Emergency Home Preparation

Five (5) Fresh Foods!



Prepper Food: 5 Fresh Essentials That Must Be On Your List
http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/12/warning-your-food-storage-is-incomplete-without-these-5-fresh-foods/

Think fast: What food items always seem to be on the shortlist when you head to the grocery store? Chances are, foods with the shortest shelf life will be on that list, e.g. milk, bread, eggs, produce. Foods that will spoil or rot within a couple of weeks are also ones that we depend on for variety and a well-rounded diet, and your prepper food storage is incomplete without it. (Continued at link, above!)

Rice & Beans-A Good Combination to Stock



Rice and Beans, A Survival Combination
http://modernsurvivalblog.com/survival-kitchen/rice-and-beans-a-survival-combination/

Rice is rich in starch, an excellent source of energy. Rice also has iron, vitamin B and protein. Beans are rich in protein, and contain a good amount of iron and other necessary minerals, and the consumption of the two in tandem provides all the essential amino acids. It is no wonder that this combination is a staple of many diets throughout the world.

Although you will likely add other additional ingredients with rice and beans, having just…

(2) 5-gallon pails of white rice
(4) 5-gallon pails of pinto beans

…will provide 140 days of ‘survival’ calories. That’s technically more than 4 months worth of food! --- CONTINUED at link, above ---

Forever foods: 9 cooking staples that can outlast you
http://shine.yahoo.com/green/forever-foods-9-cooking-staples-that-can-outlast-you-2456896.html

Most weeks, you make a big grocery list and head to the store, prepared to buy loads of fresh food to make your family's meals. We often don't give a thought to stuff sitting in the kitchen cupboard or we automatically throw out anything that's been in there longer than we can remember. But Janice Revell, co-founder of StillTasty.com, says "Look in your pantry and your cabinets and check whether the items really do need to go. You'll be shocked by what you really don't need to throw away."

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So before you throw out that years-old sugar or replace that bottle of vanilla that's been gathering dust, consult this list of "forever foods." You may be surprised how many of your kitchen staples have a shelf life of decades — even after they've been opened. --- CONTINUED at link, above ---

33 Essential Foods to Stock Pile
http://www.askaprepper.com/33-essential-foods-to-stock-pile/

There are many schools of thought on what should be stock piled in the event of a disaster or prolonged period of social disruption or societal collapse. It is hard to say with complete authority what “The best” foods are. This will depend on a number of factors, such as storage space, number of people to be fed, availability of water for preparation, availability of a means to cook foods or heat water, and the list goes on. There are however some standards that can guide pretty much anyone in the right direction. Just be certain that whatever you store, it provides enough calories, a dietary proper balance, vitamins, minerals, and fats. Remember, a crisis has a way of creating situations that will increase your caloric requirements, and that will tax your immune system and electrolyte balance. ... CONTINUED at LINK, above ....

10 Long Shelf-Life Canned Foods Every Prepper Should Consider Stockpiling
http://www.askaprepper.com/10-long-shelf-life-canned-foods-every-prepper-consider-stockpiling/

Stockpiling food is a key part of being prepared. Even if you have the skills and space to grow your own, you can’t be sure that a disaster will leave your crops intact and edible. Sure, you can recover from that, but it’s always best to have enough to keep you going while you plant and tend the next crop.

A lot of attention goes to storing bulk carbohydrates like rice, grains and pasta, or home preservation methods like canning or dehydration. Don’t overlook good old shop-bought canned goods though. These can have an impressive shelf life, they’re cheap and a well-chosen stock of them can add variety and nutrients to your diet in the months or even years after the SHTF. ---CONTINUED---

37 Foods to Hoard
http://www.happypreppers.com/37-food-storage.html

Top Foods for Stocking Up Yoders-variety-pack2-511x387 You may have seen that clever video cartoon calling patriots to stockpile their pantry for emergency food supplies. Don't waste your money on a costly ebook to learn about the right food supplies for emergencies. Our survival system is free. Everyday food storage prepping is an important topic! The more people who prep, the safer we all are, which is why we're giving away information for free in this article. ---CONTINUED---

Essential Pantry Foods To Survive The Worst
https://prepperswill.com/essential-pantry-foods-to-survive-the-worst/#more-292

When it comes to your family, you have to do everything you can to protect them. Since we live in times when the future is uncertain and we see day by day how our quality of life is changing, we have to plan for the worst. This means that every prepper should have a well-stocked emergency pantry, one that will assure a good meal for him and his loved ones. In this article, you will read about the essential pantry foods you need to stock in it and get some tips on how to organize your pantry. ---CONTINUED---

The 25 Pantry Essentials You Need for Scratch Cooking
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/the-25-pantry-essentials-you-need-for-scratch-cooking/

Does your pantry contain all of the basics for scratch cooking? There are 25 ingredients that you need in your pantry at all times to cook from scratch.

(SNIP) ... If you like to think ahead, be sure to acquire these items in multiples – you should never run out of them. Many of these basics can be purchased in large quantities. ---CONTINUED---

Things You are Not Storing But Should Be
http://eatingfoodstorage.blogspot.com/p/things-you-are-not-storing-but-should.html

After living off food storage, I created a list of things that I would not want to be without in my food storage: ---CONTINUED---

Best Non Perishable Foods ...
https://commonsensehome.com/non-perishable-foods/

When you're stocking your own pantry or helping others in need, non perishable foods should be on your shopping list. These foods are great for emergencies when the power goes out, for camping, or simply for planning ahead. ---CONTINUED---

15 Foods That Last Forever
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/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. ---CONTINUED---

This video is concentrating on freeze drying these 3 ingredients, but I think having them on hand in other ways is just as good (just won't last as long as freeze drying) ie: canned, frozen, home dehydrated, bought #10 cans.

The 3 Foundational Ingredients to Store for 25 Years - Mirepoix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFaXSHaBFDw

Top 10 Preps to Buy At COSTCO Upon EVERY Visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w5sVBvi8IQ

17 Survival Foods That Can Last A Century
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/survival-foods-last-a-century/

When it comes to stockpiling food, shelf life is by far one of the most important factors that preppers must pay attention to. While most foods will have a limited shelf-life, there are a few foods that can be safely stored for more than one hundred years.

If you are looking for foods that you never have to worry about going bad, check out these seventeen survival foods that can last a century. ---CONTINUED---