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11/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to protect your survival cache from mold, spoilage, or pestilence

Prepping covers many emergencies, and most of them require a crucial factor: a steady food supply. But how can you make your survival cache last for a long time while also avoiding food spoilage? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Without the proper food storage techniques, your food supply could go to waste because of mold, spoilage, or pests. […]

11/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to store fresh produce for the long-term

As a homesteader, there’s nothing more reassuring than seeing crops thrive in your home garden. For added food security, you can also learn more about long-term food storage. This way, you have access to produce even if the vegetables you want to eat aren’t in season or if there’s a food shortage when SHTF. However, one […]

11/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Different methods to preserve food in the ground

Back in the day, pioneers had to withstand harsh winters. Through natural storage, they figured out how to preserve food in the ground. This unique approach to storing food allowed them to enjoy produce even during winter. (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) There are several methods you can use to store your food in place. Natural preservation […]

10/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for basic home food preservation and canning

Have you noticed that the nutrition labels on your favorite fruits, vegetables, and other commercially preserved foods often contain sodium and different artificial preservatives? This is why home preserving, which a more natural way of storing food, is once again becoming popular. Judy Price, who was recently featured on “Out Here,” Tractor Supply’s free quarterly lifestyle and how-to […]

10/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Do you know how to tell if your canned food has gone bad? Look for these signs

When it comes to food supplies, preppers know that it’s important to learn about proper food storage. If you can’t tell when canned food has gone bad, someone could get very sick. This can be fatal, especially if someone eats the contents of a spoiled can of food after SHTF and emergency services aren’t as […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Factors that determine how long your canned food will last

Canned food are a staple part of any prepper’s stockpile of emergency food. They normally last longer than non-preserved foods, but not all examples enjoy the same longevity. An article in MD Creekmore discusses the factors that can affect the shelf life of your supply of canned food. First, there is canned food that has […]

07/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to check if dented canned food is safe to eat

Some people scourge grocery stores for canned food with small dents because they’re sometimes sold for a fraction of the original price, while there are those who don’t buy damaged cans to avoid botulism (food poisoning caused by bacteria). But what do you do if the canned food that’s already in your pantry or stock […]

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