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[@tawnaparko3388]

A tip for a power outage to save a freezer of food from spoiling. Pile old blankets, rugs, or other padding on top of your freezer early in the outage. I saved most of my freezer in a 12 day outage a few years ago. It was fall and cool in the house but many people lost their entire freezer.

[@terrideniseA]

I didn't know this! Thank you!

[@joycenagy3140]

Excellent suggestion.

[@kathrynharper-seymour8062]

Great advice. Thank you

[@alip.6737]

I went through a 3 day power outtage back in the early 2000s when I rented an apt in a very rural area. I luckily had cash on me and so got some bottled water from the local gas station/grocery as well as 2 large blocks of ice. I repacked my deep freezer right away and put wool blankets around it. I also moved the fridge freezer stuff into the big freezer, too. I moved the fridge stuff into the fridge freezer and wrapped that up too. I only lost 2 pkgs of chicken that prob would have been ok but I wasn't chancing it. If I had packed that better, I'd have been fine. I also filled up my cooler with river water (this was late June I think) and I was able to wash up and flush the toilet.

[@carolynkirby2569]

Thank you for this info.

[@jonettesheridan6635]

I buy candy for emergencies. M&M’s w/peanuts or twizzlers some midget candy bars. It helps with stressful situations. I brought a few to a friend in their wellness goodies who was sick with the virus. It was the first thing out of the goody bag they said they ate. Just brightened their mood to have a snicker, a kit-Kat & a peppermint patty. He’s 70. We adults need a little bit of sweet to get through rough times. Candy is not just for kids. 😁

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

Hard candy also won't spoil like anything with chocolate.

[@gloriapeel1749]

Candy and chips are great snacks

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

@Ashley’s Craft Corner herbal cough drops are great too. And you can find them in the candy section of dollar tree. Also chocolate will irritate most illnesses. Chicken noodles would be better. And a case of clear lemon lime soda.

[@LilCraftyNook]

Candy doesn’t sustain life and it makes you hungrier, but yes, it can definitely be a treat.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

@@janetlynne8712 nice place to hide it.

[@ruraprureredi]

Having parents who were missionaries was a great way to grow up....we never had much money but always enough to eat. I'm very thankful that I was raised to eat just about anything and have never been a picky eater. It's a great benefit considering these crazy times in which we live ‼️

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

I grew up to eat whatever was put in frount of me and to clean my plate. ALSO WE ATE LEFTOVER. So many just throw out everything. Also had a huge garden.

[@alishajennings2013]

I agree with the idea of having some snacks or desserts on hand especially if you have kids or are a kid at heart. Emergencies are stressful and scary and having something you like on hand will be nice. Is it needed for survival? No. Will you enjoy it and bring a little bit of calm or normalcy? Yes.

[@makadutaarzola9453]

These kind of videos need to be made because lots if folks don't realize you can survive eating like this if you can't cook.

[@abnormalynn7885]

That's true especially when disabled n only have a microwave

[@francinebowman990]

I had to heat a baby bottle in the car by putting it under my arm w/ 2 layers of clothing,was not long before it was body temp. Enough for the baby to drink😊

[@pah4494]

I never have heard of this for baby bottles or canned foods. Great to know

[@HLT646]

One thing you did not include was Hot Dogs. If you have them in the freezer or refrigerator, they can be eaten right out of the package. The the way I like to eat them is right out of the package with yellow mustard.

[@LearningLivingLovingLife]

I enjoyed a bag of tortilla chips when I had a power outage that lasted five days. It was a nice to have a treat and it was filling.

[@juliafayeconner8978]

Great advice. It is surprising how many people don’t have a clue how to take care of themselves in an emergency.

[@grandcatsmama3421]

My late husband was Diabetic they said in an emergency to use coffee creamer for cereal. I don't know if it will taste good, but at least you'd have something to eat.

[@78twood]

Lol I bought some Nutella to add to our stockpile, ended up opening it and my grandson and I ate it within a weeks time 😂😂

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I remember going on vacations when I was a kid, before there were a lot of fast food joints. And we would stop at rest areas and eat food out of cans, like spaghetti o's and meatballs, cold and potted meat sandwiches. Dad was trying to get to as many places as he could. So, we learned to hurry up and eat, then he hit the road again.

[@sherylskord4041]

That was my Dad! Wonder if they knew each other-LOL!

[@rachelc.5463]

Oh, my goodness, I well remember potted meat sandwiches. I took potted meat sandwiches in a bagged lunch to school starting in 8th grade through high school. That was only thing my parents could afford for school lunches and if I had .45 cents would of bought a hot school lunch this was in 1960s.

