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[/caption] A real emergency will change who you are today if you aren’t prepared now, pure and simple. The difference in personalities and decision making in the midst of an emergency is very much like a Jekyll and Hyde complex. Whether you’ll be Jekyll or Hyde in an emergency is up to you today. Which will you be?
If you’re like me, you’re an avid meat eater. I plan on having meat protein in at least one meal a day, even during an emergency. Rather than relying on my hunting skills or the availabilty of tasty game after a nuclear blast, a hurricane, or an earthquake, I’ve made sure to store chicken, turkey, SPAM, seafood, and beef. However, I got sick of paying $4 to $6 a pound real fast! I also didn’t really want to eat “jerky” for a whole year either. So I simply HAD to find out for myself whether or not it’s possible to can “bottle” meat. Sure enough, YES, it is. And it’s EASY to can meat!
I hate having to learn dumb lessons. Don’t you? As I’ve looked back and realized all the simple tricks and strategies I’ve learned over the last 10 years, I cringe at the thought of all of the money, time, anxiety, and energy I’ve wasted. So I decided to share them with you. You’re sure to learn something in this list! I hope you’ll learn from my mistakes NOW!
Many are reluctant to take food storage preparations seriously due to a fear that they will have to live merely on beans and rice. While I do enjoy a good meal of beans and rice, I’ll admit the thought of it makes me somewhat depressed. As a professional preparedness consultant, I can assure you that your meals need not be any less enjoyable during an emergency than they are now. You can truly anticipate meals that are fit for a king, even when you’re living off of your storable commodities.
What you don’t know about expiration dates may cost you a bundle. Even more importantly, it may cost you your survival. Millions of pounds of food are thrown away all throughout America every year simply because the expiration date says that the food has gone bad. Well, you need to Read more…
[/caption] With the market being the way it is, many are asking what is the safest investment nowadays. I’ll tell you. FOOD. FOOD is the BEST investment today.Why? Because if used properly, it’s life saving. A meal today will always be worth a meal tomorrow. Food is the best investment because Wall Street can never alter its impact on our appetites.
Why don’t I believe someone who says they don’t have food storage because they can’t afford it? Because chances are, these are the same folks who wouldn’t focus on food and water preparedness even if they had the funds. Sad but true. Why do I say this? First of 
all WATER STORAGE is FREE and yet I rarely see a person who has even a semblance of the amount of water they need. Surely they have empty 2-liter bottles that they can use to store clean water in the event of an emergency. And if they don’t, they sure as heck know someone who does.
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[/caption] I’m not afraid of an earthquake. I’m not afraid of a famine or a pandemic. I’m not afraid of a nuclear attack. And in some sadistic moments I hope that some idiot will actually try and harm me or my family so that I can put my firearm self-defense training to good use. 🙂 Obviously, the absence of fear is one of the fruits of being prepared. But what about a fire?
As I’ve been writing and researching recipes for my Emergency Preparedness cookbook, I’ve had an aversion to using any of my recipes which include eggs except for baking recipes. While you can use the old egg-substitute concoction of gelatin*, or dry packed eggs, these alternatives are really only good for baking. Dog gone it. I KNOW that I’m going to crave real eggs in the midst of a crisis. So I wanted to figure out a way to preserve fresh eggs for me and my family.
OK. It’s no secret. I could very easily be called “zealous” in my preparedness efforts. Some lovingly or ignorantly (I don’t mind which) may even call me “paranoid.” That’s OK. The bottom line is I’m ready for the majority of crises that may occur.