(Natural News) There are many methods to preserve produce, but which one is the best? Here are six factors to consider when choosing a food preservation method to use: The kind of food your family regularly eats: Think of what food your family eats. From this, you will have an idea of what kind of […]

(Natural News) If food supply lines are disrupted, do you have enough food to keep you going? If you do, how long will your food supply last you? A month? Several months? How about a year? Long-term food storage is something you need to seriously take into consideration if you want to be truly prepared for […]

(Natural News) You’re going to need a lot more than a well-stocked pantry and a survival cache of medical supplies if you want to make it out of a disaster scenario alive. Your supplies and equipment can only get you so far if you don’t know what to do with them. However, being a smart […]

(Natural News) Fish is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids for preppers living off the grid. However, once you’ve caught your fish, how should you go about cooking and preserving it? Here is an easy guide on how to smoke fish. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) First, you’ll need your fish. Make sure your fish […]

(Natural News) Grains make for an ideal survival food due to their long shelf life. Stocking up on grains can be useful in case SHTF. However, there is no point in stockpiling large amounts of grain if you don’t know how to properly store them. Here is a survival guide on how to properly store grain […]

(Natural News) Protein is an essential part of your diet. If you’ve ever considered raising livestock or growing a survival garden in your homestead, you need to consider which plants and animals are excellent sources of protein, while also being worthwhile investments. Homesteading requires a lot of time, money and effort. In order to reap the […]

(Natural News) Lettuce is a widely enjoyed vegetable thought to have come to our shores from India and Central Asia via Europe. We have enjoyed this plant since the ancient times. Herodotus wrote that it was a favorite in ancient Rome. It was during the Age of Exploration when Columbus and other explorers sought the […]

(Natural News) Fermentation is one of the most important processes that a homesteader should have in their arsenal. This process has been around for centuries and has been widely used for the preservation of food in the absence of refrigerators. However, there’s so much more to fermented foods than their prolonged shelf life. For one, […]

(Natural News) Did you know that mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) are both nutritious and useful when SHTF? This herb can boost the flavor of savory dishes, and it is also packed with various health benefits. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Here are four survival uses for mustard: Burn relief – Mustard, the condiment made from mustard seeds, can […]

(Natural News) Did you know that aside from being a versatile spice, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has other survival uses? (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Survival uses of black pepper Black pepper is commonly used in various dishes, and after salt, it’s probably the second most used seasoning. Make sure you stock up on this spice, which also has […]