10 Prepper Pantry / Food Storage tips

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10 Prepper Pantry / Food Storage tips

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Жыл бұрын

We started our food storage/ prepper pantry many years ago. I was trying to think back to when that would be and the best I could remember was around 2008. I wanted to share this video with you to give you some tips/ ideas about your pantry and so you all could share your tips/ ideas with me and others.
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@theespjames4114 Жыл бұрын

Prepper rule in stretching food. “ every can of food is just a topping for a base of rice or instant potatoes “

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@margaretbauer4126 Жыл бұрын

Potatoes rule! Cheese is King!

@christinasullivan5655 Жыл бұрын

Yes, like pulled pork in can with BBQ for sandwiches. Next day put it in Mac and cheese or use tuna or chicken helper. Instead of chicken or tuna. Use left over pull pork with BBQ and a can of mix vegetables. So yummy 😋

@k.quilter2735 Жыл бұрын

@lindamcneil711 Жыл бұрын

Stretching works… but also be mindful of the low nutrients of rice and pork and high starch rates. Nutrients are going to be king.

@indianne9781 Жыл бұрын

Great tips for anyone starting out prepping. My #1 tip would be buy what you like to eat. If you don’t like pinto beans on a good day, you aren’t going to suddenly acquire a taste for them when you are stressed out.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Exactly! 🙂

@pamfullerton5334 Жыл бұрын

But you will eat them for protein if nothing else exists and they are a great filler

@indianne9781 Жыл бұрын

@@pamfullerton5334 my point was not to say anything bad about beans, I have plenty in my stash. My point is to not prep foods that you don’t like, and probably won’t eat. There are plenty of options.

@kdaisy2296 Жыл бұрын

This is something some of you might not want to hear but with stocking a dry pantry, make sure you store easy open packing, paper, boxes, plastic, etc, into containers that insects or rodents can't get into. I live in a small apartment so I have a small pantry. I ended up having a mouse problem because I didn't store easy packaging food into containers. I've had to throw a lot of food away for that reason. So, make sure nothing can get to your food.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry that happened to you. Good advice, thank you 🙂

@sherenafreeman9601 Жыл бұрын

Yep I had the same thing happen so I don't leave anything out period

@sophiagrace8362 Жыл бұрын

To be extra safe no matter how you store your food mix flour and baking soda mice cannot fart so the baking soda causes them to bloat and die so if your pet finds them there not gonna get hurt put small dishes around for the mice

@user-qs8gi2kf1k Ай бұрын

Yes! Mice will get in boxes (cake, etc) and bags and anything their teeth can chew into. 😢 Lesson learned the hard way.

@tawanajackson5545 Жыл бұрын

I do $100.00a month above our regular grocery and household budget for stockpile. It works for us and I have a great stockpile now. I started 3 years ago.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That's great! It's amazing how fast the stock will grow with just a little extra each month.

@tawanajackson5545 Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead yes ma'am it does

@kathytappero7179 Жыл бұрын

When we buy canned goods we like to include cardboard tray that they are stacked in on the shelf. Then when we need to rotate our stock it’s easier to pull out several trays then lots and lots of little cans.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you!

@shellp888 Жыл бұрын

Makes it much easier but mice like cardboard so it might attract them

@colethewolfboy Жыл бұрын

As long as your pantry has low humidity. Things like leather and cardboard tend to absorb moisture long term and there’s the potential for rust over time.

@kathytappero7179 Жыл бұрын

@@colethewolfboy so true! But we pull out the cardboard when we finish the items on top and replace it with new trays so frequently we have not had that problem yet 😊

@TUKByV Жыл бұрын

@@colethewolfboy Indeed. I don't use cardboard for long-term storage of anything anymore.

@tdog4240 Жыл бұрын

I also have room darkening curtains in mine, because light is an enemy when it comes to food storage.

@sandraburke1258 Жыл бұрын

Key to rotation place your shelves so you can ADD FOODS FROM THE BACK which will result in your pushing your oldest foods to the front. ACCESS TO BOTH SIDES OF YOUR SHELF IS IDEAL.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that tip. I agree access to both sides of the shelves would be very helpful but I personally do like them against the wall. While my shelves are not loaded beyond their stated weight capacities, I still like the added peace of mind to have them anchored to the wall just in case 🙂

@smilingdog54 Жыл бұрын

That works great if you have a large pantry room!

@marciafernandes3460 Жыл бұрын

That works in every pantry

@goodoz9942 Жыл бұрын

I've been using canned diced tomatoes in my chili...purchased 2011. They are just fine. There is a simple test...smell the stuff you open up. If it smells ok, it is ok...IMO (never been sick from my old stock)

@dw387 5 ай бұрын

USDA guidelines on shelf stable foods. Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the 'best by' date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor. Check can if no bulging or rust open the can, smell then enjoy.

