Tag: food storage

5 Morale-Boosting Foods with Long Shelf Life

In any high-stress situation—whether it’s a natural disaster, extended power outage, or widespread emergency—morale is often one of the first things to suffer. When daily routines vanish and uncertainty creeps in, a little comfort can go a long way, especially for children and those feeling overwhelmed. That’s why it’s wise to include a few simple,… Continue reading 5 Morale-Boosting Foods with Long Shelf Life

Practice and Learn- What I Learned From Preparing Augason Farm 72-Hour Emergency Food Kit

[A Blast from the Past and slightly updated…..Here’s a rare post by The Maine Prepper Girl.] I consider myself a prepper in training. I can remember back in the early 2000’s wanting to be prepared for winter time in Northern Maine. The year after that my awareness for the need to be prepared for other… Continue reading Practice and Learn- What I Learned From Preparing Augason Farm 72-Hour Emergency Food Kit

The Best Food for Bug Out Bags

I have messed around a lot with different foods for bug-out bags, get-home kits, and general backpacking. There are advantages and disadvantages to every type. While there is no one food that will fit everyone’s menu and needs I have come to a conclusion: Freeze-dried foods are the best foods for bug-out bags. Here’s why:… Continue reading The Best Food for Bug Out Bags

The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar

There is a huge market for specialty prepper food bars made just for survival kits and bug-out bags. I’m not talking about those 3,600-calorie bricks of cardboard that will enable you to try out your emergency dental kit. I’m talking high calorie, high protein energy bars that were developed by some “Navy Seal” and due… Continue reading The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar

Practice and Learn- What I Learned From Preparing Augason Farm Food

Augason Farms Creamy Chicken Flavored Rice  I consider myself a prepper in training. I can remember back in the early 2000’s wanting to be prepared for wintertime in Northern Maine. The year after that my awareness for the need to be prepared for other situations grew. It was the sixth sense of sorts that is… Continue reading Practice and Learn- What I Learned From Preparing Augason Farm Food

CanCooker Beef Stew

I published this quite some time ago and I love the CanCooker so much that I thought I’d share it once again. There are many new visitors so for those that missed it the first time…… I got a brand new CanCooker Companion for Christmas. I love to cook and especially love using a crockpot.… Continue reading CanCooker Beef Stew

Putting Together a 2 Week(or close) Food Storage Bucket

I put together a 2 week(or close) food bucket. Just showing what can be done with a minimal budget. Certainly not the ideal diet…lol, but better than starving. The next bucket will be completely different and will add variety along with this one. Take care all – Rourke        

Prepper Food Storage Tip: Peanut Butter

With all the talk of supply chain issues and possible food shortages over the next couple of years, food storage is becoming a very hot topic. Inflation continues to erode our buying power and inconsistent product selection at the market is ever-present. Stockpiling those frequently used items not only helps through “bumps in the road”… Continue reading Prepper Food Storage Tip: Peanut Butter

Things Are Getting Crazy!! Store Food Now!!

I’m not a fear-monger – but, things are getting crazy. The writing’s on the wall and we need to get ready. Store shelves are getting bare and what’s left is costing more. When it comes to preparedness FOOD must be the number one priority. Stack it deep!!! Rourke  . Best Food Storage Deal Available

China Tells Population to Stock Up on Food

Headline is pretty eye-catching, isn’t it? Talk is spreading across the preparedness community like a ripple from a rock thrown in a stagnant pond. Yes – China told its citizens to stock up on food and supplies this winter. The big question is……. “WHY?” Could it be that they believe resources will be taxed due… Continue reading China Tells Population to Stock Up on Food

Apocalyptic Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. This particular recipe is one of my favorites that MainePrepperGirl has concocted. From a preparedness perspective, shelf-stable ingredients are used and variants can be made easily. From a… Continue reading Apocalyptic Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

[MEMBER]The Truth Behind Survival Food

Here’s some truth: Long-term survival food is expensive. Period. I am talking freeze-dried “survival food”. These products are marketed by numerous companies and a few I have relationships with. I’ve tried almost every brand and have a few thoughts I’ll share: First, Mountain House has been in the long-term food storage business for several decades.… Continue reading [MEMBER]The Truth Behind Survival Food

