Heads up! All those empty canning jars behind you can be filled with water, till you're ready to use them for canning. If for some reason you lose water, that is extra for drinking or cleaning. Just a prepper tip.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
That's a really great tip! Thank you!
@vivianp59624 жыл бұрын
Good one ! 👍
@dianashelton13714 жыл бұрын
itsnotthesamething Love that idea. Do you reuse the lids? Or use 2nd time around lids for the water?
@nancyst.john-smith38914 жыл бұрын
You can also fill them with water and can them when you have an open spot in the canner. Voila! Sterile water for medical purposes. Drinkable, but will be flat. Aerate it by pouring from one container into another container for a couple of minutes and it will taste better!
@sdkemm4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that tip. Excellent idea
@redeemedbygrace92364 жыл бұрын
My husband asked his DR. to write a prescription for ONE YEAR of thyroid med. Amazingly, the good Dr.did it. We took the RX to Walmart & without insurance, it cost only $4.00. FOR A YEARS WORTH!!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
That's amazing!
@cherylT3214 жыл бұрын
Redeemed by Grace. Wow, that’s great. I just asked my doctor for additional thyroid meds yesterday. I’m not sure yet how much l’m getting because it’s pending. I’m hoping that she at least gave me a three month supply!
@alexismaribel84404 жыл бұрын
Thats what o need ,my thyroid pills for a year.
@nancyst.john-smith38914 жыл бұрын
I did the same.
@fourdayhomestead28394 жыл бұрын
Mine does 3 months at a time, but be sure to store dark, cool & dry, since it's heat, sun 🌞, & moisture sensitive.
@ghostiiiekun66364 жыл бұрын
Her : “ a little bit of space” Me:”that looks huge”
@dampsomsatan4 жыл бұрын
imagine if everyone did this. Then noone would be punching eachother over toiletpaper right now Good job
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
It would be ideal if everyone could, but I know it's really difficult for some. Sad that it's come to this... over toilet paper no less.
@nicolelistsit67174 жыл бұрын
My grandparents grew up using out houses when they were children. They would use Sears catalog pages to wipe or corn cobs old pieces of fabric etc.. People might have to prepare to return to old ways of living. You cannot eat toilet paper so don't fret if stores run out. It might sound gross... but you can always just wash yourself off. If God forbid something happened to the production of toilet paper. But I think we're okay just stock up when you can. Don't put yourself in debt like so many others using their credit cards. Just do what you can. 🙂
@ashleyswshr4 жыл бұрын
I guess if they run out of food they’re going to be eating the toilet paper. I feel bad for them though because they were not prepared and don’t even know what to buy. I suppose having enough TP gives them comfort. I got mine before the rush and I had no problem.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
@@nicolelistsit6717 yes, my mom was telling me all about the sears roebuck catalog in the outhouse when she was growing up. I do have a pretty good stockpile of magazines, so I guess we could get by if we needed to. lol
@SherryEllesson4 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff Sears catalogs back then were not made of the kind of slick, thick paper used in magazines now. They were thin newsprint and if scrunched and then flattened, were a decent substitute. It was a whole different world.
@michelleapple12144 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to film this video, I hope you wake people up. You have people who need to prep not just for times like this. You may lose your job, sick family members, Hurricanes. There's a lot of emergencies that are starting to come more and more now a days. So I pray people wake up and protect their families not just for this time but forever.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I agree. We all need to be prepared for hard times.
@fsgromad4 жыл бұрын
I want to be helpful and friendly at giving some advice. I have a dietetic (advanced nutrition) degree and a diabetic husband that we also control through diet. Diabetics can have grains just low to moderate glycemic (means to release sugars slowly over time). The grains I have my husband/family eat are basmati and black rice mix, oats, and ancient grains. I soak and parboil the grains to help remove starch. These are cheap and easy to stock up on.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This is very good to know.