@final3078 Жыл бұрын

When I really got serious about prepping, I realized that I had more than I thought. It just needed to be organized.

@jennylivsey2984 Жыл бұрын

I like that you mentioned it's okay to stock up a little at a time. That's very true for tight budgets. It definitely adds up quickly. And it seems like the more you go, the more you learn how to maximize. And then when you get the hang of everything, it's fun! I don't stress about the future as much any more. I just tell myself I'm building a little grocery store where everything is free 🤗

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s amazing to me how fast a stock pile will grow with just a little extra each time you shop. Having our own “grocery stores” is wonderful and you’re right, it really does take away the stress 😊

@tawanajackson5545 Жыл бұрын

That's what I did and now I'm out of space lol.

@snapdragon2441 Жыл бұрын

My main problem with rotation was my freezer, but I have fixed this now using a spreadsheet. I give every item I purchase a stock number and list what it is, when it was frozen or expires, if it can be cooked from frozen and how many people it will feed or meals it will cover. It has worked out brilliantly.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s great ! 🙂

@sandrajohnson9926 Жыл бұрын

I love that. I am not great with organizing & some things end up on bottom or in back of freezer long expired. I thaw & do the smell test before I decide it should be thrown out.

@priscilladavenport5791 Жыл бұрын

That's a great start! I watched a video a few months back and the prepper said that you should have at least one can of meat for each of the 365 days in that year. That should be the goal. Also keep in mind that everybody in the household would only get to eat out of that one tiny 5 oz can of tuna or chicken etc. I thought about it and my family could not do that and get more than one spoonful of meat each day (and that THREE MEALS A DAY OFF THAT ONE CAN DAILY). I have since then upped my canned meat and vegetables to more cans a day to cover more people . I'm working towards that goal now

@TUKByV Жыл бұрын

I might say one can per day, per person. That is my initial goal. Next level is 2 cans per day.

@suegeorge998 Жыл бұрын

You've got it figured out. Good for you. Keep going. If you can your food, consider making and canning soup. You can put some meat and veggies in it, and you have a shelf stable meal.

@bonnyB123 Жыл бұрын

I bought several big containers on wheels, put the expiry YEAR on the lid, put cans in the appropriate container according to the expiry year. This way it is less hassle and you can stack containers on top of each other. Unpack into grocery cupboard when needed.

@pamfullerton5334 Жыл бұрын

We don’t eat a lot of rice or beans but I have stocked up because when food is scarce they will fill and satisfy you. When starvation is a possibility fussiness flies out the window

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s very true.

@TUKByV Жыл бұрын

Yep. And it's hard to beat their shelf life. We also stock corn meal. I cannot have wheat products, or I'd also stock a lot of pasta.

@shirlhub6598 Жыл бұрын

That pantry is a thing of beauty. 😊

@karladenton5034 Жыл бұрын

We have had the occasional municipal 'boil order' so having some water storage is key. Especially if you have foods that need to be reconstituted from freeze dried or dehydrated. Also, if you garden, have extra seed stock - heirloom (non-hybrid) varieties is a good idea. When stored properly, seed stock is often good for several years, though germination rates may start to fall off. And learn to seed save.

@compiticny1445 Жыл бұрын

My second pantry is similar to a library where we restock from the back so we do not have to pull everything out when putting new items on the shelves. Also, make sure that you check the dates of the items you buy as we have noticed that some of the "new" items have earlier use-by dates than the stuff we already have.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you 🙂

@deborahhetzel6287 Жыл бұрын

You really do a wonderful job of getting the point across about what we need to do. You cover everything we need to stock up on ,that's great because it's easy to forget about some things such as body soap and laundry detergent or pet supplies and such. Thank you for making it simple. 😁🤗

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those kind words 😊

@teresahegerich8835 Жыл бұрын

My first effort at a pantry was panic buying for Y2K. It was a disaster, and a huge waste of money. The second time was following Hurricane Irene after having no power for 5 days(No property damage, Thank God). That time went much better, and I was ready for Sandy in the following year. Don't forget a can opener, and maybe a spare. And some cash if electronic banking is down.

@jenns-extra-ordinary-life Жыл бұрын

Great tips! I agree, #3 is the hardest🤣. Great idea about having the "luxury items" because having something like brownies when you're in a situation where you don't have the "luxury" of buying that type of stuff will bring a little bit of joy that can go a long way. I also liked that you mentioned to only add a few things a week and when its on sale vs. spending all of your money to build a pantry. And, I hadn't thought about meds and HBA items!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@emilylanore757 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, but I feel like we might be limited on milk, butter, and eggs at some point. We may not be able to make the desserts or Mac and cheese.

@dearpastorr Жыл бұрын

@@emilylanore757 milk can be bought in powdered form. Butter can be canned and eggs can also be stored long term.

