Day: January 24, 2022

Preparedness Notes for Monday — January 24, 2022

Today is the birthday of Tamara K., the editor of the long-running and very entertaining View From The Porch blog. January 24th is also the birthday of René Barjavel (born 1911, died November 24, 1985). This prescient French science fiction author wrote several books with survivalist themes, including Ravage, which was titled Ashes, Ashes in its English translation. — Today we present another review written by our Field Gear Editor Emeritus, Pat Cascio.  


Beretta M9A1, by Pat Cascio

I don’t know about other people, but I’ve always been resistant to change or controversy in my life. As I grow older, rapidly approaching my 70th year on this earth, I find I’m more resistant to change than ever. I don’t enjoy getting into a controversy over things. I believe a lot of controversy stems from our opinions on things. Many people simply don’t understand what an opinion is, either. Quite simply, an opinion is just that – an “opinion” and it is based on what we believe. I don’t think an opinion is right or wrong, it’s just one …


Recipe of the Week: Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Pear

The following recipe for Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Pear was sent by blog reader M.N.. It is cooked in a Dutch Oven. Ingredients 1 roasting chicken 1⁄2 stick butter 1⁄4 cup olive oil 4 head of garlic (or less, to taste) 1 Pear, Bartlet 1⁄2 cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp Thyme 1 tsp black pepper, finely ground 1 tsp salt Directions Melt butter in Dutch oven and add olive oil. Brown chicken on all sides. Set aside. Sauté garlic cloves until fragrant. Core, peel, and slice the pear. Add to garlic and wine, and simmer for 2 minutes. …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at China’s unsustainable debt bubble. (See the Economy & Finance section.) Precious Metals: Needless to say, look for a big breakout in the prices of gold, silver, and platinum if Russia fully invades Ukraine. Stack them deep, and stack them early. Commerzbank seems to agree. o  o  o Neither Inflation …