Food Storage Method #5: Bay Leaves

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Bay leaves can be spread throughout the containers of grain or dried goods. Two bay leaves for small amounts up to one gallon or five leaves in larger buckets. Some people say this works well for them. Just what is the science behind using bay leaves? Bay leaves are...

Food Storage Method: #3 Dry Ice Packing

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The Dry Ice Method The instructions for using this method are as follows: One pound of dry ice is used for a thirty-gallon drum of wheat. Place about three inches of grain on the bottom of the Mylar bag that is inside a plastic bucket. Then place a three-inch square...

Food Storage Method: #1: Mylar Bags

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We are listing the variety of methods used for long-term food storage. As promised in the previous post, (http://www.grainstorehouse.com/?p=259 ) we are going more in-depth with what each method entails.   The Mylar Bag Method. . If you don’t see them yet – keep...

Bulk Food Storage: Canned Goods

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Canned goods add great value to your long-term food storage plans. Obviously for a variety of reasons, some of which are: Some items are better stored by canning than any other process, thus increasing variety of foods stored. There is little preparation for a canned...