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  Of all the different means we have at our disposal to preserve meats, the most common is freezing. In our modern society, we either cook our meat fresh or put it in the freezer until we are ready to ...

Before the age of modern refrigeration, most people relied on what we would consider primitive methods to preserve meats. If you were wealthy, or had the means, you might have relied on ice to preserve some foods. The extremely wealthy ...

This is a terrific time of year to gather herbs for winter use. It is easy and fun. Even children can help. Stock up now and you will have the flavors and healing plants of summer this winter. Herbs may be ...

Whether you have your own herb garden, a generous friend who will share their herbs with you, wildcraft as a hobby or way of life, or are a member of a CSA and get a hefty share of certain herbs ...

As you become more self-sufficient in your prepping journey, you will probably find yourself dabbling a bit in the art of growing your own food.  You may also find yourself wanting to rely more on yourself than on seed catalogs ...

One of the best parts of any garden is the delight that comes from growing fresh herbs. While many types of herbs can be easily grown through the winter months, either in moderate outdoor climates or indoors on a sunny ...

Long before pressure canners or water-bath-canners existed, people preserved food by drying it. In fact, anthropologists have found dried corn and squash dating more than 6,000 years ago in ancient caves and dwellings. Home-canned foods do have a certain charm. ...

Maybe you’re looking to stretch your dollars, and maybe you’re trying to do more for the environment. Making your clothes last longer can save money and in this day and age every penny spent is a huge help. Here’s a ...

The last winter crops are in from the garden, and in spite of mild weather in some parts, it may still be a little too early to plant anything in your neck of the woods. This slack time can be ...

Storing your food is an important consideration when living a completely or even just partially self-sufficient lifestyle. Being independent from grocery stores means that you are growing and creating your own food. Don’t let all that hard work go to ...