This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A while back I posted about great sources for food storage items. Today I have a new store I’d like to tell you about, and it happens to be a grocery store as well. I recently shopped a Winco Foods while visiting some relatives. They told me Winco is their favorite store. I love the HEB stores in Texas so I wasn’t convinced I would be very excited about another supermarket. I checked […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Disasters are difficult on everyone and having treats available when you are stressed and anxious can be comforting. I know you need to have healthy foods in storage, but including a small amount of snack foods that everyone enjoys does not hurt anyone and can be a way to keep things feeling normal. In a previous post, we covered Survival Uses for Junk Food. Today we will look at how we would store […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com When you start a food storage plan, whether for emergencies or money-saving reasons, you should avail yourself of various sources besides the supermarket. I should point out that some supermarkets have bulk bins such as Whole Foods and Kroger. Winco has a great selection. Food Storage Sources Try using various sources including but not limited to: Online Stores I’ve had great success buying bulk items such as rice, flour, coffee, sugar via Amazon and […]
Quick post today, just wanted to let you know The Prepper’s Guide to Food Storage (e-book) by Gaye Levy is free this week October 17 through Sunday, October 21. This is a good e-book to have – reviewed it back when it was released. Whether you are planning to start your emergency food supply or have one already, this book will help you avoid making mistakes and wasting money. Get your free copy and don’t miss out! © Apartment […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Everyone goes through a financial rough patch now and then – a job loss, business failure, disability etc. A lot of readers have asked me the question whether someone on public assistance can start a food storage plan. Sure, it is possible to start a food storage plan if you are on SNAP benefits, or if you have limited income coming in. Here is an infographic on getting started.
Because salt is one of those essential ingredients with multiple uses, I make sure I a good amount stored away. I recently opened some of my stores that were packaged back in 2010 and the salt was as fresh as the day I bought it. Now I need to replenish my stored supply so I bought a huge bag of salt at Costco. It will keep well in the pantry for a while, but, over time, the salt will clump up […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve been wanting to try dehydrating fruit but I do not have room for a food dehydrator. There is just not enough space in my small apartment for another gadget. But I there is a way to dehydrate fruit without a food dehydrator – just use your oven! I had a couple of apples that were a bit past their prime but still in good shape. They were perfect for my apple chips […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Junk food is much maligned when it comes to nutrition – too much sugar, salt, high in calories and low in nutrients etc. But if you consume it in moderation, it can be both satisfying and comforting. I’ve seen emergency food lists that only include staples such as beans and rice, canned meats and vegetables. There is nothing wrong with these bare-bones lists, however, it can get boring very quickly. That’s why I […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com This week, while you are planning your Thanksgiving menu, consider “shopping” from your food storage items that are nearing expiration. If you are short on cash, this is also a way to save a few dollars. So why not include some of your food storage items for Thanksgiving? A few ideas Canned corn and green beans can be used for casseroles Mountain House Noodles and Chicken makes a tasty meal all by itself […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Today we are featuring the Bannock Cook in a Pouch Meals by Legacy. Bannock Camping Food entrees are easy to prepare, as they cook directly inside the pouch. Meal Preparation For this review, I tried the Peaches and Cream Oatmeal. Here is a photo of the contents. You can see pieces of oats and peaches. To prepare, I followed package directions to add two and a half cups of boiling water to […]
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