Monday, July 30, 2012

SHELF STABLE WHIPPING CREAM: Toasted Almond Chicken

FEATURED ITEM:
SHELF STABLE WHIPPING CREAM


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • No refrigeration needed until opened. This stuff just sits right in your pantry.
  • The cream will stay good on your shelf for about 6 months according to the packaging
  • Who would not love some cream during the zombie apocalypse?

Friday, July 27, 2012

ONION SOUP MIX: Sunday Roast and Potatoes

FEATURED ITEM:
ONION SOUP MIX


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • The manufacturer lists an 18 month long expiration date on the box.
  • Each box has two sealed pouches inside, so it’s like two dinners for the price of one.
  • FLAVOR, FLAVOR, FLAVOR! You could probably add this to water at it would still taste good. Every food storage needs lots of flavor options so you don’t get food fatigue.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

GOLDEN CURRY ROCKS: Golden Vegetable Curry

FEATURED ITEM:
GOLDEN CURRY



WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • For this product you just need to add water! Dinner doesn’t get any simpler.
  • The manufacturer says this item has a yearlong expiration date.
  • One box makes a ton of curry sauce, so you can divide the curry rocks in half or even fourths making this dinner super cheap.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP: Shepherd's Pie


FEATURED ITEM:
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • A can will stay good for 5 years according to stilltasty.com.
  • It’s a nice companion to store with cream of chicken soup because it works well with more varieties of meat
  • Use it as a soup, sauce, or marinade. It’s a great versatile item to store.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

ITALIAN DRESSING DRY MIX: Italian Dressing Pasta Salad


FEATURED ITEM:
ITALIAN DRESSING DRY MIX


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • This tiny packet is so versatile! Use it for dressing, a marinade, to spice up tomato sauce, as a topping for rolls or pizza, and probably much more.
  • The dry mix is good for 12 to 18 months according to the package. This is much longer than the wet Italian dressing in a bottle.
  • With small storage requirements, long shelf life, and quick flavor boost makes this products an easy addition to your food storage.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

DRIED PASTA: Broken Lasagna with Zucchini

FEATURED ITEM:
DRIED PASTA



WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Stilltasty.com says that dried pasta in any shape is storable for 3 years in a cool, dry area. 
  • As long as you put it back in an air tight container after opening it, it retains the 3 year stability. 
  • Pasta in any shape can be used for so many different dinners and is yummy with a variety of flavors. 
  • Generally makes for a quick and easy dinner


Saturday, July 14, 2012

TOMATO PASTE: Sweet Teriyaki Chicken


FEATURED ITEM:
TOMATO PASTE


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Stilltasty.com says tomato paste is good unopened for one year.
  • If you don’t use a whole can, place a tablespoon of paste in each well of an ice cube tray and freeze. Then it will be ready for the next time you need it in convenient quantities.
  • Tomatoes are an excellent source for antioxidants, vitamin A and vitamin C

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

PIE CRUST: Quick Calzones


FEATURED ITEM:
PIE CRUST


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Commercially prepared pie crust is good frozen for one year! Homemade pie crust is good for six months frozen.
  • Pie crust is not just for pie. Use it for pizza, calzones, pop tarts, Sheppard’s pie, or anything else that needs a good crust.
  • To freeze homemade pie crust you can roll it out into sheets or form it into disc shapes. Either way, it only takes up a small space in your freezer.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

SAUSAGE: Stuffed Sweet Peppers


FEATURED ITEM:
SAUSAGE


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Stilltasty.com says sausage is good frozen for up to 2 months, I usually keep mine in the freezer for much longer and it still tastes great.
  • It can be used instead of ground beef in most recipes
  • Sausage can be used for any meal of the day!
  • The sausage packaging from the store is freezer ready and in a convenient log shape