When I recently did some organizing of my supplies, I was a bit surprised at the sheer number of canning jars I had placed into boxes. By the time I got to the 20th box, I admitted to myself that I am clearly a canning jar hoarder. That said, I don’t think I am in [...]
For Any Long Term Sealed Package Storage of Edible Goods All of the following will work for Oxygen Absorption: Mylar Bags - These are heavy-duty foil-like bags that hold up to long-term storage. Vacuum Sealed Bags - Much easier to handle for more hands-on handling of the food items. Plastic Buckets with Gamma Seals - [...]
They did it for the astronauts Beyond having the powdered drink Tang and bubble gum in a tube, the space program in America also came up with a great way to preserve the freshness of the food that they took up with them. And as they got into the Space Shuttle Era, they seemed to [...]
This was what got me thinking about all this Self Reliance stuff in the first place. I have very fond memories of my grandmother coming over with her canning supplies, jars, lids, and her favorites to can, peaches, grapes, green beans, and more. The afternoons that we sat and snapped green beans, or got the [...]
A Century Has Passed Over one hundred years ago, the war to end all wars began. Beyond any of the sociopolitical reasons it went global, the war became an ever-increasing hardship on those who were left at home. As our doughboys fought in the trenches, those at home in the city and rural communities alike [...]
In the course of the 20th Century and the many wars that happened over the decades, the people at home were asked to do many things. Among the many sacrifices of life and limb, and the rationing of precious commodities was also to claim their Food Independence through what was called a Victory Garden. To [...]
I can still remember my grandma and her cooking from decades ago, the recipes that were handed down to her from her mom and grandmas the links of us all through the ages of time can be the way we actually feed ourselves. It is important for us to bring this knowledge to those that [...]
When it comes to canning vegetables, it is important to find veggies that keep the best and have high nutritional content, and offer a good value for your dollar and time spent. Here are some things to consider and a few of the best veggies for long term canning. What is most readily available locally? [...]
There are a great many things that we have gained with the advent of technology and the widespread adoption of electricity. In the same expanse of time, we have had a great many advances, in almost all areas of life. Medically, scientifically, socially all have seen positive changes. For these, all should be not only [...]
