There are almost a countless number of worst-case scenarios that can occur. From war with a foreign power, to an EMP, to natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, there are many reasons we might need the best emergency food to be on hand. Ready.gov recommends that families have at least three days of non-perishable food […]
Canning Equipment 101: Which Are the Most Important Items You Need?
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Home canning has long been used as a form of preserving certain foods for the upcoming seasons. However, some may be intimidated by the amount of canning equipment needed and the complexity of the whole process. To ease your mind and help you make decisions about the supplies you need to begin canning for yourself, […]
How to Dry Basil for Food Storage
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Basil is considered one of the world’s most versatile herbs, common in a variety of different cuisines from Italian to Thai. Growing your own basil can be both fun and rewarding as it is a simple plant to grow both indoors and out; plus it often has a large yield of fragrant and tasty basil […]
Fun Fact You Need To Know: Does Vinegar Go Bad?
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If you are preparing for an emergency where resources such as fresh food might be scarce, then it’s vital to know what foods can stay on the shelf and what needs to be discarded. You probably know some foods remain fresh long after the printed date, and others don’t even seem to make it that […]
How to Dehydrate Rosemary
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Years ago, a friend of mine moved into a house where there was a rosemary bush that was about 5′ high and 7′ around. It was massive. I was always so envious of it. I’d never been able to get my Christmas ‘tree’ rosemary sprig to grow much at all. I’d babied it, my husband […]
15 Fruit Leather Recipes You Will Love
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PIN IT Fruit leather is one of the easiest ways you can use leftover fruits, or take advantage of abundant fruit crops to create tasty and healthy snacks for your family without the added sugars and chemicals from most store-bought varieties. You don’t need sugar for most recipes; fruit is generally sweet enough on its […]
How to Make Your Own Popcorn Salt
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When we were introduced to the idea of making your own popcorn that didn’t come from a microwave, I finally fell in love with popcorn. I’m not a fan of theater popcorn or microwave popcorn, but I love the homemade version as long as it has tons of popcorn salt! There are a few different […]
How to Make Your Own Canning & Pickling Salt
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Make your own canning and pickling salt when you’re in a pinch for some!What is Pickling Salt?Pickling salt is often called canned salt, rock salt, sodium chloride, or just salt. Whether you’ve considered it before or not, there are many types of salts which all have different tastes, textures, and abilities. Pickling salt brine is […]
101+ Dehydrating Recipes for Food Storage, Hiking and Paleo Diets
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So, you’ve got your first dehydrator and don’t know where to start, or you need to jumpstart your creative juices to find new things to dehydrate. I’ve got 101+ dehydrating recipes and techniques for you! Dehydrating or drying foods is a perfect way to preserve foods that are more easily stored than canned varieties. This […]
Hardtack Recipe: What Every Mom Needs To Know About This Nutritional Snack
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One of the most significant challenges of stockpiling and maintaining a well-supplied preparation pantry is identifying foods with a potentially long storage period. Some favorite items include canned goods, preservatives, and cured meat. These options are important because they include meats, vegetables, and fruits, which contain necessary nutrients. However, they do not include grains. Plus, […]