We spend millions of dollars every year trying to kill dandelions. We spray them, mow them, and curse them. But in a survival scenario—or just a tight economy—the dandelion is not an enemy. It is a free lunch. In Chapter 7 of Survive From The Pantry, we discuss how “city folks step right over their supper […]
In our latest video, we talked about the “Autumn Rule”: When the leaves die, the energy moves underground. Most people look at a withered, brown Amaranth (Pigweed) plant and think it’s dead. A survivor looks at it and sees a calorie bomb hiding in the dirt. In Chapter 7 of Survive From The Pantry, we list
Imagine this: The power is out. The gas lines are shut off. You have a bag of rice and a pot of water, but no way to boil it. Your electric range is a paperweight, and an open campfire in your backyard is a beacon for everyone within a mile radius. You don’t need expensive
If you look down at the cracks in your driveway or the edges of the sidewalk right now, you will likely see a low-growing plant with thick reddish stems and small, paddle-shaped leaves. Most people spray it with poison. But if you are a survivor, you should be harvesting it. This is Purslane (Portulaca oleracea),
