When the Water Suddenly Stopped: What a Broken Pipe Taught Us About Preparedness

 

Last month, we were suddenly reminded just how important preparedness can be when our water stopped running.

What Is the Best Cornmeal for Long-Term Food Storage?

 

Cornmeal is one of those inexpensive foods that I think deserves a place in a well-stocked pantry. It can be used to make cornbread, corn cakes, breading, hot cereal and some very simple old-fashioned breads that require little more than cornmeal and water.

Backyard Chickens: Are They Worth It? Eggs, Food Security & the Cost of Raising Your Own

 

Backyard Chickens 

Are Backyard Chickens Worth It?

With egg prices, shortages, and recalls making headlines from time to time, backyard chickens start looking pretty appealing. But are they really worth the trouble—and do they actually save money?

How to Make Hardtack: The Survival Cracker That Lasts for Years

 

The Pioneer Cracker That Fed Sailors, Soldiers, and Settlers for Centuries

Hardtack may not be the most exciting cracker you'll ever eat, but it has earned its place in history. Made from just a few simple pantry ingredients, this humble cracker helped feed sailors crossing oceans, pioneers heading west in covered wagons, U.S. Army soldiers, and even served as an emergency ration aboard the Titanic.

The Most Important Prep You Can Never Lose

 

Every day we watch the news and see tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, pandemics, power outages, and financial hardships turn lives upside down. Even families who spent years preparing sometimes lose nearly everything in a matter of hours.