With freeze-dried foods and survival seeds vying for your dollar--not to mention emergency gardens full of fresh foods--pressure canning just doesn’t feel necessary to many people in the preparedness world. If that sounds like you, your feelings are wrong. Having come to preparedness late in the game, I empathize … [Read more...]
15 Foods That Last Forever
Although there are many foods that will last for decades when stored properly (wheat, beans, pasta, etc.), there are some foods that last forever without canning, freezing or dehydrating. If you're new to food storage, these staples are a great way to start. They're the longest lasting foods in the world and are … [Read more...]
7 Alternative Ways To Preserve Food
When preppers talk about preserving their own food, they're usually talking about canning and dehydrating. While these are excellent food storage methods, there are many other great options to consider. In fact, you could make your emergency food diet a lot more interesting by using some less common food … [Read more...]
10 Things That Will Destroy Your Food Storage Cache
Stocking up on food takes time, patience, and of course, money. When you look at the food on your shelves, remember that it was once money in your pocket. You wouldn't throw money away, but that's exactly what you're doing if you're not taking care of your food storage. That's not the only reason you should store … [Read more...]
Busting the Canned Food Expiration Date Myth
It has been estimated that 40% of the food in the United States gets wasted, and a sizable portion of that is canned food that went beyond the expiration date. This is a shame because believe it or not, most canned food will last indefinitely. That's right, expiration dates for canned food are a myth. Don't believe … [Read more...]
13 Things To Know Before You Dehydrate Food
Dehydration is a fantastic way to preserve food for the future. There are many reasons why I like dehydrating food: it's safe, it's easy, and it's cheaper than buying dehydrated food. Better yet, the food itself is more nutritious, it's lightweight, it doesn't take up much space, and some of it is absolutely delicious … [Read more...]
14 Foods You Might Have Forgotten To Store
When people decide to start stocking up on food to prepare for emergencies, usually the first thing they do is head to the store and buy rice, beans, and canned food. That's all well and good, but you don't want to live on those foods alone. Eating the same bland meals everyday would get old fast, especially if … [Read more...]
15 Food Storage Mistakes That New Preppers Make
Almost every prepper makes several food storage mistakes at the beginning. It's hard not to. Even experienced preppers still make mistakes every now and then. That's why I thought a post on food storage mistakes would be a good reminder for everyone. Here's what I came up with. Note: These are not in order of … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Rotating Your Food Storage
You have heard it before, probably a hundred times during your prepping journey, but it is important to remind you again: Prepping is never done! It is a weekly task that shouldn't be neglected. You can't buy a bunch of food, water, and other supplies and leave it in the basement or the back of the pantry, forgetting … [Read more...]
5 Safe Canning Tips You Should Know
Canning is an efficient method of home food preservation. Jars are easy to store and the food, provided it doesn't freeze, stays good for a long time time. Most foods will be cycled through every three years or so as you preserve each season's harvest and use up what's left over from the previous season. If you're … [Read more...]
Diatomaceous Earth: What It Is And Why You Need It
Diatomaceous earth is something every prepper needs but that many preppers have never heard of. It kills critters in your food and around the house, it has many health benefits, it's cost-effective, and it's 100% natural. If you're a prepper or a homesteader and you aren't using diatomaceous earth (DE), you're missing … [Read more...]
