Author Archives: David Nash

How to Make Bread and Butter Pickles

Pickling produce for preservation (say that ten times fast) is a staple food preservation technique, it is a simple process that is easily adapted to almost any food. From Corned Beef to pickles, fermented food is found in every culture. … Continue reading

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27 Prepper Precepts #18

My plans are generic as much as possible. I prep and plan for all hazards, and not specific events. How many people bought into the Y2K, and then let their food rot because they felt silly. My food storage is … Continue reading

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More Classes Scheduled and 2012 Fee Schedule

Asherbranner’s built a second classroom at their range, so I can add more classes to the schedule.  This post has the fee schedule as well as the classes scheduled out until May.  The classes can also be found on the … Continue reading

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Uvpaqlite Review

I don’t do reviews all that often, but not too long ago survivalblog had a passing mention about a new company that made reusable glowstick the size of a chemlite. I immediately ordered a couple sample for my personal evaluation.

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How to Can Bacon

Bacon is one of those items you just cannot replace – While you can buy canned bacon it costs an arm and a leg, so when I started hearing about home canned bacon I just had to try it. The … Continue reading

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27 Prepper Precepts #17

Charity is important, but charity is not enabling others to be lazy or rewarding bad behaviors. If you work hard, someone that refuses to work has no moral demand on your labor. However, I would have a hard time swallowing … Continue reading

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