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The journey to preparedness sure can be a learning experience. We've changed from mostly canning to mostly freeze-drying for our food preservation.
I have been buying large bags of frozen veggies an... View More
What brand freeze dryer? Was it hard to learn to use it? We have a pressure canner and have used it some but still dont feel comfortable using it or trusting the final product...
HarvestRight is pretty much the only company making a home freeze dryer unit. I was nervous at first, but that's how I am. New things to learn are scary to me, especially technology stuff. I ordered some books from the 'Zon that helped me get started. Once I'd done a few loads, I was comfortable wit... View More
Im pretty sure they are expensive but when I look at the cost of freeze dried food as well as how well it retains its nutrients I am considering taking the plunge...I really dont like pressure canning and need an alternative to refrigeration
So what are you stocking up on and how are you doing it?
I stock up on food with long shelf life. Dried food for instance. Canned foods and food that has been in the canning process has long shelf life but if you have to relocate, then you have to worry about carrying all those heavy items.
I make tomato sauce or buy the cans if they're on sale and put t... View More
Pemmican is another healthy food you can make. It has a shelf life of up to 6 years.
I bought icing buckets and wanted to use them to store food but my friend says they are not good to use. Someone at a bakery told her. I washed them out well.
You can make apple peel powder. You can store this for a few years. Use as toppings for hot cereal, salads, or your tea.
Dehydrated Apple Peel Part 1
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