@bobmchenry23153 жыл бұрын
My diabetic husband felt more satiated when ate oatmeal, beans. Counting carbs is tough.
@fsgromad3 жыл бұрын
@@bobmchenry2315 I never had my husband count his carbs, I felt that would not work for him. I changed his diet and helped him to lose weight 100lbs so far. His A1cs went from13 to 5.6 in one year. He is cured, but I still catch him cheating sometimes.
@compticny8884 жыл бұрын
For those who do not cook from scratch you can have some of the following on hand; rice (already mentioned) and rice noodles, creamed soup, mac & cheese, boxed rice and/or pasta. "Dilute" the mac & cheese with your own pasta allows you to stretch the meal and seasoned. The rice and rice noodles we add to soups again to stretch it. Creamed soups can be added to your rice for flavoring.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips, Jamie. Thank you so much!
@deemueller64704 жыл бұрын
Quick and easiest recipe for a filling dinner- a can of chicken and instant rice. Add the liquid to the boiling rice water, add the meat but the end. You can add beans and/or soups to make bigger meals!
@ruthm47494 жыл бұрын
Ive started to learn how to dry can my dry goods, rice, beans, flour, pasta etc. It heats and kills any insects and makes it storable for years.
@dagneytaggart77074 жыл бұрын
Turned my hall coat closet into pantry storage.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea, Karen!
@cathyann68354 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is a great idea. I was just thinking I needed more space and we have a coat closet that we store games we never play, coats we never wear, my vacuum and carpet shampooer. I think I just found a spot! Thanks so much. I can move my vacuum and shampooer and get rid of the rest. ❤
@fourdayhomestead28394 жыл бұрын
Under beds in sealed totes & hidden in all the out of sight nooks n crannies. Just write down on paper where you put everything, lol.
@kokolatte8253 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff I like that you made this video right before the pandemic hit. In the beginning when you were naming reasons to start a pantry and you were pondering 🤔🤣
@cindys68454 жыл бұрын
Alot of my friends think I am crazy for stocking up... BUT they will be the ones crying when they are not prepared!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
I wish everyone would slowly and gradually stock over time, so they could be prepared. Even if just a little bit. It definitely makes a difference.
@pralinechocolates14 жыл бұрын
We laid down the final side of concrete in our basement yesterday. Last week we (are with two) received 4 cans of gourmet freeze dried food in massive cans that I’m really happy about. I’m a little late getting started but that’s alright we have a plan in place.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Better late than never, right? :) Sounds like you're off to a great start!
@tinageer37594 жыл бұрын
Wish more people would do this as well. I have recently started "dry canning" all my products that can get "buggy" such as pasta, rice, crackers, oatmeal, barley, pancake mixes, ect.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
I do too. I'm wanting to learn how to dry can; it's a concept I've been introduced to by making this video, so it's on my list of things to learn.
@leal5364 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have always said - stock what you eat and eat what you stock. So, having information out there that says the same thing is of benefit to those just starting out with getting prepared. I just hope and pray that it is not too late for a lot of people - especially those who are out of work right now and wondering when business will reopen.
@11B30Inf4 жыл бұрын
Those who failed to stock up for emergencies, are the first ones to suffer.
@preppingmama4 жыл бұрын
They're the ones who call us hoarders
@michelleapple12144 жыл бұрын
and they are the ones who want to fight...so sad. They rather spend their money on Starbucks, nails and hair and shopping for stupid stuff instead of taking care of their family. People have extra money they just chose to use it unwisely.
@michelleapple12144 жыл бұрын
@@preppingmama ..I hope this virus will wake people up now. Since so many people have no pay checks coming in. When things get back to normal (if it ) gets back to normal. Better buy extra cans when they go food shopping..including personal hygiene products and vitamins. People for get about these items.
@rneedham6674 жыл бұрын
@@preppingmama i don't think so.some people barely make ends meet.
