Having a healthy amount of food storage has tremendous benefits. Emergencies ranging from a temporary financial setback to a worldwide pandemic can make having your own food storage a real blessing. I know in 2020 we were glad we had…
Whether you are a cereal fanatic or you just want to know whether you can put the stuff in your long-term food storage, knowing how long cereal can last is essential. Is the expiration date accurate? How long will the…
Two of the most popular long-term food storage items are meals-ready-to-eat and freeze-dried foods. But what are the key differences between the two? While the MRE (meal-ready-to-eat) is a fully prepared meal designed to withstand rough conditions and be cooked…
While there are a variety of ways to preserve corn, the best way I have found to maintain taste and easy access is to freeze it. Doing so will keep most of the flavor while maximizing the length of time…
Canning is a great way to store food for yourself without breaking the bank, but it is important to take specific care to do it the right way so your food will be safe to consume. Meat must be pressure…
Home freeze dryers are all the rage in the food storage world, and for really good reason. But is it really worth buying your own home freeze dryer? Are home freeze dryers worth the cost? A small-sized home freeze dryer…
Food storage is essential for preparedness, but a lot of us don’t have big root cellars. Not to mention that few pantries are large enough for long-term food storage. For many of us, that leaves the garage. Can you safely…
For many years, I stored an entire year’s supply of food in the crawl space of my home. I have also used the crawl space to store 72-hour kits, water, and other items. So, I feel confident that I can…
Growing up in a house where home canning was done year after year, I have canned almost anything you can think of. Glass mason jars are key to the process, and after years of use there are some things to…
Storing food provides security to families and individuals, but sometimes an important element is left out. Water. Water is key to human survival, so storing it along side your food is completely necessary. Since we use so much water, knowing…