I agree with most except instant coffee. It’s pretty bad for ya. Maybe beans and a manual coffee grinder kept together. Also, seed oil is killer. Avocado oil is good for any cooking temp and you don’t need much.
Thanks! I didn't want to get up to find a pen/paper....laying here watching on my TV with a horrid toothach and headache! I WOULD ADD CLOVE OIL FOR TOOTH PROBLEMS!!
I stock fancy salad toppings: olives, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichokes, pine nuts, fish in oil, all that unusual stuff. I can grow lettuce and make my own dressings, but sometimes the 5th salad of the week needs something a little extra.
Ditto. I discovered that they also make sun-dried tomato paste in a tube and Augason Farms sells tomato powder as well so they were both added to the list.
Hey thank you for this! I have a pretty good grasp of the basics but I love to cook and I love variety and was still just blank on what would keep some fresh bright flavor going if SHTF. Serious thank you for this idea.
@@PulpParadiseIf you have a dehydrator it's easy to make your own tomato powder. I dry tomato paste and then powder it. Way cheaper than buying it. If you grow tomatoes you can dry them also and any type of tomato works.
I just picked up a can of Gatorade powder about a month ago for just this reason. It's staggering how much they charge for those tiny packages of electrolyte powder and the same goes for bottles of liquid Gatorade or similar. I think I paid $12 and it makes six gallons total. The supposed shelf life is ridiculously short - less than a year - but I don't believe that for a minute. In case of emergency you can make your own with sugar and salt - search Google for Oral Rehydration Salts. There's a World Health Organization recipe that is designed for people in Third World countries who have nothing but basics so anyone can make it.
Leisa, I don't comment often, but I have to say when I saw your new video I felt such comfort in seeing your face and hearing your voice. I think as times get more chaotic, the people we are familiar with on a daily basis bring calmness. Thank you for being a constant source of calm, knowledge, and care. You are loved.
May I suggest baby powder instead. As a nurse I know and have seen yeast infections because of using corn starch. The sugar content grows yeast and nobody needs a yeast infection to deal with in an emergency situiation. Hope this helps somebody avoid it.
I agree and found fault with many of the items on the list in terms of holistic health. However, I found it interesting to know about yeast and cornstarch as I just started applying it to my dog's hotspots, but I think she also suffers from yeast overgrowth so that was a good warning.@@isatq2133
If you are storing beans, don't forget to store lentils. For every 100 pounds of beans, store about 25 pounds of lentils. Beans + lentils = complete protein.
It's beans or lentils and rice, but the "complete protein" theory has been abandoned for quite some time now. I was raised with this theory but now they say that people get enough of the necessary essential nutrients throughout their diet and this isn't necessary. It's not a bad idea to err on the side of caution though. That and I don't think they checked with the people I see buying groceries, LOL.
I have everything on the list! I even have about 20 boxes of pudding and jello. On a fats tip, i collect butter like its my job😂 and to really make it last, I store it in the freezer for up to a year, then make ghee which banks my freezer AND gives me shelf stable fats for an additional 3 to 5. Nice list Leisa!😊
Thanks for the reminder about ghee. Presently, I’m unloading my small freezer and canning everything meat fruit veg. Gotta cook all meat first, then can.
Thank you, I am going to make sure I have every item mentioned. My daughter and her partner recently fell on hard times due to an unexpected medical emergency. I went to the grocery store to purchase groceries for them and I made sure they had every pantry item needed for baking and more. It is not that expensive to gift someone with all of the baking supplies one should have in their pantry along with some spices. Makes a great gift. They were so thankful and had to send me a lovely message after baking a loaf of bread to enjoy and filling the house with that wonderful smell. Of course I did include butter and strawberry preserves to top it. I made sure they had recipe books as well. Just sharing in case anyone knows anyone that may be in need of a nice surprise of baking/pantry supplies and make sure you don't forget the cocoa :)
@homesteadlady3acrehomestead I chuckled a little when I read "unexpected medical emergency." Clearly, medical emergencies are no laughing matter, but it was the thought that if this was an unexpected medical emergency, then some are expected. That may only be humorous inside my own head, but there it is. What a nice way to bless someone who needs help. It probably felt a little like Christmas to them, and I bet it filled your heart with joy as you were assembling everything and feeling glad that you were able to do it! 😊
@@charmc4152 Mitch got very sick and ended up having open heart surgery. A birth defect he was unaware of took him down and a valve needed replaced and more. They used up all savings and of course he was out of work and still is. My daughter lost many work hours providing care for him. On top of that he lost his insurance for three months after surgery no fault of his although hi did get it restored finally.