@preppingmama4 жыл бұрын
@@rneedham667 You don't think so, what? I said, "Those are the folks who call us hoarders." Were you hoping to reply to someone else? I agree with Michelle above. We are all responsible for ourselves. That means you plan ahead to take care of your family the best way you can on the budget you have. It is not impossible. All kinds of people on all kinds of budgets practice preparedness. It takes planning and hard work and sacrifice, but it is doable.
@Eurynomea4 жыл бұрын
FYI; bread flour is simply "sifted" all-purpose flour. I sift mine 3x to be as fluffy as cake & bread flour.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
True. Bread flour can also have a slightly higher protein level, helping with both the texture and crumb of the finished loaf.
@KatyInNH4 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff You can add vital wheat gluten to AP flour to achieve bread flour - King Arthur has it on their website
@kimo23274 жыл бұрын
Every grocery trip (I shop weekly) I buy replenishments for my pantry. We are in August now and my mind starts feeling like preparing for autumn, so soups, chili in the crockpot,etc. This weeks grocery trip I added several large cans of tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Next week I may add lots of canned spinach and broths. I only put things in my pantry that we like to eat and will get used and rotated. Beans, rice, pasta, pasta sauces, canned fruit and vegetables, even ramen noodles, broths, powdered milk. I think I have a good solid 2 month supply of food. I store most in my linen closet downstairs and every nook and cranny that is not being used in my kitchen cupboards lol. I feel a lot better knowing I have the extra food and am prepared. We can get some snowstorms where we live in the Rocky Mountains and have been stuck in for a few days before, not too long. The pandemic freaked me out initially and I am concerned about lockdowns this fall so prepare people, you just never know.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Great tips, Kim! Thank you so much. I like the seasonal stocking and have sorta started to do that myself just a bit. I'm already thinking ahead to what we might want or need at Christmas.
@thefirstnoob55774 жыл бұрын
I live in a hurricane prone area. I am not rich. I am more on the poor side. I started adding the forever foods. Rice, beans, pasta, sugar, salt, honey, wheat berries, oats, dry corn and other grains. These you do not have to worry about rotating so much. Just learn how to store them the right way. Next is your long term foods. You always can sale shop and add regular pantry items just buy a few extra when they are on sale. Buy what you eat. Rotate it. The best by date is not an expiration date. Use a sharpie to mark food containers with the best by date. A gamma lid will seal the bucket but most grains have larva in it and it can hatch as long as it has oxygen. That is why preppers seal food in bags with oxygen absorbers in it.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
All great tips! Thank you so much. Yes, we like to freeze our flour after we buy it too, just to help with this. I am considering buying some of those bags to seal some foods in. We're just getting started, so I'm definitely taking note of all your tips.
@oldtimerlee88204 жыл бұрын
I live in a hurricane / ice storm area, too. Living on a limited income, I know what you mean! I do a several "forever foods", too. Over the years, I've found it's best to do a combination of storage methods. Thus, I can, dehydrate and to a lesser extent, freeze foods. The bulk of what I do is canning for long term. These are heat and eat with a minimum of prep work, water and fuel. Things that are often in limited supply when the grid goes down. If you don't already, for each thing that goes into long term storage, practice (where applicable) how to prepare it. Store the resources needed to prepare it, too. Many grains need a way to manually grind them. Pasta needs adequate water. Beans need water and a heat source to cook them. Both are nearly worthless without the means to prepare them is a disaster situation. Since I do a lot of canning, usually have extra jars on hand. I use a FoodSaver to vacuum seal many things in mason jars. Acquired a goodly amount of 1/2 gal, a few years ago. Using vacuum sealed mason jars, of all sizes, protects the contents from mice, insects and air which aids in prolonging shelf life. Dehydrating bell peppers and celery, for example, produces a compact shelf stable ingredient to go into a sauce or soup made from canned meats & veggies. Agree 110% that Best By is NOT Expiration! I had vanilla wafers, in their original packaging, on my pantry shelf. Bought for a special project & never used. A year beyond their "Best By", decided it was time to toss. Opened, tasted, and enjoyed both boxes! Frankly I was surprised.
