I was talking to some friends the other day and one of them was very surprised that it was the more or less in the 1950s when processed foods began taking over America. She said that it felt like the 50s were so wholesome. Wasn’t everyone making homemade dinners back then? The 1950s definitely were […]
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I mentioned in the last two posts on grocery budget during inflation that I have been appalled at how much my bulk foods have increased in cost. They’re seriously up to 50% and even 100% more! It feels like a terrible time to buy food because of that, especially in bulk. (Check out the previous
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Unless your home is completely fireproof, will never flood, and you can be assured that the economy will be perfectly able to support you every day for the rest of your life, you might want to be ready for something weird to happen. It’s a surprise when it does – that’s why it’s called an
Storing food for emergencies is an important job. What is the best method to preserve food? I’ve already covered how to store grains, long-term storage of meat, protein, and oils, and the longest-lasting vegetables. Today, we’ll cover preserving food naturally. I’m not ready to spend hours per month checking my food stores, rotating supplies, and
Storing flour long term is an important part of emergency preparedness. Storage for grains can last for years if you do it correctly. Learn how to store flour and other grains. In The Long Winter, a book in the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the family ends up in dire straits, trapped in
Having a healthy food stockpile list is essential to any household – but what’s a real foodie to do? What are the best fruits and vegetables to stockpile when you don’t want preservatives or processed foods? Here is the best food to store up from the produce section: The best food to stockpile is what
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What is the best long term storage food? Storing protein in case of emergency is an important part of your preparedness plan. We’ll cover meat storage, how to store meat in the freezer, and best beans for long-term storage. Plus, we’ll touch on storing oils and fats. Many of the preparedness food storage solutions for
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If you’re a beginner in the world of canning, this post is for you. Tomatoes are a wonderful long-term storage food. Learning how to can tomatoes is a great way to store the abundance you may be getting from your garden! Whether you’ve spent the time and effort of growing tomatoes in your backyard or you
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I know this is truly an awful situation for so many… My heart is breaking for those who have lost loved ones or jobs as well as our medical workers and so many average Americans who have lost their paychecks for the next several weeks. However, I now find myself in the position of being
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I’ve already written on Healthy Food Stockpile Options -The Best Produce to Stockpile, but how do you keep vegetables fresh? What are the best veggies for long-term storage? We wake up in a whole new world every day lately, it seems. There’s always something changing, and that uncertainty is hard on the psyche. But I
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Want to learn how to make dehydrated greens for smoothies and more? It’s easy to make a dehydrated greens powder when you dehydrate spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens, and kale! “Mom, is this a stick in my soup?” I admit that we eat some weird food around here, but I really wasn’t serving a soup
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Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to take one small step toward being prepared for an emergency – having water on hand. This tip is so quick, you won’t believe it’s even Kitchen Stewardship®. Although maybe I’ll think of some things to ramble on about that will make the post longer and longer…
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Even before I went on a quest to find real food high protein workout snacks last month, I’d always wanted to dehydrate yogurt to see if I could have a travel-worthy, mess-free snack option that didn’t involve nuts or grains but did include healthy fats and protein. It seems that, even though I have tons
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Wondering how well a Berkey water filter works? Our family reviewed a new Berkey filter starting in 2011, and we still love it in ! We can tell when we’re drinking unfiltered water by taste and smell, and it’s easy to test. There is some work involved refilling it, so we may add an under-counter
Back when we talked emergency preparedness, we worked through many different steps to getting your home and family ready for the “in-house” sort of emergencies, such as power outages, snowstorms, or other problems that might cause your family to be stuck in the house without access to the outside world for a while. It seems
When it comes to preparedness and having enough clean water in a crisis, I’ve never been more grateful for my Berkey filter. You don’t NEED a fancy filter to store water safely, but here’s our Berkey review if it helps. “Can water go bad?” I always thought that was the sort of question destined for
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We all get worn out sometimes, and after a busy day or week (or month!) there are occasions when I’m just. too. tired. to cook. Whether your fatigue comes from parenting, pregnancy, or a busy work or school schedule, we all need some quick meals in our repertoire that don’t take much effort to get
It’s just as easy to dehydrate vegetables as it is to make steamed vegetables or roast veggies. Read on to find out how I make sure to use all of my dehydrated vegetables. Dehydrating Vegetables This is hardly even worth a blog post. Dehydrating veggies, at least the ones I’ve attempted, is so simple: Wash
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Sick of paying a fortune for a small bag of dried fruit? Curious how to dehydrate fruit at home? It’s easier than you think! Dehydrating fruit is such a great option for long-term storage without filling your freezer. Most make great snack foods and can stay in your diaper bag or desk drawer for a
