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The Art of Sausage Making – Epi-3584

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Making your own sausage is a skill that saves money, delivers better flavor, and gives you total control over your food. Today, I’ll show you how to get started or take your skills to the next level. Sausage making is about more than food; it’s about self-sufficiency, saving money, and creating something you’ll be proud to share with family and friends. Once you start, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. Join Me Today to Discuss… A Brief History What is sausage Has been made at least for 5500 years likely longer Sausage is mixed until protein and fat emulsify … Continue reading →

Flat Top Griddle Cooking Like a Pro – Epi-3492

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Today we are going to talk about a ton of things you can do with a flat top griddle. Everything from seasoning, to accessories and of course recipes and techniques. And don’t worry even if you don’t own a griddle there will be tons you can take from this episode to your own kitchen, back yard grill etc. Join Me Today to Discuss… Why Cook on a Griddle Amazing power, searing and control How more things than you know are made in restaurants Less work to clean up You can make almost anything, you can even bake and deep fry … Continue reading →

Cooking Meat Like a Pro – Epi-3438

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Today we discuss simple techniques and tactics that will up your game with cooking various cuts and types of meat.  When you know how to do this right you will find yourself eating out less and keeping more money in your bank account. I am doing this show today for a few reasons.  One is that I simply love to cook and talk about it, and we just have not done a show on cooking for a while.  Two is it really does save a lot of money to know how to cook well with real whole ingredients and nothing … Continue reading →

Butcher Your Budget with DIY Meat Cutting – Epi-3366

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Have you ever thought about how much you could save by mastering one simple skill? Dive into this episode and discover a game-changing hack that could boost your savings by hundreds, if not thousands, annually. Butchery might sound daunting, but it’s easier than you think! Join us as we unravel the art of meat cutting, from sourcing the best primals to unveiling those secret butcher cuts you won’t find elsewhere. This show will equip you with the right tools and techniques to turn primals into premium steaks and chops. Ready to beef up your savings? I’ll tell you about some … Continue reading →

16 Cooking Hacks to Elevate Your Cooking – Epi-3334

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Today it is time for a fun and practical topic.  We all store food but eventually you are going to want to eat it. Today I give you 16 hacks, recipes and techniques that will elevate your cooking to TV chef level.  Yet all will be easy to do and as a bonus all will also fit a keto lifestyle.  But keto or not, you don’t want to miss this one. Join Me Today to Discuss… Cooking is a prepper skill, one of the most important in my opinion Saves money Leads to better health Mental stimulation Eat what you … Continue reading →

Robert Baxley on Radical Gastronomy – Epi-3330

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Robert “Bob” Baxley, a previous guest on our podcast in the episode titled “Pushing Back on Boilerplate Land Use Codes – Epi-3293,” contributed to an exceptional discussion. During the episode, I had the opportunity to discover his fascinating work in the realm of “Radical Gastronomy” and permaculture. Given my personal interests as both a permaculturist and food enthusiast, I was thoroughly intrigued and invited Bob to return as a guest, allowing us to delve deeper into these captivating subjects. Bob is a multifaceted individual, excelling as a homesteader, natural builder, and chef who cultivates his land on Colorado’s Western slope. … Continue reading →

Cooking Tips, Tricks, Hacks & Recipes – Epi-3301

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I have always loved cooking.  When I first moved to Texas in 1993 my basic cooking skills was the difference between living good vs. being poor and living on ramen noodles. In the decades following I have learned to cook many styles of food and developed some hacks and recipes I haven’t heard many folks talk about.  Today we talk about all of this and why cooking is absolutely a prepper skillset to develop in yourself and your family. Join Me Today to Discuss… Being broke, 21 and still eating really well Cooking is a prepper skill Save money Part … Continue reading →

Jack’s Cooking Hacks & Techniques – Epi-3220

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I decided to do one more “new” episode for 2022 and just woke up thinking about cooking and different techniques.  Partly due to my episode last week with Texas Slim when we talked about “cattleman feats”.  Also due to the approaching holiday meals.  Lastly, well I seldom go a day without thinking about cooking in some way as it is one of my true passions. The key to me is understanding one real thing, “technique trumps recipes” and it does so ever single time.  I can give you every ingredient in my creamy garlic sauce down to the measurements of … Continue reading →

Surviving Thanksgiving with Chef Keith Snow – Episode-3203

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Today’s episode was originally, Episode-557- Surviving Thanksgiving with Chef Keith Snow and originally aired on Nov. 23rd 2010.  The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Remember while Rewind Shows are commercial free you can always support our show by Joining the MSB or simply by doing your Amazon.com shopping though TspAz.com Tune in today for a special edition of The Survival Podcast with Chef Keith Snow.  Keith is the creator of HarvestEating.com which focuses on eating seasonally and cooking with food you can grow in your backyard of obtain locally.  He is also a daily listener to … Continue reading →

Cooking with Technique over Recipe as a Life Skill – Epi-3135

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I have always said cooking is a prepper skill because we all have to eat quite often.  However the real reason is cooking is a life skill and all life skills are prepper skills.  The people with the worst diets in our country today generally share the following characteristics. They eat a lot of food from restaurants, usually a lot of “fast food” What they do prepare at home comes in a bag or a box They use a microwave more than a stove, oven or grill They have very poor or even no actual cooking skills They have very … Continue reading →