[@karenogush5622]

We never did that when I was growing up (because my mom and I never did road trips), but my husband and I almost always eat at rest areas on our road trips. Some of our favorite go-to meals are canned fish on crackers with raw veggies on the side (baby carrots, mini-cucumbers, celery sticks, etc.).

[@Yyll-il3]

Honey never expires!! Talk about something that just makes you feel 😊 good all over. Honey and peanut butter on tortillas, crackers, and sandwiches.

[@lyndarina9839]

Canned tuna and stir in some Thousand Island dressing. Put on bread or eat right out of the can. No cooking or refrigeration required and very filling.

[@mj-hk6iv]

I like canned salmon, drained, and add ranch dressing and spread on crackers.

[@rosrychaplet]

chocolate pudding, when you can't eat a chocolate bar is a great comfort food. I found powdered pudding mix, bought it and stored it. we ate it past due date no problem.

[@cindihammett5721]

You two ladies are a hoot! Love your channel. Stay safe.

[@treeseneese8655]

Basically anything in a can you can eat without heating. Some things won’t taste so great, like soups, but it’s edible.

[@kellyschurger]

I was so tickled when I heard you eat raw potatoes! My husband thinks it’s strange and gross that I like it. I grew up eating a chunk or two when we would peel them for fried potatoes.

[@ladybee43]

I like raw potatoes too .. Both irish and sweet.

[@M.P.T.1.2.3]

I Never heard about eating raw potatoes until o watched this vídeo. Next time i will try a bite 😊

[@ladybee43]

My son told some of his friends that he found powdered water but only problem was he didn't know what to add to it.. LOL Some fell for it and started making suggestions! He can be so funny sometimes!

[@LetsTalkPrepping]

Thanks for the info. Protein bars are great when there is no power. A protein drink is also very good without power. Keep prepping.

[@jenboyles5381]

Depending on the reason for the power outage and time of year and where you live. You may be able to store your foods outside or warm food outside. Don't forget to put some type of food in your car.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

And water. I have water in a small cooler to help keep it from getting frozen in the winter and heated in the summer.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

Dry food ,and instant like mashed potatoes. Plus water and a boyscout set . Also sand for tires and blankets or a snowsuit for everyone. Also a change of meds in a 6 pack cooler. Keep enough for a week in the car. At all times. Change out monthly. You never know where you will be when you are kept from getting home. ( evacuation from you neighborhood because of a overturned rig with dangerous chemicals can happen ANYWHERE. And it can take days to get home or the office) and months to get it cleaned up and replace stuff. ( fires is another reason especially if caused by broken gas line )

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

In using body heat to warm up canned. Stick everything for the next day into your sleeping bag . OVERNIGHT. It will be several degrees warmer the next day. Also any FRESH ROOT CROPS ,potatoes, carrots onions ect should be in the bed covers if the room temp drops to freezing overnight where you are. If they freeze they spoil. All they need is insulation ( blankets, ) and body heat. Pipes like under the sink are often kept from freezing by cleaning it out and putting a candle or kerosene lamp turned low under the sink. Leave the doors open. And flame not near any wood or fabric. Or other things. Frozen pipes might mean evacuation.

[@v.j.morrison1784]

Cooking rice w/no power idea: Bring rice and water to boil on rocket stove, (or any alternate heat source) boil and stir for about 1 - 1 1/2 minutes. Put lid on and set near heat source to stay warm but not cook. Rice will fluff up on its own in about 20-30 min. I learned this trick on my electric stove top after burning many batches of rice trying to simmer after boiling, and it works great. I feel the concept would surely work with any heat source that boils water.

[@sh-k2739]

I've been doing it way on my stovetop. Comes out great

[@justmisde4701]

Baby section has those freeze dried yogurt bits.

[@judyd.5026]

What make for my grandkids that they love is peanut butter balls. They are made with peanut butter, dried milk powder and honey. I tell them go wash your hands and then they can make their own balls like playing with Play Do.

[@Seek_Him]

That's awesome idea Thanks

[@Seek_Him]

I must look up a recipe

[@TXJan0057]

If it's cold but sunny put your canned food on the dash in the morning by later in the day they will be nice and warm. Also put glass jars of water in there. Nice free water heating.

[@britt9995]

My kiddos love summer sausage. Although it won’t last forever it will last quite awhile. I recommend that.

