SHELF STABLE PANTRY MEALS | EMERGENCY PREPPER MEALS | PANTRY CHALLENGE | BUDGET MEALS | EPISODE 1 

Thank you for sharing your reasons for keeping several month's worth of food stocked up. I'm 58 and through the years, my husband and I have experienced unexpected job layoffs, temporary illnesses, large car repair bills, etc. Having a well stocked pantry has always gotten us through and allowed us time to recover and keep our family well fed. And, by stocking up when items are on sale, it saves a lot of money.

Please never appologize, I have 6 months worth of food too and there is just myself and my husband, our kids are grown and living on their own one has 3 kids and a husband and the other is engaged. I am a new subbie and I love your channel. 😍😍😍😍

Thank you for this video. I wish more people would share their shelf stable recipes, it would be so helpful! Hope you'll make more of these 🙏❤

7:10 is when the recipes start.

You are extremely wise for your age! I wish my children would watch this and follow your excellent example 😊keep up your vigilance!

This is amazing! I have some canned food, but didn't know how to make a variety of meals from them. Thank you so much for this videos!🙏🌞

I need to get roast beef for protein stock up!

Good for you, girl! You are prepping for the same reasons that I am! I have been prepping for probably 10 years now! It makes me feel safe!

Thank you! This is the common sense approach that makes the difference between surviving and even thriving in hard times and everything falling apart and crashing. Having that 2-6 mos of pantry items is a form of savings account. With careful rationing that 6mos can be stretch by a food pantry until you are back on your feet again. Food is a major item in everyone budget, your planning can save your family and can be a jumping off place for future success. My parents owned a heavy construction company. On a cold, sleeting type day they couldn’t work. On my way to dropping my son at his daycare, the road was clear. On my way to work (15 mins later) a large deer was dead on the side of the road. I mentioned this to my parents. My dad and a few workers came and got the deer. It was a large buck. Everyone got about 35-40lbs of meat to take home. I felt great because meat is $3-7 a lb so that gave them about what they would make after all taxes for a workday, meaning those men still provided for their family’s that day. Win-win!

I was watching your video and finding myself getting upset because you do not have to explain yourself or your reasons to anybody! You are taking care of your family for the unknown life events that we all have from time to time and you are doing a great job. Thank you for sharing your pantry recipes because sometimes that is the hardest part of having a pantry - meal brain farts. 🙂 I am starting a binder of pantry meals that I can make in a pinch because when I am stressed I have a very hard time trying to figure out what to cook using what I have. Again, thank you and have a wonderful day.

For many reasons but especially with the direction that our economy is heading it's so important to keep your pantry stocked. We have been eating from our pantry a lot more this year. It's stocked well but I have been needing new ideas. Something different. Your channel has been so helpful. Great videos, keep them coming!

Thank you for this! I like seeing ideas for what to do with our stocked up food! I've been canning tons of things.... im running out of ideas that aren't the same thing over and over! Oh, and you're very smart to keep yourself protected!

Thanks for sharing. I have a pantry, but nothing stocked like yours. I do have our fav "pantry meal" stocked at all times...Tuna Noodle, but it requires the addition of onion, tbsp of butter and milk. Which I always have on hand, but I'm looking for meals that require zero perishable foods for food pantry bags to be shared in our community as our church does an outreach in May. We've done this before and a common response when asked if there is anything we can do, or help with is "meal for that night". Our church has a food pantry that I oversee, but is sadly underutilized. I'm trying to create meals from what we already have stock piled (its ALOT). I've got some money to purchase additional items, but would like to use up what we have and at the same time create "nice" meal kits. I feel very strongly that just because someone is in need doesn't mean they should have to eat gross food. While I use canned tuna (chicken when we camp), I've never used canned beef (not sure I've ever noticed it on the store shelf). Again, thanks for sharing your video(s). I'm going to type out some recipes based on what you've shared and put together bags in the coming weeks. I commend you for planning for what the future holds and being self reliant. I know personally, nothing makes me happier than helping someone who truly is trying to help themselves. We can all use a helping hand at times, but knowing that someone is trying to help themselves goes a long way. Blessings to you and your husband.

These meals look so good! It's nice to see someone cooking with mushrooms. Usually their omitted but I love them so it's great to see you cooking with them! Loving your channel. Much love from way down here in Florida!

I totally get that it’s your safety net! I’m the same way!! I wish I had more!