@ciannacoleman51254 жыл бұрын
We don’t have an issue with food thankfully, but this entire situation has made my desire to plant a fruit/veggie/herb garden and to can/ferment all the stronger. I have a list going for a systematic gathering and stocking of useful emergency supplies to keep normal life running if this (or worse) ever happens again
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes, same here. There are a few things we just can't get, but for the most part, we're ok here. But yes, I want to can ALL the things, and I'm keeping a running list, as well, so we can keep a steady stock in our pantry.
@eileenroberts19524 жыл бұрын
you said you had a " little bit" of space, but that is alot ot me. My pantry is just a 4 ft shelf in the garage. Thats all I got. Yours looks HUGE
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm very thankful for this space. We've been in that spot before... In our old house, we had a couple of shelves above the washer and dryer and that's all we had.
@vivianp59624 жыл бұрын
I live in a 600 ft sq apartment. I have 1 cabinet which holds my spices everything including dry goods ( cans, rice,beans,etc.) Has to be stored in the fridge/freezer. So, i have no pantry or cabinets to store anything. My water sits in the open by my couch.
@itsnotthesamething4 жыл бұрын
I am storing food in my utility closet, and under my bed. You can fit a ton of stuff under the bed. I live in a 600 sq ft cabin. Utilize whatever empty space you can.
@carmenwheatley73164 жыл бұрын
True I have my bed on risers and can slide things under the bed. I have a friend who has a large walk in pantry with shelves on all three walls that is about the size of my bathroom and walk in closet. She keeps most of her stuff in there, but also has a basement.
@marge38634 жыл бұрын
As a ranch wife in the BFE, I learned 24 years ago,to keep a full pantry. If I get unexpected company I can feed an army well for days.
@Michelle-qd9gm4 жыл бұрын
We’ve got a pantry started 👍👍
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great job.
@carolmckinney30044 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people forget about spices
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes, they're easy to forget, but just a couple of spices can make all the difference.
@keithconnell84604 жыл бұрын
Got mine! Used to work at a health food store where we do bulk spices. They come in to the store in mylar bags. Long story short, the empty mylar bags became mine. Add some O2 absorbers and it's all good. Just opened a package the other day to check it out and it was as good as brand new. Package was over 5 years old. Potatoes and corn and such are great, but without spices....why bother?
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Keith, I agree! Spices are essential in my book.
@oldtimerlee88204 жыл бұрын
Good information on what works for you, especially with your special needs. Many people have those or similar situations they have to address. Sodium is a big problem here. Thus, we have to look for alternatives to the typical processed foods found at the grocery store. Canning, dehydrating and vacuum sealing are good DIY alternatives to same. For example, cooking white rice and dehydrating it yields "Instant" rice that's ready in a 2 minutes in the microwave. Storing oatmeal in bulk, means that I can use it, along with a few other ingredients and make Instant Oatmeal packets with a variety of flavors. I make 12 "servings" (equivalent to 24 packets) at a time & store in reusable 1/2 pt mason jars. No sodium in them! Nor anything else that I don't want. A FWIW.... Don't use disposable plastic milk jugs for food or water storage. It is almost impossible to remove the milk fats from the plastic inside the jug. Next, those jugs are biodegradable. Designed to quickly breakdown in landfills. Thus, they are pone to leaking rather quickly. I learned that the hard way when I stored gallons of water purchased in disposable gallon jugs from the grocery store. Within a few months they began to leak. I had floor damage when I discovered the problem. Alternatives are canning water in unused mason jars. (Can as if it were broth.) If you need the jars, use the water for canning purposes. Storing water in sanitized 2-liter soda bottles. Since these must contain/control carbonized beverages, they are stronger. AquaTainer (camping dept Walmart) has jerry cans and cubes for water storage. I keep 2 of the cubes to use when preparing for a hurricane. There are a number of larger options. Instead of storing more than a minimum of drinking water (2-3 cases of bottled here), consider the means to turn raw water (if available) into potable water. I have Sawyer water filters, chlorine dioxide tablets, and containers for SODIS (solar disinfection) along with several ways to boil water. Also keep plain Clorox bleach (rotated routinely to keep at full strength) to disinfect water from a nearby small stream. Hope these thoughts are useful.
