When disaster strikes, no one ever knows when things will return to normal again. In some cases, there may be the possibility of things never truly returning to normal. With this being the case, it’s a good idea to stock up on foods that are meant for the long haul. Before we begin, it’s important to note that these … [Read more...]
12 Signs Your Survival Food Has Gone Bad
Survival food can quickly go from the thing keeping you alive to the thing that does you in. No matter how desperate your situation is, you will want to avoid eating spoiled food at all costs. While good survival food is meant to have a long shelf life, there are many things that can destroy it. Want to save this … [Read more...]
The Beginner’s Guide To Emergency Food Storage
Quick Navigation • Where to Store Your Food • Start Small • What to Store • Foods That Are Tough to Store • Freeze Dried Food • What About MREs? • Food Storage Tips • Preserving Your Own • Canning • Dehydrating • Smoking • Root Cellars Having a large food stockpile is one of the main goals of every … [Read more...]
Storing Dairy Without a Fridge
What about the milk and eggs? If you have a food stockpile, then at some point you probably asked yourself this question. Most people purchase milk and eggs every week, and the only place you can keep them is in the refrigerator. So how are you supposed to stock up on these things when they go bad so quickly? And … [Read more...]
9 Things To Know Before You Start Canning Food
To most people, canning appears to be the scariest and most complicated food preservation method. It requires specialized equipment, recipes, knowledge, and can even be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. But before you panic and abandon the idea of canning altogether, keep reading. The basics of canning … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Should Learn How to Pressure Can Food
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...]
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...]