A big chunk of our last stimulus check at beginning of the year was used to stock up our pantry with can foods

Looking back on my life (73 years!) I wish I had done more of this. Yes there are always unexpected bills-especially with kids. And unexpected illnesses, surgeries, layoffs. I’ve concluded that every family needs just 3 levels of food storage: paycheck-paycheck, 5 days emergency meals, and 3 months hard times. This allows you to rotate your food items. The first is your regular planned meals. The Emergency bucket or tote is for power outages, local storms, or car issues. I should be able to get to the store within that time. Plus I have what is in the house for the first level. The Hard Times can happen too. But if the issue is not resolved in a month or two, then I’d have to look for other answers. If it’s something like a flood or tornado, the food I’ve worked so hard to collect will be destroyed.

I don’t know how fast you use your flour, but I put mine in a 5 gallon bucket with a tight lid to keep out bugs! Or you can freeze it in a ziplock bag to keep it fresher longer!

some hearty and good meals.

I have been searching for videos like this. I will watch every one you post. Thank you 🙏🏻

Peace of mind is worth so so much

Loved! Life changes so quickly. Great job in being prepared. Enjoyed your recipes.

My household is just me and hubby, we are both aging, we both have health issues. He is in stage 4 kidney cancer (both kidneys). He also has heart issues at 74 we walk a very careful path with him. I’m 57, I have Lynch Syndrome (I’ve had cancer 4 times) I have also had 5 spinal surgeries, so it’s been hard, but because of that I have stocked up for those days that I know we will not be able to go to the store. With my surgeries I’ve been 12 weeks before stores. I understand why you have built a pantry. I’m impressed that you have your husband look in one cabinet….lol how did you do that? Much respect

These looked great, I loved the idea of just pantry staples. Your reason is the same one that I started couponing, and I never had to buy the expensive items like laundry paper good and bath items, it has helped and saved us so much money Thanks for sharing

I'm here bc Tamara from SouthernWife EverydayLife highly recommended your channel. Here's to watching your channel grow!!

its looks very delicious and perfect recipe dear friend full 🎁🔔

I need mor thumb up buttons to press! I love your ideas and approach! I am NOW subscribed!

Thank you for your video. I have watched several other videos and just not found recipes that I think we will eat. But, you shared a couple that I know we will eat. Thank you so much. I am working on different recipes and putting away 10 meals at a time and these recipes are now on my list!!

Great Recipe my friend and thanks for sharing.

I love this video! We are so alike when it comes to food storage lol. I turned a utility closet in to a pantry as well, its one of my favorite spaces now lol. I'm not sure exactly how much I have saved up but I know its several months worth. I coupon really hard so I keep a stockpile of food, drinks, snacks and other home essentials. I keep the excess snacks out of sight so I am not reaching for them easily lol. I completely agree that it gives me major comfort and safety know I have it. I've been doing this for years but this pandemic really showed me how easy it is to loose a whole source of income and be happy that I had some cushion to rely on. Great video! 💛

Thanks for sharing! I am in my 60s and have always kept a large pantry as both my parents were in the Great depression

My roommate will open everything and still ask me so I put all the snacks and easy to make "meals" like ramen in the same spot. Its his favorite spot now. lmao

Very awesome video and Yess love your pantry and Thanks for all the quick easy meals I love all of them.

I am enjoying your series on shelf stable meals. My prepping and pantry are very similar to yours but I realized recently I didn’t have a lot of meal ideas for the items on my pantry shelf. I have only gotten through 4 of your video series so far and have added several meals ( and a few pantry items) to my list. Thanks for sharing these ideas. Now back to the videos.

Great video! I keep my pantry stocked as well. Your recipes look delicious as always 😊👍🏼

Thanx from Sweden! We need more of this content this days 🙌

That looks good , I do like the ideas, save a lot of money and that looks perfect for cold weather

Loved, loved, loved this!

Dos recetas fantasticas amiga de pasta, me han encantado, cada una a su estilo, los espaguetti con esa salsa de tomate que has preparado fantastica , y las espirales con un estofado de carne y verduras. recetas de 10 amiga, muchas gracias por compartir estas dos deliciosas recetas. Saludos desde España, Galicia

This was fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes and teaching how you cook them.

Love these types of recipes!

i want to have my own pantry too. I think i start creating my pantry starting ber month since can goods goes up during holiday. Thanks for sharing. keep intouch

Ive always check my shelf life pantry items once a wk or a fortnight. Your dish turned out great and delicious.

Great advice you should always be prepared the best you can. My wife would say the same about me. I'll look in one place won't move anything then say we either funny have it or it isn't there lol. God bless y'all 🙏

These are some great ideas! I also love your cabinets.

Everything looks great!

