tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870991327984408149.post6432291973969867853..comments2024-01-09T13:51:58.184-07:00Comments on My Food Storage Deals: Freeze Dried Mania!Shandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09305502081991600969noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870991327984408149.post-81960483331815350672008-09-09T11:50:00.000-06:002008-09-09T11:50:00.000-06:00The church has actually changed its program. Now ...The church has actually changed its program. Now they recommend:<BR/><BR/>1)Three-month supply (foods that you normally eat)<BR/>2)Drinking water<BR/>3)Financial reserve<BR/>4)Longer-Term Storage (recommends Grains & Beans)<BR/><BR/>http://providentliving.org/fhs/pdf/WE_FamilyResourcesGuide_International_04008_000.pdf<BR/><BR/>http://iprepared.blogspot.com/2008/08/all-is-safely-gathered-in-family-home.htmlWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09599912078704905243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870991327984408149.post-40335842973959925732008-07-30T11:01:00.000-06:002008-07-30T11:01:00.000-06:00I agree that MRE's shouldn't be stored in the heat...I agree that MRE's shouldn't be stored in the heat. I have mostly canned goods with a can opener in my car kits and 72 hour kits--mostly because they are less expensive (peanut butter, vienna sausages, tuna fish, fruit, etc.).Shandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305502081991600969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870991327984408149.post-90358613383970723042008-06-19T16:28:00.000-06:002008-06-19T16:28:00.000-06:00I agree with most of your points, but wanted to ma...I agree with most of your points, but wanted to make a few observations:<BR/><BR/>1) Keeping MRE's in 72-hour kits is a great idea, but I'd be careful of what you consider a "long time" to be for storing them, especially in the blazing heat most vehicles reach in the summer. The life of an MRE is probably only 1 year, MAYBE 2 if stored in a car kit. Even freeze-dried pouches (with a typical 7-year life) should be rotated after 3-4 years.<BR/><BR/>2) I definately agree freeze-dried items are incredibly expensive and shouldn't make up the bulk of your food storage plan. One really nice thing about freeze-dried items though is their weight. It would be a lot easier to "grab and go" with some freeze-dried items opposed to most other things.<BR/><BR/>3) I'm glad you mentioned the freeze-dried meat idea. This is what about half of my freeze-dried storage is composed of. I figure if a big disaster happens that lasts several weeks, being able to put some reconstituted beef cubes in your "rice & beans" will make it so much easier to cope. It's expensive, but well worth it IMO.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the informative post, I love your blog!<BR/><BR/>Lomes (<A HREF="http://preparingutah.com/" REL="nofollow">PreparingUtah.com</A>)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367965027420484084noreply@blogger.com