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Cool Generator Infographic!

September 25, 2013 By Mike

Please consider “Liking” The Backyard Pioneer on Facebook to keep up with all our happenings. . . Sometimes I get such cool content sent my way that I just have to share it pronto, and this infographic about generators and preparedness certainly fits the bill. It sure would have come in handy prior to Hurricane […]

9 Great Things To Make With Your Garden Tomatoes

September 23, 2013 By Mike

Heirloom Tomatoes

Please consider “Liking” The Backyard Pioneer on Facebook to keep up with all our happenings. . .     If you are like my Wife and I, right about now you are swamped with tomatoes from your garden. With Yellow Pears, Orange Cherries, Sunbursts, Mortgage Lifters, Black Russians, and Pink Ladies we are in desperate […]

Project Phoneix: Mossberg 500 for Home Defense/Preparedness

September 17, 2013 By Mike

Mossberg 500 Shotgun

Mossberg 500 My Home Defense Mossberg 500 which I have affectionately named Project Phoneix is back for another go around here at  The Backyard Pioneer (Check out Part 1 and Part 2) . I recently read an excellent article of shotguns on Ed That Matters and was inspired to pull the old girl out of […]

Estwing Black Eagle Tomahawk: Gear Review

September 16, 2013 By Mike

Estwing Tomahawk

Wait a minute did  Estwing actually make a full blown tactical tomahawk and put it out on there in Home Depot’s everywhere? Surprisingly the answer is,yes, on both counts! The Estwing Tomahawk is a pretty interesting combination of tactical and practical. It combines the advantages of a tactical tomahawk with the excellent ergonomics of an […]

Herbed Zucchini Fritters

September 15, 2013 By Mike

Herbed Zucchini Fritters

  It is the time of year when the Zucchini are coming fast and furious and Herbed Zucchini Fritters are a great way to use up that late in the season harvest. Ingredients 2 Small Zucchini 4 Minced Scallions 1/2 C chopped basil 3/4 C grated pecorino romano 1/4 C flour 1 Beaten Egg 2 […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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