Serrated knives tend not to dull as fast as other knives, but they still slowly dull over time. Like any other knife, they need to be sharpened and maintained for optimum use. You can sharpen serrated knives with an electric sharpener. Using an electric sharpener is less labor-intensive than using manual forms of sharpening, but …
Flour is indispensable as one of the big staples for baking and providing food. But like any other food, it will become unusable if it isn’t stored correctly. If you’re storing flour in your pantry and using it regularly, you don’t have to worry about spoiling. Storing flour long-term means eliminating, as much as possible, …
The Covid-pandemic took the world by surprise – except maybe for survivalists. The possibility of a global event that could shut down governments and economies and threaten entire populations is exactly why preppers devote time and resources to perfecting the science and art of survivalism. Chief of these survival skills is stockpiling or storing food. …
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When stockpiling a one-year food supply, you must store calorie-dense staples that contain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to keep you healthy in dire situations. Additionally, the food must have a long shelf life and mustn’t require refrigeration. Here’s a complete emergency food storage list for one year: Water Grains Beans and legumes Powdered milk …
No one wants to be in the line of danger, but disasters and accidents do happen. However, your survival chances depend on how equipped you are. The hand crank flashlight is one vital gadget in an emergency where the power supply is cut. Hand crank flashlights offer many advantages over regular flashlights, such as reliability, …
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Canned foods are a stable and convenient way to store various foods for an extended period. Whether buying commercially canned foods or canning foods yourself, they are a great way to keep foods for long-term storage and should be an essential item in any prepper’s pantry. But can you store canned foods just anywhere, or …
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Storing food is a crucial part of being a prepper. It is recommended to stockpile at least a gallon (3.78 liters) of water and 2,000 calories per person daily. This is no easy feat, so you should be keen on being resourceful, prudent, and tactical in your approach to storing food. You should not store …
A Beginner’s Guide to Safe Food Storage: Why the Floor is Off-Limits Read More »
The concept of canning has been around for a couple of centuries now, and many have used it to preserve different types of food. However, although dry canning was initially a popular preservation method, the realities of dry canning are now coming to light. Dry canning is not safe. Since bacteria respond poorly to the …
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Salt should be a staple in any prepper’s stockpile because of its health benefits, flavor enhancement properties, and food preservation abilities. Salt storage amounts vary, but setting aside about 10 pounds (4.53 kg) of salt per person per year would be wise. Salt is easy to store because it is inexpensive, readily available, and practically …
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Canned food has long since been the go-to method to store foods for extended periods. However, if you want canned food to last, you must keep it properly. Canned foods will spoil in heat and should not be stored in extreme conditions. Canned foods do not require refrigeration. However, that does not mean they can …
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