Have you ever seen cattails being sold in the market or just on the field, and you wondered if you can actually eat them? There are actually a lot of parts of cattail that you can use in the kitchen. There are a lot of native Americans that regularly get cattails so they can use …
You would be able to prepare for winter by starting as early as summer by preserving foods. If you are wondering how you can extend the life of your fruits, then you might want to try drying them. Learning how to dry apples in the sun saves you a lot of money and also gives …
You want to keep some kerosene in your storage just in case you need it, but you might not be storing it properly. How long can you keep kerosene, and what are some of the things that you need to know about it? Because there are a lot of types of fuel out there, and …
Have you ever heard of monkey butter? If this has piqued your interest as much as most people did, then you might want to know more about it. Though it may seem like a prank or a joke, monkey butter is something real, and a lot of people have been making it for years. What …
What are you gonna do if your home is destroyed in a major disaster? There’ll probably be many people in the same situation as you, and building materials may be scarce or unavailable. Because of this, it’s probably a good idea to know how to make a type of “survival cement,” or “mud mortar,” as …
For as long as we’ve been around as a species, hand-digging and other manual methods have been used to dig wells. Although mechanized methods are more effective and efficient, they are not always the best option for communities and individuals in dire need of water. If you’re looking for ways to be self-sufficient, it’s ideal …
So, you wanna dehydrate butter but you’re not sure how? Butter has a fairly high amount of fat, so dehydrating it with centrifugal force is often used to separate the moisture. This is how butter powder is made, which is a product available on the shelves at most emergency food storage businesses. Dehydrated butter can …
You need all the gear and supplies you can to prepare for an emergency situation. Food is one of the most essential supplies you will need. It is important to have enough food to sustain you and your family during a major event. Here’s some key things you need to do to prepare Plan Your …