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It's One Less Thing To Worry About
As a writer, I seldom write in first person, but this blog has a purpose. As I drove to work this morning, I was thinking about the day, and what it would bring. When I teach basic preparedness, I point...
Do you have a Bug Out Bag? You should. A Bug Out Bag, affectionately knows as BOB, is a bag that contains everything you'd need to survive for three days (72 hours) in case you need to evacuate for a...
Freeze Drying Peas and Beans for Extra Protein
In our last post we wrote about building an emergency food plan, and all of the good reasons you should get started. The first thing we mentioned is you'll want to save some comfort food, because studies show that in...
Building an Emergency Food Plan
The start of 2018 has been as interesting as the whole of last year. We haven't talked about emergency food plans much these days, but reflecting on 2017 now seems like a good time to start. Just a quick run...
How to Make Freeze-Dried Pet Treats at Home Your freeze dryer isn't just for people food. With the right ingredients and preparation, you can make simple freeze-dried treats for dogs and cats at home. Chicken, turkey, beef, fish, and certain...
Chili is one of those meals we never get tired of, and we never get tired of experimenting with. In the winter we make thick, meaty, spicy chilis that are warming from the inside out. In spring, we lighten up...
5 Tips for Building an Emergency Food Plan
Record-breaking cold has been sweeping nearly every part of the country this month. Cold temperatures bring snow, ice, and winter emergencies. Most people don't keep much food in their pantries, which causes panic at the grocery stores when weather warnings...
Helping people in need has always been fundamental to our philosophy. Recently states and territories in the U.S. have been devastated by natural disasters that we're only beginning to comprehend. The stories and photos from hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and...
Why Drought Affects Some Food Prices More Than Others
Drought doesn't raise every food price equally — some crops barely move while others, like eggs and dairy, tend to climb. The difference comes down to how each crop is priced, where the water goes when it's scarce, and how...