Planting onions from Starts old school prepper 2024-04-14 | Let's talk about planting onions from starts, those you grew yourself, bought at the nursery or on line...easy. Here is where to figure out which type of onion you need for your area (of the US): johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/onions/onion-bulbing-daylength-latitude-map.html
Planting onion by seed old school prepper 2024-04-13 | planting onion from seed...do you need short, medium (intermediate) or long day onions? check it out and see: johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/onions/onion-bulbing-daylength-latitude-map.html
Free Plant Labels old school prepper 2024-04-13 | let's make some free plant labels, upcycle plastic containers!
The Mason Bees Have Emerged! old school prepper 2024-04-09 | Would you like some non-stigging bees to help pollinate your spring garden, vegtables, fruit, fruit trees and bushes! Look no further...simply put up a Mason Bee house and they will often arrive. I'm going to add several new houses this year because they have filled up last years spaces.You can buy kits or ready made houses too: amzn.to/3PRR2Vuamzn.to/3UbsWYcMore info can be found here:bestbees.com/2022/06/03/mason-bees
Parting out tightly packed plants old school prepper 2024-04-08 | you bought a few veggie plants and the roots are all intertwined and you can't get them apart easily...just grab a bucket of water and start plunging!how to get plants apart, tightly packed plants, root bound, root bound plants, how to get plants,
When Can I Plant! old school prepper 2024-04-07 | When can I plant (insert plant name here)....let's talk about when to plant and how to tell if it's warm enough to plant. Just get a thermometer and check the soil temp against your seed packet or the list below!Best overall soil thermometer: amzn.to/3U79FXRthis is the soil thermometer I use and it's over a decade old.I prefer analog as there are no batteries that need replacing and less to go wrong.Temperature planting guide (see the PDF to print if you like): https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/soil-compost/soil-temperature-conditions-vegetable-seed-germination
Things That Make Sense In Mexico #5 Womens Restroom old school prepper 2024-03-16 | don't you love it when there is a huge opening on each side of the bathroom door and can see people who can also see you sitting on the toilet...ugh
Easily Give Your Dog a Pill 💊 old school prepper 2024-03-10 | I recommend this for a dog that will NOT bite and that you have started practicing with from a young age. It takes some practice for YOU and for your dog. The key for you is getting the dog to trust you, letting them know what is going to happen (e.g. a pill is coming but they will get a reward) placing the pill at the very end of the tongue (top of the throat) and closing the muzzle enough to force a swallow but not cut off air.
Sweet Quick Pickle 🥒 old school prepper 2024-03-06 | let's make a super quick pickle recipe....SWEET! cucumber, garlic clove,onion, blackpeppercorn, salt into 3 parts vinegar to 2 parts sugar and 1 part water.....shake shake shake....good for several weeks in the fridge. Use on sandwhiches or eat straight out of the container...
Things That Make Sense In Mexico #4: Dust Pan old school prepper 2024-03-03 | I started seeing these in Mexico about 10 years back...I thought they were genius then, finally found a couple in the US but they are plastic and not all that good...this is an example of an old style dust pan that your Abuelas (Grandparents) might have. Talk about UpcycleThis is a type that is sold on US Amazon...and I use at home: amzn.to/49zp9sU
Propagate Store Purchased Herbs old school prepper 2024-02-27 | Can I really take those herbs I bought and stick them in some water so they root? Yes you can! I have had huge success with just a pair of scissors and water (no rooting hormone needed) i have had more success with woody herbs. I have had less success with succulent type stalks (cilantro, mint, Lemon Balm) but some will generally root as well (This is how I got my current rosemary, lemon balm, oregano, chamomile and more).
Upgraded Magnetic Screen Door, Inexpensive and it works! old school prepper 2024-02-25 | cheap, efficent and easy to put up...need a temporary or permanent screen door? keep the critters out. We bought this one, from Amazon, to use as a front door screen and it works great. I've had the cheaper versions which didnt last but this one lets the dog in and out but keeps the flying critters out for under $20.See link for details:amzn.to/49NYPuY
Things That Make Sense In Mexico #3 Walk In Shower old school prepper 2024-02-16 | Let's take a look at something else which is prevelant in Mexico and no my home country....walk in showers! Yes I know they exist in other countries, however the first time I saw one was in Mexico!
