The following video may help address some issues regarding a long term country wide emergency and food production, preservation and distribution. It covers how some of these issues were addressed in Great Britain during WWII.
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Country wide emergency - Food - Great Britain WWII
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Home canning for one or two
I've had a request for "any sources or links for preps or canning that are scaled back for a family of one or two?" Not every family or individual needs to can 18 bushels of applesauce at a time like my Amish friends. Three bushels in a day... -
Canning, an Amish pantry and shelf space real estate
All that is required to put some humility into me is a visit to my Amish friend's home. The last time I visited they were busy canning a bin of apples; not a basket, not a banana box, an 18 bushel wooden bin. The kind that comes straight from the commercial... -
Ebola - bush meat handling
My humble opinion here.
Ebola is endemic to bush meat. People depend on bush meat to live so this looks like it is going to be a reoccurring problem. It is easy for some to condemn the trade in and dependence on bush meat especially when... -
Canning jar lids - cost increase
I've noticed a significant increase in the cost of canning jar lids over the last six months or so. Prices vary in my area but what I am seeing looks like about a 30% average cost increase. It is canning season so demand is higher but an increase... -
Oven canning - it's dangerous!
I was very surprised to see an article in a recent publication toting the benefits of oven canning. With this method of canning hot food is put in canning jars, the lids tightened on and then the food jars are put in a heated oven to "can"... -
Tibetan pickle jar
Anyone have any feedback on this?
Back in the dark ages when I was young I saw a travel log that mentioned a special type of pickle jar. The jar appeared to be pottery or stone ware jar, probably glazed. What made it unique was that it... -
Root cellar
Traditionally a root cellar was a hole in the ground with a door or cover which allowed food to be safely held for a longer period of time than it could be at room temperature in warm weather or warmer climates. The temperature below ground (say 2 to...