If you dried your corn while still on the cob then you will need to shell the corn first, of course. You can do this by hand or use a hand crank corn sheller. The hand operated corn shellers do most of the work for you, the cob goes in and the dried kernels are […] The post Now That You Know How to Dry Corn What’s Next appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

According to a survey conducted in 2011, 28 percent of Americans do not know how to cook. However, let’s ponder a moment, and then ask ourselves what is the definition of cooking ( Foodworksblog , 2011). Is it pulling a frozen meal from the freezer and popping it in the microwave to thaw and cook. […] The post The Importance of Knowing How to Cook In a Survival Situation appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

Meat cuts (tougher cuts) that are ideal for braising include pork shoulder, beef chuck, short ribs, lamb shanks and of course brisket. These cuts are marbled with fat and connective tissue, which will convert to gelatin after long and slow cooking. Many cooks in years past called it “gentle cooking”. The cuts mentioned are also […] The post Braising Meats for Tenderness and Flavor in a Dutch Oven appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

Deserts are among the most treacherous places that a person can get stranded in. With the many unique challenges that are found in deserts, you need to know how to get around them to survive in desert. Read on to find out some exceptional desert survival tips. Are you well-equipped to survive in a desert […] The post Desert Survival: 7 Things to Know appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

A previous article talked about how important it is for you to know how to cook in a survival situation, because you and your family’s very survival could be at stake. Cooking from scratch as it is called is time consuming and it requires organization and planning on your part. Meals have to be planned […] The post Cooking: Learning the Basics appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

You may have stockpiles of beans, white rice and other grains, dried pasta, dehydrated foods, and some MRE’s, which are all foods that have an extended shelf life in their current form but what about after you have cooked a portion. The leftovers will require refrigeration, and if you do not have refrigeration what then. […] The post Meal Planning Is Extremely Important Without Refrigeration appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

Getting the homestead ready for winter takes practically all summer to accomplish. Fruits and vegetables are grown all summer so they can be preserved and eaten all winter. Wood is cut and stacked all summer so it can be used all winter for heating and cooking, and the list goes on. Once winter sets in […] The post Winter on the Homestead appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

8 Types of Natural Survival Medicine 1. Wild Bergamot You are going to want to keep this herb in mind for first aid purposes as well as for other benefits. Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) contains antioxidants in the form of carvacrol. Plus, this plant also has worm-expelling, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties. I told you that […] The post Natural Survival Medicine You Can Find In The Forest appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

An EMP attack hitting the United States is a popular concept amongst members of the survivalist community. That being said, while many people are aware of EMP attacks, far fewer people actually understand what an EMP attack is, how it works, or how it would affect the country. Here’s some truth: an EMP attack would, […] The post What Would Realistically Happen If An EMP Went Off In The United States? appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more

If you dried your corn while still on the cob then you will need to shell the corn first, of course. You can do this by hand or use a hand crank corn sheller. The hand operated corn shellers do most of the work for you, the cob goes in and the dried kernels are […] The post Now That You Know How to Dry Corn What’s Next appeared first on Preparing for shtf ..read more