OFF Grid Laundry old school prepper 2024-02-14 | when the power goes out or access to water/soap/power is limited folks resort to all different kinds of methods to wash clothes. Most people buy some device to help them with the laundry. I just use some buckets and my feet. Let's take a look, maybe this will work for you too.
Garden Manure old school prepper 2024-02-10 | Should I use the neighbors animal manure for my garden. You can IF you are able to answer the following questions1) What were the animals eating that will still be in the manure (Round Up Ready hay/straw)2) was it sprayed with pestacides....or herbacidesif they were eating Round Up Ready Wheat which was made into straw/hay and then it is now in their manure and you put it in your garden, your plants will likely die. The pestacides/herbacides just don't magically dissapear once it is eaten by an animal...the animal absorbs the herbacide/pestacide (and then we do if we eat that animal but that's a different story) but some comes through into the manure. Know were your manure comes from ... if you don't then you take a chance on using compost whic will kill your whole garden.
Disinfect Water Using the SUN! old school prepper 2024-02-09 | Solar Disinfection of water (SoDis) is recommended by the World Health Organization as one way of disinfecting water to kill germs such as viruses, bacteria and parasites (giardia and cryptosporidia). Does not work for chemical pollutants.max of 2 litres at a time (per container) filled 3/4 fullSunny Day, min of 5 hrs direct sunlight in a PET/ glass CLEAR container. WHO. SoDis recommends 6 hrs min. Cloudy Day, min of 2 full days direct sunlight in a PET/glass clear containerSoDis water disinfection website: https://www.sodis.ch/methode/index_ENWHO website: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wash-documents/wash-in-emergencies/household-water-treatment-and-safe-storage-after-emergencies.pdf
2023 USDA Hardiness Zone Map UPDATED old school prepper 2024-02-07 | the plant hardiness zone map for the USA has been increased due to increased temperatures across the world. Take a look at how to use this great map to see what your hardiness zone is and which microclimates are around you!For my friends in Canada, please note your map has not been updated since 2001 and I can't find a map which is newer than 1990. maybe you can!: http://planthardiness.gc.ca/?m=1Para mis Amigos en Mexico: plantmaps.com/interactive-mexico-plant-hardiness-zone-map-celsius.php
What to Bring to the BEACH old school prepper 2024-02-04 | Let's take a look at what we bring to the beach in order to make it a fun and comfortable experience. I did forget to mention that in my backpack I have a first aid kit....otherwise, let's take a look at what we bring.SHADE is most imporant...along with a way to attach that Shade to the sand/ground...You can find these types of 'tent' outdoor covers almost everywhere...we have 5 of them because we keep buying them at Estate Sales...some have bottoms, but I prefer just the sand...make sure the tent has SPF protection and isn't just a tent. I did a review on one (with a bottom) several years ago, here is a current tent on Amazon: amzn.to/42P5ZfYand here is the review of the Solar Setup...I actually own 2 of these now (plus 2 goal zero): amzn.to/3OWlsFzFinally here is one example of the screw into the ground dog tie out stakes (if it comes with a cable, use it for the guy line: amzn.to/49LpKr5Tent/umbrella Table: amzn.to/49L9rdVand hanging hooks: amzn.to/3wno20GFor anyone who is interested this is Playa San Pedrito (Saint Peter Beach) in El Pescadero, La Paz, BCS Mexico. This beach is often called San Pedito as well...same place :) There is a small surf break at the north end of the beach.
Freezing a Whole Egg in Shell old school prepper 2024-01-30 | what happens when you cook an egg that has been inadvertantly frozen in the shell? Let's take a couple frozen eggs, thaw and cook them up and see!
Bread Machine Pizza Dough old school prepper 2024-01-23 | This recipe is taken from the Breadman Bread Machine manual:Breadman Pizza Dough for bread machineRecipe:1 cup & 2 tablespoons warm water (80-90F)2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt2 cups all purpose flour1 cup semolina flour1 teaspoon agave (or honey or sugar)2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeastPour into the bread machine in order. Don’t let the salt touch yeastTakes approx 130 from beginning to end of doughMakes 2 pizza’sTop and bake, there is no need for pre-baking this crust unless you like it better.Bake at 415F or 212 C until done
Things that Make Sense in Mexico: Fly Fans old school prepper 2024-01-21 | amzn.to/49BK7HBFly Fan's can be found on Amazon or other retailers...they really keep the bugs away!
