I am frequently asked what is the best preservation method for various foods, and the answer is almost always the same: It depends. The best bet is to be ready and able to do a combination of canning, freezing, ...
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9 Foods You Definitely Didn’t Know Could Be Canned
People have been canning at home for years … decades actually. With all of this experience, you would think we all would know what can be canned in pressure cookers. We don’t. In fact, many people are under the ...
Read More »7 Versatile ‘Survival Trees’ Every Homesteader Should Plant
Trees on a fundamental level provide shade from the sun and when mature, firewood. But certain trees also can serve as a food source or offer medicinal benefits. The seven trees below will grow across most parts of North ...
Read More »8 Ways To Homeschool AND Homestead Without Going Absolutely Bonkers
If you live in a homestead and try to homeschool your kids, then doing so may be one of the most challenging tasks you have to face every day. On top of gardening, food preservation, animal care, mucking, cooking ...
Read More »Pickling Fish: How To Do It (And Why You’d Want To)
Pickling is not just about cucumbers and green tomatoes. Pickling, in fact, is a great way to preserve and enjoy your daily catch of fish. Making your own pickled fish is both easy and can be accomplished with a ...
Read More »6 Questions Your Better Answer Before Choosing A Food Stockpile Room
What do you think of when someone says they have a stockpile room? Is it the zombie apocalypse or World War 3 that comes to mind? With me, it’s simple preparedness. Maybe it was the seven years I spent associated ...
Read More »Easy Ways To Make Money Off-Grid (By Doing What You’re Already Doing)
One of the best things about living off-grid is that you can make some money while living your dream lifestyle. I’m not talking about millions of dollars, but instead hundreds or thousands of dollars — enough to supplement other ...
Read More »5 ‘Overlooked Preps’ You Better Get Before Disaster Strikes
If you believe in the value of being ready for a disaster, then you probably understand that the time to prepare is now. Since the type of disaster or crisis may vary, it can be difficult to prioritize exactly ...
Read More »5 Proven Ways Our Ancestors Preserved Meat Without Refrigerators
Stockpiling food and other supplies is central to being prepared for an emergency, but there are some foods – such as meat — that are harder to pack for long-term storage than others. I’m sure there are some people out ...
Read More »Do Home-Canned Foods Last As Long As Commercially Canned Foods?
Chances are good your stockpile is filled with commercially canned and home canned foods. A jam-packed food storage area is a necessity in these uncertain times, and preserving fresh vegetables and foods is one of the best ways to ...
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