[@happyjourneywithlynn2534]

I’ve had a situation in my 20’s, where eating without cooking anything was necessary. I ate several items out of cans, like Campbell’s Cream of Broccoli soup. It was more tasty not cooked than the other soups Campbell’s sells.

[@terryrodriguez6209]

Lol, your comment brought me back. I was an 18 yr old in the Army and the mess hall was really far away but the PX was close. I used to buy Campbell’s chicken gumbo soup and add a can of the hottest water I could get from the community bathroom sink which was barely hot. If I thought about it ahead of time and it was a sunny day I would leave the can in the window to heat up from the sun.

[@sherylskord4041]

Canned refried beans by the spoonful for protein or spread it on tortilla shell or bread.

[@angelmission]

You notice Jill mentioned CHOCOLATE milk, HOT CHOCOLATE and CHOCOLATE pudding LOL Chocolate covered nuts and chocolate covered raisins are yummy, too :)

[@pah4494]

My meal of choice as well.

[@maxibake9323]

You can stir in either Pesto, Curry Paste, or Chutney into a tin of Chicken in White sauce, (I think you call it Chicken a la King in USA,) it can then be eaten cold, or top a Salad with it. 👍 TFS these tips, & take care too everybody. ❤🙂🐶

[@heatherbrodian6129]

I like tuna with French dressing too, yum!

[@darlenemestas8347]

I bought powdered milk for my grandson and it stays good a couple years past the best by date. I grew up where we didnt look at dates we just ate the food unless it was bad.

[@pokeypuppy2083]

My son used to come home every day after school and eat a pack of ramen noodles for a snack. Crunch them up with no water and eat them while watching cartoons. Sometimes I'll remind him about that and he just says "Yep. Those were the good ole days."

[@M.P.T.1.2.3]

Here in Portugal People would eat raw egg Mixed with suggar só they could recover from flu or colds, besides chiken soup. So raw egg with sugar might be also a good idea as a no cooking food. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹 💖 love ti watch your vídeos since Last year 💖

[@kerrynwright]

Excellent ideas!! Thanks for all of your vids about preparing! I've very gradually been buying a little extra each week & now that the shelves are gradually emptying in stores, I'm super thankful that I have everything we need!🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@bina3J]

Canned Stew, canned tamales, canned sauerkraut, olives, tuna, dehydrated, beef jerky,

[@adan9850]

I so love that you and your Mom are so close. Mine was my bf. She was my canning buddy and mentor. She has been fine for 5 years and I miss her every single day. Enjoy each day together!

[@adan9850]

*gone

[@pah4494]

We knew what you meant..my kids and I talk about everyday and she knew so many of these things talked about here. Just yesterday one daughter said..i just felt Nannie saying make chocolate chip cookies and she did and we all got to enjoy. All of you here are part of a lovely tradition and I thank you!

[@adan9850]

@@pah4494 ❤

[@rcat32]

When I ate raw potatoes and raw green peppers around 1985, I later became allergic to them and the other nightshade relatives tomato,eggplant and tobacco. They CRIPPLED me. And when I eliminated those nightshades from my diet, I became able to walk again. Doctors misdiagnosed me as arthritis, but changing my diet cured me plus I also got tumeric black pepper capsules from health food store which got me walking within the week. If I now indulge in potato etc, pain rapidly develops in at least one joint.

[@jenallen5202]

We have some freeze dried ice cream sandwiches for morale in case of emergency. Thank you ladies we have some of these already some like Ramen we dont eat so we dont stock them.

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Hi Tawra and Jill it’s nice to see you ladies. My favorites are canned milk, powdered milk, tuna, chicken,veggies and canned fruit. We always ate raw potatoes when I was a youngster. Oh ya I got my cinnamon sticks in bulk it’s my favorite herb I make ground cinnamon, gingerbread, pumpkin spices.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

Jello cups are great for both emergency and for a sick loved one. It's a great way to get fluids down a sore throat, and keeps people from being dehydrated.

[@kathyhanson7337]

Hello Tawra & Jill!! Thanks for all the info you share.

[@bethtatum5584]

Potted meat and vienna sausages... my dad always had these at all times.

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I use to be able to eat potted meat, but they must have changed the recipe, because I can't stand eating it now.

[@51andhappy44]

@@Bloodhoundjed1 me either, but I imagine if I was hungry, I could survive.

[@lyndarina9839]

I love those little cans of deviled ham. Perfect for a quick sandwich. I have them stacked on a pantry shelf awaiting our next power outage.

