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03/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Why sprouts are the ultimate prepper food for cost-effective nutrition

Like fitness and survival skills, steady food supply is a crucial part of a prepper’s life. When setting up your stockpile, you can stockpile canned food and dry goods, but nothing beats fresh, nutrient-rich superfoods like sprouts. Sprouts are full of vitamins and minerals. Whether you live in a small apartment or you want to […]

03/06/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

A tip sheet on how to properly freeze fresh produce for long-term storage

Do you have excess fresh produce, but don’t know what to do with them? Try freezing them. Freezing fruits and vegetables, herbs, and even your favorite meals is an efficient way to saving food for long-term. Here are some tips on how to freeze them: (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) Freezing fruits: Before freezing your fruits, wash and dry […]

02/08/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Unusual foods that you can pickle now, for use in an emergency

Pickling is a handy skill to have, especially when SHTF – and you don’t need expensive equipment or a large work area to start pickling. Pickling can easily extend the shelf life of many perishable food items like fruits or vegetables. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Pickling, one of the oldest methods of food preservation, involves submerging your food of choice in […]

01/31/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Learn to identify these poisonous plants that look edible but could kill you

Foraging is a crucial skill for any prepper. After all, knowing which plants are edible and which ones are poisonous can literally save your life when SHTF and your supplies run out. Keep your prepping skills updated by learning about the 10 poisonous plants included in the list below. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) Belladonna, […]

01/08/2019 / By Mary Miller

A guide to making and canning vegetable soup

There are many ways to preserve your food supply and extend its shelf life. One of the easiest and most effective of these food preservation techniques is canning. It is useful for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables as these tend to expire very quickly if they are not preserved in some form. If you are growing your […]

01/01/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

The 8 common ways to preserve meat

One way to brush up your survival skills is to know how to properly preserve foods. You need to have enough food supply to avoid starvation during emergencies. Here are eight ways to preserve meat: (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com.) Freezing: Freezing is the most popular, and probably the easiest way to store meat. It also preserves […]

12/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Factors to consider when preserving food

There are many methods to preserve produce, but which one is the best? Here are six factors to consider when choosing a food preservation method to use: The kind of food your family regularly eats: Think of what food your family eats. From this, you will have an idea of what kind of food you […]

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. […]

11/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Unusual uses for pepper that resourceful preppers know

Did you know that aside from being a versatile spice, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has other survival uses? (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Survival uses of black pepper Black pepper is commonly used in various dishes, and after salt, it’s probably the second most used seasoning. Make sure you stock up on this spice, which also has several survival […]

11/10/2018 / By Mary Miller

A guide to making your food go further

Your table scraps can go a long way if you know how to prepare them right. Preppers know the value of extending the viability of food items. If it’s still edible, there’s no reason why you should throw it away. Even when no longer fresh, food can still be re-purposed for a second serving later on. […]

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