@Holly-ys1me Жыл бұрын

I have assorted baking mixes with many as just add water. I was stocking Krusteaz basic muffin mix but it got too expensive. I have been working on practicing using cookie mixes and cake mixes to make cookies using only shelf stable ingredients. They have egg substitutes like applesauce or buttermilk. They sell ghee which is butter in shelf stable jars. They sell butter powder. I like a variety of foods so I have been experimenting with sweets.

@sophiagrace8362 Жыл бұрын

@@emilylanore757 make ghee from your butter it becomes shelf stable over 5 years shelf stable milk is sold at dollor tree

@edselgreaves6503 Жыл бұрын

Here's a tip that no one talks about: Expensive food paired together with cheap food can become REALLY cheap if you stretch it out. For example, the price of avocados used to really intimidate me and I never bought them. Until one day I was hosting a dinner party and I decided to make bruschetta for appetizers. I bought 8 avocados for $20 bucks and 4 French baguettes for $1 dollar each. I was amazed to find that I could slice those French baguettes into 14 slices and just 1 avocado was enough to go on all 14 slices. Add a little cherry tomatoes on top, and voila! Avocado bruschetta for 25 cents each! Now the price of avocados don't scare me anymore because I know how far I can stretch it. They have gone from rare luxury to weekend treats in our house!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Sounds delicious, thank you for sharing 🙂

@TUKByV Жыл бұрын

We add diced avocado to salads. Half of one per bowl of salad, so we can have it 2 nights. I miss my compost bin, as I used to use the seeds and skins for that as well.

@terrysummers9424 Жыл бұрын

expiration date is just a manufacturer suggestion

@frankfranklin3365 Жыл бұрын

I just ate a few cans of spam that expired 2 years ago. Totally fine.

@danniemcdonald4903 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! According to the USDA, canned food, if stored properly, will last indefinitely. I will eventually lose some nutritional value, but will still be safe to eat. Also, don't forget about dehydration.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes, water is soooo important!

@kerryberry142 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and subscribed. Something that really helped me when I started was tracking what we used in a month and then saying we need X amount of an item for 3, 6, 12 months….then I could shop the sales. Loved the tip on bread….I am now baking to practice, canning, dehydrating, gardening, etc. I’d rather fail now then later when it matters 😊

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel, we’re glad you found us! You’re exactly right, failing now so we can learn and try again is so important so that when we really need a skill we’re ready 🙂

@gardengirl7258 Жыл бұрын

I put all the same year on the same shelf and then sort like kinds with like together by year. It makes it easy to know that I need to pull from that current year shelf first. Rotation is a no-brainer using this method.

@ninarice5279 4 ай бұрын

I found a jar of greenbeans that were canned 39 yrs ago in my mom's root celler & we ate them for supper. That made a believer out of me with canning!

@thespicyonion Жыл бұрын

Safeway just had butter on sale $1.98 each box . I got about 40 boxes. Goes in freezer and take out as I need

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s an excellent price!

@thespicyonion Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead right . I went back for unsalted and they were out . I got a Rain check for 20 more Boxes lol if anything i will share with my mom and some friends that do a lot of baking if I don’t use it .

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

@@thespicyonion I don’t blame you, I’d have gotten a rain check too. Cheapest I’ve paid for butter in as long as I can remember is $3.49.

@thespicyonion Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead yeah it’s gotten so expensive the one on sale is Normally $5.99. I’ve also started using lard in my BAked goods. Great results and it’s shelf stable

@rexcarebear4701 Жыл бұрын

I do the exact same thing when I find a goodbye on butter usually around Thanksgiving I stock up by as much as I can and try to get as much as I can for a year freeze it use it as needed great idea

@niko714 Жыл бұрын

Also, most cans have valuable water inside that you should consume with your prepped emergency meals .. should you need it.

@wintersoldier7099 Жыл бұрын

ADDITIONAL TIPS: collecting/storing rain water, means of purification of water (fiters/bleach/straws) water containers (milk jugs, etc) sharping stones ( and means of self defence/ axes, knives, other)

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you for sharing!

@hhhservicesllc3163 Жыл бұрын

Great Advice!

@TUKByV Жыл бұрын

Calcium Hypochlorite is inexpensive, has a respectable shelf life, and a little goes far.

@murda2999 Жыл бұрын

I have a lot of food on hand, but yours is so nicely organized! Great job.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@muskokaoma7470 Жыл бұрын

Hi I'm a new subscriber. Something I do with the dog kibble or extra dog cookies is I put them in a mason jar an vac seal it when I can afford extra dog food. I'm currently in the process of starting over with food storage as I needed to use my food storage this year. I've also found it helpful. When I buy a bag of onions or frozen peppers I dehydrate 1/2 the bag and put it in a jar for use later when I need it. Being on very fixed income w prices skyrocketing I find this way causes less pain for wallet and I feel like I might be getting somewhere with my goals

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s great that you had a food storage when you needed it. Excellent tip on the dog food/ treats and the onions/ peppers. Thank you 😊

@SnowGardener Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon! I love these tips! I just filmed my updated pantry and have been loving your channel! I love that you are prepping for not only yourself but also for other family members. Right now I am striving for 6 months of food and 1 year of nonfood items for my family of 3, but I would love to get to a year of food and also extras for other family members. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you 🙂 you’ll make it to 6 months in no time, it amazed me when we started how fast our pantry grew.

