tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post8346920419262755715..comments2023-09-22T04:10:46.745-07:00Comments on Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity: Taking Winter by Storm - Part II (food)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05762894399698046201noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-1439824924201971362013-03-19T14:12:04.020-07:002013-03-19T14:12:04.020-07:00Hey, I'm late to this post, but it's great...Hey, I'm late to this post, but it's great information. I'll have to stock up on some gallon jugs for the freezer. <br /><br />I'm not LDS, but I've found a great website run by an LDS mama who has TONS of organizational lists for stockpiling not just emergency food but a 3-month regular supply and also other emergency equipment. She has everything broken down by month so that it's very doable, and of course you can adapt her lists to your own family's tastes. The website is www.preparedldsfamily.com. Look under her "download" link to find lists, lists, and more lists.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192784403180926843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-54036190738202478632012-12-08T14:54:36.244-08:002012-12-08T14:54:36.244-08:00I just read a post on Homestead/Survival's fac...I just read a post on Homestead/Survival's facebook page about keeping your canned items (the ones you canned) earthquake safe-r by tying something (fabric strips? I don't know) around the shelves at halfway-up-across-the-jar level, as well as the cardboard in between the jars. And I suppose fastening the shelves to the wall would be important too. We don't generally have earthquakes here in Maryland (with the exception of last year), but I'm getting ready to make the big move out to Seattle this summer, and started thinking ahead! Hey, any post where I see grinding your own wheat (which was where I found this) with a zombie pantry link in the blog entry is OK by me! It all seems perfectly reasonable. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657470572632891729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-44445166550756735732012-04-29T07:35:21.153-07:002012-04-29T07:35:21.153-07:00Amen sister! I just don't tell people, that wa...Amen sister! I just don't tell people, that way no haters, and no one to come knocking when the zombies come. Enjoy your lasagna :)kristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-45875303873642512872011-11-21T14:47:26.630-08:002011-11-21T14:47:26.630-08:00Hi, I did not see your question. Light of any kind...Hi, I did not see your question. Light of any kind destroys nutritional benefits of any kind of food. Anything in JARS-- tomatoes, green beans, applesauce--needs to be kept in the dark...not light, natural or artificial. I was saying that jars that fall just a small distance, especially onto a garage floor will still break. So, securing the shelves to the wall and securing even the lower jars is necessary. Even if the jar does not break, canning jars used in pressure cooker or even a hot water bath can crack if they have been jostled about. It seems even a tiny scratch renders them weak.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-40314881298284296652011-11-16T02:39:56.109-08:002011-11-16T02:39:56.109-08:00When I was little, our power went out all the time...When I was little, our power went out all the time. We also didn't have a city water supply. The most important number in the house was the number two. Each toilet had about two flushes before we had to go outside to do our business. Gave a whole new meaning to "if its yellow let it mellow".Improbable Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524361288809448908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-45923230694636294962011-11-11T19:24:14.352-08:002011-11-11T19:24:14.352-08:00Ah, I figured as much about Hy-vee! I've seen...Ah, I figured as much about Hy-vee! I've seen it mentioned in blogs before!<br /><br />mPaula - mmmm, you have access to the good stuff - lucky lucky!<br /><br />As far as honey goes, I buy my raw honey from a place about 15 miles from here. They don't process it, and it's fantastic. Comes in glass mason jars and is $10 for a quart. Fantastic stuff!! I think a resource like wildharvest.org might be able to help you find some local stuff.<br /><br />Love the idea of the cork mat!! I have a cheap anti-fatigue mat, and even though it isn't one of the "fancy ones", it is the best thing in my kitchen! If/when we can ever afford to buy a house, I would pork cork in as the kitchen flooring if we can afford it. I love that stuff!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762894399698046201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-89320690045608394092011-11-11T16:44:34.023-08:002011-11-11T16:44:34.023-08:00Sarah - I live in Canada. I'm sure there is fa...Sarah - I live in Canada. I'm sure there is fake 'maple' syrup here but we have no problem (except cost) getting the real stuff. <br />As for honey, I buy it at a bulk food store. I read an article recently about the fact that most commercial honey has been stripped of all medicinal value. By an amazing coincidence, there was a recent workshop for people interested in keeping bees as a hobby. I will have to find one of them or an existing hobby farmer if I can't ensure the honey I buy is intact.<br /><br />The plastic pails are from a wine-making store and must be food safe since they hold the juice to make wine. I got enough used (FREE) corks from the store (some people can't throw useful stuff away) to make a mat by using hot glue to secure them to rug backing. When it is finished I will put it in the kitchen. When I am washing dishes, it will be in front of the sink. When I am preparing food it will be by the counter and when cooking, in front of the stove. Cork is a very comfortable surface to stand on, acting like an anti-fatigue mat.mPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052201087577743353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-74073962082643132042011-11-11T14:33:53.223-08:002011-11-11T14:33:53.223-08:00HyVee is our main grocery store here in the Midwes...HyVee is our main grocery store here in the Midwest. :)Living A Dream Togetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911949832557369386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-42999647371329596852011-11-11T14:03:38.441-08:002011-11-11T14:03:38.441-08:00Rachel, I'm not sure what HyVee is, but I'...Rachel, I'm not sure what HyVee is, but I'm assuming it's a grocery store? Regardless, I'd be happy to join you and your beer (but I don't drink so it's all yours!) should/when the apocalypse hits. Sounds like you're all set!