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Explore Heirloom Wheat Varieties for Unique Flavors

by Grain Storehouse Editorial Team | May 27, 2025 | Whole grains

Diving into Heirloom Wheat Varieties What Are Heirloom Wheat Varieties? Let’s kick things off with the basics. Heirloom wheat varieties are basically ancient strains of wheat that have been cultivated for generations. Unlike modern wheat, these varieties are often...

Growing and Harvesting Your Own Wheat at Home

by Grain Storehouse Editorial Team | May 1, 2025 | Whole grains

Choosing the Right Wheat Variety Understanding Wheat Types Alright, so one of the first things I learned when I wanted to grow my own wheat was that not all wheat is created equal. There are different types like hard red, soft red, and durum wheat. Each type has its...

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by Grain Storehouse Editorial Team | Dec 2, 2013 | Preparation

Preparedness Christmas Giveaway We (The Preparedness Blogging Brigade)have teamed up with some great companies to bring you this mega giveaway just in time for Christmas. If I’m being honest, sometimes I struggle with being part of the Blogging Brigade because I...

Food Storage Method: #3 Dry Ice Packing

by Grain Storehouse Editorial Team | Oct 19, 2009 | Preparation

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...

Overwhelmed by long term food pantry? Relax and take steps.

by Grain Storehouse Editorial Team | Feb 2, 2009 | whole Wheat

I know how you feel. Just take a deep breathe and compartmentalize…..it can be very overwhelming at first. That’s one reason I found these buckets – people were telling me that for a year’s supply I had to vacuum pack and re-vacuum pack etc…drove me nuts! It’s like I...