@b-chomesteading3066 Жыл бұрын

These are all really great tips! I think I started preparing by first making out a weekly menu and purchasing what I would need to make each meal. That was many years ago when my children were little. We used our stockpile quite often over the years due to so many things, power outage, job loss, sickness, etc. I also prepare for my grandchildren and my mom. My children (now grown and on their own) all like to keep a good stockpile in their pantries. I purchase one size bigger clothing and shoes for my grandchildren each year as they go on season sales. I keep clothing here at my home for when the grandchildren are staying with me on school breaks, summer break, etc. I also keep sewing supplies on hand. My mom is diabetic, so I keep foods that she can eat, meaning goodies as well as healthy stuff in my pantry. I don't think there is any one event I prepare for other than events that have already happened in my lifetime to me and my family. I doubt I could prepare for 25 years, too.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤️

@anjiliveach3267 Жыл бұрын

If you struggle with rotating your stock of canned goods, you can buy or DIY a system for your shelves where you put the newest ones in and they roll down to sit on top of the older ones, and the older ones are accessible to grab when you're ready to use them. Especially if you have a wide variety of canned goods and a large quantity of each item, as you clearly do, it can make a huge difference.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@debbiec6216 Жыл бұрын

where did you buy yours ( rotating shelves ) ????? Thank you !!!

@suegeorge998 Жыл бұрын

I've been canning seriously for 4 years and I've saved up about 4 years of food. I've always canned my garden produce though. But seriously preparing for 4 years. I'm thankful for my upbringing. I grew up with parents who lived through the depression. My father always had a garden and my mom canned and froze what he brought in to her. In the fall we'd get part of a beef and pork and chickens for the freezer. My father was a carpenter and there was always a few weeks in the winter where he couldn't work due to the cold. We never went without because my parents were prepared. I'm thankful every day for them and the start they gave me. I'm retired, don't have much money but I only buy food on sale. Then I really stock up. I can my meat, but I have some in the freezer too. But by far I've got more in jars. I can my veggies too.

@brendahowell5946 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Rotation is hard!!We will eat tuna, can chicken, use flour and sugar , certain things if we have to. Keeping it rotated has been so hard because we don't use it as much.But if things go wrong we will have it

@muskokaoma7470 Жыл бұрын

What I did was I took a couple cardboard boxes and put all the tins and packages that were dated for a year or more in advance I'd mark the year on the boxes and store it in a closet. The cupboard shelf and pantry shelves had stuff for only the current year on it. When stuff on my shelf was gone I'd go to the store for more . Boxed stuff goes on shelves, new stuff in the boxes. Might not work for everyone...but it worked for me.

@janetgills6024 Жыл бұрын

@@muskokaoma7470 great idea! Physically rotating every time you buy new stock can be exhausting!

@jennifermock3292 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video. Being prepared makes life way less stressful, no matter what comes our way. I just processed some milk yesterday in our freeze dryer. So glad I had watched your past video about it. Thanks! 😊

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I completely agree with you, being prepared is such a comfort. It’s not about fear it’s about making a plan to care for the people we love 😊

@steppib.4598 Жыл бұрын

Tip No. 1: Never show off your cache of supplies to others! 😄😄

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

I respect and understand your opinion on that.

@someoneyoudontknow7407 Жыл бұрын

Buying slowly and using it as you buy it’s great because then things expire at different times. If someone just bought a bunch all at once then it will expire all at once.

@sunaugvttony7746 Жыл бұрын

Another good thing to think of is how much does your family eat. If each person can eat 1 can of soup then for 4 people especially because I have teens would be 4 cans of soup per meal. So it may look like alot on the shelves but when you think how much do i need for each meal it really might not go as far as you think. Im in the process of going through expired or close to best buy date for all I bought at the beginning of the pandemic.

@peaches911 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. You brought up some very important points. I struggle with food rotation myself. It is a challenge at times. New subscriber!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to our channel 🙂

@judya8044 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. You are so educated with these things. Would you consider doing a video just on the dehydrator? Maybe show us how to use it and what you do? That would help out so much. Thank you again

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that is so kind! I am actually planning a video hopefully this week about 4 different types of home preservation but I would be happy to do another video on each type with detail regarding each method 🙂

@judya8044 Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead thank you! That would be great!!!!!