Things in Mexico,That Just Make Sense old school prepper 2024-01-15 | This oven's door opens from the left side and swings right, just like a refridgerator. When the door opens it also slightly pulls the lower rack out. This is a great way to not get burned so much! Good Sense!
Homemade Ricotta from Whey~ Whey easy old school prepper 2024-01-11 | this is such an awesome way to use a resource for a second time. If one wanted too you could keep even the left over whey from making ricotta and use it for baking, making smoothies, on the garden or more. Thanks to @Cheese52 for her original recipe.Technically, ricotta could be considered a cheese byproduct. The word ricotta means recooked in Italian....so we are re "cooking" the protein in whey to make an unripened cheese....here's how:Ricotta from WheyOld School Prepperwww.youtube.com/@OldSchoolPrepper Recipe adapted from WWW.cheese52.comLeftover whey from cheese making using 1 gallon of milk (approx ¾ of a gallon of whey)Put into a heavy bottom panHeat to 200F (93C)Once you’ve come to temperature add in ¼ cup of Vinegar (any type of 5%), StirLet sit for 5 minutesMix and pour through cheesecloth, muslin, linen etc. Let strain (this can take an hour or so)Put Ricotta into a container, add a dash of whey/milk or cream and add salt to taste. Since the whey has come from previous cheese making it may already be salted enough.
Composting in place? Whats that? old school prepper 2024-01-07 | Composting in place is just that...take your compost...bury it several inches deep, cover with dirt and plant on top. In the arid environment i'm in, this instantly helps the soil retain more water...less runs off into the sand and more water stays with the plants....this is the way to do it!
Danby Portable Washing Machine old school prepper 2024-01-07 | Portable washing machine review. Danby DWM045WDBhalf size washing machinedanby.com/en-us/products/washing-machines-en-us/dwm045wdb
Home Made Mozzarella Technical #2 old school prepper 2024-01-03 | Homemade mozzarella cheese technical #2from @Cheese52 (and a couple other vids)youtube.com/watch?v=Xfl9yl1frCc&t=765swhere to buy rennet: amzn.to/4bLVsq51 gallon milk (I used homogonized/pasturized milk not the best choice but it worked!)1 ½ Tsp citric acid into 1 cup non-chlorinated, room temp water½ tsp (2.5ml) rennet into ½ cup non-chlorinated, room temp water Into a heavy bottom pot pour in citric acid and waterQuickly add in cold milk (this will mix the citric acid and milk together)Heat to 90F (32C)Once temp is reached pour in rennet/water mixture and stir for 30 secondsTurn off heat. Cover and let rest for 5 minutesAfter 5 mins check to see if curd has formed, if not let rest another 5 minutes, if yes cut the curd into 1 inch cubesHeat cheese & whey from 90 to 110F (43C) gently stirring, from outside in, while heatingOnce temp is reached turn off heat, cover and let rest for 5 minutesRemove curds and place into a bowl, drain any excess whey back into whey potHeat whey to between 175-190F (79-87C); add the ½ C salt to water now-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394Artist: http://incompetech.comBegin to stretch the mozzarella (be careful this is HOT) use gloves if needed!Stretch mozzarella in small batches…adding back into the hot whey to keep the cheese pliable and stretchable. Pull at least 3 times, each handful of cheese and then add back to whey and take another handful of cheese.Stretch and mold and pull and tuck into balls…each ball should be stretched 3 times eac time it is picked up. Working the ball should finish sometime between the 3rd and 5th time it is stretched and tucked. Once it is shiny, smoother and seems right it is doneYou will know when it’s right, the cheese changes and goes from stringy and rough looking to smoother and better. Once you know what it feels like you will never forget….give yourself some time…and watch the video a few times. You will get it!1 used 1 gallon of milk. Some citric acid and rennet…it cost approx .20 an ounce of finished cheese to make. Out of 1 gallon of milk, I got 20 ounces of cheese. I also had a lot of leftover whey which I made into ricotta…different video though. Check it out.I tried to compare to hand made cheese in the deli however I could not find any…the closest I could find was some machine made mozz in a small container with whey and that was $1 an ounce. I believe this is very cost effective and wonderful to make. I have made this recipe several times now and will continue to do so. This would be especially wonderful if I had fresh dairy milk. This should work with milk from any animal. It will NOT work with nut milks nor with Ultra High Pasteurized Milk Finally this is how I make mozzarella…it is a recipe I cobbled together with help from Cheese52 and several other cheese makers on Youtube. I am not a cheese making professional nor actually any type of professional. Make at your own risk…it’s really pretty good.
