How to Make Yeast For Long-Term Storage
Bread, beer, and wine are all foods that have been part of history for eons, but they all require yeast…
Old Fashioned Preserving-Grandpa’s recipe for cured smoked ham
Curing hams used to be the best way to preserve pork before there was reliable refrigeration. (more…)
Basic Soap Making Tutorial That Anyone Can Follow
Soap making is not as hard as you think. Although it might sound complicated, it’s a skill our ancestors took…
20 Lost Recipes From The Pioneers: What They Cooked On Their Journey Westward
Pioneer life was not easy and the daily chores of managing a house where more than a full time occupation.…
29 Essential Tips for the New Prepper: “Start Small. Develop Your Skills. Create a Plan”
Whether you are just starting out with prepping and are figuring out what to focus on first (more…)
The Best Way To Stockpile Vegetables Off-Grid
Though many of you may be considering using solar panels or other sources of energy when you go off-grid so…
Back To Basics: How To Make And Preserve Lard
Lard, or fat from a pig’s belly, has been used for centuries for everything from greasing skillets to waterproofing boots.…
25 Prepper Items To Look For at Flea Markets and Thrift Stores
If you’re interested in preparedness, flea markets and thrift stores can be goldmines. Everyday, people clean out (more…)
20 Early Spring Edibles: How And When To Grow Them
When you have been stuck indoors all winter long, even a few patches of brown grass and soil poking through…
Rainwater Harvesting – How to Prep for Water Shortages
Water tanks, tarps, and a few pieces of PVC pipe can go along way in a disaster. Simple rainwater harvesting…