<br /><br />mPaula, welcome! Please make sure if you're storing food in buckets, that the buckets are made from food safe plastic. Food shouldn't be stored in "normal" buckets. If you have a restaurant supply store in your area, they will have tons of those!<br /><br />As far as non-electric milling options, I'm lost on that one as well. I've been keeping my eyes open at goodwill and yardsales, and I just hope to find one in good shape soon!<br /><br />You might also want to look in to maple syrup (the real stuff, not "pancake syrup" and/or honey because both are sweeteners that store well. I believe honey is the only food that doesn't spoil. Ever!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762894399698046201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-60044436076622914542011-11-10T17:16:09.229-08:002011-11-10T17:16:09.229-08:00I have heard about storing raw food supplies in 5 ...I have heard about storing raw food supplies in 5 gallon pails many times; so why I haven't I even started? No answer is available or possible since I have access to the pails.<br />I have only an electric herb (coffee) mill for grinding so I keep flour - in the freezer. Any comments on that, please?<br />I did find a hand grinder, made for coffee. I could perhaps clean it up and see if it works for grains. Anything smelling of coffee makes me nauseous so I would have to get it really clean. I also have an old-fashioned meat grinder (the kind that clamps to the edge of a table), not that I use meat. I have used it to grind dried fruits. If I added oatmeal and seeds I could have an energy bar. And thanks for helping me think of that!<br />I have only recently heard about the zombie phenomenon and have no idea what Hy-Vee is. I don't have television in case that is relevant.<br />Real glad I found your blog. :)mPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052201087577743353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-24499985799501465462011-11-10T13:10:08.664-08:002011-11-10T13:10:08.664-08:00Hm. I'm about done being made fun of for my aw...Hm. I'm about done being made fun of for my awesome pantry. I'm using you as proof that I'm not the only one preparing for the zombies. Where the hell do all the wise folks who trust FEMA to feed them think they are going to find a thimble of mercy after they are turned away from the MRE line? Not at my house. Nope. Go Away Haters. You love Hy-Vee so much? Go loot it with the rest of the idiots who use their basements to store broken appliances and half empty boxes of crap they haven't looked at in ten years. I'll be playing scrabble and eating lasagna. Oh, and drinking beer.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05241456569629357238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-68234134010639984642011-11-08T20:20:18.091-08:002011-11-08T20:20:18.091-08:00Practical - thanks for stopping by!
I hadn't ...Practical - thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />I hadn't heard that about lights and tomatoes before. Even artificial lights? The shelving is in the back wall of the garage and won't get any natural light at any time.<br /><br />As far as securing the shelves to the wall, that hasn't happened yet. It's on the hub's list of crap to do. SighSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762894399698046201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-40603726444505535832011-11-07T22:33:30.603-08:002011-11-07T22:33:30.603-08:00Hi, First time here and will be back. How will you...Hi, First time here and will be back. How will you keep those canned foods on the bottom shelves from falling off and breaking? Do you have the jars secured and I just cannot see it? Even on a low shelf, the jars can break if they hit the floor. <br /><br />In order to maintain optimal nutrition, anything in jars needs to be protected from light, heat, and moisture. Can you put the cans of tomatoes in boxes and close the lids? <br /><br />I have four half-gallon jars of stored beans to a box and used extra cardboard to put between the jars to keep them from rattling against each other. When canning jars knock against each other, there is more of a chance the jars will break during the next canning session, right in your canner. <br /><br />If I had a wish, I would like the gamma lids. Using canning jars (half gallon or any size I have) the rings on the used canning lids/flats will also keep out bugs. <br /><br />I like your blog.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-7090718794870902192011-11-07T19:47:18.320-08:002011-11-07T19:47:18.320-08:00Tanner - you're right that zombies can happy A...Tanner - you're right that zombies can happy ANYWHERE! Best be prepared.<br /><br />OMW - smart family moving that stuff down to lower shelves!<br /><br />AAU - the generator can actually work against you with zombies. Generators are noisy and can alert the undead to your whereabouts. Best to use sparingly!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762894399698046201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-69934353600883519752011-11-07T17:27:20.043-08:002011-11-07T17:27:20.043-08:00Will my generator help me during a Zombie Apocalyp...Will my generator help me during a Zombie Apocalypse? :) Great post. I see we could get snow here this week, but it is still in the mid 50's. How does that work? LOLLiving A Dream Togetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911949832557369386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-22741028124794994642011-11-07T10:12:27.226-08:002011-11-07T10:12:27.226-08:00Funny we, just spent a couple of hours last weeken...Funny we, just spent a couple of hours last weekend moving around our food storage. We put all if the home canned tomatoes and things on the bottom shelve in case of an earthquake. It is nice and we have a lot more room in there also!Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683373180572839029.post-69430544890109998592011-11-07T08:09:00.997-08:002011-11-07T08:09:00.997-08:00Haha. Awesome post. I shall keep that invitation i...Haha. Awesome post. I shall keep that invitation in mind... I don't live in a place where we are THAT liable to lose electricity for more than a few hours, or get a lot of snow for this to be a worry, but it is definitely something to think about. Nobody is safe from the zombie apocalypse after all. Thanks for sharing!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075300256482920618noreply@blogger.com