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So much of our lives literally revolves around the kitchen. We eat all our meals together there, sharing the day’s challenges and successes. It served as the school room and the family room for playing games. Plans for the day and the future are discussed and solidified over food and drink. The bills get paid, records are kept and taxes figured there. Seeds are spread on the table while planning the garden and jars are sorted and filled there at harvest time. Quilts and clothes get cut and sewn on that table. Neighbors and friends are always welcome to share a cup of coffee and baked goods of the day. Wonderful memories reside in the kitchen while delightful new, little people come to add their chapters.

Emergency Preparedness

May 14, 2019 No Comments

A good Emergency Kit guarantees having the right supplies on hand for first aid, traumas and emergencies. Cuts, scrapes and even worse happen all the time, when you are working or playing outdoors and in the home or office during routine activities. How prepared are you in the event of an emergency? Are you prepared, and I mean truly prepared if someone gets hurt? Ask yourself seriously next time you see an emergency on TV if you have the first aid supplies to manage until the professionals arrive. First Aid

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One Year Food Packages

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Complete packages of food for one or more people for one full year. Each package has total weight and nutritional information. The packages vary in contents from basic survival to deluxe variety to accommodate your specific needs. Complete one year food packages from the basics for one person to deluxe variety for four people. Our one year food supply packages have the calories, proteins and other nutrients for one or more years. Included are grains, beans and other legumes, dairy products, meat substitute, freeze-dried meat, vegetables, fruits, baking ingredients, snack

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Storable Food Variety Packs

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Variety packages of dehydrated and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, meat substitute, baking needs and cereals. Expands your long term food storage, adds assortment and versatility. Incorporate as much versatility as possible into your long term food storage plan by adding our storable food variety packs.As you accumulate items for a long term food storage, you may find that you have covered the caloric requirements through grains and legumes but have large quantities of the same thing. This approach will sustain life but may become boring. Storable food includes most of

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Storable Foods in Cans

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Dehydrated fruit & vegetables, baking ingredients, milk, meat substitute, grains and legumes in #10 cans make starting or expanding a food storage program far easier in limited space. Buying a wider variety in smaller quantities can make using your food storage more interesting. Get greater variety in your food storage with different fruits, vegetables and desserts in #10 cans. For many, storage space is a premium, making #10 cans the ideal way to store food for emergency situations. Nine cases (54 cans) fit nicely under a queen size bed. Even

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Storable Foods in Buckets

May 14, 2019 No Comments

The most basic food storage for emergency purposes is the six gallon buckets of multi-grain cereals, mixed beans, milk, sugar and salt. This is the best place for beginners and gardeners to start. Storable food in buckets is ideal survival food for emergency preparedness. Grains, beans, pastas, meat or meat substitute, powdered milk, sugar, salt and vegetable blends provide the essential nutrients for survival.  Food grade plastic buckets with a handle and an airtight gasket lid are stackable and easy to move. Oxygen absorbers have been added to provide an

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Food Storage Variety Packages

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Fruit, vegetable, meat substitute, baking, dairy and cereal packages to fit your unique needs. One year food packages with a wide variety of grains, soups, stews, fruits, vegetables, desserts, snacks and meat substitutes. Food storage packages can bring peace of mind. We’ve done the hard part of planning food for one year by counting the calories, grams of fiber and protein in our ‘one year supply’ packages to provide a nutritionally balanced diet. For those folks who have been preparing over time, we have fruit, vegetable, baking, dairy, meat and

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Dehydrated Food in #10 Cans

May 14, 2019 No Comments

The easiest to store and most convenient to use method of storing food is in the #10 can. Add to your pantry as your budget allows and create more variety in your meals. Variety is critical to any food storage program. Food storage is not new; people have been butchering, canning, freezing, dehydrating and stocking pantries for centuries. Although for decades, you may have had enough food in your pantry for a year or more, you have to admit there are some items you still go to the grocery store

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Freeze-Dried Food in #10 Cans

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Freeze-dried foods weigh 75 to 90 percent less than the original food making the food easy to store and transport. Fruits and vegetables maintain color and flavor better when freeze dried. Freeze-dried food will reconstitute with the closest nutrition, flavor and texture of fresh food. Freeze-drying is a cold-vacuum process where water is removed from the fresh fruit, leaving behind the true composition and structure of the material by drying it without applying the heat necessary for the evaporation process. Freeze-dried food weighs 75 to 90 percent less than the

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Long Term Food Storage

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Be prepared for any disaster or emergency situation by having a 6 month to 3 year supply of dried foods that can be stored for 25 years. Freeze dried fruit and vegetables along with other dehydrated foods, packed in #10 cans or 6 gallon buckets guarantees a dependable, long term, emergency food supply should the need arise. Food storage means different things to different people.In the mind of the homesteader, storing food means putting the garden and some processed livestock in the root cellar, on the pantry shelf or in

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Dehydrators

May 13, 2019 No Comments

Make your own jerky, fruit roll ups and yogurt right at home. Dried foods require less storage space.Dehydration is an easy way to preserve your fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and meat. Most of our dehydrators can be expanded to fit your needs by adding trays. Dehydrators are a great tool for preserving the natural taste and freshness of everything you have worked so hard to grow. Dehydrating your food is a safe and tasty way to keep fruits, vegetables and even meats for long periods of time. We all love

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