Permafrost thaw could result in new rivers forming across the Arctic‚ potentially unleashing 35 million car journeys' worth of carbon every year.

It’s been a year since former USA President Jimmy Carter opted for hospice care in Plains‚ Georgia. The Carter Center official announced on Feb. 18‚ 2023‚ that the 39th President of the United States has chosen to spend his remaining time at home surrounded by his family‚ opting for hospice care over further medical interventions. Carter’s hospice care choice has sparked reflection among experts in end-of-life care. They express hope that President Carter‘s resilience and willingness to share his journey will inspire awareness and optimism among others facing similar circumstances. Jimmy Carter’s one-year hospice anniversary WWW.ACEPIXS.COMJanuary 12‚ 2015 New York CityJimmy Carter‚ Former President &; co-founder of The Carter Center‚ attending the preview of ‘Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease’‚ a new exhibition about scientific and social innovations ridding the world of ancient afflictions‚ at the American Museum of Natural History on January 12‚ 2015 in New York City.Please byline: Kristin Callahan/AcePicturesACEPIXS.COMTel: (212) 243 8787 or (646) 769 0430e-mail: infocopyrightacepixs.comweb: http://www.acepixs.com After spending a year in hospice care‚ the former President has shown remarkable resilience despite facing numerous difficulties. Carter and his wife‚ late First Lady Rosalynn Carter‚ emerged publicly for the first time in seven months during their hometown’s Peanut Festival‚ demonstrating their enduring bond. RELATED: Read Jimmy Carter’s Poem About His ‘Storybook Romance’ With Late Wife Rosalynn Carter Their journey took a different turn when‚ two months later‚ the Carter Center announced that Rosalynn had also entered home hospice care following her dementia diagnosis in May 2023. Tragically‚ just a wafterater‚ the 99-year-old bid farewell to his beloved wife at her funeral‚ held at their cherished Maranatha Baptist Church. Washington‚ D.C. – March 8‚ 2007 — FILE PHOTOFormer United States President Jimmy Carter speaks to students at George Washington University on his controversial book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid”.Photo by Ron Sachs-CNP-PHOTOlink.net Dr. Joe Rotella‚ the Chief Medical Officer at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine‚ shared insights regarding Carter’s decision‚ emphasizing its significance in inspiring others to consider hospice care. “It’s my experience that a lot of people would rather not think about or talk about the last days or weeks or months of life‚ so they may just wait until they have to address something like this or until their doctor brings it up‚” he admitted. “When a really public figure goes on record that this is a choice they’ve made‚ it encourages people to go ahead and ask more questions about it and give it some more thought‚ and maybe over the long haul‚ we get over our discomfort with these topics and realize that if people are going to live to their fullest as long as they can live‚ we need to know when it’s time to think about hospice care because that’s what hospice care can do. I think it’s very powerful.” ImageCollect In a statement released before Carter’s one-year hospice care anniversary‚  his family also disclosed that the former President is pleased to have impacted individuals through his decision. “President Carter continues to be at home with his family‚” it reads. “The family is pleased that his decision last year to enter hospice care has sparked so many family discussions across the country on an important subject.” Click for next Article The post President Jimmy Carter Hits 1-Year Mark Since Entering Hospice Care appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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Storing food is one of the best ways you can be prepared. The best long-term food storage containers are the ones that preppers have been using for decades and are tried and true. Some have been around for centuries and others only a few decades. Storing food has always been one of the cornerstones of prepping and preparedness. As supply chains become more and more reliant on ‘just in time’ delivery there are fewer resources available to help when disasters or catastrophes strike. When this happens‚ food supplies can easily be disrupted and leave a lot of people hungry and looking for food. Keeping food stored is one of the most cost-effective ways to be prepared for these events‚ and having the proper food storage containers can ensure your success and survival. Whether you are increasing your pantry size or starting a long-term food storage supply‚ the type of prepper food storage containers you use can make all the