We’ve all seen them, and chances are good most people have actually eaten them… the ubiquitous Vienna Sausage. I gotta be honest, the name Vienna sausage sounds a bit too fancy for these gelatinous packed sawed off hot-dog wannabes, I… Continue Reading
Why are we reviewing the Yukon Growler? Why review what is essentially a really big beer Thermos on a preparedness site? Because it’s so very useful for when you have to stay outside in extreme weather. Three problems that this… Continue Reading
Louisiana Red Beans & Rice from Backpacker’s Pantry is a dehydrated pouch meal meant as camping supplies but certainly suitable as fairly shelf-stable and compact storage food that doesn’t need refrigeration. You add boiling water to the pouch, stir, seal… Continue Reading
We are always looking for medium-term storage food (3-5 years), and recently picked up a few Loma Linda products to test them out, including these “Swiss Stakes”. Yeah, that’s not a typo. First up? Loma Linda “Swiss Stakes”. The “Swiss… Continue Reading
Today’s review is for Augusan Farms‘ Cheesy Broccoli and Rice, an “instant” i.e. a just add boiling water, wait and eat meal. This is what I’d call a ‘good base for an entree’ entry in the reasonably priced, long term… Continue Reading
Today’s review is on Organic Tomato Basil with Pasta soup mix, Augason Farms. Inexpensive, easy to make, readily available and it tastes… well… read on… Why all the Augason Farms reviews? Because we’re trying out a selection as we seek long… Continue Reading
I wouldn’t call it ‘super nutty’. Oats are definitely the main story. Continue Reading
Today we review the Augason Farms Vegetable Stew Blend mix. It was a work day out at The Place today, and it’s a chilly one, with snow still hiding in every bit of shade. It’d sure be nice to have… Continue Reading
I’ve got to admit, I love me some oatmeal in the morning. How do I love thee, gruel? Let me count the ways: It’s a quick and easy. It’s very easily cooked over a fire – I… Continue Reading