Mississippi Mud Pudding Cake A brownie-like cake meets molten chocolate pudding—because sometimes, life is better when things get a little messy! Mom would make this for us kids as a special treat on family night. It’s delicious. I recommend adding in 3/4-1 cup of chopped walnuts. Ingredients For the Cake Read more…
A Self-Check Guide to Make Sure Your Stockpile is Functional, Not Just a Food Museum We’ve all seen it—or worse, done it ourselves. That moment when you step into your storage room, basement, or bunker (because who doesn’t dream of a good bunker?) and marvel at your well-stocked shelves. Cans Read more…
There’s a reason pirates, emperors, and grandmothers alike have hoarded spices like they were tiny, fragrant bars of gold. These unassuming little powders and pods aren’t just there to make your chili sing or your cookies dance; they’ve been currency, medicine, and outright lifesavers for centuries. And guess what? They Read more…
When it comes to long-lasting, nutrient-dense survival food, modern folks often think of MREs, freeze-dried meals, or even Spam (which has the shelf life of a vampire in a coffin). But if you really want to talk about the ultimate survival food—the kind that fueled warriors, explorers, and frontiersmen for Read more…
If there were a “Swiss Army knife” of plants, it would be Moringa oleifera. This isn’t your average backyard herb—this is the powerhouse of all powerhouses. If you could only grow one thing to keep yourself nutritionally fortified in an off-grid, grid-down, or just plain “I forgot to go grocery Read more…
Raising chickens has long been a cornerstone of self-reliant living, but modern times call for modern methods. For those who aim to keep their flocks thriving without relying on commercial feed, innovation and resourcefulness are key. Thankfully, chicken keepers today have developed ingenious ways to provide a balanced diet that’s Read more…
Once upon a time, raising chickens meant tossing a handful of feed and collecting eggs. Simple, right? Well, times have changed, and so have the methods for keeping those feathery friends happy and healthy. For the modern self-reliant enthusiast, raising chickens without relying on store-bought feed isn’t just possible—it’s downright Read more…
Azure Standard: The Self-Reliance Superstore That Comes to You If Azure Standard had a tagline, it might be something like: “Farm-to-table meets bulk-to-neighborhood with a sprinkle of sassafras.” This family-owned, Oregon-based gem has become a leading online retailer of high-quality, organic, and non-GMO foods. Known for their ethically sourced ingredients Read more…
Let’s talk about a long-term food source that just about any prepper can love. Cocoa. Alright, folks, let’s talk about a survival superstar that’s as indulgent as it is ingenious. Cocoa. Yep, that magical powder that turns water into happiness and cookies into hugs. But here’s the thing—cocoa isn’t just Read more…
Here’s a recipe and instructions that I wish I had had room to include in my cookbook. It’s delicious and healthier than traditional SPAM. So, if you’ve ever cracked open a can of SPAM and thought, “What exactly is this pinkish miracle, and can I make it myself?” – congratulations, Read more…