[JRandomFreeper]

Do you think you really have enough ammo to defend a 20 year food supply for 20 years?

Nope. 4 days or so with one aimed round per minute 24 hours a day has always been my benchmark. And a cushion. Depends on who has ammo on sale. ;)

But you are correct. I actually save about 12-18% stocking up. I buy what I buy, and when there is a sale, I buy more, and stock it. 15% off special on tuna? Instead of 2 cans, I'll buy 10. Tuna keeps.

Same with all the canned goods and lots of dry goods.

Toilet paper prices NEVER go down. Ever. Anything you buy today will be better and cheaper than what you can buy next year. And it keeps forever if it's kept dry.

Part of it is being single. I love using mirepoix (two parts onion, one part carrot, one part celery) in lots of dishes. Very classically french. But one man that doesn't eat a lot can't eat one sales unit of fresh celery before it goes bad. So I keep what I'll need for fresh, and dehydrate the rest.

/johnny

[volunbeer]

I’m with Johnny.... buy it when you can! It’s not getting any cheaper and your “appreciation” on food is better than a CD or bonds.

[califamily4W]

I'm impressed! Do you have a Culinary Degree or are you just a foodie?
To help keep your mirepoix fresh try and get your hands on “stor it” produce bags. These bags are designed to remove ethylene gas (released by aging/old produce) and let the produce “breath.”
They work great! I can julienne several bell peppers and just grab a handful as needed. Really keeps them fresh...for weeks!
You live in Ca right? I bought them at Dollar Tree for...ya, a dollar. Also FRiends, see the link.
These can be cleaned out and used over and over. Make sure you get all the air out each time though.

http://www.dollartree.com/Stor-It-Always-Fresh-Zipper-Seal-Reusable-Gallon-Produce-Bags-8-ct-Boxes/p314088/index.pro#BVRRWidgetID