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Many of us buy from big box stores or grocery store chains that have their products shipped from far away locations so they can offer us fresh produce and seafood even when it’s out of season for us locally. We can get tomatoes from Brazil, fish from the Northern Pacific, lettuce from California, and corn […]

In a previous pieces, I explained the reasons you may want to take some steps to keep your food stores safe from air, light, and critters.  Here, I want to give an explanation of how to use mylar bags and plastic buckets to safeguard your food. Assemble Your Materials In order to seal your food […]

As a youth and young adult, I became interested in environmental and nature-related things. Somewhere along the way, I began to read bits and pieces about “herbal remedies” and such things. I was a product of the 20th century, though, so I shook my head, smiled, and clucked my tongue at such crude treatments. I have a much different viewpoint now.

You know how I keep mentioning that you should identify your preparedness goals, consider back-up ways to make a living, and get training now while it’s available?  Well, I took my own advice recently. I have long been a fan of Green Deane Jordan of EatTheWeeds.  He has fantastic videos on YouTube (a million views […]

If you’ve read this blog long, you know I enjoy practicing cooking using storage-friendly foods while also improving our overall diet with less processed, healthier ingredients.  Beans are one of my favorite things to re-invent in unexpected ways. So, we’ve had beans for many main courses and a couple of desserts now.  What’s left?  Oh […]