Food Storage

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 […]

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

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,

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

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

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

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. 

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

One of the most used pantry staples in the kitchen is flour. Whether you use white flour, whole wheat flour, barley, rice, or oat flour, you’ll need to store it

You may be aware that one of the goals of canning is to create a vacuum seal, and you may have heard—or even used—a vacuum sealer to seal bags.  But

Though it isn’t talked about much, water-borne pollution is a real problem. It’s important to ensure the water your family drinks is completely safe, especially if you have growing children. 

After 3 years of trying every food storage solution out there, I would argue that the best long term food storage container is a combination of 5-gallon buckets and airtight

Before I talk about storing yeast long-term, I want to mention fresh yeast. Fresh yeast, used primarily by professional bakers, requires refrigeration immediately when purchased, whether opened or not.  In

Yummy and healthy, oatmeal is a superfood that can be customized in a thousand different ways. It’s also ideal for long-term storage, so if you’re looking for shelf-stable products to

Even though cranberries are seasonal fruits, they can be enjoyed year-round if dried and stored properly. Drying cranberries is easy. All you need to do is soak the fruit in