food preservation

  • Long-Term Food Storage Containers | 2023 Guide for Smart Preppers

    Long-Term Food Storage Containers | 2023 Guide for Smart Preppers

    Crazy weevils – get out of my long-term food storage containers! Find grains, flour, coffee, cereal, and whole wheat stores of your own making, and leave ours alone! Sound familiar? Your family’s long-term food storage system is a vital investment, but it requires careful preparation and work. Still, it’s sure nice to know it’s there…

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  • How Long Does Raw Milk Last + How to Store and Freeze It

    How Long Does Raw Milk Last + How to Store and Freeze It

    Raw milk has become increasingly popular in recent years. It’s unpasteurized, meaning it has not been heated and retains its exceptional qualities – and organic goodness. But there are so many questions surrounding raw milk. How long does raw milk last? Is raw milk more prone to spoiling? And is it dangerous to drink raw…

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  • The 2023 Complete Guide to Storing Food In Mylar Bags

    The 2023 Complete Guide to Storing Food In Mylar Bags

    We love storing food in Mylar bags. The past few years have taught the world the value of preparation for unforeseen emergencies. Whether you consider yourself a prepper or not, it’s hard to deny the benefits of having extra food stored away to keep your family safe and healthy if the mainstream food supply fails. …

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  • Best Foods to Stockpile for Emergencies In 2023 [+Free Checklist!]

    Best Foods to Stockpile for Emergencies In 2023 [+Free Checklist!]

    Which are the best foods to stockpile for emergencies in 2023? Well – we are never picky in a food emergency. We want it all! Because especially since 2019, the world has become a more dangerous place. Freak viruses, high crime, political unrest, and the possibility of WWIII weigh on our minds.  And we need to get…

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  • Freeze Dryer vs Dehydrator – Which Is Best for Food Preservation?

    Freeze Dryer vs Dehydrator – Which Is Best for Food Preservation?

    Hmmm. Freeze dryers vs dehydrators. Are they the same things? And is one better than the other? Which method is best for off-grid, homesteading, survival, and food preservation? Well, first off, freeze-drying and dehydrating aren’t the same. And both have significant pros and cons. There are also a few freeze-dryer vs dehydrator misconceptions that I’d like to clarify.…

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