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We all know what our mamas said: “Get your food storage ready — you just never know!” Back in the day, a couple of years ago really, you basically had 2 options: (1) buying cans from the grocery store, packed in liquid, that only last 1 to 2 years, or (2) buying basics-only from a local dry pack or wet pack cannery (for those who even had that option in their states). Being limited to those two options is a thing of the past!
Many people tell me, “Well, we’ll eat it when we have to.” I’ve thought about that a lot. Consider this: all the cast members of the reality television show Survivor go without food, other than rice, for about 30 days. Their bodies are in a truly desperate situation. Then, they are given some kind of yucky food eating challenge. Though they’re in a situation where they “have to” eat up for further rewards or a chance at $1 million, and though their bodies are in crisis mode where any food would be better than no food at all, many of the contestants fail without even trying. What did they put on the line? Their health, hunger and $1 million dollars. Do we even have half the constitution that those people have? I know I don’t. It’s better to store food you’ll be happy to eat, as opposed to the food you only hope you’ll be able to stomach one day.
Shelf Reliance offers just-add-water brownie mix. The powder lasts 20 years sealed in the can. No need to have eggs or oil on hand.
What about something like blueberry pancakes? We have 6 Grain Pancake Mix and Freeze Dried Blueberries. All you need is the water. And if you don’t have the stored water you’ll need, consider buying some Steri Pens, filters, or water purification tablets so you can use the water you find.
Food storage can be manageable and not a source of frustration. Let us teach you how.
May 8th, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Another thing to think about… When you’re stressed out, what do you want to eat? My guess is that when you’re stressed, you will want your favorite comfort foods. Stressful times are not when you want to change your entire diet around, trying to stomach foods you don’t like. Your children will be stressed too, because of your stress, and will be less likely to try new foods.
The two strategies that I think are important are:
1) store foods you are likely to eat
2) introduce foods you store into your regular diet during the good times
If your family eats some beans now, and you occasionally make your own bread now, then if you need to use those items later, you will know how, and your family will be more likely to eat them.
May 15th, 2010 at 2:57 AM
Another thing to think about… When you’re stressed out, what do you want to eat? My guess is that when you’re stressed, you will want your favorite comfort foods. Stressful times are not when you want to change your entire diet around, trying to stomach foods you don’t like. Your children will be stressed too, because of your stress, and will be less likely to try new foods.
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September 3rd, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Love the article! Can’t wait for the cookbook.
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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September 24th, 2010 at 12:09 AM
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