I have gotten in the habit of canning 7 qrt of meat a month to add to my pantry. Makes me smile. I have chicken, beef tips, turkey, burger, sausage, and pulled pork. I feel like it's good to have around. Also makes for quick meals too
@@dancinginabundance we sure can't go wrong doing it that way, I have bought turkey on sale and canned it. We have a local grocery store that puts chicken, burger and pork on sale preorders each month. Usually I buy my meat through them, it's local and not pumped full of stuff
Not sure if you classify this in your baking needs category or not. But those of us who can’t have chickens freeze dried eggs or egg powder is definitely nice to have around.
We keep small cans of pineapple juice just for illnesses with a cough. It has a natural cough suppressant in it. It must be rotated, but has a decent shelf life.
@@jeaneaton2731 I would have to look that up, I haven't tried putting it up. I found small cans, a four pack, at Trader Joe's. It was a bit pricey but good to have, especially when COVID was a bigger deal. I keep it now for grandkids. Seems someone is always sniffling and coughing especially at the beginning of the school year!
Bromelain is a component of pineapple that is supposed to be anti-inflammatory, if memory serves. Mrs. H, from the Homestead Heart channel, recently posted a video about eating some watermelon that was gifted and was believed to have been contaminated in some way. When she cut a piece out and ate it, it caused inflammation to her mouth. Someone suggested she try pineapple juice, and she thought it helped a lot. I see she has an update to the watermelon situation, but I've not watched it yet.
You don't even need the pickles. Just a few swigs of pickle JUICE and the cramps are gone by the time you climb back into bed. Any leftover pickling brine will do. I save my pickled beet brine. It's sweeter spiced and less harsh on the throat than straight ACV.
Alcohol…for emergency reasons. Sorghum Molasses Buckwheat Grits Dried fruits Hard cheese wrapped in wax lasts long time Lard Corn meal Hominy Pickled veggies Rolled oats Wheat berrys Dried beans My family is part Amish so this is their list they always have on hand
When we bought our house and moved 1800 miles away we weren't able to bring all our food. A lot of people got really lucky when we just gave away hundreds of cans of food etc! Now I am having to restock. I try to keep lots of variety of things. Kosher salt, table salt, sea salt, different types of oil and lots of spices. If you have an apple tree you will always have apple cider vinegar. I stock up on powder bouillon chicken and beef. I also get the Goya pork bouillon. this is great for beans when you don't have meat. I think variety is key. Like you said there is nothing worse than eating the same thing every day. We also have powder milk, peanut butter, eggs, honey, cheese, etc. We just bought a old school percolator coffee pot for the wood stove. Hubby is building us a small house on our property in case we lose power!
RE. Honey I was really surprised when I learned that Manuka honey was used to heal the wounds sustained by Casper, the Great Pyrenees LGD, who took on a pack of 11 coyotes, killing 8. (The last 3 ran off.) Casper was severely wounded though, having had the skin from his neck to his upper back essentially peeled off. An interview I saw with the veterinarians who treated him described how they used Manuka honey to heal that wound. They cleaned and dressed it a few times a day, but they applied only manuka honey to that particular wound. I was surprised because of the severity of the injury they were treating, but the fact that they used Manuka honey at all in that setting was the most surprising thing. Casper made a remarkable recovery over time.
