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Essential spices and herbs for your food stockpile

March 28, 2024 - The typical survival food stockpile has versatile ingredients like beans, pasta, rolled oats, wheat and more. If you want to cook flavorful meals even in a post-STHF world, you should stock up on different herbs and spices like black pepper, cumin, garlic and turmeric.

Combining these nutritious ingredients ensures that your meals provide you with the calories you need, while also being delicious and well-seasoned. (h/t to TheProvidentPrepper.org)

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The best foods to dehydrate for your survival food stockpile

June 28, 2024 - food stockpile. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more clean food supplies for your prepping needs.

Click this link to learn how to make an Immune Supporting Green Soup using Freeze-Dried Organic Chopped Kale.

Watch this clip about why you should have organic kale in your food stockpile.

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Beyond the stockpile: How to make your emergency food last when it matters most

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Here's how to ensure your stockpile works smarter, not just harder.

Take a brutally honest inventory

The first step is to move from estimation to exact calculation. Go through every bucket, bin and can.

Tally up not just the number of items, but the specifics:

Organize this information in a spreadsheet or a chart, breaking it down into categories like grains, proteins and fats. This will reveal surpluses and deficiencies....

Emergency kit essentials: Why instant tomato soup belongs in your survival food stockpile

May 21, 2025 -

When building a food stockpile for emergencies, instant tomato soup might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But this staple deserves a prime spot in your survival food pantry.

Packed with flavor, versatility and essential nutrients, instant tomato soup is a practical, shelf-stable option that can serve as a meal base, a comforting dish or even an ingredient in more complex recipes.

Read on to find out why ...

Powdered cheese: A versatile, shelf-stable food to add to your survival stockpile

April 26, 2024 - food stockpile without having to worry about excess weight or storage space.

It is easy to prepare 

You can use powdered cheese the same way you would use regular cheese.

Mix powdered cheese with water when you are ready to eat. You can incorporate the cheese mixture into pasta or rice dishes.

Powdered cheese is also great for casseroles, eggs, or other dishes.Where to get high-quality, lab-verified cheese

One of the most popular types ...

Building a prepper food stockpile on a budget: A practical guide for every household

April 11, 2025 -

In the face of unpredictable storms, rising grocery prices and the looming uncertainty of everyday life, the idea of building a food stockpile has shifted from a fringe survivalist activity to a practical necessity for anyone seeking peace of mind.

Imagine this: A storm brews on the horizon, the power flickers and the news warns of impending shortages. While others scramble to the stores, you remain calm, knowing your kitchen is amply ...

Europe braces for WAR as EU urges citizens to STOCKPILE FOOD, in latest provocations with Russia

March 28, 2025 -

• Nordic nations, now NATO members, intensify civil defense preparations, urging self-sufficiency in case of war.

• Russia dismisses claims of aggression as "nonsense," while European leaders push militarization and wartime economies.

• Green energy policies and severed trade ties with Russia leave Europe vulnerable to food and energy shortages.

As Europe teeters on the brink of full-scale conflict with Russia, the European Union has issued a chilling directive ...

Prepping basics: A 7-step guide to building your food and water stockpile before disaster strikes

March 21, 2025 - food stockpile is understanding your current consumption habits. Take at least one week to track what you and your family eat regularly.

Make a list of staples like rice, oats, beans, fruits and other pantry items. This exercise helps you identify the foods that you rely on daily, ensuring that your stockpile aligns with your dietary preferences and needs.

After all, there’s no point in storing foods your family won’t eat. This also ensures that you don't waste ...

Emergency preparedness: Foods to stockpile for any situation

September 11, 2024 - food stockpile before SHTF. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more clean food supplies for your prepping needs.

Click on this link and try our recipe for dairy-free Creamy Coconut Blueberry Smoothie.Watch the video below to learn why you should have Organic Whole Blueberries in your survival stockpile.

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Stealthy prepping: Concealing your stockpile in plain sight

June 17, 2024 -

If you are worried about not being able to access your main stockpile, try setting up DIY projects so you can hide more supplies in plain sight. By using the techniques below, you can secure your supplies even during survival scenarios. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com)Camouflaged storage containers

Use various disguised containers to keep your stockpile secure and hide them among your home decor. With some creativity, you can turn ordinary household items into hidden storage containers....

