Food storage list must haves

[miss_thenorth]

OK, so I sat here and re read through all 11 pages. I wanted to make sure I wasnt going to double post something. One thing I havent seen on anyones list.....Aluminum foil. Believe it or not...it is a very versatile product..and when cooking outside it is very helpfull. Have a fuse go out, foil is good to use in an emergency. Cant get that radio to pick up a station ( if there is one working) Foil will help. You can use foil, and batteries to spark a fire. I am trying to get 4 or 5 rolls, every time I go to town. It wont go bad...and..might be a good barter tool later! And....dont forget the CLOROX bleach. When and if it gets bad...disease will be prominent. We will need to disinfect everything as often as possible. Tape...yes, Duct tape. Its very handy when those tarps tear, and you can't get another.

Don't forget you can make replacements for all your tinfoil hats! sorry--I couldn't resist!!!!

Seriously though tin foil is an extremely useful thign to have--glad you caught it!

 

[Homesteadmom]

It will also come in handy to line pans with if we have a limited water supply so we can cook & not have to wash the pan.

 

[Alaska Animal Lover]

I think a suture kit would be a handy thing to have. One for pets and one for people.

 

[Wifezilla]

Guess what I was just thinking yesterday when I was at the store? "Gee, Tinfoil sure is handy to have in an emergency, maybe I better buy some!"

Then I pop in this thread and here ya go

 

[Laurie]

I saw a thread about Rice's shelf life, Was it Brown Rice that goes bad in 6 to 9 mo. or Instant??
I use Bay Leaves inside my buckets, to keep out pests (bugs) they don't like the smell and go away!!
I found on yahoo search info on plastic buckets food grade vs other
garbage bags ect. When storing food for people, Use only food grade buckets, Bags can be treated with bad chemicals thats why food liners are best.

 

[hoosier]

I saw a thread about Rice's shelf life, Was it Brown Rice that goes bad in 6 to 9 mo. or Instant??

Brown rice does not store as well as white, but it can be stored in the freezer to keep it fresh longer.

ETA

 

[Homesteadmom]

I think a suture kit would be a handy thing to have. One for pets and one for people.

Good thought!

 

[Mackay]

Anybody storing alcohol in their food storage, wine, whiskey, whatever?
Think it would be a good barter item?

 

[hoosier]

Anybody storing alcohol in their food storage, wine, whiskey, whatever?
Think it would be a good barter item?

I have thought about it, but can't afford to stock much of it right now.

 

[Wifezilla]

I stocked up on champagne yeast. I can always make mead if I have that on hand.