Doom and Bloom (TM)

Hey Preppers, Last week, the Census Bureau released new figures showing that nearly one in six Americans lives in poverty – a record 46.2 million people. The poverty rate, pegged at 15.1 percent, is the highest of any major industrialized nation, and many experts believe it could get worse before it abates.  If you’re a [...]

  Hey Preppers, From time to time (like whenever anyone in my family visits), I have to answer questions put before me regarding our decision to be prepared.  Things like, “Um, what is all this stuff?” and “What the heck do you think you’re going to do with these things?”.  Some people aren’t even polite [...]

  Here are the red peppers I dehydrated overnight. Very easy processing! Wash them and then cut off the tops. Place the peppers on the trays and dry at 125 degrees for 12-15 hours. When finished the tips will be dry and firm.   To make crushed red peppers place a few peppers in a [...]

Dr Bones and I are serious about learning skills and gaining knowledge. We have always been and always will be interested in teaching others what we have learned. Today was our first Master Gardener’s class, one of 14. The beginning subject was all about butterflies. Our home is a Certified Butterfly Sanctuary already, but the [...]