tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post4854860149157714091..comments2024-03-28T05:59:04.687-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Storing foodPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-83232371303573996492016-09-11T10:07:01.857-07:002016-09-11T10:07:01.857-07:00Your explain is outstanding for my kitchen. Thank ...Your explain is outstanding for my kitchen. Thank you, Anonymous! Waiting for the next sharing!Abigail Murdockhttp://vacuumsealeradviser.com/useful-advicesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-69875707690095701892016-06-05T23:49:52.329-07:002016-06-05T23:49:52.329-07:00Thank Patrice for this fantastic post! Storing foo...Thank Patrice for this fantastic post! Storing food with vacuum sealer make my life much better from now on.Magarethttp://yourvacuumsealer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-85494052014856740642016-03-17T01:34:15.204-07:002016-03-17T01:34:15.204-07:00Have always used my vacuum sealer for keeping the ...Have always used my vacuum sealer for keeping the leftover from my kitchen garden fresh and useful for even a whole week, this idea of keeping the dough of cake or cookie is great, thanks a ton!<br />Frank Hublerhttp://vacuumsealersexpert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-57933724456211787522013-01-17T15:47:55.778-08:002013-01-17T15:47:55.778-08:00Joanna - I GOOGLED - bulk wild rice Florida - and ...Joanna - I GOOGLED - bulk wild rice Florida - and found several sites. <br /><br />IMPO - the best price I found so far is for Jumbo Wild Rice OCIA Certified Organic and 10 lbs. is $69.00 or $7.30 per lb. for smaller amounts. Shipping for 10 lbs. is $23.69 and for 1 lb. is $5.18 to most Florida areas - and of course the NON Organic Wild Rice and the Culivated Rice which is NOT Wild is cheaper. <br />http://www.tntwildrice.com/order_rice.htm<br /><br />But this is a great price for - Hand Picked, Certified Organic Wild Rice - it usually costs $18.00 per lb. plus shipping - if you cannot find it locally. PREPPERS BLOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377520300673431889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-744003058852896272013-01-17T13:45:25.366-08:002013-01-17T13:45:25.366-08:00CONTINUED FROM ABOVE -
LISTEN TO - PATRICE LEWIS...CONTINUED FROM ABOVE - <br /><br />LISTEN TO - PATRICE LEWIS - and read her blog posts etc. She mentioned buying Oxygen Absorbers at a Mormon Cannery. <br /><br />You USUALLY do not have to be a Mormon to purchase from their online store or from their stores in most large cities.<br /><br />Oxygen Absorbers here are 100 for $12.00<br />http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21003_-1__195877<br /><br />LONG TERM FOOD STORAGE - FAQ with shelf life chart - <br />https://www.lds.org/topics/food-storage/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng<br /><br />I spent hours on this site reading all of their fantastic info. on Food Storage, etc.<br /><br />To find a Mormon Store in your area you can use this store map from this site - <br />http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreLocationsView?catalogId=10557&langId=-1&storeId=715839595#United-States BUT - I suggest below to GOOGLE to find more in your State then is listed at this site.<br /><br />here is a page showing prices - http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21003_-1__195792<br /><br />Booklet on Essentials of Home Food Storage - storing food for 1 year, etc. - which is on back order but you will get it as soon as they come in if you pay in advance or call your local Mormon Temple or Church Store and ask if they have it.<br />http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557__-1__195686<br /><br />I suggest everyone to also GOOGLE - Mormon Stores and your State Name and also GOOGLE - Mormon Cannery and your State Name. This is how I found 4 locations in my State whereas the above Mormon site for Store Locations only listed 1.<br /><br />Now some articles, sites say these stores etc. are Perks of being a Mormon and belonging to the Church of Latter Day Saints - LDS - usually called the Mormon Church. So call first before going to any such store. If that store sells to LDS Church Members only - I suggest you find a co-worker, neighbor, friend, etc. that you know who is an LDS Church Member and see if they will purchase items for you.<br /><br />I just know the ones I called in my State of Florida are open to the general public and I will call again before going to the LDS Cannery close by me.<br /> <br />Just my two cents worth in sharing my personal life experiences, education and spending thousands of hours researching, etc. I am giving PATRICE LEWIS permission to publish an email for me - even though I do not have a blog and this email name includes the word blog. Just have not got around to doing that as I have been writing up my experiences, etc. instead. I do not know if me, as a reader, etc. we are allowed to just add email address to her blog here. <br /><br />Thanks for Reading. <br />PREPPERS BLOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377520300673431889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-22400627853568841322013-01-17T13:44:53.218-08:002013-01-17T13:44:53.218-08:00FOR EVERYONE but first to give a reply to JOANNA ...FOR EVERYONE but first to give a reply to JOANNA - Check your local Winn Dixie Grocery Stores - now owned by BI-LO but still using Winn Dixie name. <br /><br />I buy 1 lb. of Lundberg Wild Rice Blend for less than $4.00 and I love it. <br /><br />I know it is a blend so if you want Wild Rice ONLY go to their website - Lundberg.com and order from there or see who sells it in Florida. <br /><br />EVERYONE ---- This company, IMPO - in my personal opinion - sells the best Products including Organic Products.