I CANNOT BELIVE WHAT MY LANDLORD DID My Garden in Mexico old school prepper 2023-12-31 | can you BELIEVE THIS???? When I booked this simple yet highly functional 2bed/2bath casita (mother in law type house) in a new (to me) area of Baja California Sur (south of Todos Santos, north of Cabo in Pescadero) I made friends with the landlord via text before we arrived.He knows I garden and said he had some extra space or me to do some growing...but he added A WATERING SYSTEM! JUST FOR ME! who does that? He is such a great guy. Ill be doing a full tour of this rental plus his other home renatl (1 bed/1 bath) plus 5 large RV lots with water/septic and plenty of room...pool, hot tub, communal areas and private areas. Access to shade/outdoor couches, picknick tables, out door bathrooms (shower/toilet) and BBQ area....fully fenced....dogs welcome
Lip Salve with SPF old school prepper 2023-12-29 | home made lip salve with SPF protection from Red Raspberry Seed Oil (cold pressed NOT Raspberry essential oil) Red Raspberry Seed Oil (Cold Pressed): amzn.to/3UT4qMmRed Raspberry Seed Oil SPF article(s): ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8151122healthline.com/health/red-raspberry-seed-oil#no-uva-protection
Sweet & Spicy Pork Jerky ~ Bradley Smoker old school prepper 2023-12-24 | here are links to the recipe's used: jerkyholic.com/malaysiandishcuss.com/recipe/33184Bradley Smoker Time Table: bradleysmoker.com/blogs/articles-tips-tricks/how-to-make-beef-jerky-tips-tricks-2-recipes-for-your-bradleyand @PalmettoPrepared recipe for pork jerky using a deydrator: youtube.com/watch?v=P29185iUFOE
Saltine Cracker Toffee aka Christmas Crack old school prepper 2023-12-21 | #christmascrackers #christmascrack #saltinetoffee #dessert #southernliving Here is the receipe, thank you to Southern Living: southernliving.com/recipes/cracker-toffee-recipe
Homemade Pizza Dough, Homemade Mozzarella and HomeMade Pizza Sauce old school prepper 2023-12-18 | Home made is the best....all recipe's will be on my channel over the next few weeks!
Is this a Date Palm? old school prepper 2023-12-16 | do you know what kind of Date Palm this is? or is it even a date palm at all?
All Seeds Collected This Year 2023 old school prepper 2023-12-15 | you and I have been collecting seeds all fall, let's take a look at all of our work and my amazingly simply system of keeping the seeds. Take a trip with me!
onion powder old school prepper 2023-12-14 | I guy granulated onion or dehydrated onion because I make make onion powder out of it anytime...however onion POWDER does not make granulated onion nor dehydrated onion...plus it's cheaper!
Winter Squash Seed Harvest 2023 old school prepper 2023-12-12 | let's save most all of our winter squash seeds at one time...talk about how and the best (cheap) tools to use. HINT: you probably have the best tools in your kitchen right now.I have aleady harvested butternut, acorn, zucchini and others. Here we will harvest: Delacata (Delakata), pumpkin, sweet pumpkin, Hubbard, Grey, Gray, Jarrahdale, jack-o-lantern, patty pan, bush scallop...and more.
