We’ve recently talked about a few different tactics for obtaining food when SHTF and today’s article is going to focus on the “potato tower” method. With this method, anyone can easily grow a lot of potatoes in about 4 square feet of space.  This method can be used both indoors and outside, so you can… Read More

I think we all know one of the main rice uses for survival…and that’s for food. And why wouldn’t we eat it!? This delicious grain is chock-full of carbs and minerals, giving us the valuable energy we need to survive.  Not to mention it’s dirt cheap! No wonder rice is a food staple in so many… Read More

There’s no way around it – we preppers sure do love our mason jars. And why wouldn’t we? These little glass marvels are some of the cheapest, most versatile survival tools on God’s green earth. Mason jars are excellent for storing small items (that you might lose otherwise), and are perfect for canning and preserving survival food…. Read More

Thanksgiving is finally here, and that means it’s time to start talking about all the different survival uses for turkey! Let’s face it – our tendency in America is to cook WAY too much Thanksgiving turkey – ultimately leading to LOTS of leftovers. Thankfully, you can use all this extra food to your advantage; you’ll be… Read More

There are a few pioneer foods we can still make today in modern-day America to help us survive in an emergency situation. Now this isn’t all that surprising; after all, the American pioneers were some of the hardest working people in our history, and they used every last crumb to help them survive while trying to… Read More

Ok I’ll be honest – sometimes I feel like I’d be lost without cool survival food hacks like these. I mean, don’t get me wrong – there’s definitely a time and a place to bring your fancy survival cooking equipment and camp/bug out in style. However, there are many times when I think it’s even… Read More

Most preppers would be terrified to think of living without a fridge.  After all, our refrigerators are a crucial modern appliance nowadays; they keep our food cold (or frozen), and allow us to store foods for long periods of time with little hassle.   However, what if I told you there might come a day… Read More

If disaster strikes, you’ll need to know about the various edible insects for survival that are available to you. It’s true that most people in the United States get a bit squeamish when they hear they might have to swallow a few bugs – even if they’re doing so to stay alive. However, the fact is there are… Read More

Flour is made by grinding uncooked grains, roots, or seeds into a fine powder; most preppers are familiar with the standard plants you can turn into flour, such as wheat, corn, and barley. However, there are quite a few more plants that you can turn into flour – some of which most people don’t even associate with… Read More

  Have you ever heard of biltong? My guess is you haven’t – and I say this because very few people in the United States have. Well, let me educate you – biltong is basically South Africa’s beef jerky (they’re similar, but by no means the same). However, there are some distinct advantages to this… Read More