Fast, Easy and Delicious Cranberry Canning and Storage Ideas Cranberries are surprisingly easy to prepare for long-term storage, and they have a pretty long shelf life. The easiest way to store cranberries without refrigeration, drying or freezing is to make a sauce that can be canned in a water bath. Let’s take a look at …
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How to Dress a Rabbit in Minutes
How to Dress a Rabbit in Minutes Rabbit is one of the best meats that you can raise or hunt. Not only are they prolific breeders, but rabbits also feed on healthy foods, which means their meat is lean and full of nutrients that we need. Raising and trapping rabbit is also very easy, and …
How to Can Pickled Beets the Easy Way
How to Can Pickled Beets the Easy Way Beets are not the most popular vegetable due to their potent, earthy flavor. However, they are loaded with nutrients that can be invaluable during a long-term survival or off-the-grid situation. Canning beets can give you a supply that can last up to two years, and this is …
Practical Uses for Coffee Filters
Practical Uses for Coffee Filters Coffee filters can be used for a lot of things aside from making coffee. Their versatility makes them an essential item to have on hand in any stockpile or bug out bag, even though loading up on coffee filters is often the last thing on our minds. Here are a …
Simple Guide to Raising Rabbits for Meat
Simple Guide to Raising Rabbits for Meat Raising rabbits for meat is a touchy-subject for many, undoubtedly due to their cute and cuddly nature. While a lot people may cringe at the thought of growing rabbit for the purpose of butchering, the reality is that rabbit represents one of the best sources of meat that …
How to Make Dehydrated Broth at Home
How to Make Dehydrated Broth at Home Using bullion cubes or dried broth is a great way to condense supplies and hopefully extend their shelf life. Commercial products are often loaded with additives and preservatives, in addition to a high level of sodium. You can make your own product at home in a few easy …
The Advantages of Using Garden Boxes
The Advantages of Using Garden Boxes Garden box ideas are everywhere, and much of their popularity lies in their practicality. If you haven’t considered using garden boxes before, maybe learning about some of their benefits will give you something worth thinking about. Let’s look at some of their benefits, and how they may help you …
How to Make a Simple but Effective Solar Skillet
How to Make a Simple but Effective Solar Skillet Using the energy from the sun for cooking is one of the most efficient and resource-friendly ways to make meals during a survival situation. If you are in an area that has abundant sunlight, you can make a simple, yet highly-effective solar skillet and avoid the …
How to Make a Delicious Batch of Black Walnut Liqueur
How to Make a Delicious Batch of Black Walnut Liqueur We’re not here to promote moonshining or the illegal manufacture of alcohol. However, if you are lucky to be in an area where you have access to fresh walnuts, then you can convert that into a tasty liqueur in a few easy steps. Whether you …
How to Dry or Cure Fish With Sea Brine
How to Dry or Cure Fish With Sea Brine Imagine that you have the opportunity to set up camp somewhere and store a good amount of fish. However, you don’t have access to material or resources to smoke or encase the fish in salt. You may be able to take advantage of a trick …