Hardtack, Survival Food For Harsh Times

survival hardtackDuring the War for Southern Independence, hardtack was a staple food (when fresh bread was unavailable) for both the brutal soldiers of the oppressive Federal government and the brave Confederate patriots defending their homeland. Hardtack was a virtually indestructible 1/2-inch thick cracker about three inches by three inches, pierced with sixteen holes and made from flour and water.

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Survival Improvised Cooking

improvised survival cooking   During wartime or a natural disaster, food shortages and lack of natural gas or electricity for cooking require a great deal of improvisation and reliance upon back-to-basics cooking techniques used by our forefathers in order to survive. In an emergency, it helps to know what to do with all that nature has to offer and how to make the best use of it. In order to have a proper meal, you will have to improvise ways to cook the food available, for you and your loved ones.

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Food Preservation Using Oil – How To and Practical Tips

Food Preservation Using Oil  If one is nervous or uncertain about the future, it’s good to know about the old ways of preserving the food as we might put our faith in them someday, just to survive. In this article we will talk about food preservation using oil.

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Survival Honey, The Ultimate Survival Food

honey survival foodSurvival honey (or jut honey) is a wonder food that should be stockpiled by every prepper. It is considered by some the ultimate survival food due to its long shelf life and healing proprieties. Honey has been used by humans since Ancient Times and cave paintings have been found depicting humans hunting for this golden wonder.

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