Stocking Up On Protein

For the past few years, there’s been a lot of talk of coming food shortages. Between cyberattacks, crazy weather, government subsidies, and supply chain/labor shortages – anything is possible. David over at SoutherPrepper1 discusses storing meat as a source of protein. As he mentions Amazon is not the best place to buy canned foods, however,… Continue reading Stocking Up On Protein

Budget Gamma Lids

Storing foods in buckets is popular for a reason: Buckets are cheap and extremely durable. The main issue with buckets(like the Home Depot versions) is once you put a lid on it getting back into it is not the easiest thing. Gamma Lids came out years ago and allowed easy access as they unscrewed, provided… Continue reading Budget Gamma Lids

MRE Dessert…..Yum!!

Picked up a few MRE Desserts at Maine Military Surplus during some recent traveling. It had been a while since I tried. Short post – – > Good stuff!!! Worth grabbing a few – or twelve. I store them in the fridge as I figure that will extend their already lengthy shelf life. Follow the… Continue reading MRE Dessert…..Yum!!

Why Mountain House for long term food storage?

Mountain House has been the ruler of long-term food storage for decades. The reasons are many including taste, excellent marketing, industry-best shelf life, and for quite some time they were the only major player. Today there are many competitors and options on the market. Over the last 30 years, I’ve seen several companies come and… Continue reading Why Mountain House for long term food storage?

30-Day Food Storage Deal Found – – > $77.98 Free Shipping

In the preparedness world, “cool” attracts a lot of attention. The latest & greatest guns have wallets being pulled out faster than Joe Biden’s brain cells are leaving his head. Communications equipment with all the bells and whistles that just might have you talking to ET. Bug out vehicles with knobby tires and super-bright aftermarket… Continue reading 30-Day Food Storage Deal Found – – > $77.98 Free Shipping

Taste Test: Yoders Canned Bacon

Bacon. Say “bacon” around a group of people and watch how their attention is instantly drawn to you. Hey – either you like bacon, or you’re wrong. For prepper’s considering what food to stock up on bacon is usually just a pipe dream due to its extremely limited shelf life. Enter: Yoders Bacon. I bought… Continue reading Taste Test: Yoders Canned Bacon

The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar

There is a huge market for specialty food bars made just for survival kits and bug out bags. I’m not talking about those 3,600 calorie bricks of cardboard that will enable you to try out your emergency dental kit. I’m talking high calorie, high protein energy bars that were developed by some “Navy Seal” and… Continue reading The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar

30-Day Food Storage Deal Found – – > $77.98 Free Shipping

Hey – just came across this deal and wanted to pass it on. This is the Auguson Farm’s 30-Day Food Storage Bucket. These have been popular in the past, however, over the past several months skyrocketed in price and sold out in many places. Right now they are available online for only $77.98 with Free… Continue reading 30-Day Food Storage Deal Found – – > $77.98 Free Shipping

Practice and Learn- What I Learned From Preparing Auguson Farm Food

Augason Farms Creamy Chicken Flavored Rice  I consider myself a prepper in training. I can remember back in the early 2000’s wanting to be prepared for winter time in Northern Maine. The year after that my awareness for the need to be prepared for other situations grew. It was a sixth sense of sorts that… Continue reading Practice and Learn- What I Learned From Preparing Auguson Farm Food

Food Storage Recipe: Oven-Roasted Turkey SPAM and Potatoes[2020]

What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much. With this recipe, I put together something a little different – Turkey SPAM & Canned Potatoes. SPAM is often considered a joke when it comes to food storage but the… Continue reading Food Storage Recipe: Oven-Roasted Turkey SPAM and Potatoes[2020]

The No BS Survival Guide to Food Storage

I’m going to throw this right out there: I call this a “No BS” guide because most articles like this are loaded with fluff explaining things like how oxygen absorbers work, the canning process, and how dehydrated food is made. That’s not going to be found here and if someone is interested in that there’s… Continue reading The No BS Survival Guide to Food Storage