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Roast Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet

January 5, 2013 By Mike

Roasting Chicken In A Cast Iron Skillet I’m always looking for new homestyle cooking techniques to roast a chicken, and this roast chicken in a cast iron skillet looked to good not to take a swing at. With the price of food going up by the day lately, we’ve been eating a lot of chicken […]

The Backyard Pioneer on The Survival Podcast

January 3, 2013 By Mike

Yesterday I was interviewed by Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. We talked about getting through Superstorm Sandy from my perspective. Check it out! Click here for the interview. Check me out on The Survival Podcast!!! Here are a few of the links to the posts I did during the Aftermath of the Superstorm: Living […]

Preparedness Cooking Options

December 20, 2012 By Mike

Preparedness Cooking Options Having reliable ways to cook during a crisis or disaster go a long way towards making sure you and your family are comfortable and safe, here are my favorite preparedness cooking options. Gas Grill. Your backyard gas grill can be a powerful tool in an emergency situation. It can not only grill […]

Project Ruger 10/22 Range Time

December 12, 2012 By Mike

I finally got a chance to take my newly face lifted Ruger 10/22 (Project 10/22) down to the outdoor range for some serious sighting in. Previously, I got a chance to put the 200 rounds that the new trigger group requires for break in through it, but it needed some room to stretch it’s legs […]

Common Sense Caching

December 6, 2012 By Mike

Common Sense Caching is simply setting up off site stores of supplies, that can be accessed in a time of need. Caching is the act of acquiring, sorting, and packaging  the things you are going to put into your cache. The Common Sense part is holding back on the urge to pack half a dozen […]

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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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