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Comment on Survivalist Magazine (a review) by Jared

Jared — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:46:20 +0000

Thanks for the useful information. Thanks, survivalaccess.com

Comment on Emergency Food Storage by Tx CHL Instructor

Tx CHL Instructor — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:22:34 +0000

Hey, Matt, there are a few things you did not consider:

1) If you eat or drink, eventually you’re going to have to deal with what comes out the other end. A porta-potty is probably a really good idea.

2) You probably want to make sure that you have whatever tools you need to open cans, prepare, and eat that food. That means at least a can opener, a pot, a good knife, a spoon, and a portable stove of some sort. Preferably using a solid or gel fuel; easier to handle than liquid. Or maybe the solar oven that Georgene wrote about a few months back.

3) If normal utilities are out, you also will need a light source. At least one of those wind-up flashlights. In winter, it might be nice to have an oil lamp, since it also gives off heat. You probably *don’t* want anything that uses gasoline in an enclosed space.

4) While you are at it, you might want to store a wind-up radio, too. After all, you need to know when the Zombie Apocalypse is over…

5) A pet peeve of my own — unless you have some firearms training, the guns and ammo are worse than useless. A gun is not something you can use effectively without practice.

6) There are a few things that you can’t readily keep in long-term storage, but should have in your bug-out bag, such as a supply of prescription meds and some vitamins.
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Comment on Cranberry-Licious! by Lin

Lin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:59:26 +0000

Thanks Georgene, I appreciate that!
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Comment on Cranberry-Licious! by Georgene

Georgene — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:22:19 +0000

I wish I knew something about pickling asparagus! I love it, but don’t know anything at all about how to do it. One thing I will say, though, is that you are much safer pickling a vegetable like asparagus than just canning it in water, because the pickling keeps the acid content high, which protects you from botulism. So glad to hear your cranberries came out well! If I find anything about pickled asparagus, I’ll be sure to let you know!

Comment on Cranberry-Licious! by Lin

Lin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:59:46 +0000

Thank you Georgene for the prompt reply. We made a batch of homemade cranberry sauce (whole berry) and canned them, and they turned out great! We’ve been trying various recipes for pickling veggies too, and so far haven’t managed to get the pickled asparagus just right. The asparagus shrivels up. Any ideas or suggestions? We’ve tried three different recipes so far for asparagus and still they don’t turn out right.
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Comment on Fueling for a Martian invasion – what foods should you store? by Bookwyrmb

Bookwyrmb — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:23:59 +0000

Oh! And Ghee (clarified butter).

Comment on Fueling for a Martian invasion – what foods should you store? by Bookwyrmb

Bookwyrmb — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:19:43 +0000

Store nut butters and canned meats and fish and canned coconut milk and coconut oil would be my recommendation.

Comment on Cranberry-Licious! by Georgene

Georgene — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:02:19 +0000

Hi, Lin!

Almost all properly home-canned foods care considered to have an “official” shelf life of one year. However, I just opened a can of cranberries that will soon be two years old, and they are just fine! (No you don’t have to keep them in the fridge until they are opened!) As an aside, cranberries are pretty acidic, as you know, which makes them a pretty safe food for home canning; nevertheless, check carefully the “rules” for the proper canning of this delicious fruit!

Comment on Cranberry-Licious! by Lin

Lin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:28:37 +0000

Georgene, I too love cranberries and have just recently begun doing some canning projects. I plan to can cranberries this weekend and I’m wondering, how long will canned cranberries last (shelf life???), and I sure hope the cans don’t have to be kept in the refrigerator, at least not until after they’ve been opened to use. Right?
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Comment on Do you store foods you shouldn’t? by Lin

Lin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:55:41 +0000

Hi Georgene,

I’ve just discovered your blog here and love the fact that you’re local, and of course that you’re discussing these specific topics. Please tell whoever wrote the post about saving nickels I said thanks for that info, I didn’t know that. I’ve now subscribed via RSS (I’d prefer email sub though), and will be following the blog and commenting from time to time. Nice to “meet” you.
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