Learn how to build your pantry with long-term food storage in mind. Go beyond survival food for emergencies, and learn how to build your stockpile with foods you eat every day. Plus, learn how to extend the shelf-life of your food, and avoid common storage mistakes.
Hello, my fellow tomato lovers! Does anyone else feel like sun-dried tomatoes are like little bursts of sunshine in our dishes? They add such a punch of flavor to everything […]
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In the realm of culinary convenience, few ingredients rival the humble bouillon cube. These tiny, flavor-packed blocks have long been a pantry staple, offering an instant boost of savory goodness
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Chia seeds have become a staple in many health-conscious kitchens, praised for their nutritional benefits and versatility in recipes. Whether sprinkled atop smoothie bowls, mixed into yogurt, or used as
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I’m embarrassed to admit that I avoided rendering lard for years because I thought it was too difficult. If only I had taken the time to research it sooner. We
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Are your flax seeds lookin’ a little past their prime? Here what’s you need to know…. Do Flax Seeds Go Bad? Well, here we are again, exploring the depths of
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Ever been in the middle of a baking recipe only to find that you’re out of baking powder? No worries! Press on with your recipe using this homemade baking powder
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The good news? The shelf life of grits is remarkably long. The bad news? My family’s appetite for them means they’re gone wayyy before their expiration date rolls around. (I
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Have you found a package of canning salt that’s past its expiration date? As an essential ingredient in cooking and canning, salt is worth storing long term. If you need
Does Canning Salt Go Bad? A Canner’s Guide Read More ⇨
Instant coffee is certainly convenient, and that’s why many people choose to store it long term over other forms of coffee. Still, if long-term storage is your goal, whole coffee
Does Instant Coffee Go Bad or Truly Expire? Read More ⇨
Welcome back, friends! Today, I am thrilled to share with you a big goal of mine—growing enough onions to string and preserve throughout the year. Well, this was one of
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If you’ve ever found yourself puzzled by those small packets you find in food storage containers, then you’re in the right place. Today, we’re chatting about all things oxygen absorbers
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Today, we’re going to explore the wonderful world of shelf-stable milk, specifically diving into the realm of milk powders. We’ll take a look at the different types of shelf-stable milk,
How to Store Powdered Milk Long-Term [+ An Incredible Use That Will Bless Your Pantry] Read More ⇨
Crystallized honey poses a tricky problem. It requires heat to return it back to it’s liquid form, but too much heat will damage the fragile nutrients that make raw honey
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We’re accustomed to seeing expiration dates on canned food at the store so, naturally, we wonder when our home-canned food will go bad. The thing is … there is no
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When you first start canning, you’ll notice that recipes call for “canning salt.” And that’s when the questions hit: Some answers are a simple yes or no, but others require
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I don’t know how you landed on this article today, but I’m sure glad you did. People have all sorts of reasons for wanting to stock a pantry with a
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For many years, I didn’t worry about storing sugar because we only kept 5 lbs on hand, and even that lasted 6 months or more. However, now that I’m big
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Now that you’re preserving your own food, you’ll need a place to put all that home canned goodness.
Finding the optimal space for canning jar storage isn’t always easy, so let’s discuss some practical options!
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When you’re shopping for a long-term food storage salt, you’ll want to consider how your family eats currently, along with what their needs and wants may be in a situation where food supplies are compromised.
How to Store Salt Long Term Read More ⇨
Need a quick answer? Depending on the storage conditions, the average shelf life of dried apricots can be somewhere between 6 to 18 months. When properly stored in the pantry
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