It is only when I forget myself and devote myself to another’s fulfillment that I will find my own heart running over with grace and satisfaction. This is one of the fundamental mysteries of life, and it is confirmed to ...
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5 Fishing Techniques to Ensure Your Survival
Fish are a nearly perfect source of nutrition and in a long-term (or even a short-term) survival situation, they are not that difficult to obtain. First of all, dispel all notions that this article might have some cuddly or eco-conscious feel to it. While I can respect, and will normally do my best, to adhere to ecological best practices and animal preservation techniques, this is a SURVIVAL article, highlighting techniques that can net (no pun intended) you a healthy supply of fish to save your life...
Read More »To Pasteurize or Not to Pasteurize: How to Prepare and Store Fresh Milk
Pasteurizing milk is essentially sterilizing it to get rid of any bacteria present. There is a great deal of debate over whether milk is safe to drink “raw,” as in unpasteurized, and many self-sufficiency advocate drinking raw milk because they say it is healthier than pasteurized milk. In fact, the two are nearly identical, and pasteurized milk also tends to last longer because the reason milk spoils is due to a buildup of bacteria.
Read More »Growing a Low-Carb Garden
Many of us have chosen to change our eating habits from traditional western fare to a low-carb/high-protein diet. Whether it is for weight loss or better health – or both – this type of eating is becoming more popular. So this session we will talk about planting a low-carb garden. So what shall we plant in our low-carb garden? As it is cooling off, let’s start with cool-weather plants.
Read More »Political Payback at the Expense of American Jobs
As unemployment continues to be problematic and the nation’s GDP falls, Washington has proven once again to be no friend of American enterprise. Two successful American manufacturers continue to be targets, not of international interests, but of the Justice Department ...
Read More »Canning Bacon and Sausage
Canning of meats is a bit daunting for some, especially beginners. But there are people who have pioneered these preserving processes for us, so we can use their experiences to build up our confidence in this area. Learning these processes will allow you to have bacon and sausage on hand, even if you don’t have a freezer.
Read More »Natural and Herbal Acne Relief
As we all know, acne is a common skin disorder that afflicts adolescents and some adults. It is usually a result of male hormone increases, regardless of gender. Dead cells and oil get caught in pores, which creates blackheads. Blackheads become inflamed and infected, creating pimples and acne blemishes. About 96% of teenagers are affected by acne. Typically it attacks the face, but it can be present on the back, chest, shoulders, and anywhere else the skin has a thick density of oil follicles.
Read More »Recipe: Cheesy Meatloaf and Baked Mashed Potatoes
Nothing says comfort food like meatloaf, plus it's a great way to use up those leftover odds and ends in the fridge. This version is dotted with ooey gooey cheese and served along side of baked mashed potatoes that cook at the same temperature as the meat.
Read More »The Not Simple, Not Natural Story of High Fructose Corn Syrup
The marketing mavens who work for the Corn Refiners Association have spent a bundle of money trying to convince the public that "high fructose corn syrup is simply a kind of corn sugar." Anyone who has ever savored a batch of freshly picked sweet corn can testify that the tender kernels might just deliver a tasty liquid that could be boiled down to make a healthy and delicious syrup. If you think of it that way, high fructose corn syrup sounds like a simple, natural...
Read More »Using “Junk” Silver In Your Survival Strategy
Silver and gold are well-known choices for building up a safety net in times of economic crisis. However, one concern that many people have is the usefulness of gold coins or silver bars with high values. After all, you’re not ...
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