<br /><br />Most People make the mistake thinking they have to go to a Health Food Store to purchase Organic and other food products but that is not always true, at least not in Fl., Ca., Or., Wa. and AK. that I am personally familiar with. <br /><br />Many grocery stores have an Organic Section and of course the prices are up to 75% cheaper than what you would pay for the exact same item at a Health Food Store. <br /><br />I have belonged to a Food Coop in my city since 1973 - and it is 2 blocks West of the Atlantic Ocean so do not think they are only out of town or in rural areas. I paid $75.00 for a Life Time Membership for my parents, my sister and myself - which was a lot back then - but years later they did away with the Life Time Membership and charged $75.00 per person per year. I pay 25% over their wholesale cost and if I work 4 hours a month, I only pay 15%. So the savings have always been fantastic.<br /><br />I only buy and use King Arthur Brand Flours - Non-Bleached and No Bromates Added, etc. just pure Flour. 5 lbs. is less than $4.00 at Winn Dixie but over $12.00 at most Health Food Stores.<br /><br />ALSO - EVERYONE -- look for Food Coops, Farm Clubs or Other Food Buying Clubs in your area - Florida has them in just about every city.<br /><br />ALSO GOOGLE - Pick Your Own - and your State name or go to this guys great website and at this page, scroll down till you see all the states listed. He has great into on Canning, everything -<br />http://www.pickyourown.org/index.htm#states Also GOOGLE -- truck farms and your state name.<br /><br />RODENTS AND PEST CONTROL - 1. buy FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth - IMPO - best that is 99% PURE is from Perma-Guard and you can buy 50 lbs for $53.98 with free shipping on Amazon dot com for the same total price costing $ 49.99 PLUS $ 3.99 Shipping for total of $53.98. I suggest ONLY buying this brand name - no matter who the seller is - buy it from the seller who sells it for the best price. YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK and Rubber or Nitrile Gloves or other Plastic Gloves when handling ANY brand of DE because it will dry out your hands and the Dust is bad for your lungs. Even though you can eat it, drink it, etc. which I do. I sprinkle it in front of all entrance doors to home and all over yard, on my precious dog, etc. I usually share half of the bag with my sister but also use it up adding to food items like PATRICE LEWIS explains in this Blog Posting. 2. BAY LEAVES will keep all rodents and pests away. And of course, now I cannot find the other Leaf that also keeps them away - BUT both of these end up costing a lot when you have to add several to each bucket, barrel, drum, vacuum sealed plastic or paper bags, etc. and to place around your storage area on top of shelves and on the floor, etc. - as long as you have no pets that will eat them - which I am sure would be a problem.<br />PREPPERS BLOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377520300673431889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-45851684284894521432012-02-07T14:28:02.885-08:002012-02-07T14:28:02.885-08:00I used to buy bulk food at Dasco, Inc. at 115 Sull...I used to buy bulk food at Dasco, Inc. at 115 Sullivan Rd in the Spokane VAlley. The store moved after that to a place south of there and I lost track of it. Does anyone know where the new store is (if in fact it is still in existance)? Thanks, PaulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-91403007164248560062012-01-28T13:05:59.075-08:002012-01-28T13:05:59.075-08:00Thank you for the information & email address....Thank you for the information & email address. I'll keep an eye out for a good source on-line. Thanks again.Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-46074450519079360042012-01-27T13:51:17.029-08:002012-01-27T13:51:17.029-08:00Sorry, meant to let you know my email is:
patrice@...Sorry, meant to let you know my email is:<br />patrice@patricelewis.comPatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11409875586359665752012-01-27T13:50:22.821-08:002012-01-27T13:50:22.821-08:00I adore wild rice but I'm the only one in our ...I adore wild rice but I'm the only one in our family who does, so I haven't bought it in bulk (like I do white or brown rice). I get mine at stores that have a bulk foods section (Winco in our area) and just buy a couple pounds at a time. I do know it's cheaper than the price you quoted!! -- but I don't recall the exact price. Sadly, wild rice is indeed pricey.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-62374928168920970072012-01-27T12:55:45.280-08:002012-01-27T12:55:45.280-08:00Patrice,