I freeze good quality olive oil in glass jars then vacuum seal them and put them in the freezer. Simply pour a 2" layer, allow it to freeze and then keep pouring layers until the jar is full. I wrap the jars in paper and set them on a cardboard tray in the freezer. Have had no problem. Easy to dethaw, tastes great.
Jello is also a good option for when you’re sick. My mom used to give it to us warm to drink when we were little. It helped soothe my tonsillitis that I always had or even helped our stomachs when we had a stomach bug. It helps keep you hydrated as well as something sweet for the kids.
One thing I must have (and do have) is a large cast iron tortilla press and a large cast iron comal. If ever you're short on fuel, you can press an unleavened dough and cook it in about 5 minutes over a fire.
@@ravenstillwaters5195 just Google it. I swear by Victoria cast iron tortilla presses and comals/tawa dosa pans. I have the 10 inch Victoria tortilla press, the 12 inch Victoria comal, and the 15 inch Victoria tawa dosa. I highly recommend them if you make flatbreads and tortillas. Make sure you buy plastic wrap to line the press;) Silpat might also work as a reusable press liner, but I never used that.
Very good list! I have all of these in my pantry, not bragging, just feeling like I might have a handle on preps. I counted 7 different types of salt in my pantry recently: plain, iodized, kosher, rock, pickling, pink Himalayan, and Lite (reduced sodium)! They all have a specific purpose. There are 5 types of vinegar: white, ACV, red wine, white wine, and balsamic.
You forgot the ice cream salt! You can make your own ice cream with cream, ice, ice cream salt, and two Ziploc bags. I saw it on @WebspoonWorld and bought a box just for this purpose.
@@PulpParadise I use Rock Salt for ice cream salt. I also used to keep pellets of salt for the water softener, but was in a different house that was on well water. I also kept salt for the sidewalks there. We were in Maryland, where a couple of feet of snow per year was common. Now we are on the Gulf Coast of Alabama. No need for that here.
I’m 64 and pretty much everything you say resonates with me. Your lists are always wonderful reminders for me and give me new ideas. I’m right in the middle of Every bit counts challenge and the garden is FULL ON. Love you and your videos. 💛😘🙏💪🙌
Looks like I've done my homework and have everything on your list. I will add one thing to go with my beans and rice, I added a bunch of dehydrated chopped white onions to my pantry. I just throw in a handful to my recipes for Spanish rice, cowboy beans, stews and soups. I only buy fresh red onion to use in my salads because I usually eat them up before they go bad.
Another important prepping item (bidet telated) is getting some cheap plastic condiment squeeze bottles for personal hygiene. It really will help in tough situations when TP may be unavailable. I learned this good idea from the Good Patriot channel (Katie).
We call them "dead fish" but those cans of sardines, smoked oysters, other seafood and fish. They may not be your favorite so, select one in a flavored sauce. When you're cold and hungry, its amazing how good they taste. The same thing with canned spinach.
@mommiedearest5337 Try some of the fish filets in cans that are similar to sardines. You can find a nice variety at Dollar Tree & not break the bank. Honestly, they are not bad at all. Also, I actually enjoy sardines on crackers spread with cream cheese. It mellows the fishyness (is that even a word?😂) & is pretty tasty.
Everyone should keep a box or two of regular sugared Jello on hand. It's great for helping to treat hypothermia. A warm cup of jello will put you back on your feet. Winter hikers have used it for years.
Man I wish I lived up north. My dream was to live in the coldest spot in the US. I married a man who has kept me in the extreme south. Lol Hypothermia would never be considered down here in heatstroke land - so no excuse for me to drink warm jello. Lol. It does sound delicious.
I was sadly out of beer/wine during my last emergency. I use powdered milk as my coffee creamer. A spoon per large mug. I need to get honey and condensed milk. And I feel seen with the comment about the spatula and the peanut butter. My pantry seems to be better stocked than I thought!
