| Lots of variety |
Have you ever
wondered if you’d like to use FD foods? Wondered how and what?? Do they taste
good, and do they really rehydrate and taste “mostly” like fresh or canned
foods? For the most part, the answer is yes! Here are some tips from the Survival
Mom book.
*Do you use a lot
of fruits and veggies? Jot down the ones you buy each week. Use these
interchangeably with your regular recipes. These are tasty eaten right out of the
can!
*You have a
favorite pasta dish? You might try FD crumbled sausage (good stuff!),
dehydrated onions, FD cheese (rehydrates like fresh). AND, that macaroni or
spaghetti you already have in your pantry.
*What about
staples? I don’t buy things pre-canned like sugar, salt, etc. But, I do like
having small cans of baking powder, baking soda, etc. They are a bit bigger and
store well.
*Emergency meals.
FD just
add water meals could be a lifesaver in an emergency. Many companies
sell meals that can be cooked/heated in the original bag. I like these for my
72 hr. kits. BUT….they ALL taste differently. I’d buy the smallest size to try
before buying a #10 can.
*Meats. They have
come a LONG way in the last several years. Competing companies have helped
bring more variety in the product itself and in packaging. If you have several casserole
type meals…this is a great place to try out FD meats.
*Convenience. Some
companies sell veggies packaged for soup. What an easy way to throw a dinner
together….emergency or not!
| LOTS of different companies~ |
I have been
building this part of my pantry for several years. I use them
sparingly because of the expense. I only buy what’s on sale, usually from Emergency Essentials.
However, I have friends who use them all the time, saying it’s the easiest way
to get food on the table. The MOST
important thing to remember about FOOD STORAGE is that it’s your pantry and
your family. Build a pantry that can serve you!
Here's the link to THE SURVIVAL MOM's post about FD foods.
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