Home Made Mozzarella Easy #1 old school prepper 2023-12-10 | Thanks you to Sweet Adjeley for her Mozzerella recipeyoutube.com/watch?v=nwTp-Vxl-k0You can use store bought milk, pasturized and/or homogenized, UHP (ultra High Pasturized will not work as the proteins in the milk will no coagulate).Here is the recipe with impotant info below: 1/2 gallon milk (2 liters)1/2 cup vinegar (any kind, 5% acidity) I used white vinegar (or citric acid)Salt to taste (1/4 cup is good)pour milk into heavy bottom pan.heat to milk to 120F (49C)add in vinegar (or citric acid): turn off heatstir for 30 secondslet sit for approx 5 minuteswhey and curds will seperate, collect all the cheese curds into a strainer or colandar (one that can fit back inside the whey pot)lift colandar/strainer out of whey and press with a strong spatula/spoonmold over itself and press down, mold and press for 30 seconds.turn back on heat under whey, heat to about 150 or moreput cheese (inside of stainer/colander) back into hot whey until heated all the way through. Lift out and press/mold again for a minute. Repeat at least 5 times. After 3rd time try and see if the mozzarella will stetch (you will need to use your hands for this). Once the cheese will stretch well and you can form it into a ball with a shiny outside the mozzarella is done.IMPORTANT NOTES:I have 2 different versions of making Mozzarella...this is the easy way with ingredients you have at home (milk, vinegar, salt) while this is straight forward, there is a more complicated way to make Mozz with rennet and citric acid (in place of vinegar either will work) and more more steps.I would start with this recipe and it you become very interested in cheese making move onto Mozzarella Technical #2 (video out in a week). Both make great mozz, I would say Technical #2 makes a smoother cheese with a couple more ounces of finsihed cheese.Is it worth the extra steps? You tell me...try both and see. I may do a head to head and measure all the results, costs and time in the future. But for now this is a good and easy way to make cheese. This came out to be approx 0.17/Ounce, store bought cow milk mozzeralla in the deli was $1/oz.
closing a box #shorts old school prepper 2023-12-05 | how to fold a box the Old School Way...Closing a Box Lid without tape
Scratch Split Pea Soup and Corn Bread From The Pantry old school prepper 2023-12-05 | Let make some split pea soup and cornbread from what's on the shelves in our long term pantry. Split pea soup has a twist of adding in butternut squash instead of carrots, turn out wonderfully.SplitPea Soup: Sautee 1 large onion, add ing 2 carrots or winter squash. Sautee until it has some color.add 1 pound split peas rinsedadd 6-8 cups stockadd in salt/pepper and hot peppers as preferredsimmer for 2 hours.Albers Yellow Cornmeal Cornbread1 C yellow cornmeal1 C All Purpose Flour1/4 C sugar1 TBS Baking Powder1 TSP salt1 cup milk (I subsituted in 3/4 C yogurt and 1/4 cup almond milk)1/3 veg oil1 egg beatenmix until just combined 400F for 20 minsVideo on PYREX V. pyrex: youtube.com/watch?v=YVbkDAw4aJsarticle on Pyrex and PYREX: icedteapitcher.myshopify.com/pages/borosilicate-pyrex-vs-soda-lime-pyrex
Farmers Cheese Paneer & Neufchâtel similar to Cream Cheese old school prepper 2023-12-03 | Farmers Cheese Paneer & Neufchâtel similar to Cream CheeseFarmers cheese (Paneer cheese)...take an extra step and make Neufchâtel/cream cheesewhat i used for straining: a nut milk bag: amzn.to/4bLVAWBHeat 1 gallon whole milk (UltraHigh Pasteurized milk will NOT work) 3.78 LitersHeat to just shy of boiling 170F/75CTurn off the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of vinegar 118ml (or lemon juice)Stir and allow to curdle, if it does not seem to curdle then add a bit more vinegarCurd will separate from wheyAdd cheese cloth (or linen, muslin or flour sack etc) to a colander, pour cheese mixture into cheese cloth, which has lined the colander. Allow to strain, keep whey for other use (like baking)While cheese is in the linen cloth, squeeze until you only have cheese left. I like to leave it in the bag and in the colander with a weight on top. Once it’s fully drained, Open bag and mix in 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of salt, stir and enjoy.If you would like to take this cheese and whip it (in a blender or food processor) for 3-5 mins or so you will end up with a Neufchâtel cheese very very similar to cream cheese.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yogurt Video: youtube.com/watch?v=jjMI_J5D_iQSour Cream/Creme Fraiche: youtube.com/watch?v=OZrR5Sfsh1AYogurt Cheese/Greek Yoghurt : youtube.com/watch?v=dUhxt0Bufew
Garlic Planting 2023 for 2024 Harvest! old school prepper 2023-11-30 | let's plant some garlic for next years harvest....If you are in the US/Canada or Northern Mexico, plant your garlic now for summer harvest. If you are in Mexico see my video on planting garlic in a tropical environment so you can put your garlic through stratification process.Hardneck Russian and Chosnek Red. Beautiful and strong flavored...let's get planting!
