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Foods preserved in 2024, 2025, and 2026 for comparison

“Thou shalt be diligent in preserving…”

The Lord’s message to Brigham Young at Winter Quarters in January 1847 included this: “Thou shalt be diligent in preserving what thou hast, that thou mayest be a wise steward; for it is the free gift of the Lord thy…

Collage of ways to use canned food - Tropical Chicken Salad, dehydrated in granola, pureed in cake, dehydrated for snacking

Rotating Canned Foods

If you are concerned about rotating your canned food, there are creative ways to keep it fresh: • Try a completely new recipe using canned foods. A new recipe means you don’t have a previous version to compare it to.•…

Survivalism vs Self-Reliance overlaid on a drawing of an ark on rough seas

Looking Beyond the Mark

The following quote is by Elder Quentin L. Cook.  It was given in the October 2016 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “While there are many examples of looking beyond the mark, a significant one…

Collage of butane stove, Pantry Cooking cookbook, storage bins, cyclist's emergency kit

Self-Reliance Gift Ideas

Gift the gift of self-reliance and preparedness this Christmas. Here are some of many ideas for gifts: –Camp stove or butane stove –Solar oven –Rocket stove —Wonder oven –Water bath canner –Pressure canner —Ball Blue Book —So Easy to Preserve…

Home canned butternut squash, frozen chopped green chiles, dehydrated sliced tomatoes, Kosher dill pickle halves

Preserve What Thou Hast

Doctrine and Covenants section 136 is a revelation given to Brigham Young as he was preparing the saints to emigrate from Winter Quarters, Nebraska to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. It is full of instructions to him and to…