Considering the world and US situation,
whatever I did today,
It wasn't enough.
Probably.
People have been talking about storing fats.
It comes to mind that canned Crisco seems to last forever on the shelf.
Not the best fat..but after it opened it can go rancid..but not opened seems to about indefinite. I always keep a few small cans around.
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It was better when it was in cans.Now they are in cardboard containers that look like cans.They may keep as well,i don't have any information on that,just be careful of storing it where rats can get to it.
It was better when it was in cans.Now they are in cardboard containers that look like cans.They may keep as well,i don't have any information on that,just be careful of storing it where rats can get to it.
I think this is referred to as shelling the corn.Are you saving the cobs,might come in handy if T P gets short again.Used an antique corn sheller to de-cob (is that a valid word) my field corn.
Some was packaged for grinding into cornmeal, some reserved for chicken feed.
I find it amazing how little (volume wise) what I thought was a “decent sized” corn patch produces.
Maybe a bigger corn patch next year. Only saving seed corn from the “best” ears of corn.
Yeah just as long as you keep it protected,by whatever means you canCheck with one of our canning experts, but I suspect you could melt it and put it in glass quarts.
Not that hard up yet, we‘ve got a bidet seat on the toilet. Bidet cuts down TP usage significantly, as long as power and water still work.I think this is referred to as shelling the corn.Are you saving the cobs,might come in handy if T P gets short again.
I'm too poor right now to even think about prepping. I do have lots of dry goods like rice beans lentils barley and oatmeal. Got a fair amount of canned goods. Mostly dry goods tho. I can't buy ANYthing right now, but i got pasta too and should be ok. Got pet food too.It’s mid July. Our time of relative peace is coming to an end. Could be a month or two or maybe with the November elections a bit later. But understand it is coming.
Ive been guilty of being complacent over the past few years. Real life hit me square in the face like a Mike Tyson punch. However that’s in the past and now...this.
I have been trying to make up for lost time with my preps. Foods mainly.
I am on a fixed income so the money is tight. However I have been able to find dried and canned goods. My older freeze dried preps are still in good shape. It’s the pantry and shelf storage that needs refreshing.
This week I’m looking for cooking oils and pork shoulder to cut up and freeze. I’ll add more salt and pepper to storage also.
what have you done lately to prep?
Organic soup isn't even worth it if it is loaded with sodium. Just paying for the salt. Any sodium over 150 is a lot and most soups have 400 or more per HALF cup! I wouldn't waste my money on organic if it's loaded with salt.Not much money but picking up canned goods when marked down, closeout, etc. Changing oil in car next Wednesday...along front range CO the organic soups are anywhere from $3.49 to $4 + a can.....been concentrating of foods which need minimal cooking...........
Yep. I went to Walmart today in NY to self check out and 5 of the machines had a sign that said, "Cards only - No Cash". I had to walk around to another area and found some cash ones.I have two freezer full; but do consider a power outage and the need to be able to quickly can stuff. I too; have an uneasy feeling that something may be starting in September. Have been slowly buying canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Was at COSTCO last week and they had NO tomato products on any shelves! I hear there will be a shortage of rice and pasta in the near future; so I am buying bags several times a week as to not draw attention to stocking up. With a coin shortage; will come small bill shortages and then no cash...then there will be no buying of any groceries...I think we only have about 45 days to get our ducks in a row...but, that is just my feelings on the matter.
You can get a medium jar of coconut oil at Dollar Tree for a dollar.I really like coconut oil. It substitutes pretty well for butter in baking and cooking. I use it to make cream of ______ substitutes as well. And for the last two years it's been $2/lb--less than butter most of the time and shelf-stable for at least five years.
Coconut Oil
Magic Mix
Using Coconut Oil Instead of Butter in Magic Mix
So, she’s shiftless?I am of the same opinion. A spare vehicle can be a savings. An older car that is reliable and paid off gives you the opportunity to save money when repairs are required. My insurance only dropped by $16 a month. Annual registration was $75 - So about $300 annual.
In this case, the one I just sold was driven less than 500 miles a year over the last 4 years. It was a standard transmission, she could not drive it, and did not like riding in it.
The second car is a two door coupe - we have 2 dogs. It is a standard transmission - she can't drive it. It is low to the ground and fast - and it scares her. I only put 1500 miles on it last year. It is 12 years old and our primary vehicle is 8 years old.
I think it is time to sell the 08 and leap frog to a 2016. A smaller SUV, automatic transmission, as a back up.
If you have any empty containers can you store water?I'm too poor right now to even think about prepping. I do have lots of dry goods like rice beans lentils barley and oatmeal. Got a fair amount of canned goods. Mostly dry goods tho. I can't buy ANYthing right now, but i got pasta too and should be ok. Got pet food too.
Yea. So, I was talking about my plan with her yesterday and she got a little indignant and declared "I can most certainly drive a manual! But you won't let me drive it." To which I said . . .So, she’s shiftless?
Congratulations! I need to be doing that, too.in order to get my workout program started again after a 18 month break
There are people who can butter safely. One thing to remember is that our "approved" way to can may not be the only way, or the approved way elsewhere. If you want to learn non approved canning check out the FB group Rebel Canners.Check with one of our canning experts, but I suspect you could melt it and put it in glass quarts.
To feed to the chickens? Absolutely.I bought some mice and rat traps today to be ready to catch food when I get hungry....