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Chick Peas for the Apocalypse!

April 23, 2012 By Mike

Chick Peas For Preparedness I thought it was time to branch out a little bit tonight and combine two of my favorite things, cooking and prepping. Come on admit it, you’ve got a closet or bucket full of beans stashed away somewhere, and are armed with only 1 or 2 recipes for cooking them. A […]

How to Cook a Steak In A Cast Iron Frying Pan

April 20, 2012 By Mike

how to cook a steak in cast iron

Cook A Steak In Cast Iron Since I ran out of propane for the grill (I know, I know, way to be prepared!) but still wanted to do some homestyle cooking, I got to try out a technique I’ve had my eye on for a while now, and along the way learned how to cook […]

Maxpedition Mongo Versipack- Gear Review

April 18, 2012 By Mike

Maxpedition Mongo Versipack

Since my Maxpedition Mongo Versipackappears in so many of my pictures I felt it was time to do a gear review on it. I initially got this bag as my “Manly” diaper bag but it has morphed into my everyday carry bag. It forms the basis of my Get Home Bag, but it has become […]

Chocolate Cake From Scratch

April 17, 2012 By Mike

Chocolate From Scratch Following along with my theme of homestyle cooking, I was lucky enough to have my wife make a chocolate cake from scratch. I must have done something REALLY good in the past to deserve her! It is pretty nice to live with someone who can whip up a cake out of pantry […]

Busse Combat Nuclear Meltdown Fusion Battle Mistress- Gear Review

April 13, 2012 By Mike

Busse Nuclear Meltdown Fusion Battle Mistress

With Friday the 13th in mind, I figured I would do a gear review on the biggest and baddest knife I own, the Busse Combat Nuclear Meltdown Fusion Battle Mistress or NMFBM for short. This is clearly the knife Jason should have been using to terrorize the campers at Camp Crystal Lake! Busse Nuclear Meltdown […]

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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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