Loved this video using pantry supplies. !!!!!

I love your channel! I also store food and since I got long covid it's been strange. I know how to cook, but don't have the energy or mental clarity. All these videos about shelf stable cooking have pointed me in the right direction and saved me from blowing all my money on take out. 😆 Keep up the wonderful work.

Wonderful sharing 👌

Absolutely delicious recipe. Enjoy your dinner.

It looks absolutely delicious!😋❤️

What some great ideas and recipes. I am just slowly starting to build my pantry up as I am on disability . Thank you so much for your inspiration and sharing..Blessings ❤🦋

I just found your channel and I’m binge watching !! Great recipes

Love these videos ♥️ I’m in the same situation. I’ve been preparing for a while and currently out of work. So I can totally relate and can’t wait to try some of your recipes… Thank You 🙏

this is awesome!

Everything looks great! Can’t wAit to try them

Great ideas! LovefromFL 💕

thank you so much for showing us what to do with all the shelf stable food. lol your recipes look really good

I always need ideas like this my husband works in the construction field ( union roofer) and i live in the midwest as well( Ohio) and winter isn't very kind if there is even a 30% chance for rain they call it! So I have been making sure stock on items but for us it is meat! We should be able to get stuff from the dollar tree to go with the meat or dollar general. I always need ideas in general.

Thank you for sharing recipes on how to use our pantry items up. Great Ideas. Now I gotta learn how to make break.....lol

Great meal ideas!

This is great content! I also live in the Midwest and the weather can hinder travelling to the grocery store for sure. Keep this up 😊

Great video thanks!!!

I keep an EXTENSIVE PANTRY AS WELL. Always keep about 1 year of food. Sounds crazy but stored properly and PROPERLY ROTATED .....it all good. Plus have huge deep freeze. So many reason to have THIS, zero reasons not to.

You’re a bright young woman. Spam cut in tiny tiny cubes makes a good fried rice in a pinch.

Thank you!

Thanks for the idea 👌👌👌

New friend in house. You are an amazing talented chef 👩‍🍳 ❤️🤝🤝👍

I love the soup.. it looks delicious

Delicious meal very nice

I think it is great. Its just me and I have food like you do

Looking very yummmmy and delicious 👌👌😋😋 Very nice video

Your channel is very beautiful, good luck and success always and forever

That spaghetti looks amazing my husband and I both love mushrooms

We experienced a lot of layoffs over the years so I've always kept extra non food items stocked. Now we keep a year of shelf stable foods in stock. I don't keep a lot of snacks. I started making my own laundry detergent too.

Nice video sharing

Great channel and yummy meals

👍 Nice tips

Amazing easy recipe

This is what I am looking for, recipes to use my pantry for!

Wow super dear

Your husband is a very lucky man.

Like this video 😍

I may have to try the beef and noodles recipe.

Came here to say these videos are more pertinent now more than ever. Hope you are well!! Missing videos from you.

Nice yummy mouth watering 🤤🤤🤤

Not really I've learned to stock for 6 months you never know what will happen at least one can eat. Now I'm working on getting a years worth. To much happing now . Good prep recipes hun .

New subscriber here. I truly enjoyed this video. Everything looks delicious 🤤

Unless the canned chicken is in broth- it’s in salted water- I’d be sure to check beforehand.

To save washing another pot... Make sauce first. Add 3 extra cups water for 1 lb of pasta. Add pasta and simmer covered 20 min till pasta is cooked and water absorbed.

Thank you so much for this info and recipes! Do you have any other recipes with no meat, perhaps using beans for the protein? TIA! 😊😊

These days and times are hard. Rinse all can food for salt. I have learned how to dress up all the spam, and other meats we would not normally eat.

Just found your page for pantry meal ideas (TY). When assembling the items, is there a reason the liquid isn’t drained from the cans and replaced with a broth? I’ve always drained them since that’s how I was taught so I never knew if there’s a reason to use the liquid?

Some people don't believe that cans are your best friend in a emergency they sure are I go to dollar or Amazon to get cases nice recipes.👍👍👍👍👍💯😋🥗✌️💕👏🤗🍀🌈🌏

I' just found your channel and I'm loving your videos I'm from Georgia and I also make youtube videos

Good job. Peace of mind. Virgin coconut oil for sunburn, promotes healing.

I like this

Sugar needs to be store in air tight containers so it won’t get hard. I use canning jars for the sugar.

Not excessive to have 6 months of food!

New to your channel. Found you when I searched Shelf Stable meals. What type of bowl are using for your soup? I like those