difference. Long-Term Food Storage Container Requirements A good food storage container holds food and doesn’t leak. A great storage container for prepping will need to achieve five basic requirements. Make sure your containers and storage space meet these requirements: Temperature Management: Keeping your food storage cool is a key requirement for helping it last a long time. 60 degrees Fahrenheit is a good target for a pantry. Pest Control: Keeping bugs and rodents out is no joke. Choosing containers that are more difficult for them to infiltrate should be a high priority. Light Blocking: When exposed to light‚ food can break down. Blocking light from getting to whatever you are storing can only help. Air Tight (Humidity and Oxygen): The most important part of a storage container is to be air-tight. Excessive humidity and oxygen are both enemies of well-preserved food. Stackable: Choosing a stackable storage solution is best. Many stackable containers still have stack height limits‚ which will require more shelf space when you store them. Having containers that do not stack makes you lose some storage efficiency too. If you can find food storage containers that meet all of these requirements then you will be off to a good start in preserving your food for the maximum time possible. The Food You Store The food you store is only as good as the food storage container‚ and vice versa. The best foods for long-term storage are the foods that best resist rot. Food with low moisture content is the best for rot resistance‚ and those include beans‚ flour‚ grains‚ dried fruit‚ milk powder‚ and jerky. Many other foods store well‚ and as a prepper‚ you will want to consider calories‚ protein‚ and nutrients. We list some containers below that come with food‚ so be sure to know the shelf life of what you are getting‚ the nutritional content‚ and the calories. It is best to keep an inventory of what you store so you can know when to cycle out expired or older items and replace them. 1. Reusable Plastic Containers You can reuse plastic containers for ‘shorter’ long-term storage. Your target storage period for reused plastic containers is a 2-year shelf life or less. There are several types of plastic containers you can use: Plastic Bottles: With a little bit of cellophane‚ you can turn a two-liter bottle into a great way to store rice‚ beans‚ sugar‚ or other pourable items. You will just need to make sure it is clean and thoroughly dry. Wash out the inside with dish soap and hot water. Add a few drops of bleach and then rinse it out and set it out to dry. Check that it is truly PET plastic by checking for the small PET triangle on the bottom of the bottle. When you fill it‚ put in an oxygen absorber halfway up to help improve the shelf life even further. Two-liter bottles hold a fair amount of food and are not as heavy as a five-gallon bucket‚ which can make them easier to handle. Tupperware: Sealable plastic bins have changed the world. If you are prepping food for your weekly meals or transporting food to a friend’s house‚ plastic storage bins can get the job done. They are dirt cheap these days and are very easy to use. While they can leach‚ stain‚ and scratch‚ as long as you use them for short-term storage as intended they are nearly unbeatable. While all plastic will eventually leach into the food product‚ if you cycle what you are storing out at least every six months‚ it should not be a problem. Plastic containers are great because they do not break as easily as glass‚ are cheap‚ and are reusable. If the plastic containers you are using are clear‚ it is best to store them in a dark closet or room so the light will not degrade your food storage. 2. Mason Jars Mason jars are versatile glass jars that are widely available and commonly used for food storage. They have been used for over a century‚ so you know they are tried and true. You can store dry goods in mason jars or you use them for canning. To use them for dry storage‚ just load them up with the rice‚ beans‚ sugar‚ or whatever you are storing up to about ½ an inch from the top and then drop in an oxygen absorber. Always use a new lid when you store food in a mason jar so you can get a good seal. Put the lid in hot water to soften the seal ring. Then pull it out and thoroughly dry it and screw it down tight on your jar. Using jars for canning is a whole process on its own. You will want to store mason jars in a dark closet since the jars are clear and do not block light. Use sturdy shelves when storing mason jars because the weight can add up very quickly. If you use wooden shelves‚ you can make your mason jar storage more secure by tacking a strip to the front of your shelves to create a lip. Even if you are not in an area that sees earthquakes often‚ it is best to be safe with your food storage. You don’t want to create an avalanche of mason jars on accident‚ and the lip can help prevent this. As another precaution to prevent broken mason jars everywhere‚ it is always better to build more shelves than to stack mason jars- don’t rely on those slippery glass bottoms! 