those Mason jars are handy for more than canning – and no, we’re not decorating with them!
If you have a lot of Mason jars, remember they are useful for much more than just canning food. You …
Make a frugal Christmas dinner from the pantry
This is from Daisy at Organic Prepper. She has a great site. A frugal Christmas dinner…that doesn’t sound like much …
Prepping Long-Term Food Supplies
In the event of a military attack, power outage, or a national disaster, you may need long-term emergency food supplies. …
SURVIVAL PREP: Grains & storage
There are several grain staples that can be stored for long periods of time when packaged properly. These are the …
Canning & Preserving a Year’s Supply of Food
From the Seasonal Homesteader. A glimpse of what preserving a year’s supply of food looks like. This isn’t a comprehensive …
Canned? How long is it good for?
You’ve taken the time to prepare and can your own food, then you’ve stored them away on the pantry shelf… …
Home Canning Botulism: Facts not Fear
Terrific video that’s calming, well-researched and knowledgable. If you home can or or are thinking about it, watch this.
Dehydrating food: Saves space and weight
Moisture in food encourages bugs and adds weight. Drying out food is an ancient and delicious way to preserve a …
Clever Kitchen and Cooking Tips
Some of these tips solve problems no one really has like buying a special item to slice bananas. But some …
Hunters for the Hungry
A butcher shop in Kentucky is helping those in need, thanks to a partnership with deer hunters and food banks. …
Prepping Tips: Prevent Mold In Your Food Storage Preserves
Mold can slowly destroy your food supplies if you let it. It’s a huge waste of both money and time, …
VIDEO: 30 Foods You Are Storing Wrong
It is estimated that nearly 40% of all food ends up wasted. A lot of that is because people don’t …
The Dangers Of Canning All Preppers Should Know About!
This is the season for canning! As we gather our harvests for the year to store for winter, it’s important …
Prepping Tip: How To Make Coffee Without Electricity
Coffee is an important survival item! Well, for some it is, for others, maybe not. But even without electricity, we …
Blast from the Past: Ice Harvesting
Dear Kelly Did you ever wonder how food was kept fresh in the days before refrigeration? It involved “putting up” …
Fascinating: How bourbon barrels are made
How barrels are made for aging wine, bourbon, Scotch, and other spirits. Kelvin Cooperage in Lousiville, Kentucky makes new barrels …
The world’s only sourdough library!
One of these sourdough starters goes back to the Klondike Gold Rush! According to Karl De Smedt, the man behind …
20 Perishable Foods You Can Freeze For Later
You likely already keep a supply of basics like vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and grains in your freezer. Some items …
Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
You can make your own vanilla extract for a small fortune! 12 vanilla pods and some vodka. Mind you, it …
Canning Meat (Super Easy Raw Pack) : Homesteading Family
This is an excellent primer on canning meat. The lady is a great teacher (although the very last instructions about …
Everything You Want (and Need) To Know About Long-Term Canned Food Storage. (Plus 10 Signs To Look For When It’s Spoiled)
You’ve likely got a nice supply of canned goods in your pantry and food storage inventory, but how long do …
Cured egg yolk recipe. Use instead of grated cheese.
Can’t eat cheese? Miss grating an extra taste over your pasta sauce or salad? Try cured egg yolk. It’s salty …
Preserving eggs the 18th century way!
Imagine no refrigeration. How would you keep your eggs fresh? Here are some techniques you may not have considered. And …
Home Canning and Botulism
Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends. But it can …
Survival pantry: Do’s, Don’ts and Must Haves
Salt: It’s a great preservative and adds years to the shelf-life of foods. Note that some of the salty canned goods …