This food keeps well for a long time and tastes good
On a forum for people thinking about preparedness, an honest complaint recently appeared: a Redditor’s wife
Mylar bags: what are they and why are they useful?
There’s a fairly good chance that you already know Mylar without realising it. The shiny inside
Which canned tuna is the best choice?
Somewhere in almost every kitchen drawer or pantry there’s a tin of tuna. It’s the sort
Food from nature – week 12: Winter hunger does not exist
Winter hunger is a myth! January puts people off. Cold, bare, nothing to find. Nonsense. Anyone
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (15): Learning to preserve food
Self-sufficiency stops where food spoils. This week you teach yourself one preservation technique, and you apply
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (14) – Plant your first herb pot or vegetable
Self-sufficiency doesn’t start with a large vegetable garden, but with one plant. This week you take
Food from nature – week 11: Harvest at rest
The year ends quietly, but nature does not rest. Now is the time to take stock,
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (13) – Bake your own bread with simple means
Bread is basic food. But what if the bakery is closed or the oven doesn’t work?
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (12) – Cook a meal without electricity
A hot meal without electricity? That’s perfectly possible if you practise it beforehand. Why this is
Food from nature – week 10: Game on the table
December is traditionally game month. A piece of rabbit, duck or pheasant is not only festive,



