Food storage via canning, freezing, dehydrating (drying food), fermenting, root cellaring. Emergency food storage. Stocking up.
Rice is a great item to include in long term food storage, but you can’t buy a bag from the store and toss it in the pantry. We’ll share how to store rice long term, which rice to store, and answers to some common storage questions.
Buying in bulk is a good way to save money, but not if you don’t use what you buy before it spoils. We’ll share how to store flour long term and short term to keep it fresh and your baked goods tasty. If you’re prepping on a budget, buying bulk kitchen staples is more cost…
Canning oranges is safe to do with water bath canning or steam canner. You can use this same technique for other citrus fruits. I included the tip I wish I knew before I got started with preserving citrus. We recently found some nice looking clementines on sale and decided to give it a try. You…
From our root cellar to home freeze drying, we’re all about stocking up on healthy food our family enjoys. These are our tops choices for best freeze dried foods, from budget friendly options to organic and gluten free emergency food. Freeze dried meals are great for backpacking food due to their light weight, but they’re…
Wisconsin is one of the top maple syrup producing states in the country, so we always have real maple syrup on hand. We’ll share how to store maple syrup so it lasts, including tips for which containers to use and where to keep it.