FOOD What type of food do you store

gunwish

Senior Member
We haven't had a good food thread in awhile. I'm curious what types of food you have set back for SHTF. I'm not looking for amounts or any sensitive data.

What kind of food do you have stored?

I know some people that have $20000 in Mountain House stored, and others have cases upon cases of MREs stored. Most people seem to have a mix of canned goods, freeze dry, and mylared bulk foods (rice, beans, pasta, ETC). Everyone has their own way of storing food based on their needs, life situation, and budget.

I have quite a few Mountain House pouches and MREs. These are used in bugout bags and stored in various places. Mainly for easy eating on the go. This food type only makes up a small part of my overall preps.

I buy cans of everything I eat when I find sales. Fruit, vegetables, meats, soups, stews. I can eat pretty well if I have to on cans. I figure if need be these can be good barter or bribe items.

The bulk of my food stores are long term items. I will buy rice, beans, pasta, cereal, oatmeal, and put them in mylar bags. Usually 1 gallon bags for ease of storage. I used to use 5 gallon buckets to store the mylar bags, now I have been using totes. Easier to stack and organize. With the cost of buckets and lids now the totes are not about the same price.

I have a Mormon LDS food pantry nearby and get No. 10 cans, they have a 25 year shelf live. Not bad deals on their food. Sometimes I can package my own food for cheaper. The LDS store has everything you need and are very helpful.
 

Landcruiser

Contributing Member
All the foods...
But what types of Bulk normal use items do you have in your normal rotations that others wouldn't normally think of with the options for purchase...
Such as:
Home made vanilla with an instant pot, beans sourced from Amazon
or using your local restaurant supply store to get bulk rice, oils and Soy Sauce.
Or bulk chicken through ...
National or regional ideas will work best but ideas are helpful.
Like how do you buy clams at a reasonable price....
 

Sammy55

Veteran Member
We may share when we try a new food or find certain foods on sale or commiserate when we have lost food or other supplies (to the boat accident or fire or whatever). However, at this late date - so close to a massive storm - I don't think many here will reveal what they have, how much they have, where they have it. And it's probably not appropriate to ask. You know...opsec and all that. The walls have ears.

Like bw said, "Crickets."
 

db cooper

Resident Secret Squirrel
We may share when we try a new food or find certain foods on sale or commiserate when we have lost food or other supplies (to the boat accident or fire or whatever). However, at this late date - so close to a massive storm - I don't think many here will reveal what they have, how much they have, where they have it. And it's probably not appropriate to ask. You know...opsec and all that. The walls have ears.

Like bw said, "Crickets."
I agree. It's just too late. Sharing food types and inventory would be like sharing what types of guns we have, how much ammo, where all is stored.

Paranoia is not a mental issue, it's a survival trait.
 

nomifyle

TB Fanatic
We may share when we try a new food or find certain foods on sale or commiserate when we have lost food or other supplies (to the boat accident or fire or whatever). However, at this late date - so close to a massive storm - I don't think many here will reveal what they have, how much they have, where they have it. And it's probably not appropriate to ask. You know...opsec and all that. The walls have ears.

Like bw said, "Crickets."
This, we use to share, but wised up. I lost everything in Katrina.
 

Illini Warrior

Illini Warrior
We haven't had a good food thread in awhile. I'm curious what types of food you have set back for SHTF. I'm not looking for amounts or any sensitive data.

What kind of food do you have stored?

I know some people that have $20000 in Mountain House stored, and others have cases upon cases of MREs stored. Most people seem to have a mix of canned goods, freeze dry, and mylared bulk foods (rice, beans, pasta, ETC). Everyone has their own way of storing food based on their needs, life situation, and budget.

I have quite a few Mountain House pouches and MREs. These are used in bugout bags and stored in various places. Mainly for easy eating on the go. This food type only makes up a small part of my overall preps.

I buy cans of everything I eat when I find sales. Fruit, vegetables, meats, soups, stews. I can eat pretty well if I have to on cans. I figure if need be these can be good barter or bribe items.

The bulk of my food stores are long term items. I will buy rice, beans, pasta, cereal, oatmeal, and put them in mylar bags. Usually 1 gallon bags for ease of storage. I used to use 5 gallon buckets to store the mylar bags, now I have been using totes. Easier to stack and organize. With the cost of buckets and lids now the totes are not about the same price.

I have a Mormon LDS food pantry nearby and get No. 10 cans, they have a 25 year shelf live. Not bad deals on their food. Sometimes I can package my own food for cheaper. The LDS store has everything you need and are very helpful.

I suggest you get into more grains like wheat & corn and have the processing capability >>> cheaper $$$ than anything else for the gain involved and storage longevity is greater than most prepper lifetime ....
 

