NUTTY, JUICY SHROOM BURGERS*

Want a veggie burger that “bleeds”? Enjoy these burgers protein style. Ingredients 2 cups walnuts, pieces and halves 2 cups chopped mushrooms 1 cup shredded red beet 2 cloves garlic, peeled or ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ cup chopped red onion or 2 TBS dried minced 1 tsp...

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Materia Medica – Celery

 Botanical name: Apium graveolens var. dulce Common name: Celery Family: Umbelliferae Parts used: Stalks, leaves and seeds Native Region: Native to southern Europe, Italian gardeners developed it from the wild, tough and nearly inedible, acrid, nasty tasting wild...

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Dakota Fire Hole

  David's Passage A Dakota fire hole is a simple fire-building method that emits low light and creates very little smoke, so you don’t need to worry about unwanted attention in a survival situation. The fire pushes hot air from the fire exit points through the...

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Is it Legal to Live Off the Grid in Your State?

According to Tara Dodrill in Ask a Prepper, living off grid is not illegal in any of the 50 states - at least not technically. Some simple off-grid living activities can be done anywhere, but some of the most essential aspects of disconnecting from modern society are...

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Helping Children Cope with Disasters

Ready.gov Disasters can leave children and teens feeling frightened, confused and insecure. Kid’s responses can be quite varied. It’s important to not only recognize these reactions , but also help children cope with their emotions. You are their biggest influence....

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MATERIA MEDICA – FRENCH TARRAGON

Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculus L. Common Name: Tarragon Family: Compositae Parts Used: Leaves and stems Native Region: European continent Geographic Distribution: Arrived in England in 1500’s and transported to the Dutch settlements in the New World. Currently...

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Diabetes

New Where There Is No Doctor  It happens in every corner of the world: a routine blood test yields the surprising news that you have diabetes. Diabetes doesn't necessarily present symptoms right away, and someone whose diabetes has been progressing undiagnosed may...

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Emergency and General Air Filter Tips

Andrea Unzaga, Filter King During an emergency, your home will face several instances of duress and you may need to deal with multiple problems if the situation grows worse. The average home is capable of being damaged in many different ways depending on the scenario...

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Beneficial Insects for Your Garden

Did you know that the majority of insects are either beneficial or of no direct significance to your garden plants? But there is a fraction of bugs that are pests and do they demand a lot of attention! When you are tempted to pull out the bug sprays, wait a minute and...

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