3. #10 Cans These are not your normal cans of beans- these are the big ones. They are the type that many restaurants use‚ so they are large portions and meant to be stacked and stored. These cans come pre-packaged from many different sources and are one of the best options for food storage. They will not shatter like glass containers and are strong and stackable. They block light‚ are airtight‚ and cannot be chewed through easily by rats. All of these attributes make them the go-to for the military. While the cans are not easily reusable‚ they make a great option for packing away food for long-term storage. There is a huge variety of foods available‚ and most of them taste surprisingly good. One of our top reviewed long-term food storage suppliers regularly puts their #10 cans on sale‚ which you can usually find listed on our deals page: Survival Deals and Coupons for Preppers If you can find a local cannery‚ you may be able to get the best variety for cheaper than online sources. You will also have the opportunity to make connections‚ ask questions‚ and know exactly what is going into your stores. 4. Food Grade Buckets These are not your typical 5-gallon buckets from Home Depot. Food-grade buckets are made of a different type of plastic to prevent leaching. They cost a little more than your typical buckets but are worth it for the added safety and flavor of your food. Food storage buckets should be made with high-density polyethylene without BPAs‚ and be manufactured to meet NMFC‚ FDA‚ and UFC requirements. A bucket could have the triangle on the bottom with the number two and the HDPE mark‚ but not be food grade. This could be due to the construction method‚ not being able to provide a secure seal‚ made of reused materials‚ or even reused themselves after chemicals or paint. HDPE buckets are still porous and can absorb chemicals stored in them. Make sure that you purchase from a reliable source so you don’t get duped. If you do decide to get used buckets‚ make sure they have only been used to store food and be prepared to clean them thoroughly. A rubber mallet is a great tool to have to seal food-grade buckets. Place the lid in its place on the filled bucket‚ and whack the lid into place around the perimeter of the lid. Once you have secured the lid‚ you can test for a good seal by picking the bucket up by the lid. The weight of the food stored is a pretty good test for whether the lid is securely attached. You can store all sorts of foods in a food-grade bucket. Buckets also double as great survival kit items for random uses. Be aware that if you use your food-grade bucket to hold chemicals or anything that could hurt the integrity of the bucket‚ you shouldn’t reuse it for food again. 5. Mylar Bags w/ Oxygen Absorbers Mylar bags are a great way to store food. Many store-bought food buckets and containers have the food inside portioned off in mylar bags. You can also buy prepackaged food in them individually at many stores. You can buy the mylar bags themselves individually or in bulk with built-in ziplock seals or without. Both bags can be closed by heat sealing them with special tools‚ irons‚ or hair straighteners. Sealing the ziplock mylar bags with heat is additional protection for your food and good practice. It never hurts to have multiple seals on your storage containers. Oxygen absorbers are often used in mylar bags‚ and some people even vacuum pack them by putting a straw down the side. When the bag gets vacuum packed‚ the straw allows the air to escape and then it can be pulled out and sealed. 6. Meal Ready to Eat (MREs) This military food solution is a prepper favorite. These prepper food storage containers come filled and are one of the preferred grab-and-go solutions for many mobile kits. MREs were first served to soldiers in 1980 and have been appetizing and disgusting servicemen ever since. I find it odd how polarizing these little packs are and have met people that can’t stand them and others that love them. I always found that the included Tabasco sauce makes any of them easy to hold down. They are designed to have approximately 1300 calories each‚ broken up into 55% calories from carbs‚ 35% from fat‚ and 15% from protein. MREs are pretty resilient‚ with a shelf life of 3+ years at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. At 60 degrees they last over 10 years. They are meant to be mobile and lightweight‚ which makes them great to include in bug out bags and get home bags. You can grab and go with the best of