If you’re looking into storing your dehydrated food long-term, here are 5 things you should keep in mind to keep your food fresh for as long as possible. You don’t have to be a doomsday prepper to start dehydrating and utilizing long term storage. Having food security for your family is a natural thing and…
Dehydrating food is a time-honored method of food preservation. This method of food preservation works by removing the moisture content. A lack of moisture keeps food fresh and safe for consumption. Dehydrated food can be safely stored for a long time and enjoyed in the future. This food preservation method aids in the storage of…
You should learn how to properly eat an MRE or cook one with a flameless heater if you haven’t already. MREs are a great item to have in your prepper toolkit if you ever find yourself in a long-term survival or disaster situation. During natural catastrophes and calamities, grocery stores can be extremely unreliable, so…
Do you have a stored jar of canned food in the back of the pantry? Check out any suspect containers and find out the best methods and ideal conditions for storing canned foods for emergencies. Canned meals have been stored for hundreds of years as a way to be prepared for any form of disaster….
Raw grains can be stored in an airtight container for years if kept in a cool, dry, and dark place. Quinoa is the edible seed of the amaranth family’s flowering plant. As dried uncooked grains, they can be stored in the pantry for up to 2 to 3 years past their expiration date, and even…
During difficult times, fresh fruits and vegetables can become scarce. Freezing food is a good way to prepare for SHTF as long as the power remains on or a backup power source is established. Preppers can also extract the juice from the fruit before freezing it to save space. The following containers can be used…
Dehydrating is one of the simplest and most common methods of storing food for long periods of time. Dehydrating is useful for backpackers and preppers because it preserves many of the nutrients in food. Dehydration causes meat to shrink, making it more compact and easier to store. When properly stored, dehydrated meat can last for…
The corn Masa is widely used in a variety of dishes, including tamales, tortillas, pupusas, and nachos. However, sometimes fresh Masa (dough) or Masa Harina (the flour used to make the dough) are left unused and stored in the pantry for an extended period of time. As a result, “How long does Masa Dough or…
It’s very inconvenient to be in the middle of preparing dinner or baking cookies and realize you’re missing a key ingredient. Consider whether your pantry or kitchen has reasonable options, such as an ingredient substitution, before making an unnecessary trip to the grocery store. A recipe substitution may change the flavor, color, texture, or volume…
Every year, disasters, droughts, flooding, wildfires, and wind storms disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives, and the number appears to be increasing if the recent global pandemic is included. Every disaster or pandemic has long-term consequences, such as people being deprived of basic necessities such as food and water. After all that we’ve been through…