Using salt for preserving (curing) meat has been a big part of food preservation seemingly forever and the technique is still used today. Dry salting or using a salt brine would be one way to preserve meat while living in … Continue reading
One of the most difficult things for people to do is to anticipate change. For the most part, we see the future based on the way things are today coupled with how they’ve ‘always been’ relating to our own sphere … Continue reading
I’ve read statistics that 80 to 90 percent of people will panic or will be unable to stay calm during an emergency or survival situation. This leaves just 10 to 20 percent of us who are less likely to panic … Continue reading
Eating foods in moderation and with a common sense approach to food choice might prove beneficial for our health and longevity. ‘Modern food survival’ can be difficult in a culture where we are bombarded with marketing towards foods which may … Continue reading
Dried dehydrated meat (jerky) has traditionally been made by drying meat at low temperatures (140°F – 170°F) for a long period of time. These processing conditions can make it difficult to assure a safe end result, including using a home … Continue reading
To chemists, soap is what you get when you boil down the sodium salts of fatty acids. To you and I, it’s just soap – known mostly for removing dirt from grimy hands. Here are a few other uses for … Continue reading
Set the stage: The $hit has hit the fan. The dollar has collapsed and is now worth half what it was just 6 months ago. The reasons for the collapse are not relevant any more. Most people don’t understand why … Continue reading
If you think of disaster in the following four stages or phases, then you will be better able to deal with it, should you ever experience it… PREPARATION One of the biggest challenges of disaster and survival preparedness is … Continue reading
The first case of Ebola was during 1976 which infected 318 people (280 died). The second major Ebola outbreak was during 1995 with 315 cases (killing 254). During 2003 Ebola infected 143 and killed 128. In 2007 Ebola affected 264 … Continue reading