Posted on 10/01/2012 12:20:57 PM PDT by djf
You can buy already packed beans, rice, macaroni from any number of Preparedness food sites like Honeyville and Augason Farms. Even 5 gallon buckets ready to go.
I’ve done that as well. Even buy frozen vegetables on sale dehydrate them and then vacuum pack in canning jars.
He/she also said store food in 5 gal. paint buckets. No, no, no. Store only in 5 gal. FOOD GRADE buckets.
If it actually comes to pass that you need to use this stuff, you'll darned near sell your soul to the devil for that "high sugar content".
“Can you get a large quantity of rice, flour or other similar food stuff already vacuum sealed in a large container?”
I bought all that and more from Walton Food on the web. Most of what I got is good for 25-30 years. Walton has been in business for many years. They buy from the growers and process the foods themselves.
Thanks! I didn’t know that.
You are correct they are healthier, at least until they go rancid. ;-)
Now don’t get me wrong. I understand your emphasis on food grade buckets, etc, and your thoughts about the various nutritional values of certain foods.
But you need to understand something.
What is being planned for/discussed here is nothing like planning for a weekend camping. It’s not like after SHTF, you will wake up a year from now and wonder what you will have for breakfast, pancakes or home fries.
GET OVER THAT IDEA AND MENTALITY RIGHT NOW!
You would be DAMN lucky if a year after SHTF you can have a few crackers for breakfast instead of eating some beetles you dig up.
Yes, it’s nice and cozy to think you have all these options.
But somebody who stores ten pounds of flour in a paint bucket is WAY AHEAD of someone who didn’t store anything because he was waiting to get food grade buckets.
We’re talking the end of the world as we know it here, certainly widespread murder and likely cannibalism.
/rant off
You are right. MOST dried beans are excellent for sprouting. However, also be aware that
KIDNEY BEANS (and other large beans) SHOULD NOT BE SPROUTED - THEY ARE TOXIC!!
http://www.foodista.com/food/SJDDNTZL/kidney-bean-sprouts#s.ab7x3czmaayaa
I think what we have he is merely a poor choice of words. The buckets sold in hardware store and home improvement stores are actually food grade, but where do they sell them? In the paint department. I think it was just a poor choice of words.
Anyone have ideas for storing cooking oils? Can you put veg. oil in the fridge or freezer? Seems to me it would slow down oxidation/extend shelf life. Anyone have experience with this?
I melted Crisco and poured if into hot canning jars then put lids on them while hot. They seem to be holding up well. I plan to open a jar in a month or two and make some oatmeal raisin cookies. Then I’ll know more.
Well, my point is this. The same kind of thing I’ve been saying all along. Just like Blam. Just like you, kartographer, God bless ya. Just like ChochipMom.
NO MORE EXCUSES!!
DO IT NOW!
If you are just getting started, and need some ideas, go to the store and buy a case of stewed tomatoes!
Nobody wants to have to shoot your behind because YOU DIDN’T PLAN AHEAD!!
Nobody wants to BUT THEY WILL!!
SO DO IT NOW LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT!
BECAUSE IT DOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SelfisH!! ;-)
I am having a helluva time here in fla. had to shut off air. 600 elec bill. to quote a liberal “we r dying down here.”.
The recommendation above for coconut oil is a good one. It has, compared to most vegetable oils, a very long shelf life.
You can buy virgin coconut oil that has the regular coconut scent to it, but they also make an unscented version, if you want to like fry eggs or something.
A little thinking and planning helps if one wants to save one’s life. Every bakery has 5 gal. FOOD GRADE buckets with lids they throw away every day. I know because I got some. Chemicals are in paint buckets and I mean paint buckets that have never been used. Use them if you want poison in your system.
If someone wants to stay healthy enough to live, eat rice with those beans to have complete protein. Beans by themselves won't do it.
Right now, there are options to choose to stay alive and not die of malnutrition or poison.
Juat got my supply of one case of yoder bacon.
No, they aren’t.
thanks for the response. I’ll have to pick up some coconut oil.
However, I still would like to know if there are any detrimental effects to putting veg oil in the fridge. Does it help extend shelf life? inquiring minds want to know.
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