Traditional Method of Preservation – Preserve Food Without Refrigeration –
In the past, the arrival of fall meant a scramble to harvest and preserve as much food as possible before the cold weather set in. Most families would spend many… Read more »
Category: Self-Sufficiency
Why Should You Eat Edible Weeds – An Abundance of Nutrition From “Common” Weeds
Wild edibles exist almost everywhere and are in abundance if you feel like foraging for them. Edible wild food has existed in almost every corner of our planet for tens… Read more »
How to Keep Eggs Fresh for a Year with Isinglass
There are many ways of preserving eggs when you’re fortunate enough to have a glut of them, but by and large, each one has its shortcomings. Pickling eggs when all… Read more »
How to Make Your Own Bouillon Cubes at Home
No one likes bland food. That’s why herbs and spices and things like bouillon cubes exist. But, have you looked at the sodium content in bouillon powders?! Yikes! Just 1/2… Read more »
How Can You Make Your Own Powdered Milk
The process of making powdered milk is an interesting operation. Milk comes from dairy farms scattered across the countryside. Each morning, large tank trucks stop at each dairy farm and… Read more »
How to Can Meat, Cheese And Butter
Abundant fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and seafood are savored during the peak of the season and safely preserved to enjoy all year. What was once done out of necessity,… Read more »
25 DIY Root Cellar Plans & Ideas to Keep Your Harvest Fresh Without Refrigerators
Have you ever stopped to think what people did long before refrigeration? I’ve already touched the subject on how to live without refrigeration, but have you ever really stopped and thought… Read more »
This “Farm In A Box” Can Provide Enough Food To Feed 150 People For An Entire Year
The Farm From A Box system is designed to feed 150 people per year, and includes drip irrigation, all of the tools, and its own renewable energy setup. How are… Read more »