Voortrekker

Veteran Member
I suggest you get into more grains like wheat & corn and have the processing capability >>> cheaper $$$ than anything else for the gain involved and storage longevity is greater than most prepper lifetime ....
Corona Grain Mill

This was suggested by Kurt Saxon (may he rest in peace) and I bought one. It was stolen by a burglar so ten years later I was able to afford another one.

The Corona® Hand Mill for Grains & Beans​

The Corona® Hand Mill

Chefs, bakers, and brewers are raving about The Corona® Mill!

The Corona® Mill is manufactured in Colombia and has been used for years in South American kitchens. This sturdy, dependable grinder is made out of the finest quality cast-iron, guaranteeing a long life. The tin plating prevents rust and makes it a snap to dust off after use. No washing is typically required.

  • Makes the freshest and healthiest grain products in minutes
  • Simple & easy operation
  • Quick and easy clamp-on installation
  • Self-cleaning—simply dust off after use
  • Full Five-Year U.S. Warranty (if purchased from an authorized seller)


Corona® Mill Specifiations​



  • Rugged and high-quality
  • Cast-iron construction for durability
  • Tin-plated steel—no aluminum parts!
  • Durable handle and hopper
  • No internal plastic parts to break or wear out
  • Dimensions—6” W × 12” D × 14” H (17” with High Hopper)
  • Capacity—8 Cups (High Hopper); 3½ Cups (Low Hopper)
 

Voortrekker

Veteran Member
I buy canned chili, beef no pork about three different brands, canned roast beef, canned chicken breast, canned tuna fish in water or olive oil, canned sardines in olive oil, canned beans of all kinds of canned beans. SPAM for barter. Keystone meats. Powdered protein and collagen plain and chocolate flavors.

Canned fruit, except for peaches and pineapple, they have to be in jars. Fruit preserves and jams, honey, maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, a stash of white sugar. Coffee, coffee and more coffee and green beans coffee, whole leaf tea all kinds. Cocoa powder and chocolate milk mixes. Gatorade powder as well.

Dried beans of all kinds, rice, basmati rice, black pearl rice, lentils, barley, oats. Kodiak flour, white flour.

Some canned vegetables, canned soups of all kinds.

Any grain flour crackers stuff with NO vegetable oils, matzo, maize crackers, wasa crackers, pilot crackers.

I have some MRE's, and the dehydrated and freeze dried all classes of it. Canned milk as well.

I'm forgetting some of it, but so what...

I keep all of this in a refrigerated tractor trailer trailer and keep the reefer fuel topped off and set at 72 degrees.
 

Uhhmmm...

Veteran Member
Canned food for 90 days. Also...

Rice
.. Parboiled Rice.. White Rice.. Basmati Rice

Beans
.. Pinto.. Navy.. Black.. Great Northern.. Lima - Small .. Lima - Large.. Red - Light.. Red - Small..
.. Black-eyed Peas.. Lentils.. Peas - Grn, Split.. Barley

Wheat
Oil
Spaghetti

Peanuts
.. Butter .. Peanuts

Dried Potatos
Walnuts
 
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bbbuddy

DEPLORABLE ME
Corona Grain Mill

This was suggested by Kurt Saxon (may he rest in peace) and I bought one. It was stolen by a burglar so ten years later I was able to afford another one.

The Corona® Hand Mill for Grains & Beans​

The Corona® Hand Mill

Chefs, bakers, and brewers are raving about The Corona® Mill!

The Corona® Mill is manufactured in Colombia and has been used for years in South American kitchens. This sturdy, dependable grinder is made out of the finest quality cast-iron, guaranteeing a long life. The tin plating prevents rust and makes it a snap to dust off after use. No washing is typically required.

  • Makes the freshest and healthiest grain products in minutes
  • Simple & easy operation
  • Quick and easy clamp-on installation
  • Self-cleaning—simply dust off after use
  • Full Five-Year U.S. Warranty (if purchased from an authorized seller)


Corona® Mill Specifiations​



  • Rugged and high-quality
  • Cast-iron construction for durability
  • Tin-plated steel—no aluminum parts!
  • Durable handle and hopper
  • No internal plastic parts to break or wear out
  • Dimensions—6” W × 12” D × 14” H (17” with High Hopper)
  • Capacity—8 Cups (High Hopper); 3½ Cups (Low Hopper)
I read an article about this type of grain mill. It was made to grind wet nixtamal for tortillas, and that's why it isn't a very good grain grinder in terms of getting fine flour.

Nixtamal (nixtamalized corn) is what makes proper corn tortillas and tamale wrapping. Using plain ground corn can't "re-create" the taste and texture of Mexican corn tortillas...
 

summerthyme

Administrator
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I read an article about this type of grain mill. It was made to grind wet nixtamal for tortillas, and that's why it isn't a very good grain grinder in terms of getting fine flour.

