Recipe of the Week: Roasted Summer Squash & Zucchini

The following recipe for Roasted Summer Squash & Zucchini is from SurvivalBlog reader Tom V. Ingredients 1 pound yellow summer squash (2 medium-size) 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium-size or 3 to 4 small-size) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese Directions Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice the zucchini and squash into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a large bowl, mix them with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the …


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. In this column, JWR also covers hedges, derivatives, and various obscura. This column emphasizes JWR’s “tangibles heavy” investing strategy and contrarian perspective. Today, we look at base metals prices. (See the Commodities section.) Precious Metals: Why is The US Treasury’s Silver Eagle Mandate Not Being Honored? : Analyst. o  o  o At Kitco.com: U.S. focus on green energy transition is working and silver continues to be the biggest beneficiary – Bank of America. Economy & Finance: Reported back …



Preparedness Notes for Sunday — July 30, 2023

Today we remember the birthday of author Reginald Bretnor. He was born Alfred Reginald Kahn on July 30, 1911, in Vladivostok. He died on July 22, 1992 in Medford, Oregon. In addition to penning many witty science fiction novels and short stories in his characteristic style, he also wrote nonfiction articles for Mel Tappan’s P.S. Letter. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present the final entry for Round 107 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on …


JWR’s Meme Of The Week: Soylent Green New Deal

The latest meme created by JWR — with special thanks to SurvivalBlog reader John H. for the tagline idea: Meme Text: Kamala Harris says: “When we invest in clean energy and electric vehicles and reduce population, more of our children can breathe clean air and drink clean water…” To Me, That Sounds Like A Soylent Green New Deal News Links: VIRAL GAFFE: VP Kamala Harris Calls To ‘Reduce Population’—She Means ‘Pollution’ They corrected her Freudian slip in the transcript at the White House website: Remarks by Vice President Harris on Combatting Climate Change and Building a Clean Energy Economy. Notes From …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter …


Preparedness Notes for Saturday — July 29, 2023

July 29th, 1805 was the birthday of Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville. He died April 16th,1859. He is best known for his lengthy treatise titled Democracy In America. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 107 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, or three-day course …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“In those days there was no king in Israel: and in those days the tribe of the Danites sought them an inheritance to dwell in; for unto that day all their inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel. And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from their coasts, men of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to spy out the land, and to search it; and they said unto them, Go, search the land: who when they came to mount Ephraim, to the house of Micah, they lodged there. When they were …


Preparedness Notes for Friday — July 28, 2023

Today is the day of shame for Patton, Eisenhower, and MacArthur “just following orders”. On July 28, 1932, the US Army in cooperation with the DC Police, demolished the Bonus Army encampment on Anacostia Flats, Washington, DC. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 107 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be …



Preparedness Notes for Thursday — July 27, 2023

On July 27, 2003, British-born American entertainer and comic actor Bob Hope, who was known for his rapid-fire delivery of jokes and one-liners, died at age 100. — July 27th is the birthday of Captain Samuel Whittemore (born in 1694, died February 3, 1793). He was an English-born American farmer and soldier. He was eighty years of age when he became the oldest known colonial combatant in the American War of Independence. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 107 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic …


The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods

SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, we look at fighting shotguns. Some Defensive Shotgun Wisdom Reader B.G. suggested this piece written by Sheriff Jim Wilson: Thoughts On The Defensive Shotgun. Nine Best Home-Defense Tactical …



Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — July 26, 2023

On July 26, 1956, the Italian passenger liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Stockholm off the coast of Nantucket in the Atlantic Ocean; 51 people were killed. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 107 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, or …


SurvivalBlog Readers’ & Editors’ Snippets

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — U.S. Army’s New Advanced Enhanced Night Vision Goggles Look Like Predator’s Vision. o  o  o Biden Administration Rule Would Ban Nearly All Portable Gas-Powered Generators. o  o  o SurvivalBlog reader Jerome X. sent us this troubling news: At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed. o  o  o I just heard …