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Making Biltong with Anton van Vuuren – Epi-3404

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Anton van Vuuren was involved in various technology roles which brought him to the USA in 2015. After meeting his wife, at her behest, he opened a restaurant serving South African foods. Then in 2020 Covid caused mass shutdowns and Anton and his family had to diversify what the restaurant did in order to make ends meet. They expanded on many fronts but Biltong manufacturing was one of the key elements that helped them survive though 2020 as a business. Today Anton joins me to discuss making traditional South African biltong.  We also discuss how Anton used this niche product … Continue reading →

Anton’s Land of Biltong Joins the MSB

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I am really excited to formally announce this partnership.  Anton’s Land of Biltong now offers 12.5% off all orders to MSB Members.  While I did mention it on air last week due to the schedule with the 15 year celebration we didn’t formally announce it until today.  When Anton reached out the first thing I did was ask for samples of his product.  Upon receiving them I was instantly all in, these folks do it right. Land of Biltong set out to make Biltong that is not like the rest. They start by making every effort to source the finest … Continue reading →

Episode-1248- Preservation of Meats with Ken Strayer

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Today I want to discuss curing meats.  To do that we are joined by Ken Strayer a member of the TSP audience.  Ken has been curing meats for a few years and did a great job of answering my questions on the basics of curing meats. He was however, extremely efficient and his knowledge is limited to a few types of cured meats so the interview as only about 28 minutes long.  It was 28 extremely informative minutes but my shows are generally at least 50 minutes to an hour in length. So I am adding a bonus segment on … Continue reading →

Episode-731- Preserving the Harvest

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Well the time is approaching rapidly that we will be in the full swing of fall harvesting and even planting the fall gardens.  With temps are or near 100 in many parts of the nation today it may seem a long way off, yet it isn’t, cooler weather and the bounty of the garden and the field are just around the corner. As we turn our focus to harvest both of garden and game it is a good time to discuss what to do with it all.  You can only eat so much fresh, your neighbors will only smile about … Continue reading →

Making Biltong Video Series

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No show today folks as I have to take my wife to the dentist.  Nothing major but they do have to sedate her and therefore she can’t drive afterwords so I am choosing today to release the long awaited video series on biltong.  I talk about it all the time on the show, now you can see how to do it step by step. The method you see me use is slightly different from some others I have seen online.  I have chosen my recipe and method from the writing of Peter Hathaway Capstick who spent half his life living … Continue reading →

Episode-523- Listener Feedback 10-4-10

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This Monday is a bit more politics centric than typical but only because of how much has been going on lately.  Join me today as I give props to Alex Jones for two stellar pieces of journalism last week, tell you more than you really want to know about new GMO initiatives, answer questions on chest freezers, biltong and more. Today on TSP we Discuss… Two Articles from Alex Jones you need to read and share with others What Congress is doing to counter the Chinese trade imbalance and why it won’t work Thoughts on using a chest freezer outside … Continue reading →

Episode-497- Call in Friday 8-20-10

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While I am off to Florida (hope the oil ain’t bad for me) to lay my butt on a beach for a few days on a real vacation this time I didn’t want you to be with out a Friday show.  So kick back tune in and listen to some great questions from the audience today.  The last question of the day was difficult to answer and not really a “survival question” in the way we think of but I think many people out there needed to hear it.  I hope it leave you with something special to think of … Continue reading →

Episode-480- Listener Feedback 7-22-10

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The questions, comments, input, news stories and feedback are coming in faster than anytime in the history or the show so I decided it is time to do a few more episodes than normal of feedback.  Today we have great stuff from you the audience including a major threat to the republic, proof that social security is a ponzi scheme, a chance for one person to work with me as a partner and more. Join me today as we discuss.. I need a partner for SaveOurSkills.com are you the right candidate The up and down side of lower than market … Continue reading →

Episode-404- Food Storage for Better Living Today

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Today I lay out the case to you for storing food and how to approach it.  More though I explain the positive aspects of storing food whether we ever face a disaster or not.  Food storage is largely misunderstood and unfortunately sensationalized today by the media.  The reality is far more practical and powerful. Join me today as we discuss… What does it really mean to store what you eat Why moms really “get it” if properly approached about storing food What is copy canning – special thanks to Ron and Karen Hood on this term Why you need commercial … Continue reading →

Episode-323- Listener Questions 11-23-03

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It is Monday and time for another round or listener questions.  We have some really great and honestly a few tough ones today.  Today we have questions on gun storage, military life, careers, education, wind and solar, cooking and more. Tune in to hear my answers to these questions… Should you put guns away in long term storage if so how? Where can you get detailed plans for small scale solar and wind? If I am making biltong in a humid climate do I need one of those boxes with a light bulb? What are the best cuts of meat … Continue reading →