Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Food”
Ever wonder what would happen if grocery stores suddenly closed? Or if a natural disaster cut off access to fresh food? For me, these aren’t just hypothetical questions; they’re scenarios I consider when planning for an uncertain future. That’s why I’ve become somewhat obsessed with freeze-dried food. It’s more than just camping grub; it’s a critical component of any serious …
If you’re a prepper, you know that one of the most important things you can do is have a reliable food source for survival. And what better way to ensure a steady supply of food than to grow your own? In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of going from prepper seeds to harvest. We’ll cover everything …
Having a garden and growing your own produce can be very rewarding, but quite often the gardener isn’t the only one admiring the fruits of their labour. Various critters are also looking to score their next high quality meal and with their strong instinct to survive, they can be very determined. So what can you do if wildlife invade your …
Unless you’re a vegetarian or vegan, chances are meat and dairy make up a large portion of your diet. If you are looking to be more self sufficient, you may want to consider raising your own animals for meat. Which animal to raise? Deciding which animal is best for you will depend on a few things such as the size …
Is it possible to go a week, month, or even a year without buying groceries from a grocery store? The answer is yes and you don’t necessarily have to be a farmer with a large amount of land and livestock either. Even if you live in the city you can feed yourself and your family without setting foot in a …
Whether you have an aquaponics system where you have fish as a source of protein or you just caught some fish while out fishing, here are the basics of cleaning a fish before cooking. Depending on the fish, it could have scales or a slippery outside layer. Using something like the back of a knife, in a firm steady motion, …
Prepping and homesteading is all about getting back to the basics and being self reliant, a huge part of that is having control over your food supply. With a simple Aquaponics system you can have an abundance of healthy organic food (vegetables and fish) year round. So what exactly is Aquaponics? It is the combination of raising fish (aquaculture) and …
Even though a person can go far longer without food than water, food storage is the top priority for most preppers. With some basic tips, anyone can get prepared even on a limited budget in a small space. You don’t need a huge basement or cellar for storage, by thinking outside the box there are many different areas in the …