@teddibear6033 Жыл бұрын

So I found writing date on the top and the side of the can is really great so you can see it at a glance either way you are looking at it. Also what has really helped, I have a shelf of food I use for the current year. So all the other food is stored in boxes by food type and the year so anything in that box expires 2025 lets say. Then if I run out of the current year I start stocking it back up with the next year. It really has made it simple to keep it rotated, To mark the cans if I don't have time to date when I bring them home. I keep the cans out of the way and will watch a movie or something and date them and then put away. If I don't have time to sort the cans, I will organize at least by the year and write misc. till I have time to sort. Took me a while to figure out this system but it is awesome, especially since my husband doesn't like using food past the date.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip/ method for keeping your stock rotated! Thank you for sharing 🙂

@brg2743 Жыл бұрын

Great job stocking up. You are well prepared for a long time to come.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@donnadivis8654 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thought this video of tips was very informative. Thank you for sharing. I’ve had a prepper pantry for years. I think it is wise, and it does take time. It won’t happen overnight, but it can be accomplished even on a budget. Thanks again for sharing.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@Hisalone Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thank you so much, I think it is always important to be prepared with foods, drinks (water, tea coffee etc), toiletries detergents and some sort of medication, pain meds, flu meds etc. Batteries, candles matches and so on is also important, here in South Africa we are experiencing what they call load shedding, they turn the electricity off for a number of hours multiple times during the day and night. So most of us have gas stoves and those that can afford solar panels they have them, most of us can't afford these things so we are quickly learning to do without electricity.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

We’ve used our pantry many times over the years, being prepared is such a blessing. We haven’t experienced a loss of electricity where we live due to it being periodically turned off but they do that here in the United States as well in many places to help the electrical grid handle being overwhelmed especially in extreme weather.

@shaunaleessnackidies 7 ай бұрын

I entered today, harvest right still does freeze dryer giveaways, great tips thanks!

@Henleehomestead 7 ай бұрын

That’s great, good luck! Thank you for watching 🙂

@shirleymorgan9254 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel, thank you for all the tips on stocking our pantry. Thank you for sharing.🎃

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome, we’re glad you found us!

@lisanowakow3688 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips! If you grow any of your food I recommend buying seeds now as well.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thespicyonion Жыл бұрын

My kids love the cans of chicken and dumplings . I throw that over some Rice and they love it. Cheap and easy. I’m Placing a dollar tree order today and getting that as well as a ton of shelf Stable milk

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

I love to stock up on all kinds of things at dollar tree 🙂

@tdog4240 Жыл бұрын

Try adding cream of chicken soup and extra can of chicken, then vegetable. I threw in corn and green beans. It was like a big pot of chicken and dumplings soup.

@dawncrossland3028 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t Ever Thought about Placing an OnLine Order from Dollar Tree!!

@daval5563 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Great advice, ... I tell new preppers that they are a day late and a dollar short. I forget that a vast amount of people don't know how to cook and I don't know why I feel shocked every time I realize it again. I have a new puppy and She's eating human food mixed with kibble. If the day ever comes that I can't get or afford kibble, She'll be fine. She's an important part of this prepping unit and I have no problem cooking for Her. I like to cook when I'm not too distracted by life. "Life" is what happens when I'm making dinner plans, ... *sigh* As it is, I prep to cook from scratch. I look for old cookbooks in the used bookstores for down to earth recipes with traditional ingredients. I don't even bother with new recipes. I don't stock Unicorn farts and Fairy dust. Keep up the great work and good luck.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@belladrapeau8234 Жыл бұрын

i get chicken breast cut into different ways and season them as i cook it then vacuum seal all as well as scramble eggs hamburg ect all seasoned cooked and vacuum i have a area of different yrs

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

I love cooking ahead and having easy meals ready 🙂

@11aaf Жыл бұрын

*Thank you, for all the great tips!* We use a sturdy table (4'x8'), that's about 24" high. And when the cans are stacked, they'll come to almost my waste. We can walk around the table, It's easy to look over everything, and easy to rotate the items. I use a white bed sheet that covers the entire table, and the items can scoot easily on the sheet. If all the cans were stackable, it would make the job even easier.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing your method! 😊

@justincase1152 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. You have a new subscriber! Love your calm and sensible way you presented information.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to our channel! 🙂

@danajowers1971 Жыл бұрын

I need a shopping date with you! 😊 this is awesome!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thecrazylifeandtimesofacra2629 Жыл бұрын

i always stocked up but in march 2020 when i saw the bare shelves and couldnt find tp in months i will never be caught like a deer in the headlights again i have at a very minimum 2-5 years of food and supplies on hand now and im still growing i have learned tons of valuable new skills to teach my daughter in laws i have 2 already and i still have another son to marry some day my seasonings took a whole shelving unit them selves i cant eat without them you gotta be able to change things up a little bit i do know the easy stuff is first to go in our stores no one here can cook apparently all the staples were last to go so im set i only buy stapes and cook from scratch every meal we dont eat preprocessed foods and i got my dog on autoship we are good for a year on that and every month we get another to replace the one we used im saving for a freezedryer too im almost there another about 3 months less if i can save a bunch more of my grocery budget

@debbiec6216 Жыл бұрын

Your story sounds close to mine. In 2020, I couldn't find TP , searched for a while, finally found one package of Tp. I started stocking up with year, I have enough TP and other items .

