Setting Up And Using Your One Year Emergency Food Supply

At a glance..

This post will provide you with a list of foods that you can store as your one year emergency food supply. Also included are recipes that can help you turn those ingredients into delicious, comfort foods.

The details..

'Basic Food Storage' is an essential guide for anyone looking to ensure their family's survival in times of crisis. The book covers everything from the types of foods that should be stored, to how much of each item is necessary per person, per year. It also includes tips on rotation and storage techniques.

The first section focuses on the recommended quantities of various staples such as wheat, rice, oats, flour and pasta that should be stored. Additionally, it outlines the amount of oil (vegetable oil or shortening) needed annually along with substitutes like peanut butter or mayonnaise type salad dressing which can provide similar nutritional value.

The second part deals with beans/legumes including dry lima beans or soybeans; peas split lentils; soup mix etc., powdered milk options such as nonfat dry milk powder and evaporated milk cans are discussed in detail followed by sugar varieties like granulated white/brown sugars molasses honey jams preserves jellies corn syrup fruit drink powders flavored gelatin.

Finally salt requirements are covered along with water needs based on drinking amounts only - more would need to be set aside for cooking washing etc.. The author emphasizes personal use or sharing among others as methods for achieving proper rotation.