Rambo Moe's Online Encyclopedia of Survival Knowledge
When it comes to raising animals for food, rabbits are a great option, right up there with chickens, goats and pigs. Rabbit meat is high in protein, and by most accounts tastes pretty darn good. They’re fairly low maintenance to raise, needing only small spaces and not making a ton of noise or mess. They’re also (re)productive; a doe (female rabbit) can produce 20-40 new babies a … [Read more...]
This is a guide to making goat cheese using goat’s milk. This is great if you are raising goats, or are just looking to try something new. Goat cheese tastes a bit like cream cheese, but with a firmer texture and a bit more kick. It’s good on salads and in any other recipes where cheese is used. So let’s begin! What You Will Need: 1) A quart of goat’s milk (will yield up to … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to making Greek yogurt, something that I, as a big fan of Greek food, appreciate. You won't need the strength of Hercules and the wit of Odysseus to follow this very simple recipe! As Plato once said, “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” So let's begin! Estimated Time: 1 hour active, 12-15 hours inactive. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Ingredients: 1) 4 … [Read more...]
It's been a while since we've had a recipe-style article here, so today let's go over one of my favorites: how to make homemade yogurt. Yogurt is a great food- it gives you the same protein, calcium and magnesium that other sources of dairy do, but is more versatile and, in my opinion, better tasting than those. So let's get started! Estimated Time: 1 hour active, 7-12 inactive. WHAT … [Read more...]
An MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) is a lightweight, self-contained field ration used by military forces in situations where regular food preparation isn’t an option. Modern MREs rely on food preparation and packaging technology to supply a meal that is safe to eat and can survive extreme conditions. MREs contain around 1200 calories, and are designed for extreme durability. They can withstand a … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to finding water in the wilderness. When outdoors in a survival situation this should be your first priority, followed by building a shelter and starting a fire. To stay healthy, people need around 2 Liters of water per day. In a stressful survival situation, and when facing either hot or cold temperatures (where you lose moisture from perspiration or through your skin … [Read more...]
Watery Wednesdays continues with a couple of ideas for making your own solar water purifiers. These are both low-cost, low maintenance designs. Used alongside solar cookers, these designs can supply clean water and warm food using only the power of the sun. Let's start with the deluxe version. THE DELUXE MODEL The Case: What You Will Need: First you will need the case to house your water … [Read more...]
Watery Wednesdays returns! Today we will learn two ways to build a homemade water filter. CERAMIC POT WATER FILTER This filter can be made using a ceramic pot and some other simple items. What You Will Need: 1) An unglazed (glazed pots are water proof) ceramic pot, with no holes or cracks. 2) A plastic bucket or container with an opening that has the same diameter … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to turning hard water into soft water. Hard water is water that is high in minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium. Soft water is water that is low in these minerals. Hard water happens naturally as certain water sources (particularly underground ones) absorb minerals from their environment. Hard water creates problems for people for two reasons. First, it leaves … [Read more...]
Welcome to Watery Wednesdays! In this article we take distilled water, deionized water, spring water and tap water, put them in a cage, and then them duke it out. Aaactually, we will comparing these different forms of water, and highlighting their similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses. Let's begin! DISTILLED WATER Distilling water is the oldest form of water purification. … [Read more...]
