(Natural News) Knowing several food preservation methods ensures that you can prolong the shelf life of fruits and vegetables from your home garden. These techniques can also add more items to your food stockpile, which is important if you want to prepare for a long-term survival scenario. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Before you get started, invest in […]

(Natural News) The ancient practice of pickling to preserve food is considered a culinary art. Different cultures have their own versions of pickled foods, which are either preserved in a strong acid like vinegar or a salt brine that encourages fermentation. Foods preserved using the latter technique are not only safe from bad bacteria that […]

(Natural News) Most people enjoy a scoop of delicious ice cream. But did you know that the popular dessert used to contain anal secretions from beavers? If you think that’s stomach-turning, check out these other weird or even deadly ingredients found in common food products. Baguettes with a side of opium Just last March, shoppers in […]

(Natural News) Pickling is a handy skill to have, especially when SHTF – and you don’t need expensive equipment or a large work area to start pickling. Pickling can easily extend the shelf life of many perishable food items like fruits or vegetables. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Pickling, one of the oldest methods of food preservation, involves submerging your food of […]

(Natural News) Pickling is a good way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, especially if you want to stock up on winter vegetables during summer or vice versa. Almost any vegetable can be pickled, as long as it’s fresh. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com.) Pickling basics Once you’ve decided on what you’re going to pickle, select […]

(Natural News) It’ll be a shame if you have to throw out all those tasty berries, healthy fruits, and nutritious vegetables because they’re no longer fresh. That’s why a PreppersWill article covered the basics on preserving these organic produce. First off, remember that certain vegetables can be cured to extend their lifespans. Garlic, onions, potatoes, […]