Tag: Cooking

3 Indian Fry Bread Recipes (Bannock)

3 Indian Fry Bread Recipes (Bannock)

3 Indian Fry Bread Recipes (Bannock) Bannock is the one of the preferred survival foods of the first mountain men settling the wild west. Not only did it provide them with the carbs needed for the tenuous trek of the day ahead but it was quick and easy to make in most cases over an …

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Common Vitamin Deficiencies: Recognizing and Resolving

Common Vitamin Deficiencies: Recognizing and Resolving We don’t always eat to live. I know that sounds odd, but it’s true. We eat because we are hungry but don’t always look at the foods we eat as fuel that breaks down to service our bodies. This means the different vitamins and minerals work toward the benefit …

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Why Keep Those Old Cook Books?

Why Keep Those Old Cook Books?

Why Keep Those Old Cook Books? I have a bunch of old cookbooks that I purchased years ago and also have several that were passed on to me by family. Now days I am told they are a waste of space in the kitchen. I do have and use an electronic recipe reader that contains …

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MIY Rhubarb Wine

MIY Rhubarb Wine

MIY Rhubarb Wine If you have rhubarb growing on your property you know it like a weed needs virtually no care and is actually a bit difficult to get rid of if you do not want it anymore. It is quite edible of course and you will often see it mixed into sweet treats because …

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Swedish Fire – An All-Night Campfire with Only One Log

Swedish Fire - An All-Night Campfire with Only One Log

Swedish Fire – An All-Night Campfire with Only One Log     I love a Swedish torch! But as I have admitted before I haven’t ever actually built one myself. I will now! If you are a camper for fun or because of an overnight hike or hunting trip you know how unpleasant it can …

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25 Remarkable Uses for Dandelions

25 Remarkable Uses for Dandelions

25 Remarkable Uses for Dandelions Often the lowly dandelion is seen as a weed to be gotten rid of! Actually dandelions are one of natures most abundant gifts to us. Foods, wines, home remedies and health benefits are just a few of their uses. Even better yet you really really have to work hard to …

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Prepper Books Worth Buying

Prepper Books Worth Buying   I believe strongly that knowledge is power. We have all heard the prepper’s adage that knowledge is the lightest thing you carry with you. I believe in this strongly enough that daily on our Facebook page I locate and offer you a kindle book that is at that time available for …

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Safety Guidelines for Canning

Safety Guidelines for Canning Canning food supplies is one of the things that are done by frugal preppers, homesteaders, and rural homemakers across the world. Doing so safely is at the top of everyone who does so as well as important to those that will dine on these home canned delights. I would always recommend …

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How to Know When to Refill Your Propane Tank

How to Know When to Refill Your Propane Tank

How to Know When to Refill Your Propane Tank No gauge on your propane tank or is your gauge not working properly? No problem! This nifty little trick shown in the video below will help you know when it is time to refill even without a working gauge.     This is an aggregated site. …

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Wild Game Jerky

Wild Game Jerky

Wild Game Jerky Who doesn’t love jerky? We have a number of recipes for various sauces and flavorings on the site. But I don’t think that a whole lot of us have tried to many wild game jerkies. Here in my local area the common jerkies are made from beef, turkey and deer. But if …

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