To add flavor to a gravy, brown, your flower, and butter, and then and the water. When putting up bags of beans or rice or whatever throw in a small handful of hard candy. Most diseases are caused from inflammation . So I’ve stocked up black and green tea, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, lemon and honey. We have also added electrolyte powders Thank you Linda for all your ideas😊
This is a FANTASTIC video! The salt thing-I was having heart pounding episodes but MD couldn't find anything. Saw a video recently about how we need to eat iodized salt, sometimes. 3 years ago, I switched over completely to canning salts. Now, I have 1 salt shaker that is 50/50 iodized salt and a mineral salt. No more heart pounding. But please, always get checked out if you have cardiac issues!
I was passing out at least once a month for and Dr couldn't find why. Finally, my Dr's PA had an idea, so I eat salt? No why?? I haven't passed out since! I now take a salt pill and eat it.
@GGsGarden Eating to much iodized salt can lead to health problems, such as high blood pressure. Symptoms of iodine toxicity can be mild or severe and can lead to, nauseous, diarrhea, vomiting, delirium, stupor and shock. The recommended amount daily is about 4 tsp. Iodized salt is processes and originally helped to stave off goiters.
You can get iodine drops. Add 1 drop to a drink once a day. Especially if you're using filtered water. Some trace minerals need added, not much, just a little.
I knew a man who had a leg infection of some sort back in the 1940’s. He had been in the hospital for months and the doctors had tried all kinds of treatments and antibiotics. They had decided to amputate the leg when one of the nuns asked the doctors if she could try an old time remedy. They covered the wound with honey. After several weeks he was discharged from the hospital and made a full recovery. I’m sure that nun meditated on humility afterwards…😂
Dang it ive always only used my foil as a tin hat!!!! Never knew of any other uses!!!!! Can honestly say i hav some of everything you talked about!!!!! Tho its mostly instant pudding instead of cooked.
The best desert mom made back in the day was a plain yellow cake with a big scoop of warm, fresh cooked chocolate pudding and a svoop of vanilla ice cream. Omg.
@@dagneytaggart7707 My mother-in-law used to make a version of Boston Cream Pie, plain yellow cake with homemade custard and chocolate sauce. She'd make it as a quick dessert by using a cake mix.
Another good reason to have jello; for when someone is sick (vomiting, etc...) and can't hold anything down. Jello is what my mother would feed us kids to get our strength back until we could tolerate regular food again.
I have stocked on a bunch of very 12:22 inexpensive "church keys" not sure what else to call them...they are tiny emergency can openers. No moving parts. Also bought them for my children and my back pack. Military style can openers might be a more accurate description
They are quite a bit more expensive but the can openers which do not leave a sharp cut edge are worthwhile especially when medical treatment from an accidental cut may be challenging.
I love this channel!!🥰 Leisa, you are like having a big sister watching out for us. I really do appreciate all of this hard work you are sharing with us so that we will thrive in an uncertain time. Thank you!!❤️🦋☮️🌻
Thanks for being one of my leaders and mentors! This video gave me some new ideas for what I need to stock up on. Another thing to remember is it's not just about your emergencies, it's about your loved ones as well. It's also about flexibility! I HATED my job and was able to quit for a bit because I was stocked up on all the basics, including meat that we buy locally in bulk. Giving my chauvinistic, arrogant, sweaty boss the bird and walking away was a dream! I didn't even give notice. Turns out it's called a glorious quit. 😊❤❤
Cornstarch can also be used as a dry shampoo. Just use it sparingly as it can take a while to brush out of your scalp and hair. It works. I have done it!!