@bluemoon3699 Жыл бұрын

You have a lovely pantry. Well done! My advise is mouse proof your food. I have mice and they get into everything that isn't in glass or tin.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeffarnold8425 Жыл бұрын

other tips hand can opener and other ways to cook during power outage i have a way to keep freezer/fridge cold for long power outage

@FrugalMommaInTheWoods Жыл бұрын

If you stock oats you can make oat milk , 🥛 I made a video on it , I pantry prep to, I've needed it a few times due to health issues mainly and it's come in handy, great tips have a wonderful day

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to your channel, I’m excited to check out your videos. 😊

@barbaragoodman1789 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, really like how calm and informative you are, other channels I’ve seen, and some I follow for the information are hard to watch, but I really like how you are easy to listen too, great tips too !!!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that’s so kind 😊

@djssquibbs3295 Жыл бұрын

great tips and very calm and not so scary as other preppers w channels on youtube.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@trailbadger2345 Жыл бұрын

We're gluten free, so it eliminates a great deal of packaged foods. However, it doesn't prevent me from buying flour and just a few other things that i wouldn't usually buy for possible barter. (If it comes down to eating it if we're starving, we will.) Good vid.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Barter items are great to have 🙂

@carolinechavez9203 Жыл бұрын

Could you add your list for GF...I find it really difficult to get this kind of list for my family...

@TUKByV Жыл бұрын

@@carolinechavez9203 I store a lot of cornmeal (various types), white rice, and dry beans. Properly stored, cornmeal can last 10+ years, white rice 30+, beans 5+ (reportedly, the nutrients in beans is almost gone by the 5-year mark). I highly recommend getting a little gear for taking small game and learning how to use it (traps, snares, fishing tackle). Stored well, those things will last decades and get you protein when the stores or your wallet cannot.

@SouthoftheBigChicken Жыл бұрын

Brother called, needed help to grind 20 lbs. of venison, we split a LEM meat grinder a few years ago and it has paid for itself already. Our meat and we know how it was handled, saved a ton of money on processers. Our recipe is 2 lbs. of venison and 1 lb. of Bacon ends and pieces, in the bacon cooler and will say "Bacon Ends and Pieces"' hard to find in certain areas. Also, hard to find in deer season. We ended up with about 20% fat content, give or take and 30 lbs. of burger. Venison burger on the grill tonight. Yum-Yum.....

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, thank you for sharing!

@karladenton5034 Жыл бұрын

I hope my son gets max deer this year (he takes the first two and gives me one if he fills all his tags). I am low on venison. I put up ground 'half venison and half beef' or use a pound of each for all the spicy uses for ground beef - chili, pasta, etc. I'll have to try the bacon add it, it sounds yummy.

@susanwidner794 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found your channel, thanks for sharing your tips with us

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome! I’m glad you found us too 🙂

@susielansford9500 Жыл бұрын

Excellent practical advice. Very well done!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@hillockfarm8404 Жыл бұрын

Write the last 2 digits of useby year where you can see it easily, so mostly on the label right next to the words saying what is in it. You could even group everything according to that number. And buy whole meals, so soup + extra veg., flavoured beanmix + more veg + meat or some such. Then you can just throw a few cans together in a pot, heat and have a meal. Add any fresh stuff from garden to it you have for variety. Loose cans of this and that are usefull, but they don't always make a tasty/whole meal. Group cans according to the meals they make, so have X complementing sets together so you can easily see how many meals of recipe Y you can still make. Makes for having more filling readymeals than just a one can meal and cheaper per serving to. To that add a batch of just plain ingredients that can be mixed with whatever comes out of the garden and so on. Some like fruit can also serve as a snack (dust with some cocoa powder/ceylon cinnamon/grated coconut/ ... ).

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you 🙂

@FrugalMommaInTheWoods Жыл бұрын

Yep buy food you eat and eat food you buy

@jeneaneherzog4626 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving the freeze drier idea! Can't wait until l can afford one! You can freeze dry LIVER for your dogs too!!!😆

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes, knew about the liver! How cool is that!? I haven’t done it yet but I’ve thought about it for our Biscuit girl. This Friday’s video is on what to expect when you purchase a freeze dryer and how to use it 🙂

@jeneaneherzog4626 Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead when our first Akita Zeus was sick all he could eat for a while was chix& rice... freeze dry in mylar?!... any dogs dream! I used to make dog snacks for a friends dog... whole wheat flour peanutbutter& skim milk! She LOVED the things. Baked up soooo easy! Didn't even have to shape them. Just cut little 2in strips with a pizza cutter!😂

@dtriesch62 Жыл бұрын

Harvest Right has a lay away plan. Wish I knew about it long ago. Got my freeze dryer about 6 months ago but would have bought years ago if I knew. Avocados will never go bad again at my house. I freeze dry guacamole and it will store for 2-3 years. Most things store for much longer but avocados have a lot of fat so they don't store as long.