Attracting Bees to the Big Garden old school prepper 2023-11-28 | i plan to get more bees into my garden earlier...in addition to my bee waterers I need to plant some flowers to attract them. Luckily I had a bunch of crocus and daffodils bulbs (which I moved from another spot) and I'm moving them to get a jump start on pollinators in the spring! Since i'll have the soil dug up anyway I'll plant some garlic too since I have extra...by the time the garlic is ready to harvest the bulbs will have all died back. awesome use of space!
Granulated Dehydrated onion or garlic old school prepper 2023-11-27 | granulated hers-spices like onion & garlic are best when rehydrated prior to use
Hard boiled eggs in the air fryer old school prepper 2023-11-26 | can we actually hard 'boil' an egg in an air fryer? Yes you can. 250F (121C) for 15 minutes....plung into ice water. Let's test it with store bought and fresh eggs...from cooking to peeling and peeking inside.Here is how I hard boil the PERFECT egg every time (fresh or store bought): youtube.com/watch?v=1m6WR_EEeDc
Oatmeal Scotchies Cookies Tollhouse old school prepper 2023-11-24 | my new favorite cookings, Oatmeal Scotchies! OMG, this recipe makes 4 DOZEN cookies, they freeze really well and just WOW!Nestle Tollhouse Oatmeal Scotchie cookies:1 1⁄4 cups unsifted flour1 teaspoon baking soda1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup butter, softened3⁄4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed3⁄4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups Old-Fashioned Quaker oats1 (11 ounce) package NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels (about 2 cups)Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.Gradually beat in flour mixture.Stir in oats and morsels.Drop by rounded Tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.Bake 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies, 9 to 10 minutes for crisp cookies.Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool completely.Pan Cookie Variation: Grease 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.Prepare dough as above.Spread in prepared pan.Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Buying Deli Meat & Cheese from Restaurant Supply old school prepper 2023-11-22 | I buy most of my food from a restaurant supply company called US Chef Store, it used to be Cash & Carry. Years ago they only allowed restaruants and grocery stores to shop in their stores however now they are open to the public. Here i'll give you a side by side comparason between Deli Meat and Cheese for US Chef Store and Kroeger (Fred Meyers). Let's see who wins!We bought this 1970's slicer from FB Market Place. While is was a few hundred dollars it has paid for itself in a years time. Well Worth the $. If you can't afford this slicer, perhaps your friend or family member has one you can use? and there is always just using a knife....electric knives work really well at slicing large amounts of meat and cheese
Air Fryer Butternut Squash French Fries old school prepper 2023-11-20 | home grown butternut squash into french fries....let's do it!385F/ 196C for 20 minutes for reglar doneness, extra crispy go for 30 mins
Broccoli Stalks, USE THEM! old school prepper 2023-11-18 | don't throw that broccoli stalks away, peel it, cop it, eat it. you've been eating them for years in any prepared broccoli dish, frozen or made in a restaurant.
Saving herbs In the Freezer old school prepper 2023-11-17 | extra basil? have too much of any herb which doesn't dry well? don't want to toss it? tired of pesto? let's chop it up, put in a mold, top with EVOO and freeze. Once frozen solid, remove from molds and pop into a container for easy use. This works/lasts much better than dehydrated basil which tastes like nothing...Let's walk through it in this quick videosaving basilsave any herbs
Burying Old Fruit, In The Garden: Will It Regrow? old school prepper 2023-11-14 | in the last few years i've left extra fruit in the garden. Just the bits and bobs that fall off the plants like cherry tomatoes, tomatillos etc...and so far at least part of the seeds have regrown. This year i'm taking it to the extreme and purposefully leaving Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Brandywine Tomato, Amish Paste Tomato and Black Cherokee (Purple Cherokee) tomatoes in place to see if they will over winter and sprout/grow on their own. I'm hopeful I won't have to plant any next year!So let's tour what this looks like and mark the areas for check in 2024