I have a question about a post you made a...Patrice,<br />I have a question about a post you made a while back about wild rice (I searched for the post, but didn't find it. I also was unsure if this is the proper way to contact you, since I couldn't find an 'email me' button.)<br /><br />At any rate, you commented on how much you like wild rice and stock up on rice in general. I live in Fl and finding wild rice, is like trying to find a polar bear in these parts. Or, if you do find it you will have to shell out $5.00 for 6 ounces! I was wondering if you might recommend a place on-line that I could place an order for some bulk wild rice that is somewhat reasonable. <br /><br />Thank you!Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-83889421313475374562011-04-20T19:50:16.300-07:002011-04-20T19:50:16.300-07:00We got our food-grade plastic bag liners from Eagl...We got our food-grade plastic bag liners from Eagle Peak in Athol, ID (http://epcontainers.net/). They're not expensive and you can call in an order.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-72794855693799161162011-04-20T17:51:33.919-07:002011-04-20T17:51:33.919-07:00In which store can I find thick food-grade plastic...In which store can I find thick food-grade plastic liners? I live in Spokane. You said you ordered them from a local source.Can you please help me out, I got the same food grade barrels as you have but cant seem to find the plastic liners.ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-57379625644647372752011-03-31T17:55:29.110-07:002011-03-31T17:55:29.110-07:00When I first began prepping, I bought about 10# of...When I first began prepping, I bought about 10# of sea salt. I used the Food Saver and did 1 cup bags. I just put these on a shelf in my root cellar. One day I noticed a trail of white dust...the mice had eaten through about 5 bags! A tiny bite here and tiny bite there. I never thought they would go after SALT! So now EVERYTHING is stored in plastic tubs. They also got into the oatmeal, the brown sugar, a box of couscous. Nothing is safe! We also bought a bunch of old fashioned mice traps. Got every single one of them, baited with bacon. Don't forget to stock up on mouse/rat traps! The Decon was awful - the mice crawled in between the walls and died. The stink lasted three weeks. <br />Love your blog!<br />SusanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288997886469744038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-62140320617098362152011-03-29T13:15:21.902-07:002011-03-29T13:15:21.902-07:00Good day, Patrice...
Perhaps you can group togethe...Good day, Patrice...<br />Perhaps you can group together your "food preservation" blogs into a link as you did your blogs on survival...as you have answered an awful lot of questions here. <br />And here's mine, if you will:<br />As for the other items in your picture above, the sugar and mustard and such, do you take extra measures in preserving them or do you just leave them in their packages...? <br />Perhaps there's someplace that will tell me, a infant-prepper-in-training, just how to get the maximum storage life out of particular items.<br /><br />My apologies for the long-windedness. Much appreciation for your tiresome example of all a rural homesteading prepper should be!<br /><br />MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-78698658941080139982011-03-25T15:46:43.917-07:002011-03-25T15:46:43.917-07:00Sue, once we would start on the contents of the ba...Sue, once we would start on the contents of the barrel, we would probably just keep the lid on tight between uses and not re-seal anything otherwise. Keep in mind that if we're using the contents of the barrel, it means we're likely feeding more than just ourselves, but are also sharing with neighbors, friends, extended family, whomever... because it means we're not able to get fresh rice. But rice (well, white rice) will last a long long time if protected from moisture and insects. An open bag inside a barrel with a lid will certainly last as long as it takes to eat down the barrel.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35684603953663487402011-03-25T15:33:28.588-07:002011-03-25T15:33:28.588-07:00YouTube has many videos about the use and sealing ...YouTube has many videos about the use and sealing of mylar bags. Also, info on how to use a vacuum sealer and packer. Just type in various search terms at the YouTube site and you'll find the vids that provide step-by-step instructions.<br /><br />Anonymous Patriot<br />USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-56757991117153657612011-03-25T14:46:37.751-07:002011-03-25T14:46:37.751-07:00What are your plans when you have to start using f...What are your plans when you have to start using from this barrel? I haven't purchased mylar bags, would you remove some and then reseal? I worried about purchasing 15# of rice - that we couldn't use it up (2 retirees), but the price is great . Hard to imagine a barrelful.