@Lisawhatshersname4 жыл бұрын
We live in Florida - very good point concerning the water! I have a stock of water in soda bottles for times like hurricanes (we're on well water, and when the electricity is knocked out, we won't have water). Thanks.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
So many good tips here. I did not know this about gallon jugs. We do keep some 5-gallon jugs for camping, and we tend to keep those filled and stored. I forgot to mention that in the video. I also had no idea you could make instant rice and oatmeal like this. So much to learn and implement. Thank you so much. You've given us several things to add to our to do list.
@Lisawhatshersname4 жыл бұрын
Oldtimer Lee, I wonder if might share your recipe for the oatmeal? It might just change my teens' minds about oats! It would certainly be more cost effective, and hubby and I are on a low sodium diet also.
@merryfreeman34744 жыл бұрын
Wow that is an amazing pantry. Especially when you have budgetary constraints!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Merry!
@patriciagraham47864 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your working prepper pantry with us. I've always bought an extra can or 2 of goods for "just in case". So we're ok for a few weeks. One thing I didn't see in yours is anti diarrhea medication. I make sure i always have some on hand. It's saved me several times from trying to find someone to fill in for me on my job. I used to drive a contract box truck for the USPS, and we weren't allowed to stop while on our routes, except at our delivery destinations. Great video. I'd like to add, that several years ago I purchased long term storage items, such as dehydrated veggies in #10 cans. So i have a few of those. But, since coronavirus, all online companies that sell these items are out of stock of almost EVERYTHING! So happy I was able to get them, no problem, a few years ago. Also, this coronavirus situation is a good wake up call for those who thought we were crazy to have stocked up. Thanks again for the video.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great tip on the medication. We actually do have some of that in our medicine cabinet.
@rayanvelasquez67134 жыл бұрын
Charcoal capcels is good to keep on hand
@jeaniejbutler49114 жыл бұрын
@@rayanvelasquez6713 May I ask what they are used for? I have never heard of them before.
@redeemedbygrace92364 жыл бұрын
Your voice is soothing.
@mamashanshan27724 жыл бұрын
I’ve also been splitting prices with my kids and their families. They’re sure asking me a lot now about gardening and food shelf life, storage, canning!! I grew up on a farm, we canned a lot of veggies, fruits, meats. Also raised our own beef, pigs, sheep, turkeys , chickens, went hunting! It’s good to know survival, & money saving ways of living, it’s been a blessing.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, Shannon! And so wonderful that you all can help to support one another during this time. I grew up similarly on a farm, and my mom taught me how to can some things. I value my upbringing and all of that so, so much.
@cathyann68354 жыл бұрын
That's good information to know. Maybe you can set up your own website, gain followers and make a little money teaching others.
@TheTidyhome4 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind, black beans and rice are a complete protein, meaning they have the nine essential amino acids that make up protein that is needed for almost our entire body. Meat alternatives that include all essential amino acids (amino acids your body cannot convert from other sources) are really a good idea to have. Choose brown rice instead of white and beans. Make sure to have seasonings or bouillon to flavor both of them when cooking.
@oldtimerlee88204 жыл бұрын
Agree that brown rice is better in terms of nutrition. Please also keep in mind that brown rice does not have a long shelf life. It will turn rancid because of the fats it contains. White rice, properly stored, has a shelf life of 30+ years. I've personally stored it for 10 years. Ate some of it as reconstituted DIY "Instant" rice for supper last night. About a year is all I can get with storing brown rice.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thank you!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
@@oldtimerlee8820 thank you so much for the tips!