them with an MRE- no need to set up camping stoves or scrounge up utensils. The included heaters‚ utensils‚ and condiments come in handy because the entire contents are encapsulated in a pouch. If you don’t need these items‚ some MREs are available without the chemical heater at a lower cost. The heaters are pretty neat and work when one ounce of water is added to the pouch holding the magnesium iron. This makes the water boil and heats up all the chili mac you put next to the heater. Many MREs are sold to civilians without heaters due to shipping regulations‚ so it is best to have another way to heat them up if that is the case with yours. Even if the MREs you get do include heaters‚ it is always best to have a backup plan anyway. 7. Grocery Cans This option requires the least amount of work and time investment. You can stock up on these regular-sized cans on each trip to the grocery store for one of the easiest ways to build a stocked pantry. Grocery cans range in size from 12-ounce cans to #2.5 cans‚ so you have different portion sizes to choose from. There is a big variety‚ they are widely available‚ and they are cheap- so they naturally are a good choice for those looking to begin prepping. Canned meats‚ vegetables‚ and fruits are all great building blocks for a food stash. Check the labels for calories and nutritional value‚ and try to get high-calorie cans as well as a balanced variety of nutritional values. Some cans label multiple servings inside the same can‚ so you may need to do a little math to get the total values. Ready-to-eat canned foods are good to have around for small disasters since they are less of a hassle to prepare. You can concentrate on more important matters if you just heat and pop open a can of soup or chili. 8. 55-Gallon Drum Barrels While you typically see these storing liquids‚ waste‚ or industrial chemicals these also happen to be great for storing bulk dry food. Lining the barrels with food-safe barrel liners is a good idea and is common practice for food storage. Unlike rain barrels or liquid-specific 55-gallon drums‚ you’ll want one with a metal-banded lid for easier loading and access to your dry goods. I prefer the banded lids on HDPE barrels‚ which can be more forgiving where dents‚ rust‚ and other wear and tear are concerned. 9. Grab-and-Go Packaging We covered MREs and mylar bags already‚ but you shouldn’t overlook store packaging in your mobile survival kits. The shelf life of energy bars‚ candy bars‚ and ration bars can all be high but have very different packaging types. When you are packing and using your bug out bag‚ you’ll appreciate compact packaging that is easy to handle and remove while you are on the move. 10. Survival Caches Survival caches can be an option for putting long-term food storage in areas where you may need them away from home. Ideally‚ these are air-tight: weatherproof‚ waterproof‚ and not letting an ounce of humidity and sunlight in. This also makes them ideal for storing a survival food stash. Storing water in them can be counterproductive due to the size and weight of water‚ but tools for filtering and purifying water make more sense than water itself. The Final Word Food storage should be an integral part of any prepper’s contingency plans. The best prepper food storage containers should not be overlooked if you want your food stores to last. Storing your food in the right containers can give you peace of mind when it comes to your family’s sustenance. If you are starting from scratch‚ start small and work your way up. I personally prefer to rotate out my pantry using the first in‚ first out (FIFO) inventory technique. This ensures that I don’t have much food expire (if any) and gives me good visibility of what I have stored. Whether you stash your food for 15 years or rotate your supply every 6 months- the right prepper food storage containers can give you a leg up with your shelf life. Here are some reads our subscribers have found useful: The Best Food to Dehydrate for Long-Term Survival Storage The Best Freeze Dryer for Drying Food at Home Survival Food List | Pantry Stockpile Plan and Checklist Keep exploring‚ stay prepared‚ and be safe. You’ve Been Missing Out Join the 2+ million preppers that rely on our prepping advice by subscribing to TruePrepper. 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I know many of us preppers focus on bug out bags‚ SHTF scenarios‚ and whatnot‚ but disasters of all kinds–even smaller‚ localized ones–happen‚ too. In fact‚ they’re far more likely than any major catastrophe. With that in mind‚ your ability to get home‚ to where most of your supplies are–not to mention your family‚ pets‚ […]

