by Sara Tipton | Nov 12, 2021
Hunting season is upon us, and we had some elk meat leftover from last year. In order to prevent it from going to waste and to make room in our freezer for this year’s meat, we decided to can our elk meat for long-term storage over the winter. Before we start in...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 11, 2019
Natural emergencies like flooding and wildfires have the capacity to destroy important documents. Documents you will need to prove identity, proof of address, and more. While many preparedness sites (including this one) and family preparedness manuals suggest backing...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 5, 2019
Most of us can benefit from learning to live a more simple and frugal life. And there is no reason to bust your budget on food waste or storage! You can take the beginning steps toward frugality and save a lot of money by using these food storage tips we’ve put...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Oct 4, 2018
Ready Nutrition guys and gals, this article is being posted to address questions posed by one of the readers, as well as any others who might want to know about batteries for use with solar panels. The main thing is to understand this is an overview and will give you...
by Lisa Egan | Aug 6, 2018
You’ve likely got a nice supply of canned goods in your pantry and food storage inventory, but how long do those products truly last? Will they still be safe to eat when a disaster arises and you need to start popping those cans open and consuming their...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 28, 2018
Hi Tess, I’m looking to take my food storage to the next level. I am looking at a six-inch hot jaw sealer for 5mm Mylar bags. Can I over lap the sealer joints to get a seal on bigger bags or do I need to go with a sealer that seals in one step? Thanks, A Reader...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Jun 30, 2017
ReadyNutrition Guys and Gals, you’re already all too familiar with the ins and outs of different types of food preservation. We once did an article on what actions to take in the event of an EMP where the power supply to your refrigerator disappears, possibly...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 30, 2017
Herbs are one of the first plants we put in our garden. There is nothing like fresh culinary herbs to intensify the flavors of food. As well, herbs are hardy garden plants that don’t have to be watered as much as vegetables and can serve more than one purpose by...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Apr 27, 2016
Hey, hey, hey, ReadyNutrition Guys and Gals! No, Fat Albert is not in front of the keyboard! Just JJ here with an article geared toward gearing up for a potential drought year. Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” referred to the omnipresence of water...
by Tess Pennington | May 31, 2015
Raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized honey has been a pantry staple for centuries. In the far stretches of human history, honey was stored for food, making wine and used for medicinal purposes. They stored raw, unfiltered honey in porous, sealed jars and stacked them in...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 12, 2014
For years, the prepper community has stressed the importance of creating a food pantry system for the home in case an emergency strikes. This practical food pantry concept goes beyond preparedness and should be adopted for everyday living purposes. As a child, I...