[@besavedbygracetoday7367]

Most Practical Advice Ever‼️

[@evechavez2089]

Oats soaked in water, just add fruits or honey

[@kw25627]

Something I just recently learned is that you can use your coffee maker like a pour over. Just measure out your coffee and place in the filter basket. Heat your water on your emergency stove (or even cold brew?) and in small amounts, pour your water directly over the coffee grounds. It will take a few minutes, but it will drip down into the carafe. It will not remain hot for long, so pour it into an insulated thermos.

[@ogeegonesoon8549]

Have this lovely triangle ceramic one cup coffee maker u put a filter in and poor the water over the coffee. You can also make hot dogs and heat up soup in the automatic drip coffee maker

[@einzgeisha]

I'm over stocked right now on cardboard soy milk!!! enough to last only 1 more year though, but discussed with husband that after the soy is gone, then we'll change to invest into rice milk. Thank you for the reminder about crackers...I didnt realize that I'm actually out of stock on those! My apartment home is blessed so far with prepping. Thank you.

[@revnv590]

I would suggest Almondmilk.

[@einzgeisha]

@@revnv590 Thank you but we have a bit allergy 😢 so it's just safer with rice, or soy. I haven't tried oat milk yet.

[@revnv590]

@@einzgeisha You can make Oatmilk at home. Just blend oats with water and strain it.

[@palapalak.8907]

Best advice I have heard on the internet.

[@susanlee8480]

Have you ever made pancakes with fruit cocktail in it? Yum! You can also freeze nuts.

[@jamespruett2849]

I didn't see the outdoor working man's #1 Vienna sausages lol

[@pookiesmamma]

We used to mash those up and add mayo, mustard and relish for a sandwich spread. It's not something that you will learn in culinary school but when you are hungry it is delicious.

[@sabrinaeinolf5506]

Yasss!!!😋

[@brodiemasoon3339]

She mentioned Vienna Sausages when she was going through a quick list of items.

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

You two are great! Good content and funny ending.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

I find that most brands of condensed soup is great cold and straight from the can. Also canned fruit. ( in fruit juice not added court suryp) one can per person will fill tummies. For a meal. Pull tops are best but always put a manual can opener EVERYWHERE! when kids are present they grow legs and walk off.

[@roxannejohnston3311]

Another great video. You guys keep everything real. Love y'all ❤

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

People who are not used to prepping don't understand the stress that comes with a food shortage. It has been proven that people who are in a stressful no food situation will not eat just anything. Especially children so it is important to have treat foods in your storage to try to make things somewhat normal. It also helps with food fatigue to have a little break from the mundane. My rule is store what you eat and eat what you store so it gets rotated. I'm not even a prepper but I have some extra food on hand.

[@Amanda-ev3lg]

exactly right

[@foreversettled9144]

Fritos, bean dip, salsa, bags of tortillas last about three months to make sandwich wraps. Thank you.

[@donnakerstiens9899]

Excited to watch this video!

[@Amanda-ev3lg]

Id like to share (maybe already common to do this) when I meal "plan" i shop the fridge always first , then freezer THEN pantry...always try to save unopened pantry goods and don't use it unless i really need to, alway use fresh first and opened leftover in the fridge

[@oklahomaisok]

I bought a rocket stove to use in case of a power outage. It is a portable one, bucket stove. It can be used with a variety of fuels including Sterno in case there’s a burn ban to use it outdoors. It can heat up water to cook something simple.

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

Love this!

[@Vanasse1]

Eating raw potatoes isn’t a great idea because of the solanine in them.

[@TXJan0057]

My mom always told me this.

[@blang8127]

I've heard that also

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I haven't had any issues and I've ate them for years. Usually have a few bites as I am cutting them up for French fries or mashed potatoes.

[@51andhappy44]

I used to chop up a potato, marinate it in vinegar and salt and pepper. Yum! Great snack!

[@Seek_Him]

Yes just watched a video it said don't eat cold hot dogs & raw potatoes along with several others

[@mandybraden7979]

Good morning Ladies, from Alabama!❤️ Thank you for this video! Be blessed

[@mastiffpeople4868]

EXACTLY In an emergency

[@maryloublouse8578]

Thank yall so much. Great ideas !! Nice to see yall moved west. I live in South West Montana. God Bless !!!

[@bookmagicroe9553]

A good salad is celery, raw broccoli, peanuts, onion, raw ramen noodles. Add salad dressing that you like.

[@makadutaarzola9453]

Smart and informative video.