@DM-te6ci Жыл бұрын

I stock up on wipes, so good for hands, body, so needed if you have limited water, I buy two pkts every time I go to store. Diana NZ

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Wipes are a great prepper item!

@11aaf Жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's true or not, but if you get the biodegradable, or flushable wipes, they might have a definite shelf life, and start falling apart after awhile.

@theirishcailin333 Жыл бұрын

I put the dates on the front of the cans, really easy to see at a glance. Absolutely love your pantry!! I can bake, make irish brown bread, white bread, I cook from scratch but what I'd really love is a really great bean recipe or 2 !! I'm in Ireland and beans aren't eaten the way they're eaten there but any suggestions of a good recipe. I'd really love to be able to can products too but it's virtually unheard of here, you can't get canners here and even the jars are over $5 each

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you commented, I love hearing about how things are done differently in other places. Jars where I live average between $12 and $16 for a case of 12. I’ll see if I can figure a way to add a thread or post for recipes for beans and other things we can all share, that would be a great resource for all of us 🙂

@itsjustmeVeraVera Жыл бұрын

We do the same, the cans get labeled as they come home before they go on shelves.

@soniab.estacio3008 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️you are truly blessed !

@terryrodriguez6209 Жыл бұрын

You don’t t want to go out and buy a ton of things at the same time because each of those items is going to expire at the same time. I personally don’t want to have say 12 boxes of cereal expiring on the same date next October.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Very good point 🙂

@LG-sw1ge Жыл бұрын

Well you would be eating them from now till then so likely you would only have a few left by the time the expiration date gets close, the trick is to estimate how many you would use each week/month and make sure you stay on schedule. I pull items from storage each week and put them on a shelf in the kitchen to get used up that month. Anything I want gone goes there too and it’s where I start when it’s time to make dinner.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

@@LG-sw1ge that’s how I do too, replacing as we eat keeps us from having several of the same thing expiring at the same time. I meal plan with things that are coming up on their date 🙂

@curtisreed4580 Жыл бұрын

Lighting is one thing that is a must have for us we have 3 kerosene lamps with extra kerosene

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you!

@debbiec6216 Жыл бұрын

I buy food we like. I just started peppering so no I don't have a stock like you all do. just a reminder, If you have an Aldi's , they have food on sale , back to the price of 2019. So go there and stock up .

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

I saw that about Aldi, we don’t have one but I do travel to one sometimes. I love Aldi!

@debbiec6216 Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead Here in the Midwest, we have one at least most cities in this area. I buy certain things at Aldi's but not everything. Since all the stores are all close to each other , ( across the street or one block down the street ) I will visit 4 stores. It's not like they are out of my way.

@dawncrossland3028 Жыл бұрын

Our Closest Aldi’s is 6 Hours Away. 😞

@davidbaron6647 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Pantry, I have about half of what u have GREAT VIDEO! Yes remember the pets too.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@davidbaron6647 Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead u r welcome, have a good weekend.

@peternorthrup6274 Жыл бұрын

I have over 200 cans of Chef Boyare dee. It's on sale all the time. I love it. I love spam too. I have case's of it. Unlimited MREs. We are in great shape. Been at it for years. Working on water now. Prepping can be fun. If it's on sale. I buy it. Great show. Wish I could send some pics. Last year we worked on med supplies. This year is communications. Bought 2 ham radios. Should be fun?

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Communications is definitely an area we are lacking in. You’re right, prepping can be fun and it also really helps give some peace of mind when thinking about going through difficult times 🙂

@nathanhatley4753 Жыл бұрын

Good job. Keep going. Got my harvest a year ago

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are absolutely loving our harvest right 🙂

@donavonmacallister3101 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video.i learned so much.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for watching 🙂

@susanclair8623 Жыл бұрын

hello from Oregon.I am new to your channel. thanks for sharing

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome! 😊

@tooshieg2059 Жыл бұрын

Food is comfort. When the bad thing happens, your comfort foods will become that much more important to relieve stress. Dehydrating is another way to preserve garden harvest and foods on sale and can be done right in your oven. No special equipment required.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Dehydrating is a great way to preserve foods!

