Mormon Preparedness

Food Storage

sundesigns (sxc.hu) Except for infant formula and some baby foods, product dating is not generally required by the federal government.  Dating of some foods is required in over 20 states but there is no uniform accepted dating system in the U.S.  There are some areas where almost none of the food is dated.  Types of Dates A “Sell-By”... [Read more of this review]

Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of food borne illness. This fact sheet will help you make the right decisions... [Read more of this review]

  nickobec (sxc.hu) Are you preparing for a siege?  You probably grew up during the 50s and 60s and remember the Cold War, fallout shelters, and martian invasions.  You worried about Y2K,  and now you worry about terrorist attacks, biological weapons, chemical spills,  floods, fires, earthquakes, and ants in your pantry.  You buy basic food storage items... [Read more of this review]

Long  term storage is a supply of food that willl last a long time, and you can survive on.   For example rice, beans, pasta, rolled oats, and wheat can be stored for 30 years.  Of  course, they must be properly packaged and stored in a cool dry place.  Some recommended containers are #10 cans, foil pouches, or PETE bottles.  Sometimes plastics... [Read more of this review]

bubbels (sxc.hu) Have on hand potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, salad greens, parsley, and a few other fresh herbs like basil and dill. You also may want to stock cucumbers, scallions, assorted citrus, mushrooms, red and green peppers, and celery for slicing and eating raw or for flavoring sauces, soups, salads, and stews. Keep an assortment of fresh... [Read more of this review]