Recipe of the Week: Potato and Egg Scramble

The following recipe for Potato and Egg Scramble is from SurvivalBlog reader G.G..  He notes:  “This recipe is hard to mess up, so you can cook it in a pan on your stovetop, or over an open campfire that is dying down. It serves four adults.” Ingredients 2 Diced Medium Potatoes, chunked or chopped 1 Medium-sized onion, chopped 2 Chopped Fresh Peppers.  (Any color pepper of your choice.) 8 Eggs, stirred 2 Tablespoons of Butter Salt Directions Cut just 1Tablespoon of butter. Drop that into your cast iron pan and put it over your fire. Spread it around, to coat …


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 the prospects for the silver market in 2024 and 2025. (See the Precious Metals section.) Precious Metals: Silver Price Forecast: Top Trends That Will Affect Silver in 2024. o  o  o At Seeking Alpha: Silver Production Shortage: Mexico’s Supply Has Dropped Off A Cliff. o  o  o USGS: “Worldwide silver supplies will …



Preparedness Notes for Sunday — January 7, 2024

Today is the birthday of Cresson Kearny (born 1914, died December 18, 2003.) He was the primary author of the now standard reference text: Nuclear War Survival Skills. (The public domain 1987 edition is one of the many bonus books included in the SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick.) — January 7th is also the birthday of Bent Faurschou-Hviid, known as The Flame (born 1921, died October 18, 1944). The Flame was a red-haired Danish resistance fighter in the Holger Danske Group during World War II. His exploits were dramatized in the movie Flame and Citron. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we …


JWR’s Meme Of The Week:

The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: Important Dating Tip For The 2020s: If “She” Has an Adam’s Apple, Then There May Be Other Extra Appendages News Links: UCSF Surgeons Develop Effective Scarless Adam’s Apple Surgery. Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is posted then I’ll give you credit. Thanks! Permission to repost memes that I’ve created is granted, provided that credit to SurvivalBlog.com is included.  


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue …


Preparedness Notes for Saturday — January 6, 2024

On January 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, where Congress was meeting to certify Joe Biden‘s win in the 2020 election; Trump and his backers alleged widespread voter fraud. Today, three years later, after more than 950 arrests, there are still some defendants awaiting trial. And arrests are still continuing. — Today is the birthday of musician Earl Scruggs (1924-2012). — Today we present a feature article that was too short to be considered as an entry for Round 110 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day: 

“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how …


Preparedness Notes for Friday — January 5, 2024

American actor Robert Duvall, who was known for his convincing portrayals of a diverse range of characters, was born in San Diego on January 5, 1931. His portrayals in Open Range and Apocalypse Now are unforgettable. — This new listing in Sheridan, Montana at SurvivalRealty checks off a lot of boxes: Self-sufficiency! Earth-sheltered Home on 40 Acres. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 110 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 …


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 estate planning for firearms collectors.  (See the Tangibles Investing section.) Precious Metals: Will 2024 be the year for precious metals? o  o  o At Gold-Eagle.com: Gold: We Conservatively Forecast $2,375 for 2024’s High. Economy & Finance: I found his piece at Wolf Street linked over at theWhatfinger.com news aggregation site: Stock Markets Years …



Preparedness Notes for Thursday — January 4, 2024

On January 4, 2010 Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, officially opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The view (pictured) from the upper stories of the Burj Khalifa is stunning. — On January 4, 1896 Utah became the 45th state of the U.S.A.. — January 4th is the birthday of George Hyde, who was born “Heide” in 1888, in Arpfingen, Germany. He was the chief gun designer for the Inland Division of General Motors (GM) in Dayton, Ohio during World War II. Hyde was best-known as the co-designer of the M3 “Grease gun” SMG and the Liberator pistol, but he …


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, an update on crime statistics. Murder Rates – By County The map above, shows U.S. Murder Rates in 2022, (by County) is courtesy of a Reddit Maps Group. …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“Son, we’re on the brink of the next world war And I don’t think nobody’s prayin’ no more And I ain’t sayin I know it for sure I’m just down on my knees Beggin’, Lord, take me home I just wanna go home I don’t know which road to go It’s been so long I just know I didn’t used to wake up feelin’ this way Cussin’ myself every d**n day People have really gone and lost their way They all just do what the TVs say And I wanna go home…” – Oliver Anthony, From the lyrics to his …


Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — January 3, 2024

On January 3rd, 1959, the territory of Alaska became the 49th U.S. state. On January 3, 1892, English author and scholar J.R.R. Tolkien, who was perhaps best known for his richly inventive epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings, was born in South Africa. — Seed for Security is running a 20%-off sale on their Colossal Security Pack and their Super Survival Security pack. Their Colossal Security Pack features approximately 76,895 heirloom vegetable, herb, and grain seeds. Their Super Survival Pack contains approximately 5,500 heirloom vegetable and grain seeds. All of their seeds are open-pollinated and non-GMO. This sale is …