"Emergency Food In a Nutshell"
Contents
Acknowledgments 1
Introduction: Saving Acorns for Winter 2
"Yes, But ..... “: Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions 5
Getting Started:
Making Your Basic Food Storage Plan: Simple Charts for Quick Planning. 14
Estimated Food Storage Needs 16
Basic Food Storage Plan 19
Expanded Food Storage Basics Plan 21
Tips in a Nutshell: Basic Food Storage 22
Tips in a Nutshell: Expanded Food Storage Basics 31
Gathering Calendar: A Yearly Purchasing Plan 33
How Long Will These Acorns Last Anyway?: Basic
and Expanded Shelf Life Information 34
Off and Running—Getting to the Finish Line
What You Store = What You Eat 36
Making Your Expanded Food Storage Plan: Simple Charts for Quick Planning 37
Favorite Recipe Lists 37
Canned Fruits and Vegetables 39
Dried and Freeze-dried Fruits and Vegetables 40
Canned Meats 41
Additional Expanded Food Storage Items 42
Plan-Your-Own Menu Calendar 44
Tips in a Nutshell: Expanded Food Storage 46
Fast and Delicious Recipes: Made Only with Stored Foods 49
Breakfasts 49
Mixes 53
Breads 54
Salads & Dressings 62
Soups & Stews 68
Main Dishes 80
Side Dishes 97
Desserts 99
Cookies & Treats 108
Drinks 115
Garden Harvest with Food Storage 116
Appendices
A: Economical Storage Space and Rotating Ideas 122
B: Cooking with Stored Food: Converting Favorite Recipes and Preparation Tips 125
C: Two Month Menu of Food Storage Meals 130
D: Fuel Options: Safety, Storage, and Cooking Methods 132
Fuel Overview Chart 146
E: Keeping Your Cool in an Emergency: Food Safety Without a Refrigerator 147
F: Sprouting and Gardening for Fresh Food Storage 148
G: Do-It-Yourself Packaging for Long-Term Storage 151
H: List of Suppliers 153
I: What Can I Make With ...: Index By Ingredient 155
J: Non-Food Storage Items Planning Chart 167
Index 172
About the Authors 177