@wytchyprepper33704 жыл бұрын
Again, prep the parboiled rice. It has the 30 year shelf life and lower glycemic index than brown rice. As for the corn tortillas, we buy in bulk and break into 18 or or 24 packs and vacuum pack and store in the fridge. We're eating tortillas from last year! These will last at least a year. Brown rice will freeze for up to two years if you want to go that route, I just can't deal with the texture or taste. Been prepping and storing for over four years and have really been able to see what works and what doesn't. Great video!
@allthingselderly4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Prepping in Boston. We all have to help one another. Prep for food shortages. Prices are going up. Be encouraged. Prep for the long term. Keep making videos.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I totally agree. Thank you!
@allthingselderly4 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff Be well!
@melanierife13784 жыл бұрын
You are on the right track when you said you want to can your own meat. Hamburger, roasts (chunked), and chicken are great things to can. Do a raw pack for meat or you are cooking it twice and it can be tough. Raw packed meat will be pressure cooked during the 90-minute processing time for meat (it MUST BE PRESSURE CANNED).
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great tips. Yes, my sister cans a lot of meat, and I believe she does it this way. I need to get her to teach me her ways. :)
@insomniacmuffin47874 жыл бұрын
I buy grape or other juices too, and when I am trying to save money (or calories) I water it down 50/50 and it still tastes great, and lasts longer. I find that now straight juice tastes just too strong for my taste.
@melindaedwards44744 жыл бұрын
We water down everthing...Waste nothing and Stretch everthing...
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I find that it's just too sweet, so I'll do this too. Great tip!
@robertalee24 жыл бұрын
Insomniac Muffin .... Me too.
@beegee19604 жыл бұрын
Insomniac Muffin When I was growing up we had wild mustang grapes on our farm. My mother would make a lot of grape jelly and Jam. But she would also put up dozens of quart jars of concentrated grape juice. In the summer we would drink ice cold grape juice, as much as we drank tea. Although my Dad really liked his iced tea. Just add water, sugar and ice. If we ran out of Jelly during the next year, Mother would take the concentrated grape juice and make some more. The best thing was that the grapes were free. The grew wild. And there were tons of them. We also picked wild dewberries. They made great jelly. But they were not as plentiful and were harder to pick, because they usually grew along the ground.
@cherylT3214 жыл бұрын
Insomniac Muffin. That’s what I do. I also find the grape juice too strong if I don’t water it down!
@AdenBae4 жыл бұрын
Great video! My mother had a working pantry and rotated, I am doing the same! It’s also good to store dry goods that last years! God bless 😊
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My mom did too; it's just something I learned to do growing up.
@marshallmom19622 жыл бұрын
My church has a very strong self reliance program. Being raised in the church since a kid, its ingrained in me. I like your example! I have saved some plastic bags too, u never know..tin foil is important to have on hand. Any of those empty jars can be used to store beans in. **please be aware that water saved in milk containers is really only good for abt 6 months. Plstic breaks down into the water. Older can be used for bathing..just not consumption. Love your channel!
@crystalmac70694 жыл бұрын
I used to have the Snoopy snow one maker! How cute!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one as a kid, so when I got the chance as a grown adult, of course, I had to get it. lol
@victoriamuir89884 жыл бұрын
You are proud of your pantry...as you should be.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Victoria!
@debm74174 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! This is one of the best KZbin presentations I have seen!!!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Deb! I'm so glad it was helpful.
@debbiegilbert19614 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@ruthm47494 жыл бұрын
I like to use the spinach in my soups, like ham and potato , gives you more vitamins without the spinach taste.ive also learned how to dry can using my oven, for rice and flour to keep it for years.really easy
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Ah, I love this tip, Ruth! That's a great idea to use the spinach in soups. We like to add fresh spinach, but I hadn't thought to use canned. I need to learn how to dry can because that sounds like a great way to preserve those dry ingredients better.