I truly LOVE THIS CHANNEL !!!! ***& Thank you Lisel for what you do to support & inspire us !!!🥰😘 Since we're all sharing our canning ideas and tips. I would like to share,.... when I'm canning meats for my P; I try to think of meal/meat preps. ASSUMING that I might have to open a jar & cook on an open fire. Lol, ** I partially (fry the outside) of sausage (large dinner); after cooling off I put in Quart J. in large links. I CAREFULLY distribute the meat fat evenly between the jars loaded with the sausages. Then I use DISTILLED water (of course). Putting this water in the SKILLET FIRST !! & CAREFULLY rinsing THE MEAT FAT INTO the jars just up to the measured standards. I make a VERY DEDICATED EFFORT TO CLEAN lid /rings from oils. This can be used for: A Sausage/Cabbage meal. To use: DRAINING & SAVING the LIQUID/FAT,... REHEAT THE SAUSAGE UNTILL 'half done'..... then put in the reserved water/fat and the Cabbage & heat untill all is cooked.... or use the 'Water/fat Broth' to cook rice..... potatoes.....ect. *The same can be done with a serving amount of bacon strips (say 6ps for 3 ppl) PARTIALLY FRIED BACON or SOME BREAKFAST SAUSAGE. Distribute the Fat among the 'made jars' ..... fill the rest with DISTILLED WATER,..... **JUST LIKE ABOVE !! To use: DRAIN & RESERVE the liquid. Heat the meats..... remove the meat..... put a little powdered milk & then some water broth.... mix & then again... untill all liquid from jar is used. * You get breakfast 'country gravy' without having to have fresh water, or fresh Milk !! I also did this with plain Meat balls, in this version. You can use the water/broth to use your homemade instant Mushroom soup mix... or put in your spaghetti sauce. I even had so much fat from cooking bacon, that I put up 4 - 1/4 pint jars of cooked bacon fat with a little bit of D water, and CANNED THEM ALONG SIDE my canned jars of breakfast meats. I haven't opened them yet,..... I want to try them at 6 and 9 months out to test just how far..... All cooks know how valuable a meat fat can make a great flavour addition to. Thanks...... I just wanted to contribute...... Much LOVE from Texas 🤠
Even with hypertension, I just got my labs done and because we avoid processed foods and I scratch cook 85-95% of our meals. I found that I was low in sodium and chloride. My doctor tied it to my constant drinking of water daily, so my electrolytes are getting peed out. It explains why I have had a few bouts of dizziness. So I am glad that I keep chicken stock on my pantry shelf. So a cup of stock with a teaspoon of salt, and I am good to go. Molasses and maple syrup too. I keep beef gelatin on my shelf, or knox, and I can make it with my preserved fruits. Homemade vanilla pudding was a fabulous treat as a child. I made it for kids as well. Mmmm.
@@elizaC3024 we went low sodium a few years back. This summer I was outside a lot during the hottest hours of the day. I was feeling horrible weak and wobbly. Severe leg cramps at night. My husband told me I needed to add some salt to my cooking. That would help. Two weeks later I felt much better.
Hi Lisa. My name is Lela. I am a newbie to watching you and learning. I just retired and want to learn everything can to be prepared, on what ever is coming. In just 3 weeks of watching you I have learned a lot. I wanted to thank you for being you. Thank you for being out there. Thank you for showing step by step how to do all of it.
Another warmth tip: use an electric pet bed on the floor under your feet, very comforting. To mimic the Japanese Kotatsu under table heater, I topped my 30" card table with a floor length quilt, centered my electric pet bed, and it keeps my feet and legs warm. Nice because I sit comfortably to read and work on my projects. I just moved that table in front of a 30" wide window, giving me perfect sunlight without electricity for 12 hours per day. Can't believe it took me so long to make that shift. And it is my best view across the valley. I can slide it out and seat 4 for dinner, but a craft table with perfect light and warm toes is daily use in my house.
Powdered buttermilk is good to have for baking, plain powdered non dairy creamer is a good substitute for milk in baking and cooking when you're out of regular milk.
I like orange sf jello to sweeten constant cooment tea, and peach sf jello to sweeten regular tea. Usually do this when under the weather or when it's cold outside. Must try your hot pudding drink. Sf of course.
