Hello there! I’m M.D. Creekmore — author, YouTuber, and advocate for simple living, financial freedom, and self-reliance from the heart of Appalachia. My journey started far from easy. I grew up in tough conditions — what most would call “dirt poor” — and at times faced homelessness, living in cars, tents, and makeshift shacks. Those early struggles taught me resilience and ignited a lifelong … Read More about About M.D. Creekmore — Author, YouTuber & Advocate for Simple Living
Botulism and canning – the whys and wherefores
by OhioPrepper I’ve been thinking about writing this article for a while, since I’ve explained all of this numerous times over the years, both here and elsewhere; but, when a recent comment on this forum mentioned canning Kale and the response was asking if it could be water bath canned, I knew that folks did […]
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