The Rising Tide of Food Prices in 2024 – Beef and Pork in Focus
As we step into 2024, the shadow of rising food prices looms large, particularly in the realms of beef and pork. This surge is not just a blip on the economic radar but a trend that’s been building, influenced by a complex web of factors from climate to consumer behavior. In this exploration, we delve […]
The Hidden War on American Agriculture
Table of Contents The Hidden War on American Agriculture The Unseen Battle for Food Sovereignty The Rise of Anti-Animal Ideology The Corporate Grip on Agriculture The Threat to Small Farms and National Sovereignty The Crisis Facing Small Farms Economic Pressures Market Access and Fair Pricing Policy and Regulatory Challenges Environmental and Social Impacts The Path […]
The Essential Guide to Building a Three Month Food Storage Base: Ensure Your Family’s Well-being in Any Situation
Why is a Three-Month Food Storage Base Important? It’s like this. You’re sitting on your couch, binge-watching the latest sitcom or show on Netflix, Apple TV, or Prime, when an emergency announcement interrupts. A mega-storm is on its way. (Replace with World War III is on the way if you like). Panic hits, you rush […]
How I Build My Food Storage For Long Term Preparations
So, I have a buddy that is pretty new to prepping, as I am sure many of you do know that we’re dealing with or have dealt with what was supposed to be a global deadly pandemic. Everyone went out hoarded paper products, pasta, etc from the grocery stores earlier this year. He thankfully heeded some […]
Dehydrating Black Beans for Storage
So, I didn’t even know you could dehydrate black beans. I suppose in the back of my mind, I knew it, but thought since I was jumping back on the band wagon again, that I would try some experimentation as well. That said, I used four cans of black beans, a colander to rinse the […]
The EBT Scare, Panic, and the Lesson
Over the weekend you no doubt heard about the EBT outage that bright the system to a halt. If you don’t know what EBT is, it means “Electronic Benefits Transfer” and is the electronic version of the “Food Stamp Program.” So, this means that instead of receiving paper food stamps and paper checks, you are issued […]
New Jersey Preparedness and Alternative Energy Show – April 20th, in Woodbury, NJ
I just got off the phone with Steve Schanne over at Off Grid Warehouse, a NJ based provider of preparedness gear and supplies. Steve has been promoting a FREE, Yes FREE Alternative Energy and Preparedness Expo. The Expo is being held in Woodbury, NJ on April 20th, 2013 in a 20,000 foot facility. There will […]
Homemade Electrolyte Replacements (Homemade Gatorade)
My girlfriend’s dog has been sick the past couple of days. Dehydrated, lethargic, etc. This got me thinking when I was doing several searches online for how to adequately keep him hydrated. By doing several Google searches I found a LOT of information on sick pets, dehydration, vomiting, etc. It got me thinking, that in a […]
BTB Part 2 – Food
Last week, I discussed water storage and what I my preparations are in this area. This post will discuss my food storage preps and how I approach the issue. This is a much more complex subject because everyone eats different food and will approach food preps in a different way. At the heart of the matter is the ability to survive […]
Test Cooking with Preps, Breakfast for Dinner, Part One
I like breakfast for dinner. I do. I have James Bond’s fetish for scrambled eggs. Give me scrambled eggs, an omelet, or frittata any day of the week and I am a happy guy. So, tonight, we make breakfast for dinner. I have picked up some tester / samples from various vendors and I am going […]