Food storage is a must if you believe what the news media is saying. Whether or not it is true, that is up to you to decide. I believe food storage is a must even in a good economy. Food storage basics consist of the following:
wheat
white wheat
flour
sugar
honey
yeast
noodles
dry milk
oatmeal
dried fruit
dried beans
salt
shortening
I also add the following for enhancement for these basic meals:
raisins
dried apples
unsweetened cocoa
meat (canned tuna or chicken would work)
cheese
brown sugar
potato pearls or instant potatoes
As I can I stockpile my freezer with foods we like and enjoy. I can always eat from my pantry. I incorporate these foods into our daily lives so if hard times did hit we would not know any difference. My kids eat oatmeal with raisins and brown sugar, I make our own homemade bread, and I incorporate rice, instant potatoes, or noodles into our dinner. I have even tried to incorporate "wheat" meat into our meal plans. I have found that we do not like it completely alone but mixed in with other meat we can not tell a difference. I also shop local sales for canned/frozen fruits and vegetables. I pay close attention to the food pyramid and make sure that my kids are getting nutrition from each of the areas. By being thoughtful in the area of nutrition, my kids are used to eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
I would strongly encourage you to invest in food storage. We have relied on it in the past and have found it to be a lifesaver.
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