Author of How to Prep When You’re Broke and Bloom Where You’re Planted online course If you’re itching for gardening season to start‚ you’re in luck. You can start now with the clean-hands-no-backache part. Whether or not you’ve grown a garden before‚ there are plenty of winter garden tasks you can do during the colder months to get ready for spring. Not using this more barren time means that your planting will be delayed‚ and your harvests will not be as good as they would have if you had been ready to go. Planning your garden is a crucial step in getting a decent bounty at harvest time‚ but there’s a lot more to it than just allocating space in your veggie plot. As I discussed a few years back in this interview‚ you need to work on becoming more self-sufficient NOW‚ regardless of where you live. You don’t have to have 30 acres in the country to produce at least some of your own food. Here are a few things you can do during the winter. Some of these things require that the snow already be melted‚ while others can be done even if it’s up to your knees. 1) Pick up any downed branches  Chop them into the appropriate sizes and set them aside for firewood or kindling. They’ll need to dry out for a season or two‚ but it’s a good way to add to your wood stash for free. Bundling sticks for a perfect fire 2) Rake the leaves. If the snow has melted‚ rake your garden to get rid of smaller debris and leaves. (I like this rake because the head is expandable and can work for various nooks and crannies.) Either bag up the leaves so they turn into mulch or add them to the compost bin. Making mulch from leaves Composting leaves How to make basic leaf mold 3) Kick the composting into high gear. If you have a smaller space‚ rotating compost bins are ideal and make compost super fast. They are the perfect size for those who need small amounts of compost for container growing. What can you compost? Winter composting resources 4) Dig up any perennial weeds that have survived the winter. If the snow has melted and the ground isn’t still frozen rock hard‚ you can begin attacking those stubborn weeds before things get overgrown. Check every week for new arrivals poking through especially as we move toward warmer weather. If you have any kind of chronic pain or mobility issues‚ this nifty tool makes weed removal far easier. Remove winter weeds and sleeping snails before spring 5) Decide what you are going to grow. Having a garden that can supply the maximum nutrients to you family will be of prime importance if the time comes when you can’t get to the store to stock up. Home Canning: How many tomato plants will you need? Growing a Garden: How much should you plant? 6) Order your seeds. Be sure to buy heirloom seeds so you can save them year after year‚ something that will be critical after a long-term disaster. Get a wide a variety of seeds for long term storage. And come on‚ who doesn’t love curling up in front of the fire with a pile of seed catalogs? We recommend Seeds for Generations‚ a small family business out of Virginia. You can go here right now and hit their big sale! They have a ton of varieties‚ and I’ve had excellent luck with the seeds I’ve bought there. And‚ you’re helping a small business instead of a Big Box.   7) Check for restrictions in your neighborhood. The laws and regulations targeting small growers could potentially make growing your own veggies illegal. Many HOAs make it difficult to be self-reliant. Check your local regulations – no one wants to deal with the “garden police.” You could actually go to jail for growing vegetables in your front yard in some places Gardening Like a Ninja: A guide to sneaking delicious edibles into your landscape 8) Get your greenhouse ready. Greenhouses should be completely emptied. Remember that rodents love make a cozy home in greenhouses. If you have one of the plastic ones (like this)‚ they should be cleaned top to bottom to ensure no mood‚ spores or moss that can affect your tender plants are present. Prepare your greenhouse for spring 5 things you need to do to prep your greenhouse for spring How to clean your greenhouse 9) Get your pots ready. Do you save the little pots from the nursery to use year after year? Be sure to clean them properly to ensure they are free of anything that might contaminate your new plants. Check them for leaks or cracks before planting in them. 7 DIY seed pots from common household items Get your pots or containers ready for planting (video) How to wash and disinfect plant containers The dos and don’ts of reusing flower pots 10) Test your soil. If your soil isn’t too hard to dig up a little‚ it’s a great idea to check the chemistry of your soil so that you can be sure your veggies will thrive. This will help you figure out what type of amendments you will need. This is a great kit to keep on hand for soil testing. Here are a few more articles that you may find useful: Learn Exactly