Thermal Slow Cooker Crock Pot Thermos | How & Why We Use It
Updated information on using a thermal slow cooker, how (and why) we use ours. It’s easy, very low fuel usage, a good alternative cooker for preparedness.
Survival Cooking When The Electricity Goes Out
A list of methods and fuel sources for cooking food during times without electricity. Good preparedness is having backup plans for disruptions such as this.
Cast Iron Cooking & Cookware Tips For The Beginner
Guest article by ‘Old Chevy – on a rustic road’ My intention for this article is to post a few tips for the cast iron cook wanna-bee. This is for beginners, or for those who have only thought about using a Dutch Oven and are intimidated by trying something new. Be assured that cast…
Cooking Without Electricity – Solar Oven Cooker
At least during good weather, especially the summertime, cooking without electricity can be simple and easy while using a solar oven cooker. Over the years I have built several ‘homemade’ solar oven cookers and I have also purchased one (which I still have and still use). It seemed to be one of the better cookers…
Safe Temperature For Cooking Meat
Safe cooking is essential in preventing foodborne illness. You can’t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness, so cook all meat to these minimum internal temperatures to destroy germs and pathogens as measured with a food thermometer before removing food from the heat source: What temperature is meat safe to eat:
How To Cook Rice With 80 Percent Less Fuel!
This method of cooking rice will save LOTS of fuel energy. You just need to plan enough time ahead for your rice to cook. Here’s how to do it:
Cooking Without Electricity
If the power goes out (grid down) and the electricity is off for a period of time, you will need an alternative method of cooking without electricity. Even your kitchen’s gas stove might require electricity to operate, so it’s best to consider multiple ways to cook and/or to boil water. Here are a few ideas:…
Cooking After The Collapse
How will I cook without electricity or gas if it ever comes to that? Here’s one way…
Solar Cooking is Survival Friendly
Permalink Solar Cooking – Convenient and Cost Effective Since Ken and I are always looking for ways to become more self-sufficient, we started prepping with food storage. As we began to store the foods we normally eat, the question arose, “How will we cook this food in a SHTF scenario if there is no electricity?”…