Tip: start growing your own ginger and turmeric. If we go to war and get cut off from china and turmeric, it will be either unavailable OR much more expensive. Also grow thyme, oregano, basil, sage, mints, parsley, dill. Lemon balm.
I have a ton of jello and instant pudding mixes...both sugar free and regular. Canned milk works well with the pudding and as I found out last week....greek yogurt works too...
Love this list! I keep a couple of other items on hand also: 1. Vodka - useful for making tinctures and herbal medicine, and disinfection. Also fantastic as a non-toxic cleaner. 2. Lemon juice (in glass bottles) - flavoring of all kinds! I imagine in a long term emergency some fresh, cold lemonade on the porch will be an amazing treat after a day in the garden 3. Baking soda in bulk - baking staple, but also can be used in the garden for a lot of purposes, good for cleaning/scrubbing, laundry helper, medicinal for heartburn, and you can even make candy with it. A 10 lb bag is so cheap at Costco! 10/10 recommend cocoa powder! How big of a difference would it make to have a chocolate cake for a birthday or Christmas, if everything else has been austere for a while. Also chocolate chips. Some days a few chocolate chips just makes life easier. I can also vouch for pudding mixes - especially if your kids just don't like powdered milk. Pudding and yogurt are great ways to use it up. I learned that when we were super broke and needed whatever powdered milk we could get :)
I love having self rising flour on hand, all the baking powder and salt and soda are added so all you need to add is your liquid and solid and you’re set for biscuits, bread, things like that. Lots of baking soda, many many uses other than baking.
Speaking of pudding mixes, I have a couple of books, Make A Mix, that I wouldn't part with. They have made my kitchen life so easy with convenience mixes that actually work at a fraction of the cost of store bought stuff. They are out of print but I think Amazon still has them and if not, several years ago they were edited to 1 book that has most of the mixes that is very good. One of the 3 authors if Karen Eliason. If you can find one you will treasure it & use it often!
@piggyacres I have a couple if Make-A-Mix books too, but I haven't cracked them open in a long time. I think I originally got mine from Tupperware (I think they were a gift that was offered) or through a book club. Ironically, just yesterday I was thinking about pulling them out and making up a couple of mixes to have on hand recently. I once made some pastries from one of the recipes from the mixes, and they were heavenly.
Here’s a tip from my Bestie: if your not feeling well, particularly if you have a sore throat, make up some jello with just hot water. Don’t let it set- drink it like a hot drink in a coffee mug. It’s soothing and filling when you may not feel like eating.
Hi Leisa. I can honestly say that I have years of supply for each item you discussed. It was easy for me to build my pantry because I love to cook and eat. One thing to note is that in a real long-term shtf, you can go through your preps much faster than you would imagine. Thank you for a great video.
I have pretty much everything you listed except the vitamins. I've never taken them in my life so I don't buy them Thank you for the "EXTRAS" list to go with those beans & rice dishes.
Glad you put in the puddings and jello mixes. It's something I stock but I've never seen anyone else say to stock them. I have different jelly mixes (jello mix), rice pudding, custard, powdered pudding mix, canned fruits, evaporated milk, cake mixes (freezer dried eggs and milk to make the cake mixes). I know these things arnt going to last years and years but they are nice to have when the cravings hit. These I do rotate cuz I love them lol Oh and I do have a stock of everything else you mentioned, some only a small amount but its still growing and rotating lol
Really great list! Along with shelf stable juice, I would suggest adding powdered drink mixes such as Tang, iced tea, lemonade, Crystal Light, etc. Hopefully these powders would last in the pantry a while if protected from moisture and like juice, they would help to flavor plain water and give kids and adults a bit of a boost.
Sprouting seeds is my favorite emergency food . More nutrition than you can grow in a garden in months of work but ready in 5-7 days . And storage is easy , a 5 gallon bucket will hold over a 2 years supply for 2 people . I tested them by eating sprouts 2 meals a day for over 3 years . Not only did i not get tired from them , but more energy and health issues like diabetes improved .