[@cowgirljones35]

We always have butterscotch pudding cups, vanilla pudding cups, chocolate chips eat put of the bag oh yeah lol 😆

[@lcfloret]

Always great ideas. Thank you!!! God bless. 🙏🏻❤

[@cowgirljones35]

I love ❤ chili out of the can yum, even chili beans 😋

[@conniegalanopoulos4911]

You can make a coffee can stove.

[@Lee-fb4oj]

my husband loves a teaspoon of chicken bouillon in a cup of boiling water (heat can be from a candle if necessary) so I bought the large jar at Costco. Its all about comfort and simplicity during hard times. Also, there is a lot less waste to throw out when you keep and clean every bottle plastic or glass, jar, wax paper pkg, cardboard box, wrapping, bread bag etc. My Mom would drink her coffee and then saving half she placed her saucer on top to cover. we thought this was comical because we never hesitated to throw out and use fresh but my mother remembered her days of never wasting anything. Actually both parents never forgot their bare bones days even in prosperity. It happens quick and usually unexpectantly.

[@pah4494]

We should have learned more from our wonderful ancestor but isn't that what we are doing right now? Reminding and learning anew? Thanks everyone. I have learned a lot here!

[@kittybacc]

Thank you 💕💕☺️💕💕

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@brenda9140]

⚘You guys are so much fun!

[@wendythomas4930]

Thanks for the suggestion! I am going to dry apples and oranges in my oven tomorrow, if I can find out 🤔 how to do it.

[@sandischneider1493]

Google it.

[@wendythomas4930]

@@sandischneider1493 😊

[@deborahkaz4350]

Hi I only seen your program for the first time today. Then I'll have to watch him over several times just to intake all the information thank you so much for sharing God bless your friend from Canada

[@reesteack186]

Great ideas great video tfs 👍😊

[@LittleHouseOffGrid]

Thank you

[@gloriapeel6887]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Rosa-kf6yy]

love you ladies.

[@gloriapeel1749]

Great ideas

[@truejaneysue8269]

Just ordered volumes 1&2 Dining on a Dime cookbooks! Excited to receive them☺️

[@twilagullatt4344]

Thank you for sharing this video with me.

[@dawnnewton7159]

I can remember when I was a kid in a hotel cooking pizza rolls on the heat register. lol car engine ,sun, above buddy heater in power out , candles. Im loving you first cook book.

[@valeriemorby4446]

Thank you very much for sharng all of this. It is also a great way to have s stockpile on hand, too. Val Morby of NJ

[@mj-hk6iv]

I also keep a case of Boost, a meal replacement drink.

[@irenejackowski2260]

Hi Guys, love your videos and your family. Thanks for all the survival information you provide. God bless your family and your followers in these difficult times.

[@michellesunshinestar]

Ants on a log, add raisins or craisins.

[@Pamela.B]

I love you two! ❤️

[@vickicox6313]

Often times when I buy chicken, or Turkey or even a roast portion it out and cook it all at one time then put in ziplock s and put in freezer. When you can't cook these meats ,then they are already done just thaw it and eat immediately.. I do this even now because in this apartment you don't know if the power may go out and the backup generator might not come back on so it won't go bad so quick

[@janicetune2989]

If you go to some of the grocery early they have markdown meat's. Many stores have sales. Kroger couple week had eggs for $.97 18 cart of eggs.

[@caralyn-ca-5016]

Canned cheese!!! Great idea ! FOOD FIGHT!!!! That will give everybody excercise too! I’m getting it! 2 fold benefits!

[@elainepanthera5444]

Who told you about my chocolate pudding cup stash? - lol. I cook meats, repackage, then freeze = just in case...

[@sandischneider1493]

Thank you for all the great suggestion. love you and your mom. God bless you both.

[@cyndymoelter1198]

You have good ideas.

[@pspcraft]

I enjoyed this video... thank you. Your mother is very sharp and interesting.

[@NDCntrygrl]

My youngest son used to crush them up in a baggie & add the seasoning for his snack in school. 🤢

[@wanda4573]

Never heard of warming baby bottles between legs🤣

[@heatherbrodian6129]

Olives, anything with alot of salt n it lasts longer too, I have cookies in mylar packs, they ar Mexican cookies n they are so good, n a good morale booster, I have had them last about 2 years on the shelf n they were not stale.

[@toml.8210]

Anything that comes in a cardboard box, like cereal or powdered milk, should be bagged to keep out moisture, and keep it in a dry place! You don't want to open your oatmeal to see green stuff on it.