Huge pantry and freezer tour // food storage


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We hope this tour of our pantry will be an encouragement to you to keep moving forward with building one of your own or to get …

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  1. Pamela Jackson
    Pamela Jackson says:

    People can find all types of excuses to not start preparing for emergencies, but my question has always been "How can we not prepare?" I went into a store just 2 months ago and there were many empty shelves and empty spaces in the coolers. There was meat but the prices were prohibitive, at least for my budget. I stick to the budget as much as possible but I did splurge for buckets and lids this month. So that means I cut back some other area of shopping. We are doing what needs to be done especially since we are predicted to see a very cold snap with heavy snow in the mid-west. If nothing else matters to you, have enough food, water, warm clothes and a way to cook in case the worst situations happens. We definitely need to be ready for the shortages that are happening and will continue to do so. Get ready people and do not forget about your pets.

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  2. Sandy Tmobile
    Sandy Tmobile says:

    One I didn't see was chicken a la king yum on top of rice, potatoes. You don't have dehydrated foods you just air puff food? So do you have all your cook books on air puff foods? I have to say to people if things go so wrong you won't have computer or phone that's why people are going back to land line phones and. So please get books to cook your needs and start one on your favorite with cheap school note book.

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  3. Sandy Tmobile
    Sandy Tmobile says:

    I've stored all salt's in half gallon jars just cut the label off and tape on jars. I also have to half gallon jar of baking powder and four of cornmeal. Those are a very important need to let get hard or leave in a box. As we're Mormon and store ten year's to feed7 as we have been doing it for long term. Family is life with out it is hard but everyone has to be doing there part on the same as we can't take care of other's that isn't to be helping take care us. That's not hunting skills or fishing anyone can do that. But store all you can it's a busy time with getting gardens done. At the end of a garden throw it all in a jar bit tomatoes but everything else and make it sweet pickles with hot peppers. Yum

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  4. Lil Mizz Crafty Pantz
    Lil Mizz Crafty Pantz says:

    Thank you for providing the video tour. Your set up is spectacular! You have really done a fantastic job. Now I need to revisit my pantry! Have a great day!

    Fun Fact: For those who have the canned beans in their food storage/pantry and have a hard time knowing what to do with them, try baking/roasting them in your oven. They are crunchy like corn nuts/croutons (but won't break your teeth) I make them once a week and use them on salads, in soups and sometimes I just eat them as a snack. They are high in protein and fiber and way healthier than chips/cookies. I use Ranch seasoning and buffalo seasoning but you can use any flavoring you choose. (Ranch, Cajun, Buffalo, Herb & Garlic etc.)

    The recipe is quick and simple and can be used on canned beans such as:

    Garbanzo Beans (also called Chickpeas)

    Black Beans

    White Beans (also called Great Northern)

    Pinto Beans

    I am sure you can use other beans, however, these are the only ones I have made.

    *Recipe:

    ~Open the can and gently place the beans in a colander and rinse well.

    ~Gently place the beans on a paper towel to air dry making sure not to crush them.

    ~Once dry, place ½ teaspoon of veggie oil in a mixing bowl.

    ~Gently fold in the beans and coat them well with the oil. (If you need more oil add a ¼ teaspoon at a time so you don't get too much oil)

    ~Add a ½ packet of Ranch Dip mix to the beans and gently fold the beans until they are coated (less or more Ranch depending on your preference. I started with 1 teaspoon at a time)

    ~Gently place the beans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Watch the beans carefully and stir them around gently about 15 minutes into the baking process. It is helpful to place aluminum foil or baking sheets in your pan for easier clean up but not necessary.

    ~After 30 minutes you can test the beans. If they are not crispy enough for you, put them back in the over for 5 minutes. Repeat the process till the beans are the consistency you prefer.

    ~Store them in a mason jar or airtight container. I store mine in the fridge for a most part but have left them on the counter as well. I have not seen any issues storing them either way. If you live where it is humid it would be best advised to store them in the fridge.

    Happy Cooking Ya'll! Hope you enjoy the snack.

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  5. kati naylor
    kati naylor says:

    Great storage . You had mentioned the water bottles are not for long term water storage . What do you use for long term water storage to keep it good longer like not in plastic containers ect? Are those large barells good for long term ? Curious on what you guys do .

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  6. Kathy Maron
    Kathy Maron says:

    That’s impressive! you’re right it’s something to really think about to have all that food on hand in case something happens. It’s just another form of a savings account. I don’t even have a regular pantry let alone a long term storage room LOL we just have a cupboard that we put food in. I hate not having a pantry but if I had the room I would totally do this!

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