Thank you! I have almost everyone of those items! Made me feel good about my pantry. My daddy taught survival in Alaska. We always have at the very least 30 days of food on the shelves, not including the freezer.
When I bring honey home, I immediately transfer it into glass jars. Honey will sugar and it is easy to re-liquefy in warm water when it's in glass. I do not like to heat anything in plastic.
@@jennifershephard4708 It will keep forever so no need to vacuum seal. I put it in a pint canning jar with a tight lid and put it on the shelf. Done. If you buy it in a glass jar, no need to transfer it. The point of glass is if/when it turns to sugar, you can heat it in glass to re-liquify which I'd never do with plastic. Just put the jar in a pan with water and put it on the stove with very low heat and it will slowly re-liquify.
@@jennifershephard4708 I don't think so because it is liquid so it will pull up onto the rim, I believe. Honey won't go bad but it will crystalize like leeann was saying. You can restore it by warming it.
Thank you for mentioning things like salt, spices and honey. I believe cooking oil can be used for emergency lighting too. Just need a jar with lid and cotton string
A friend took a can of Crisco, shoved a candle down the center, and light it. It lasted days! I would definitely not recommend eating Crisco or any other hydrogenated oils but it makes good light and an emergency heat source.
Hi Lisa when you mentioned Jell-O it brought back memories my mom used to make jello and put a can of mixed fruit in with it or any fruit she had it was so good
If anyone is near Shipshewana Indiana, E&S grocery carries THE BEST chicken boullion. It is rather "soft" (moist?) and is sild in plastic bags. I shop Shipshewana a few times a year and never miss a chance to put some back. I use it often (weekly) and would be sad to be without! Pot pie seasoning, chx gravy, poaching liquid, chx and noodles or dumplings.....
@bluemoonkitchen7332 Poaching is when you cook in hot water or broth, but it's not a soup, the liquid is just used as a source of moist heat to cook the food (eggs, chicken, etc.), so it would be the liquid that is used for that: poaching liquid.
@@SherryPetree I cut it into small pieces. Then I use a garlic press. i take the pulp and juice and strain it through a fine mesh strainer so that only juice is left. I only need maybe 1-2 teaspoons at most so this is the method I always use. This mixture can also be taken as needed for coughs and a sore throat. If I have manuka honey on hand, I’ll use that anytime I’m making something medicinal. 🍯
Also, tin pans when there is no water to wash pots and pans, and wax paper for the freezer I use it to freeze small portions of tomato paste and put in zipper bags take out just what you need instead of opening up a new can.
I came on to say the same thing. Tin pans are very handy to have as are zipper bags. I don't usually use tin pans because I was brought up to believe they are wasteful. I have a large supply of them just in case!
Thank you this has been really helpful, just found you when on RU-vid looking at the amazing USA Prepper videos! you have mentioned all the things I’ve been stocking up on including jelly- gelatine! all reassuring, watching from North UK, 👏👏🌟🏡🍽🌷🌸🌷
You mentioned 'Corn Starch'. I have vacuumed sealed a lot of corn starch and potato starch in Mylar. Cocoa powder and 'Nestles' instant coco is in multiple small Mylar bags. Every one talks about Mylar bags BUT I store a lot of items in Retort bags because they are thicker. I can also pressure can foods in retort bags.
One thing, that will currently help your budget, and prepare you, is to learn how to cook your favorite foods. You will know what spices, herbs, oils etc you would need to cook your meals. You will also be giving your family better nutrition and way less preservatives.