How to Grow 25 Vegetable Garden Favorites for Maximum Harvests Urban Gardening: Grow Anywhere 7 Things To Do Right Now To Get Ready For A Fabulous Summer Garden Dirt Cheap: The Best Frugal Gardening Ideas on the Internet Check out The OP garden archives AND our popular Home Agriculture Comprehensive course. What are your favorite winter garden activities? Do you like to start getting ready to garden early? What tasks can you do during this time of year when you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt? Let’s talk about how to get your garden groove on before planting time in the comments section. About Daisy Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging‚ adventure-seeking‚ globe-trotting blogger. She is the founder and publisher of three websites.  1) The Organic Prepper‚ which is about current events‚ preparedness‚ self-reliance‚ and the pursuit of liberty; 2)  The Frugalite‚ a website with thrifty tips and solutions to help people get a handle on their personal finances without feeling deprived; and 3) PreppersDailyNews.com‚ an aggregate site where you can find links to all the most important news for those who wish to be prepared. Her work is widely republished across alternative media and she has appeared in many interviews. Daisy is the best-selling author of 5 traditionally published books‚ 12 self-published books‚ and runs a small digital publishing company with PDF guides‚ printables‚ and courses at SelfRelianceand Survival.com You can find her on Facebook‚ Pinterest‚ Gab‚ MeWe‚ Parler‚ Instagram‚ and Twitter. The post 10 Winter Garden Tasks for People Who Just Can’t Wait to Get Started appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

One of the most pressing survival considerations‚ no matter the setting or the situation‚ is food. Yeah‚ everyone knows that you can go for weeks without food before you starve‚ but you must consider that you’ll be mentally and physically debilitated from a lack of energy long before then! a caterpillar Accordingly‚ smart preppers plan on sourcing wild-caught edibles to keep up their nutritional requirements. Insects are some of the very best survival foods around‚ and tend to be highly nutritious‚ but not all insects are good eating or safe. How about caterpillars‚ for instance? Can you eat caterpillars to survive? Yes‚ most caterpillars are safe to eat in a survival situation. They tend to be packed with good protein and fats along with plenty of minerals and decent calories. However‚ some caterpillars are dangerous‚ either being highly venomous‚ toxic‚ or possessing defensive spines and stingers. I know a fat‚ juicy caterpillar is the last thing on Earth you probably want to eat given a choice‚ but that’s kind of the point after all: you probably won’t have a choice given the circumstances. And under these circumstances‚ you can do a whole lot worse than caterpillars… They’ll definitely keep you alive and they can even fill you up. Keep reading‚ and I’ll tell you everything else you need to know about eating these little creepy crawlies. Is There a Precedent for Eating Caterpillars? Yes‚ there sure is! Caterpillars as a survival food are nothing new‚ at all‚ and anyone who’s been through in-depth‚ hardcore survival training in the military or any other organization where getting lost all alone out in the wilderness is a legitimate on-the-job hazard will tell you as much. So‚ let that comfort you: you won’t be the first person who’s been forced to eat caterpillars in extremis. But‚ something else you should know is it caterpillars happen to be something of a dietary staple in various countries and cultures around the world‚ from Africa to South America‚ Asia to Australia‚ and elsewhere. In fact‚ it’s no exaggeration to say that about 75% of cultures and nations on the planet eat caterpillars as an ingredient‚ snack‚ or mainstay food. And there’s a good reason for this: Caterpillars are highly nutritious and very easy to prepare in a variety of ways. They are also easy to catch once you know a few tricks which we will learn later. Where Can You Find Them? Because most countries around the world do eat caterpillars in one form or another‚ you can depend on finding them nearly anywhere. Note that you won’t find them in the coldest regions on Earth‚ but pretty much everywhere else they are present‚ at least seasonally. In the US‚ you’ll find them in every single state in various environments (if you know where to look). You’ll find them in grasslands‚ forests‚ savannahs marshes‚ mountains‚ and everywhere else. Everywhere you’ll find moths or butterflies‚ you can find caterpillars. The trick is learning what types of plants make for typical caterpillar food‚ because that’s where they hang out. As a rule of thumb‚ most caterpillar species prefer to eat new‚ tender plants and other vegetative growth instead of mature‚ tougher ones. What plants they eat exactly depends on the species‚ so it is worth learning which ones are in your area or in the area where you will be working or traveling so you know what to look for. Often their distinctive bite marks are easier to spot than they are! Find the food‚ and you’ll find the caterpillars. Something else to keep in mind is that where you find one caterpillar you’ll likely find more. Some are actually communal‚ or semi-gregarious‚ and intend to stay together in a sort of herd. Others will just naturally flock to choice food as a matter of course‚ meaning you can probably make a great meal of caterpillars alone. Warning: Not All Caterpillars are Safe to Eat Now‚ there is an obvious downside to caterpillars as with many other insects. Some‚ though not most‚ are venomous and possess stingers or spines capable of delivering that venom. Others are toxic or else covered in defensive spines‚ barbs‚ bristly hairs‚ and other defensive adaptations. A few caterpillar species‚ like the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar and Saddleback caterpillar‚ are actually capable of delivering stings or packing toxic poison that can absolutely debilitate you‚ make you gravely sick‚ or even kill you outright. The rule of thumb is that you want to avoid any of them that are covered with a plush coat of hair‚ obvious prickly spines or guard hairs‚ or bright‚ vivid colors and patterns which are a universal warning sign to all predators that are either dangerous or terrible to eat. How Can You Tell Which Are Okay to Eat? A thorough‚ in-depth review of safe caterpillar species is beyond the confines of this article‚ but there is a trusty rule of thumb that will rarely steer you wrong. If your working knowledge of a caterpillar taxonomy is a little lacking‚ you should always look for ones that have smooth skin without any hair‚ spine‚ or barbs and are colored light green‚ dark green‚ tan‚ or brown. As long as they meet these criteria they probably won’t hurt you. To be clear‚ there are some dangerous types that will still fall under this description also‚ and likewise‚ there are some safe varieties that are brightly colored or have loud patterns. But those are exceptions! Obviously‚ if you want to make caterpillars a part of your survival food plan‚ it pays to brush up your knowledge on different species. And as always‚ you are very wise to employ the field edibility safety test prior to tucking in. A little patience and some cautious inspection might save your life. Always Cook Caterpillars for Safety Now‚ let’s assume that you’ve caught caterpillars and they are absolutely‚ 100% safe to eat. Should you just chow down on them raw? You can‚ if you have no other choice‚ but it’s in your best interest to cook them in any way that you can. That’s because caterpillars are frequent hosts of germs and parasites that could still hurt you or make you terribly sick. Even if it’s a fresh and relatively healthy caterpillar‚ there’s no telling what it’s been crawling over‚ so at the very least you want to give them a rinse in clean water. If you have any way to cook them‚ they can be gently boiled‚ pan-fried‚ roasted‚ or prepared in any number of other ways. You can even dry them out‚ grind them into power‚ and then add them to a soup or stew if you want to. However you do it‚ just make sure they are cooked thoroughly. That will kill the germs and parasites alike and keep you safe. Plus‚ take it from me; they taste a hell of a lot better when cooked! Learn How to Harvest Caterpillars in a Survival Situation Getting your hands on enough caterpillars to make a proper meal might be easier than you think. Of course‚ you can go around picking them off of leaves and branches wherever you spot them but this can be quite a task: many caterpillars employ highly effective camouflage! If you are hunting for them in anything but ideal lighting conditions (hardly guaranteed in a survival situation) you’ll probably waste more time than you need to. A better bet for catching them en masse it’s the place a drop cloth or net made out of mosquito mesh beneath a plant that you know they will frequent for food‚ and then vigorously shake or tap the branches or the whole plant in an up-and-down motion to flick the caterpillars down onto your catcher. Although they are great climbers and can go almost anywhere‚ most caterpillars don’t have a great grip like beetles and will easily be knocked free. Once you suspect that you’ve cleaned out a bush‚ move on to the next one and soon you’ll be rolling in caterpillars ready for the frying pan. The post So‚ Can You Eat Caterpillars to Survive? appeared first on Modern Survival Online.

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