In today’s world, many of us live busy lives, often coming and going without much more than a wave or a polite greeting to the people next door. However, when disaster strikes, whether it’s a natural calamity, power outage, or other emergency, knowing your neighbors can be one of the most important steps in your… […]
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What do you do when the world around you suddenly shifts? Maybe it’s a wildfire closing in, a hurricane bearing down, or a blackout stretching longer than expected. Whatever the emergency, the last thing you’d want to do is scramble for essentials. This is exactly why a bugout bag (BOB) matters. Your bugout bag is […]
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As we select fruit trees for our homestead orchard, I’m considering how we will actually use the fruit we grow. With apples, for instance, one of the primary ways we preserve and enjoy apples is making hard apple cider. So, as I research apple varieties that will do well in our zone 4 climate, I’m […]
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Winter in the wilderness is not for the faint-hearted. Nature isn’t the forgiving type when temperatures drop, the wind howls, and snow blankets everything in sight, . With the right skills, however, you don’t have to be at the mercy of the elements. Being prepared and resourceful makes the difference between thriving in a winter […]
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Preserve the taste of summer with our easy guide to canning tomato juice! Get tips on preventing separation, safe recipe adjustments, and how to use your canned tomato juice in soups, stews, and more. There’s nothing quite like preserving the fresh taste of garden tomatoes to enjoy all year long. Canning your own tomato juice […]
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Boozy, fruity, and delicious these brandied cherries are a fantastic addition to your favorite cocktail. If you have the luxury of delicious fresh cherries, you’ll want to make this luxurious treat. I’ve never been a huge fan of maraschino cherries. The artificially bright red, flavor-lacking garnishes just don’t do cherries justice. These brandied cherries are […]
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Growing garlic in raised beds has been a huge success on our homestead. We’ve gotten excellent production from every bed with minimal effort. I don’t weed, fertilize, or irrigate these beds, and each 4×8 bed has produced buckets of garlic! We love using fresh garlic in our cooking, and for most people, it’s a low-maintenance… […]
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There are many reasons that people choose to build a food storage. There are certain scenarios where it is highly likely that there will be no electricity for cooking. While it is great to use food storage in combination with fresh ingredients for everyday cooking, there is also a need to plan for meals, snacks, etc. that use only ingredients that can be stored on a “shelf”. Thus the term shelf stable recipes.
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Preserve pears in this flavorful pear chutney for a quick, delicious weeknight meal or appetizer. I have a confession… I’m not a big fan of pears. Or peaches for that matter. I guess maybe I’ve just never had a good pear? I’m not sure, but when I came across a recipe for pear chutney I […]
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fancy gear to get through tough situations. Sometimes, survival comes down to resourcefulness. With some improvisation, everyday items can actually serve as lifesaving tools. This article explores ten ordinary household objects that make a big difference when things go south. Who knows, you might just find a lifesaver gear right under your nose. Don’t Toss […]
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When the temperature drops, our bodies gets put to the test. Sometimes, freezing weather can catch even the most prepared folks off guard. Knowing how to treat cold-weather injuries is as crucial as stockpiling firewood in the middle of January. This guide dives deep into cold weather first aid for frostbite, hypothermia, and other winter […]
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Being prepared before heading out into the wilderness is crucial. Packing the right equipment, having a sound understanding of the environment, and practicing some basic survival skills can make an excursion into the wilderness enjoyable, while still keeping things basic. This survival guide can be used by a wide variety of people. Perhaps you are interested in foraging for edible plants or harvesting natural materials from the surrounding landscape, or maybe you would like to decrease your dependency on
technology and artificial products.
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Canning applesauce is a wonderful way to preserve the flavors of autumn, allowing you to enjoy homemade, fresh-tasting applesauce all year round. With just a few simple steps, you can fill your pantry with the comforting taste of fall. Canning applesauce is a wonderful way to capture the delightful flavors of autumn and enjoy them […]
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Storing the Top Foods to Store for Long-Term Emergencies! When preparing for long-term emergencies, having the right foods is important, but knowing how to store them properly is key to maximizing their shelf life. In this post, we’ll cover the top 10 foods for long-term storage and provide tips on how to store them effectively…. […]
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Root cellaring is one of my favorite methods of food storage, so much so that we built a homestead root cellar on our Missouri homestead (and even wrote this eBook with instructions to teach you how to build one!). When we moved to Vermont and started to build our new off grid homestead and house, […]
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Freeze-dried mangoes are a sweet and tangy treat, and they’re easy to make at home with a home freeze dryer. While store-bought versions can be pricey, freeze-drying mangoes at home yields a simple, cost-effective snack. Freeze-dried mangoes are delicious snacks to keep on the pantry shelf. Kids love these crunchy treats as much as candy,… […]
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Edible lawn weeds are easy to find in suburban backyards, parks, and anywhere a lawn mower travels. These fun little plants know how to thrive, competing against the grass and staying low, ducked beneath the lawnmower’s blade. All of the wild lawn weeds listed here are edible, and many are medicinal as well. There are… […]
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