Food

Without food, no energy. Delve into emergency rations, long-life food and ways to be self-sufficient, so that you have access to sufficient and nutritious food in any situation.

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,