Preparedness
Chicken Soup
This is a quick, easy, great tasting meal you can make with the ingredients you have. We felt like some good, old fashioned chicken soup the other day. This soup is about as simple as they come - simply heat up the water, add the ingredients, and simmer. Also, you can use any kind of vegetables...
How Long Does Dehydrated or Freeze-dried Food Last after Opening?
Many people buy freeze-dried or dehydrated storage because they can just store it and forget it. But when do you have to start remembering it? There are a few factors that determine how long food will last after it is opened. They include the following: ...
Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh
Tomatoes and apples seem to work best on the counter, but lettuce wilts if it's left at room temperature. What's the best way to keep your produce from spoiling? Read this handy list to find out. A little knowledge can save you money and extend the window of opportunity to eat those vegetables you...
Strawberry Bread
Use this delicious recipe for a delicious (and food storage friendly) twist on traditional quick bread recipes like zucchini and banana bread. Do you like banana or zucchini bread? Do you like strawberries ? If so, you'll love this recipe. You can make it with or without nuts. We substituted...
Spinach-Cheese Enchiladas
These enchiladas are made with food storage ingredients, and in addition to being delicious, they take only 15-20 minutes to bake. You won't believe how amazing these Spinach-Cheese Enchiladas taste. My 10 year-old couldn't get enough of them! They are so easy to make and take only 15-20...
Cook with Confidence
You're starting to get your holiday meal plans in order, but have you considered how you’d cook all your preparedness food during an emergency? With these ideas, you’ll be able to cook with confidence! Many years ago, I decided I’d try cooking my very first turkey. It was just a week before...
Safely Stored Fuel Is a Preparedness Essential
In even minor emergency situations, like a power outage, you need to have a source of fuel, so it's definitely an essential of storage. These are the many options you have for fuel storage. The type of fuel you store for heating, lighting and cooking in an emergency will vary according to your...
Not All Barrels Are Built the Same
Did you know that a water container that holds less than 15 gallons is considered a jug, not a barrel? It's time to learn more about the best ways to store some of your most vital storage – water. Water storage containers vary in their size, color, shape, versatility, type of material and...
Food Prep Preparedness
With the holidays just around the corner, you’ll be preparing more of your favorite foods. Do you have the tools you need not just for the holidays, but also for your preparedness pantry? The crisp, fragrant fall air has us all enjoying the bounty of the harvest and looking forward to the holidays...
Homemade Jams and Jellies That Please
One delicious step to becoming more self-sufficient is found in making homemade jam and jellies. And we've got you covered with four delicious recipes. There is a difference between jam, jelly, preserves, conserves, and marmalades. Jam is made from chopped or ground whole fruit , whereas jelly...
Easy Cheeseburger Pie
Use this recipe to make an easy and delicious meal from your food storage items. Here is a great, easy-to-make dish to put on your family dinner menu for this week. Prep time is only about 10 minutes and it bakes in 20-25 minutes. It can come from your food storage, plus, it passes the kid test....
I Think I Can
Want to enjoy your summer bounty long after the season ends? You CAN! It only takes some desire and some knowledge and you can learn to do home canning. I know, many are going to stop reading right here. Perhaps you believe that canning is only for your mother's generation, or that it is way too...
Preparing by Developing Your Skills
Developing your emergency and self reliance skills (like cutting hair) will go a long way towards preparing you to be self sufficient. Consider this thought for a moment: "You can become your own best resource in an emergency situation if you’ve prepared yourself ahead of time." This is done by...
Sugar, Spice, and Some Fat Would Be Nice!
Your food storage pantry will not be complete without sugar, salt, and fats! The 7 basics of food storage are grains , legumes , garden seeds , and milk , sugar, salt, and fat. They are called the 7 basics because, historically, they have saved many civilizations from famine. The last three of...
Peanut Butter Waffles with Raspberry Syrup
Try these great breakfast recipes for delicious ways to incorporate food storage into regular meals. Have you ever had peanut butter waffles? If not, you are in for a treat. They are very simple to make and have an amazing flavor. The honey in the recipe adds a nice touch. And here's something you...
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