OFF GRID - Food Preservation facts for the beginner Survivalist

Regardless of whether you are a hard core Survivalist, or just want to change your lifestyle to where you are more in charge of such things as your food supply; we all need to be knowledgeable of just how long some of your foods can be stored and still be useful.

A fellow writer on HubPages, Cynthia Hoover, has written an excellent article, aimed at the beginner survivalist, that explains these basics of food preservation.

Food Additives that can Kill you.

Regardless of where we go, we eventually hear someone talking about the additives in the foods we eat.

I know, because I am often one of those people.
My wife and I try very hard to minimize our exposure to foods with unhealthy additives.
But honestly, we still purchase some items with additives that we know are at least questionable, if not known to be bad for our health.

FOOD SAVINGS TIP - Lemons - Save Your Lemons by giving them a good Soaking

Lemons soaking in water, Pic by Don Bobbitt

FOOD TIP

This is something we can all do.

I try to use at least one Lemon a day, either in my cooking or just sliced and dropped into my drinking water.

Well, if you haven't noticed our American grown Lemons are costing more than ever.

The main reason is that European and Asian countries, especially in China are buying up our American fresh fruits and vegetables so our supermarket suppliers have to purchase the lower quality replacements to sell to us.

Food Preservation Guide for the Survivalist

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One of the basic things a person needs to consider, if they want to set up a Survival plan for themselves and their family, is how will they get and preserve food for their immediate future.

One thing we all need to establish a plan for is so simple, yet so important. If there were some catastrophe strike, where will you get your oh so necessary item, WATER.

Recommended Crop Foods for your Home Garden, plant the basics for sure-fire success.

Green Peppers

Growing a garden is a personal thing and as such, you need to select crops that suit your personal tastes.

For instance, I mention Beets below. Some people love Beets, even whole nations consume Beets in large quantities.

I, on the other hand, detest beets, regardless of the way you cook or spice them up, and you will not find me planting these in my garden.