Thank you for being so helpful in these times. All we have now are each other & God. Btw our family loves hot chocolate pudding on cold winter nights too 😊
Good morning, Leisa. One of my staples ins Tapioca. Bob and I love to make Tapioca pudding. We use Stevia in place of the sugar and it comes out great! With six months left til his retirement, I'm taking serious stock of the pantry and making a massive shopping list. We're also adding two more muscle shelves to the stock room. I watched your video on 'where to stash your stock' and found the under the bed/ top of the closet a brilliant idea. Personally, I'm getting too old to clean up cat puke (she has feline leukemia so her foods don't always sit well) from under the bed. Storage tubs with toilet paper will take up that space. Thanks for the idea! Be Safe, Be Prepared, Be Blessed
Hi from Alberta, Canada. New subscriber. Our eyes are glued to the devastating storms across the U.S. we are praying for everyone. Your lis of pantry items is thorough. As I was watching I jumped up to put my yeast in the freezer. Funny too because I never thought about salt, coconut oil or crackers. Thanks to your video I am making a list of things I’m short on and another for things that would help make a situation easier. Thank you so much for this valuable information. ❤️🇨🇦
Can opener, written recipes on paper (in case no internet), measuring cups/spoons, scoops (for flour/sugar etc), cloth napkins, first aid supplies, Ensure drinks, toilet paper, dish soap, liquid laundry soap (to wash clothes by hand), ambesol (for toothaches so you can eat).
I also stock up on jello and pudding...canned fruit is also very good to have..and you may laugh at me and I haven't heard anyone mention this but I stocked up big time on kool-aid...and tang....like you said...drinking water constantly will eventually get on your nerves and a nice glass of kool-aid or tang will do wonders... And let's not forget toilet paper...lots of toilet paper... And feminine products that you will need...it doesn't go bad so stock up...ty Lisa..great video
I stock up on Tang! Vitamin C. You can find it in Publix in Florida. Also, packets of sugar free lemonade and electrolyte mix to add to 16oz bottle of water. Dollar Tree has them.
Good info. Thanks. I've never been one to buy more than I need in the next wk. or two, etc. but our world is changing and what you're sharing is valuable. I live in the south, near the gulf and have been without electricity a few times after hurricanes, so I really do need to stock up more pantry items. Thank you. 😊
Another important reason to have a pantry of some sort: Illness. Our own, but also that of someone we live with. Taking care of, or just keeping a close eye on, someone who has health issues can prevent a trip to the store. Even when we *can* go, we may not *want* to leave the person alone. Eta: Yup, I have sugar free jello stocked. I don't like it but my elderly father does. He eats it for snacks, but also when he isn't feeling 100% for whatever reason. He recently had a short term med that gave him nausea and was able to eat the jello with no issues.
@cattuslavandula This is so true! A long time ago, I had 4 little children between the ages of about 7 & 18 months, and my military husband was gone for 2 months. I had a pantry to work from, but limited with things suitable for when people are sick, and as the kids got sick in succession, I couldn't leave them with anyone to go to the store, and then I got sick and was too sick to leave the house. I lived off base, so we didn't have access to that network. I'm not sure how it happened, but someone from my husband's work called to check up on us, the boss's wife did some shopping for groceries for me, and another of my husband's bosses made us a delicious homemade Chinese chicken soup with chunks of ginger root in it that really did make us feel better. Since then, I try to keep a supply of some canned soups on hand in case we get sick. That came in handy when both my husband and I had Covid at the same time in 2022.
@@charmc4152 That brings back memories of 40+ years ago when I was stuck in my home for 8 weeks straight due to a son getting chicken pox on New Years Eve, a heavy snow storm, my catching the chicken pox, realizing I was pregnant & 3 more heavy snow storms. Oh, and we lived 16 miles out in the boonies so the snow plows took forever to get to us. Thank heaven for our pantries!
Love this video! I have actually been stocking up on almost everything you mentioned, so this is reassuring that I am doing the right thing! There are a few things I didn't think of like Jello, Beef Jerky or shelf stable juice. I will be making sure to add those! Thank you for sharing!
For a tasty change I steam some veg, diced carrot, sweet and plain potato, and whatever greens you like tossed ❤in last. When cooked Toss the water from bottom pot and add a little butter and peanut butter whilst the pot is still hot to melt the peanut butter. Add the veg and a bit of honey if desired. Rather yummy.
