A Failure of The Shelf Life of Spam
Spam is a versatile and hardy food which many people think has a good shelf life, but does it really? In the past, I have mentioned on several occasions that Hormel Food products do not …
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Food grade Versus Non-food Grade Buckets
I see a lot of discussion about storing food in plastic five-gallon buckets that are not food-grade. Many people feel that if they store them in Mylar Bags inside the buckets the food will be …
The Shelf Life of Dry Sausages
There is a deli not to far from me that stocks nice Italian style dry sausages. They look and taste delicious. I have noticed that he always has them hanging up without refrigeration. I have …
Conversion Chart for Powdered Milk
Powdered milk is a basic part of most people’s food storage pantries. If you are just building up your food storage or want a reference guide for what to include, this list will help. When …
Sealing Food in 5-Gallon Buckets & Mylar Bags
If you’ve ever handled a mylar balloon, you’ve probably noticed how the front and back of the balloon are sealed together, creating an air-tight space for helium. When it comes time to seal food in …
3 Other Ways to Use Wheat Besides Bread
Lots of us like to store wheat as part of our long-term food storage. It has a long shelf life, it’s nutritious, and you can use it to make that beloved staple of Western Civilization: …
7 Reasons to Stock Up On Canned Beans
Beans, bullets, and band-aids. A classic combination for survival. The beans most people store are dried beans, usually stored in big buckets. I have a few of those buckets myself, but over the years, I …
Why a Dutch Oven Should Be Part of Your Survival Kit
Have you ever wondered how you would cook when there is no gas or electricity for any length of time? There is a real possibility that this could happen. For instance, ice storms can take …
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28 Spices & Seasonings to Avoid Food Fatigue
What would it be like to eat bland food every day? Besides not being much fun, it could lead to slow starvation due to food fatigue. For those who are ill-prepared for a disaster, that …
How to Cook a Raccoon
When was the last time you cooked a raccoon? For most people that would be never. Yet for many years, raccoons were on the menu for the Native Americans and the pioneers. In parts of …