Nixtamal (nixtamalized corn) is what makes proper corn tortillas and tamale wrapping. Using plain ground corn can't "re-create" the taste and texture of Mexican corn tortillas...
Or nutrition!

Summerthyme
 

gunwish

Senior Member
Canned food for 90 days. Also...

Rice
.. Parboiled Rice.. White Rice.. Basmati Rice

Beans
.. Pinto.. Navy.. Black.. Great Northern.. Lima - Small .. Lima - Large.. Red - Light.. Red - Small..
.. Black-eyed Peas.. Lentils.. Peas - Grn, Split.. Barley

Wheat
Oil
Spaghetti

Peanuts
.. Butter .. Peanuts

Dried Potatos
Walnuts
Thanks for that. I need to fill some food holes.
 

gunwish

Senior Member
I buy canned chili, beef no pork about three different brands, canned roast beef, canned chicken breast, canned tuna fish in water or olive oil, canned sardines in olive oil, canned beans of all kinds of canned beans. SPAM for barter. Keystone meats. Powdered protein and collagen plain and chocolate flavors.

Canned fruit, except for peaches and pineapple, they have to be in jars. Fruit preserves and jams, honey, maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, a stash of white sugar. Coffee, coffee and more coffee and green beans coffee, whole leaf tea all kinds. Cocoa powder and chocolate milk mixes. Gatorade powder as well.

Dried beans of all kinds, rice, basmati rice, black pearl rice, lentils, barley, oats. Kodiak flour, white flour.

Some canned vegetables, canned soups of all kinds.

Any grain flour crackers stuff with NO vegetable oils, matzo, maize crackers, wasa crackers, pilot crackers.

I have some MRE's, and the dehydrated and freeze dried all classes of it. Canned milk as well.

I'm forgetting some of it, but so what...

I keep all of this in a refrigerated tractor trailer trailer and keep the reefer fuel topped off and set at 72 degrees.
Dang, I only have have a big pantry and not a trailer.

Thanks for the list. I had not thought of some of the food items before. They are currently cheap and easy to get.
 
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EYW

Veteran Member
Corona Grain Mill

This was suggested by Kurt Saxon (may he rest in peace) and I bought one. It was stolen by a burglar so ten years later I was able to afford another one.

The Corona® Hand Mill for Grains & Beans​

The Corona® Hand Mill

Chefs, bakers, and brewers are raving about The Corona® Mill!

The Corona® Mill is manufactured in Colombia and has been used for years in South American kitchens. This sturdy, dependable grinder is made out of the finest quality cast-iron, guaranteeing a long life. The tin plating prevents rust and makes it a snap to dust off after use. No washing is typically required.

  • Makes the freshest and healthiest grain products in minutes
  • Simple & easy operation
  • Quick and easy clamp-on installation
  • Self-cleaning—simply dust off after use
  • Full Five-Year U.S. Warranty (if purchased from an authorized seller)


Corona® Mill Specifiations​



  • Rugged and high-quality
  • Cast-iron construction for durability
  • Tin-plated steel—no aluminum parts!
  • Durable handle and hopper
  • No internal plastic parts to break or wear out
  • Dimensions—6” W × 12” D × 14” H (17” with High Hopper)
  • Capacity—8 Cups (High Hopper); 3½ Cups (Low Hopper)
I have spent some time on the business end of a Corona mill to grind wheat. Ran it through twice to get a finer flour and if needed finer, I would sift it and add the what the sifter would not let through to the next batch of bread.

I have an electric grinder stored with the wheat now, but I am considering adding a Corona as a placeholder for a country living mill.
 

Kathy in FL

Administrator
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Store what you eat, eat what you store.

Basically whatever I can eat now is what I store. Last thing I want to do during a SHTF situation is deal with gut issues because I have suddenly had to change my normal diet.

So, anything that can be freeze dried is being done. Lots of staple items like cornmeal, beans, some gluten-free grains, some regular grains like oats and rice, Salt and seasonings to make said freeze dried and staple items palatable. I have commercially freeze dried butter by the #10 can full. Same for peanut butter powder.
 

briches

Veteran Member
Another vote for storing what you already eat.

Make it a point that every time you go to the grocery store you get a few more items “to put away”. This could be done with a certain amount of items (“I will get ten extra things each time I go” to “I will spend an extra $25 each time I go” or even I will get one protein, two veggies, a fruit, and spice/other each time I go to the store). Make it fit for your needs and as your budget allows.
You’d be surprised how fast it can add up.

If your preps aren’t where you’d like them to be, they are never going to be “cheaper” than they are now.
 
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