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060391185753177506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-40462718625810798012011-03-25T13:40:07.935-07:002011-03-25T13:40:07.935-07:00Patrice, you just buy the cans and lids at the can...Patrice, you just buy the cans and lids at the cannery and the "locals" can help you locate the dry pack canner to use. You can't reuse the cans but they come with plastic lids for reclosing. I just like them for those things that are hard to find on a bulk store. I've "canned" dry milk, rice, dried beans, macaroni,salt, and a friend of mine "canned" choc. chips, M&Ms, cocoa powder, dog food, and other such "important" commodities. I feel it's important to be able to provide "comfort" foods especially in times of stress as I see you do as well. I'd like to find out more about vacuum packing glass jars with such things as baking powder and baking soda so they'd be in more user friendly sized containers. I enjoy your blog and "check in" to see what you've had to say almost daily, keep up the good work.Mandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-72686410519445744562011-03-25T12:42:59.478-07:002011-03-25T12:42:59.478-07:00do those barrels have a name ? I have never seen t...do those barrels have a name ? I have never seen threaded barrels like that,also what size are they ?gtajmacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-56076097544081965332011-03-25T07:10:50.077-07:002011-03-25T07:10:50.077-07:00We got our food-grade barrels at a regional (in Sp...We got our food-grade barrels at a regional (in Spokane, WA) recycling center - I don't remember the name but I know how to drive there, LOL. We purchased our liners from a company north of us called Eagle Peak Containers (http://www.epcontainers.net/) that also sell barrels. About $30/barrel seems to be the going rate.<br /><br />I honestly have never used Mylar bags so I can't answer that question. Perhaps someone else can...?<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-31997567216894068922011-03-25T06:16:48.229-07:002011-03-25T06:16:48.229-07:00Patrice,
Where do you get your food liners from a...Patrice,<br /><br />Where do you get your food liners from and your food grade barrels? Any barrels we have found are unbelievably expensive and I can't seem to find reasonable (and large enough) food bags. Also, do mylar bags need a sealer, and if so, what kind of sealer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-85235218757865776382011-03-24T21:25:08.166-07:002011-03-24T21:25:08.166-07:00I'm thinking about trying DE to control tomato...I'm thinking about trying DE to control tomato worms, have you had any experience with this? Also, while on the subject of food storage, do you (or any reader who wants to chime in) have any idea how to store potatoes, winter squash, carrots, and similar vegies long term without the benefit of a root cellar? I live in a desert climate in southern California that freezes in winter & bakes in summer. I need to take our preparedness to the next level. I can grow it, but can I store it?Linda in SoCalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-53214193180617648502011-03-24T19:53:42.558-07:002011-03-24T19:53:42.558-07:00Patrice,
I believe you are correct about needing ...Patrice, <br />I believe you are correct about needing to be present at the cannery to use their equipment. When I asked, they told me I could use it, but only if I came as the guest of an LDS member. They allowed me to purchase bulk food without this restriction since I drive in from Newport and don't have any Mormon friends. She said they would still rather that you come as a guest, but they were very nice and helpful. She said the policy will stay this way for now, but in the last 2-3 months they have seen such an increase in bulk food purchases, they may need to rethink allowing non-members if it gets much worse. I have to say I was surprised that a group already known to be so prepared would see this kind of uptick in purchases. I wonder how much of the increase is from non-members. <br />Blessings, <br />Lisadragonfly.gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08032454278054871627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-67978498382502453472011-03-24T14:40:10.206-07:002011-03-24T14:40:10.206-07:00So from what I am understanding, I can use the fre...So from what I am understanding, I can use the freeze method to kill the bugs instead of the DE method. I have space in my freezer so this would be an option for me. How long do I have to freeze them? Is there any down-side to the freeze method? Once they are frozen they are gone for good right (as long as I don't give new bugs a chance to get into the bucket?)Otherwise, if I open my bucket, scoop out what I need, and close it quickly, I should be safe from re-infestation?<br /><br />Has anyone looked into the dry ice method?<br /><br />Last of all, how long can I store white rice (that has been frozen)in a bucket in a mylar bag? My family typically eats (and prefers) brown rice. But the brown rice does not have a great shelf life. For this reason we would probably not be rotating through our stored white rice.<br /><br />Thanks for providing so much information for those of us that are so new to this.<br /><br />Tanya from FL (the bug capitol)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com