When you are getting prepared for an emergency, it is really important to be organized. Sure, you can just buy stuff when you see it (and if it is what you need at a good price, that’s not a bad idea), but later you may find that you need to approach this project in a more planned manner. Without organization, you can end up missing some items entirely, having the wrong items or quantities, or having things expire before you use them. By being more organized, you can make better use of the money you spend on emergency preparedness, and ... Read More »

Once you have a good start on putting your emergency food stores together, you might think that you are all set for whatever crises come your way. But you’re actually just beginning. One of the most important aspects of emergency preparedness is ensuring that you will be able to prepare and use the food and water you’ve set aside. Your kitchen needs to be ready for life after a natural disaster or power outage, too. Child safety latches on kitchen cupboard doors are not just for keeping toddlers out – they are just as valuable for keeping stored goods and ... Read More »

I have always been happy with pretty much any storable food I’ve ever tried -except for powdered eggs. The nicest thing I could say about the typical powdered egg product was that it was tolerable -as long as I smothered it in ketchup and Tabasco sauce to disguise the flavor and hide the texture. The problem with those powdered eggs was that the only way eggs could be converted into a form that would allow them to be stored long-term was to cook them at high temperatures. This caused the eggs to lose their fresh taste and turned them into ... Read More »

An integral part of your food storage arsenal should be the grain mill. These devices allow you to freshly grind up grains, legumes, spices and seeds right when you need them.  The shelf life of whole foods is longer than that of ground ones and helps keep the flavor intact, per the Whole Grains Council, so you can prepare what you need and preserve your food supply’s longevity overall. However, there are several different options available.  Think about whether you wish to use it in your daily cooking or save it for emergencies and what types of foods you wish ... Read More »

How can you provide nutritious meals and snacks when life makes cooking difficult? The secret is to be prepared. Using convenience ingredients and making meals your own is one way to serve your family’s tastes without being a slave to the kitchen. Bonus points if the recipe freezes well, allowing you to do some batch cooking, saving both time and money. Read More »

Right behind Christmas, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I spend months deciding what pattern to use for my family’s annul pumpkin carving contest, I break out my “scary” movies like Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, and of course I eat more candy than any person ever should. Read More »

I’ve been saving my Creamy Potato Soup for a long time. I got the packet of soup mix as part of my eFoodsDirect starter kit, and of all the things in the pack, that was what made me most excited. When I discovered that it was part of the pack, I allowed myself a fist pump. Read More »

Pattibeatty asked a two part question:  Would like to ask a question but have never posted here before, hope I’m doing this correctly.  I will not have the option of “bugging out” when SHTF so how would you recommend disguising / dispersing smoke from a cooking hibachi to avoid making myself a “target”?  I thought a hibachi might be less noticeable than a full-sized fire or a grill.  Any other recommendations you have for someone who will have to go it alone would be greatly appreciated-there doesn’t seem to be any other preppers in my area. Depending on your location ... Read More »

Today’s recipe is compliments of Jen S. in New York. Thanks for your submission! Potato Rolls 8 T butter powder 1 packet yeast 3 T sugar or 2 T honey 1 c warm water 6 T eFoodsDirect Instant Potatoes 2 tsp sea salt 3 c flour Read More »

Today’s recipe compliments of Cherrie S. in Utah. Peanut Butter Cookies 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. peanut butter 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 c. eFoodsDirect Pancake Mix 1/4 tsp salt Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.  Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until done.  You may need to add more flour depending on your elevation. If you try this recipe, let us know your thoughts in the comments! Read More »