Pentagon halts weapons shipments to Ukraine amid stockpile concerns

July 03, 2025 -

The Department of Defense's decision to suspend shipments of critical U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine has raised alarms both domestically and internationally. This move, driven by concerns over dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles, comes at a critical juncture in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and could have significant implications for Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression.

The suspension, ordered by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, ...

Survival stockpile staples: Emergency foods for long-term storage

December 02, 2024 -

Here are some foods that not only stay good for a long time but also bring a sense of normalcy and comfort, even in difficult situations.Beans and legumes

Beans and legumes are a great choice for long-term food storage. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are full of nutrients and can last over 30 years if kept in airtight containers or Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. You can also store different types of beans, like pinto or red beans, in one-pound bags. Beans ...

Amish foods that you need in your survival stockpile

October 23, 2024 - food stockpile before SHTF. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more clean food supplies for your prepping need.

Click on this link to learn more about the top 10 debunked myths about food storage. 

Watch this clip for a recipe for Raw Strawberry Cheesecake.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.

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Top rules for smart preppers: Building your ultimate emergency stockpile

May 07, 2024 -

How much and which foods to store will depend on your family members, your food preferences, special health conditions, the ability to cook and prep the food and storage space.

Keep things simple while planning for short-term emergency food needs by gradually increasing quantities of some staple foods and non-perishable foods that you normally would use. (h/t to FCS.UGA.edu)How to prepare a 3-day emergency food supply

Note that non-perishable foods are items that ...

Why essential oils are necessary additions to your emergency stockpile

May 02, 2024 -

In an SHTF event, essential oils are necessary additions to your emergency stockpile or bug-out bag. They're also must-have barter items during a survival scenario. (h/t to BackDoorSurvival.com)

Lemon essential oil – Lemon essential oil possesses natural cleansing properties, which is why it is often added in cleaning products. This makes lemon oil one of the most useful essential oils you can have for sanitizing utensils and cleaning other equipment when SHTF. It is also ...

Exploring the best natural sweeteners to enhance your survival stockpile

April 08, 2024 - food stockpile.

Watch the video below to learn more about Organic Coconut Palm Sugar and why you should use it as an alternative to white sugar.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.

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Health benefits of switching to a natural sweetener like monk fruit.

Natural sweeteners: Healthy alternatives to sugar and artificial sweeteners.

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Sensible prepper rules to follow when building your emergency stockpile

February 27, 2024 -

Here are some sensible or "sane prepper rules" on stockpiling delicious and nutritious food for long-term storage, plus water, medicines, tools, gear and other essentials – without burning a hole in your pocket.

Feel free to add what is not on this list using what you have learned from your experience and those of others.Start small, then grow

To even a seasoned prepper, stockpiling emergency survival essentials is a "logistical nightmare" in terms of budget ...

Tactical flashlight: A versatile tool you need in your survival stockpile

August 20, 2025 -

When the power goes out or if you’re lost in the woods or when you need to defend yourself in a dark alley, having a tactical flashlight isn’t just useful; it can make the difference between safety and disaster.

Most people think of flashlights as basic tools for finding lost keys under the couch. But in reality, a high-quality tactical flashlight is a versatile survival tool that belongs in every home, car and emergency kit.

From emergency ...

Iran’s missing uranium stockpile sparks global alarm as IAEA demands answers

June 26, 2025 -

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed this week that Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium—nearly 900 pounds of near-weapons-grade material—has vanished following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. The uranium, last observed in storage casks at the Isfahan facility, is now unaccounted for, raising urgent questions about whether Tehran has secretly moved it to clandestine sites in violation ...

Quick pickles: The perfect snack to add to your survival stockpile

October 25, 2024 -

Quick pickling is a simple food preservation method that you can use to preserve almost any kind of vegetable.

With this method, you can quickly pickle vegetables like beets, carrots, onions and more. (h/t to FeastingAtHome.com)

Benefits of making quick pickles

Here are some of the benefits of making quick pickles:

Quick pickling is faster than regular pickling. This method takes less time than regular pickling. Quick pickles don't require canning ...