If you dried your corn while still on the cob then you will need to shell the corn first, of course. You can do this by hand or use a hand crank corn sheller. The hand operated corn shellers do most of the work for you, the cob goes in and the dried kernels are stripped off and … [Read more...] about Now That You Know How to Dry Corn What’s Next
Survival
The Importance of Knowing How to Cook In a Survival Situation
According to a survey conducted in 2011, 28 percent of Americans do not know how to cook. However, let's ponder a moment, and then ask ourselves what is the definition of cooking ( Foodworksblog , 2011). Is it pulling a frozen meal from the freezer and popping it in the microwave … [Read more...] about The Importance of Knowing How to Cook In a Survival Situation
Braising Meats for Tenderness and Flavor in a Dutch Oven
Meat cuts (tougher cuts) that are ideal for braising include pork shoulder, beef chuck, short ribs, lamb shanks and of course brisket. These cuts are marbled with fat and connective tissue, which will convert to gelatin after long and slow cooking. Many cooks in years past called … [Read more...] about Braising Meats for Tenderness and Flavor in a Dutch Oven
Cooking: Learning the Basics
A previous article talked about how important it is for you to know how to cook in a survival situation, because you and your family's very survival could be at stake. Cooking from scratch as it is called is time consuming and it requires organization and planning on your part. … [Read more...] about Cooking: Learning the Basics
Meal Planning Is Extremely Important Without Refrigeration
You may have stockpiles of beans, white rice and other grains, dried pasta, dehydrated foods, and some MRE's, which are all foods that have an extended shelf life in their current form but what about after you have cooked a portion. The leftovers will require refrigeration, and … [Read more...] about Meal Planning Is Extremely Important Without Refrigeration