Bread – I love it. Any diet that says “Sorry – no bread, no way, no how!” isn’t going to have me following it. After the fan turns a variety shades of brown I suspect it might be a tad bit difficult to go to the local market and pick up a loaf. However, it … Read more
Storing food continues to be my main priority in gathering survival supplies. Canned goods are the mainstay of much of my stockpile along with some freeze dried. Over the past few months I have added some additional food via storing them in mylar bags. Mylar packaging has been around for many years. Used for many … Read more
The majority of my food storage revolves around common foods found in grocery stores all over the country. Storing what I eat and eating what store is what I practice for the most part. I have recently begun purchasing freeze dried and dehydrated foods to supplement. On a shopping trip to a local “Mart” recently, I came across … Read more
I have received quite a few emails recently from people that are concerned about the future of this country as well as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, etc. One of the things that I am confronted with is….”I do not make much money and want to prep – but I just cannot afford it. What am I to … Read more
Picture from the back-side of my garden couple days ago. If you are a frequent reader then you know I love gardening. My interest in preparedness motivated me 8 years ago to start my first garden. That first garden did well. At about half the size of my current one and not really having a … Read more
by Adam Torkildson Importance of storing food properly Almost everyone prefers good, tasty and hygienic food. In today’s world, hygiene is a major point of consideration. Food storage in a proper manner is one of the best ways of keeping the food hygienic over an extended period. If food is not stored suitably, it loses its … Read more
While in many ways we prep just like everyone else. We are well armed with guns, the related skills and ammo. The Big Berkey is backed up with 40 gallons of stored water. We have various methods of cooking and heat, everything from home made stoves burning wood, rocket and wood gasification types with stored … Read more
The more I speak out about the need for long term and short term food storage, the more I am asked two questions. People are curious as to why I have food storage and once I explain, they want to know why I think it is important for them to have food storage. I try … Read more