A collection of delicious recipes that can be made with staple foods, the kind you should be stockpiling for emergencies big and small.
Is there anything better than cured meats? Salt, fat, and time are the best ingredients. Oh wait, this is a prepping article. Let’s start over… Is there anything better than curing meats? Protein will be a commodity when things go sideways. You will need the means to store meat throughout the seasons. And one of …
Drying meat has been a process used for centuries as a primitive way to preserve protein-rich food sources in times when meat was not readily available. We tend to envision products such as jerky whenever someone mentions drying meat; However, there is so much versatility in using dried meat that goes beyond those basic products …
Chicken stew with dumplings, is a wonderfully nostalgic dish to make on a chilly evening as it is a classic, the aromas bringing back memories of childhood. The nutritious all-in-one meal can easily be scaled to accommodate the number of people you are planning on feeding, and can be made in a Dutch oven over …
When people climbed into their wagons to cross unknown territory in the interior, they had to be well prepared, as they didn’t know exactly when they would be able to get more of the basic ingredients to keep themselves fed. For a balanced diet, the pioneers needed some carbohydrates besides the protein from fresh fish …
The name Trench Cake doesn’t sound particularly appealing for a of fruit cake, but it got its name because it was eaten in the trenches during World War I. Women at home had very little in the way of rations, and made do with what they had available in order to send a fruit cake …
Rabbit is a great protein source for a survival situation. Wild rabbits are found in most parts of the country, while domestic rabbits are easy to raise in just about any situation. Rabbit is a mild-tasting, light-colored meat similar to chicken. You can cook rabbit with any recipe that works for chicken, but it’s best …
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The 1929 crash was exacerbated by the low prices paid for crops, steep increases in machinery costs, and one drought upon another, virtually forcing farmers to use submarginal land in a bid to keep enough money rolling in to pay their mortgages, and feed their families. With the mass plantings of wheat, grasslands that had …
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When hunters return with their haul of wild geese, usually wet and cold, it’s time to make magic happen in the kitchen. Hopefully, whoever shot the goose does the preparation, and presents the cook with a cleaned bird ready for the culinary wand waving, addition of secret potions, and final presentation of a grand dish. …
If there is something better than meat and fire, it’s meat and time. Ever since man moved from place to place, he desired the ability to transport food as needed. With this, meat required a level of permanence not found in other raw foods. Out spoiling and a desire for portability came processing. Over time, …
When it comes to eating game meat, one of the all-time favorites is squirrel. These little “tree-ninjas” can be cooked up in so many different ways and varieties there is sure to be one that you will fall in love with. Squirrel meat, is lean and resembles a mix between chicken and pork. It can …
