Category: Long-Term Food Storage
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Only Three Foods to Survive?
According to the video below, you only need three foods to survive, scientifically speaking. I beg to differ—I think there are 57 you should stockpile—but if you’re down to subsistence levels, then stockpile rice and beans (for amino acids), and something high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon. That’s it!? Well, Goshen Prepping explains why…
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12 Food Storage Myths Debunked
I should hope that most of this information is common sense as a prepper, but it never hurts to go over again. In this video, they discuss best by dates, long-term food storage considerations, why commercial long-term foods aren’t the best choice, botulism (and why it’s not as much of a concern as most people…
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Freeze-Dried Lunchbox Peppers
I know I haven’t posted in quite a while about my freeze-drying adventures. It’s not that I haven’t been freeze-drying food, but that I haven’t found anything new or interesting to share … until today. At least, my wife suggested I freeze-dry some of our lunchbox peppers we’ve been growing in the garden: Now, I…
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Optimal Food Storage Plan for Preppers: 10 Steps
As a prepper, being ready for anything means more than just stockpiling supplies and gear. It also means fueling your body to stay strong, sharp and healthy no matter what challenges arise. A well-stocked food supply is crucial for riding out any disaster, whether it’s a grid-down, disease outbreak, martial law or economic collapse. But…
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Only $800 on Groceries Per Year for Two Adults?
You read that title correctly: This person apparently only spends roughly $67 per month on groceries; I think we spend at least $800 per month on groceries … at least it feels that way. 🙂 She spends so little by (1) only purchasing items on very deep discount when necessary and (2) reverse-meal-planning, meaning she…
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Cooking Without Power
The flicker of a dying light bulb. The hum of the refrigerator grinding to a halt. The sudden plunge into darkness confirms it – a power outage. While the inconvenience of a dark living room is easily manageable, the question of food quickly becomes a concern. Don’t worry, even without electricity, you can still create…
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Meat Preservation, No Refrigeration – Only One Ingredient
Salt. It’s salt. Here’s how to use it so meat lasts nearly forever…
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Costco Inflation Check!
Look, if I could go to Costco every week, I would. I love that place. But, my wife prefers we’re not in the poor house because I’m a “crazy” prepper, so we compromise…meaning she says I get to go once a month and that’s that. But I’ve been noticing recently, let’s say over the past…
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Dieting Sucks, But Survival Diets Will Suck More!
About a month ago, my wife convinced me that we needed to go on a diet. In part to lose weight, but also to adjust our eating habits away from processed foods and, really, all the yummy stuff. Sadly, as we age, I can tell we need to do better with taking care of ourselves…