What is Food Storage and Where are we Going?

Food storage is made up of the non-perishable foods we eat every day. So what is stored and how much is stored, is specific to you and your family. Think about the foods that you and your family eat every day. Although most food storage is boxed and canned, some is frozen. Remember food storage is used when we are rotating our food storage and when we have personal emergencies. You will have most if not all your utilities. You will have items that are in you refrigerator. You will have items that are in your freezer. You will have your spices and your cookbooks, but a majority of the items should be from cans and boxes. Make a list of the foods you and your family like and watch the ads for sales.

Why do we store food? Storing food allows us to buy foods when they are on sale. If each week we look at the sales and coupons, we can purchase the foods our families like at a lower price. Just add a can or two extra to your weekly groceries and soon you will have the beginnings of your food storage. This makes us less dependant on the price spikes cause by economic changes. It also prepares us for unexpected personal emergencies. What if you or a family member became sick and could not work? What if you or a family member was laid off? This type of food storage would help you through short-term personal emergencies.

What do I store? You store non-perishable foods. That would include: canned fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, sauces, and other food items we use. It would also include boxed items such as rice, potatoes, pasta, cereal, and other food items we use. Remember to properly store boxed items to avoid insect and rodent infestations.

How do I use the food I have stored? We are going to post recipes. I will get as many as I can, but I need your help. E-mail me at UH1234567@gmail.com with your favorite recipe. Include all types of recipes, breakfast, lunch, dinner, main dish, side dish, dessert, snacks and beverages. Try to find recipes that use ingredients we would store. I will post them as I receive them. Once we have several recipes we will ask you all to prepare one recipe for your family in the next 7 days. After you make the recipe write us back with your comments. Did you like the recipe? Was it easy to prepare? Did you add anything or take anything out of the recipe? Did your children like it? Would you prepare it differently next time? We want to hear from you. My team will also be trying to test as many recipes as possible on our families. We will then post our findings as well.