From Gardening to cooking, Food Prepping is one of the most vital parts of Prepping and Survival. Below are a number of topics we cover that might help you improve your food preparedness.
Everything You Need to Know About Composting With Worms
Composting is a core gardening skill. Whether you’re just a home garden hobbyist or a prepper who makes the most of their land, knowing how to compost well can mean…
How to Catch a Fish Using Only Your Hands
We live in a modern society. And as such, we benefit from the advantages of technology developed over generations. But sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to know how to go about…
Should You Grow The “Self Heal” Plant for Medicinal Use?
When it comes to self-sufficient medicine, is there anything more appealing than a plant literally called Self-Heal? You might not have heard of this one, but it’s one of the…
The Reason Why You Shouldn’t Deep Fry a Frozen Turkey
With Thanksgiving just ahead of us, we’re thinking about food. Namely, we’re thinking about turkey. And for some odd reason, The November holiday often correlates with an increase in major…
Three of the Best Chicken Breeds to Raise on a Homestead
Often times, the discussion of sustainable living leads to animal husbandry. And one of the most common animals suggested is the chicken. It makes sense. Small, relatively simple, and provides…
Why You Should Be Careful When Eating Wild Caught Fish
Protein is important when considering a self-sufficient lifestyle. And while catching and cooking wild fish may serve as a great source of food, there are some limitations everyone should keep…
Citronella, The “Mosquito Plant,” Is a Complete Lie
Have you heard of a Citronella plant? Sometimes stores also call it a “mosquito plant,” claiming its smell repels those annoying bugs. But here’s an unfortunate truth: that’s all bogus….
The Three Best Ways to Test Your Farm and Garden Soil
When trying to grow plants, whether it’s crops, herbs, or just decorative houseplants, the conditions of the soil can make a world of difference toward how successful you are. Bad…
How to Make Your Own Flour From Wheat
In our continued effort to become a completely self sufficient bread maker, we’ve reached the final step: making the flour. But in the entire process, this might just be the…
How to Grow Your Own Wheat for Grain
Bread is one of the most basic food items in the baking world. And any home chef should know how to bake some. But what if you want to be…