How to Arrange and also Preserve Food in the Freezer

by admin | | Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Preparation

How to Arrange and also Preserve Food in the Freezer When it comes to food preservation as well as storage, among the most effective ways to store your food is in the freezer.  Think about the freezer as a way to put a time out on the expiry day of any food you buy. ...

How Should I Store my Produce?

by admin | | growing food, Long Term Storage, Preparation

In these difficult (and expensive) times, food storage is important.  We’ve discussed several options for wheat and grain storage.  We’ve also discussed organizing our pantry and fridge.  Let’s discuss how to store your produce When it comes to fresh...

How and Why to Dehydrate Food

by admin | | Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Preparation, Survival

With the growing concern for food availability in light of the war in Europe, it is increasingly important to be prepared.  In this post we will discuss how (and why) to dehydrate food. Have you been considering acquiring a food dehydrator yet aren’t certain if...

Easy Tips for Organizing Your Pantry

by admin | | Lifestyle, Long Term Storage

There are always ways we can become better organized – we just have to sometimes push ourselves to take action.  For myself, I find that certain days my focus is better and I’m much more able to organize.  I call them “my organizing days”. ...

The Importance of Grain Storage

by admin | | Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage, Organic Grains, Preparation, Survival

Grain storage is an important part of the food storage plan. It will keep you supplied with food for months or even years. There are many types of grain that can be stored, and the most common ones are wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, rye, millet, and flaxseed. These...

When Storing Food, Consider These Canning Mistakes to Avoid

by admin | | Food Supply, growing food, Long Term Storage

Canning Mistakes to Avoid When you get into canning, it can be a little overwhelming. You understand the benefits of using up your produce and having unprocessed foods at the ready, but there is a lot to be considered in the beginning. Before you get started, here are...