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Emergency Food Preparedness
Emergency food preparedness is something we all need to do, whether it's preparing for the loss of a job or a large-scale disaster.
No matter where you're at in life, it's wise to start stocking up on food now.
But should you really go out and buy all those expensive, freeze-dried foods?
The answer is, you should never stock up on foods that you don't like to eat.
Otherwise, you'll be throwing away a lot of expensive, dated food in five years.
Instead, invest in quality, storable foods and start using them on a daily basis.
The good news is, these foods are some of the best values around and great for your health as well.
The Beauty of Whole Grain
Whole grains are an essential part of emergency food preparedness, but they're also a boon for saving money, improving your health and having some of the best tasting foods out there.
Buy your grains in bulk, and invest in a grain mill. Then learn to make your own fresh bread.
You'll save money and have plenty of food on hand. No more running to the grocery store all the time!
Make Your Own Pasta
Want fresh pasta on a daily basis, even in an emergency?
For awesome, low-cost daily eating as well as emergency food preparedness, invest in a hand-operated grain mill and a hand-operated pasta maker.
I have a Wondermill Jr Hand Grain Mill Wonder Worlds Best Grain Mill , and while it is a good workout to grind your own flour manually, I can generally grind enough flour to make pasta in about ten minutes.
Just recently I bought my first manual pasta machine , and I'm thrilled with it.
My son helped me make pasta the other day, and I was amazed at how easy it was.
The end result wasn't as pretty as you would find in the store, but the taste was fantastic.
My first attempt at making pasta. It didn't look like much, but my three-year-old couldn't get enough of it.
To make pasta, I grind two cups of durum wheat and put the flour in a bowl along with three eggs and enough water to make a dough.
Knead it for about five minutes until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and then run it through the pasta maker.
It makes about a pound of pasta.
Emergency Food Preparedness
And Wonderful Beans
Buy plenty of beans in a wide variety and start cooking them every week.
Cook a large pot of pinto beans and freeze them for later use in soups or with brown rice.
The same goes for black beans, navy beans and lima beans.
Also don't forget lentils, some of the easy legumes out there.
They can be cooked in about twenty minutes and can be used as a substitute for any recipe calling for ground beef, including this great casserole dish.
More Helpful Information on Being Prepared
Learn to be prepared for any disaster, either natural or manmade with this helpful book.
Be prepared to survive any type of emergency. Here's how.
Every home should have an Emergency Supply Kit on hand as an important way of being prepared.
Here's how to build one.
You don't want to be unprepared in an emergency, but what if disaster struck today?
Here are some tips on Fast Emergency Preparation
If you are thinking about being prepared by buying wheat in bulk, then you're likely looking for recipes.
Here's a Delicious, Wholesome Soup Recipe Using Cooked Wheat Berries
You don't have to grind your wheat berries to be able to enjoy them. You can cook them as a cereal as well.
Here's how.
Have you just bought a lot of wheat in bulk? Proper storage will ensure your wheat lasts for years.
Here are some Methods for Storing Bulk Grain
What if you haven't bought wheat yet, but want to? Where do you begin?
Here are some Tips on buying bulk grains
When thinking about emergency preparation, water is the essential first thing to think about.
Here are some tips on storing water
Wheat isn't just for breads, but can be used to produce a healthy vegetable as well.
Learn how to grow sprouts from wheat berries and other beans.
Do you have a drilled well on your property? You can get water from your well even when the power is out.
Learn about the deep well hand pump.
Having storable food on hand is a great way of being prepared.
Learn more.
Having people show up at your door is something to consider when preparing for an emergency.
If a major global depression - or some other disaster - strikes, realize that there will be many who are not prepared.
What will you do when they come knocking?
Read more.
Dehydrated vegetables are a real winner both for being prepared for emergencies and for cutting food costs, providing you with nutritional food with a long shelf-life and fantastic taste.
So why use these vegetables? Read more.
Do you have a plan for having a steady supply of drinkable water on hand should the power be off for months?
Most people don't like to think about it, but a little preparation now could be invaluable later on in an emergency.
Learn more.
Keeping lots of wheat on hand is one of the best ways of being prepared for any kind of emergency.
Learn more.
How to survive a depression?
We're either in the midst of the worst depression ever, or just a recession, depending on one's perspective, but all can agree that it's always best to be prepared for whatever crisis may come.
So here are four tips on how to survive any economic catastrophe.
No matter where you live, it's always wise to prepare for an emergency. Here's how to get started.
Learning economical ways to grow and store root vegetables such as potatoes will help you survive the most difficult times.
Learn how.
Stocking up on food is always a good idea, whether you're preparing for a large-scale disaster or the loss of a job.
But certain foods are cheaper and better for you.
Learn more.
Stocking up on food in case of either a personal disaster - such as losing a job - or a national one - such as runaway inflation or a depression -
is a crucial form of preparedness, but only if the food benefits you and your family.
Read more.
Learn to can your own garden produce, and you save money and become prepared for anything.
Learn more.
If you or someone in your family is dependent on prescription medications for optimal health or even survival, you'll need extra ways to prepare.
Read more.
Once you have enough water and food stored, the next thing you should think about are other emergency supplies, such as batteries.
But like food, batteries, must be used and rotated to ensure you always have a fresh supply on hand.
Learn more.
In an emergency, a good water filtration system will ensure your family will have clean drinking water even if the power goes out for an extended period of time.
With a good filtration system, you can capture rain water and filter it for clean drinking water.
Read this article before you purchase your system.
If you live in a city or town that fluoridates the drinking water, one of the best investments you can make for your health is a water filter that removes the fluoride.
Learn why.
Can bulk wheat seed be stored in an oxygen-free container and still be planted later?
Read my answer by Find out here.
Store your own grains and beans and you can make your own healthy Ezekiel bread.
Learn more.
An EMP bomb detonated in the atmosphere above where you live could throw you back into the early 19th century...or worse.
Learn how to prepare by clicking here.
With the uncertainty of the dollar, the best thing all of us can do is to start producing food and other goods locally.
Learn how.
If you're looking for an excellent source of storable protein, you can't go wrong with Quinoa.
In addition to providing a complete protein, it also provides lots of valuable minerals and is the healthiest food around.
Ready for some cooking tips?
Click here.
Learning to grow and then dehydrate your own food is an excellent form of preparedness.
Learn which dehydrator is right for you.
Purchasing and learning how to use a firearm is crucial for self-defence these days, especially if you live out in the country.
Learn how to acquire and use a gun by clicking here.
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