@joannc147 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Those are great tips.❤

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@bluemoon3699 Жыл бұрын

Expiration dates: Salad dressings & oils get rancid when old. I think cans last forever. (5 years at least)

@lauraIngleswilder74 3 ай бұрын

I have eaten can goods that were 12 yr past best buy date and they were fine

@Lady_Cyndia Жыл бұрын

don't forget personal hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, soap, deodorants, toothbrush, toothpaste etc. Also propane or butane cartridges along with propane/butane cooker. Candles and matches and candle holders, lamps and oils etc.

@danielteegarden8982 Жыл бұрын

OCD Right ..... I Prep. But I have been doing this long enough that I know that I need to eat most of the food in a year , maybe 2 at best.

@jennychristiansen2632 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Just found your channel. Thank you for these tips.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel, we’re glad you found us!

@jennychristiansen2632 Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead thank you

@jerseystotler3615 Жыл бұрын

Like your channel! Very down to earth information!! SUBSCRIBED!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙂

@janetsandham7058 Жыл бұрын

Hi ,new to ur chanel , Thanks for the vid ,its really helpful , I started prepping a few weeks ago I am at the moment stocking in my cubourds , Chose one double for stock ,other for now ,and its coming along nicely , I do how ever have plans ,they consist of ,pinching my utility room ,and turning it into a store room ,for food , Cleaners ,toiletries ect ect ,but to do that i need shelves ,so one setj of shrlves on order ,for next weel ,i will buy one a month ,til i have all around shelve ,im so excited and happy ,becoming a prepper , I buy for ,me ,hubby ,daughter and grands , Thanks sgain for ur vid , Wil let u know how i go on

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel, I’m glad you found it. I’m so excited for you to be starting your stockpile, being prepared really helps take away some of the stress that comes with difficult situations. I look forward to hearing more about your journey 🙂

@janetsandham7058 Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead thank u so much

@davidmangen1912 Жыл бұрын

Health is wealth. Check out moringa powder, the miracle food.

@lil-al Жыл бұрын

Storing a lot of food really stresses me out, I don't know why.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Just the opposite for me 🙂

@lil-al Жыл бұрын

@@Henleehomestead Then you will survive and I will starve...

@tinabegone5269 Жыл бұрын

Loved this was great 👍 thank you

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@papichris4117 10 ай бұрын

great vid

@Henleehomestead 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kurtsteiner8384 Жыл бұрын

Tins last a very long time, years use bey date are a gimick. They used tins issued in the boer war in sout africa in 1910. This is what i do, if i use something i replace it after i get new supplies. Ting are emergency meals.

@stevehartman1730 7 ай бұрын

N 1975 there were 6 adults n a 4 yr old living on Dads 1 grocery store pay. My family job was to get groceries.i kept to the list but I had started getting 3 extra cans food each time secretly n hid them. Dad was a 25 bottles beer daily alcoholic. We had no food n 4 days to go till next pay. Dad wanted to get $500 bank loan. N he said he'd keep control of it. Mom was worried that he'd get a little food and buy beer with rest. But I said nows as good time to reveal the store n there was enuf balanced food to feed us . Dad had a fit. The reason for his fit was he'd drank the $500. Then each time I got groceries for 6 weeks he searched my former hiding spot

@stevehartman1730 7 ай бұрын

Please dont Drink. Smoke or do drugd PRAY

@CareFreeLivingChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

@judipepper6066 Жыл бұрын

Good info!🙋🏻‍♀️ NW GA

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@someoneyoudontknow7407 Жыл бұрын

I just wait until things expire then I eat it. Lol not the best way to go but hey I don’t throw it away.

@MeaganShapiro Жыл бұрын

Bulk seasoning are super cheap at your local Indian Food Mart!!!

@hhhservicesllc3163 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!!!!! My following statement is my OPINION only, and geared toward those who are NOT familiar with prepping or are somewhat new to it. Canned goods are cheap, and awesome! Although, if you plan on bugging out, don't forget about the weight. "Dry meals" are lighter, but NOT always tastier. Always buy 1 and try it. If you like it, then consider it a staple, don't like it, don't buy it. Obviously, lol. Don't forget, canned goods are cheaper, of course. And M.R.E.'s and "Freeze dried" meals aren't in everyone's price range. Consider getting a bulk store membership. If you and you're family are bugging in, then no worry on weight. BUT, if you are considering that you might have to "bug out", than consider finding a lighter option. Just remember, YOU have to carry Water, gear, and whatever else you have packed into your B.O.B. (Bug Out Bag) and/or totes. Truly LOVE this video! Thank you All the Things for taking time to help those who are just starting, or who are looking for a little extra info on the upcoming possibilities!!!

@hhhservicesllc3163 Жыл бұрын

P.S., IF you can afford one, I would suggest purchasing a Vacuum sealer for everything you want to preserve, along with moisture/oxygen packets. They are very helpful in extending what you are stocking.

@Henleehomestead Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you for sharing! 😊