@ruthm47494 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff . I watched several videos on you tube, and determined the best way to dry can for my purposes. Works great. I've even canned ground coffee in small jars so it's air tight. But if you use a vacuum sealer on flour it may not help prevent bug activity, which defeats the purpose for long term storage. Canning in the oven helps destroy larve that may be present and also builds a vacuum seal all at once. Mylar bags are a nice idea, but mice can still chew thru the packages, even buckets are suseptible. Glass jars with vacuum seal are best.
@fourdayhomestead28394 жыл бұрын
Nice pantry tour. I can most of my necessities, but recently increased my herb & seasoning blends. My dehydrator has been a God send.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, we've been working on increasing our spices and seasonings, and we're planning to grow some more herbs this year.
@jeaniejbutler49114 жыл бұрын
I just got a dehydrater as a gift from my ex roommate...I am still trying to learn how to tell when the items are done, since it came with no instructions. Can anyone help me with that or tell me of a site i can go to that will tell me how long to dehydrate what?
@camm88324 жыл бұрын
Jeaniej Butler What a great gift! Try to see if there is a brand name anywhere on it so you can look it up on the web as most companies have their booklets online. Otherwise there may be the same Info. that would be helpful enough even if it’s another brand. There are probably videos out there about dehydrating and times for different items. I watched one the other day of a woman making fruit leather. Good luck!
@fourdayhomestead28394 жыл бұрын
@@jeaniejbutler4911 There's a book on dehydrating. Dehydrators with an adjustable temp is best (herbs & leafy greens need lower temp). Also check playlist of Bev Volfie @ ourhalfacrehomestead. She has recipes too!
@SimplyBeautiful5164 жыл бұрын
My pantry is a set of cupboards in our kitchen. But, I’m still amazed at how much I can store.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing what you can fit when you need to.
@cheryl12054 жыл бұрын
Seems like good info, but after only 7.5 minutes in I've had to adjust my speaker volume 3 times. Will check on this channel again later and see if that issue has been resolved.
@cindymeyer8383 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful! Do yourself a favor and secure your shelves to protect what you 've collected by placing a bar along the bottom edge of the shelf to prevent it from falling onto the floor during an earthquake. Make everything stable .
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, Cindy!
@WhoWouldWantThisName4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. When researching and gathering tips about food storage and general prepping, it is easy to get overwhelmed in the process of prioritizing and shopping for the best deals. Seeing someone's actual working pantry puts it all into a perspective that makes it seem more manageable and practical as well as balanced. It's better to have a months supply of everything than a years worth of certain items but only a weeks worth of others. The working pantry being just an expanded or larger version of things you already use and buy now is a great approach to being prepared and in a way that ensures you will actually use the items you stock. I'm taking an approach now of just buying more of my regular things rather than focusing on just things that store well for a long time with no refrigeration. Once you have the essentials covered than adding in all these other more common items is the difference between a survival rationing excursion and just living like we do now, and pretty well I might add.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish you the best in stocking your working pantry.
@Kathyrawhide3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips. My husband newly diabetic & very skinny hes picky everything we stocked is now being donated. & changing our pantry
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
Kathy, I'm glad to be of assistance.
@helencherry91333 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I added notes to my ever growing list of things "not to forget".
@angelikabertrand40454 жыл бұрын
Oh boy I feel for you. Because at one time my dr thought I was celiac. I used to get very sick after my gall bladder surgery. It took a few tests later that we finally found out I was not celiac. So glad. Feel for you.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Angelika. I am learning to live with it. Once I realized gluten was causing a problem, dropping it made such a huge difference.
@benjamindrew92324 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff I've heard if you grind your own spelt berries and use wild yeast (Look up sour dough starter) it makes a very tolerable grain product for "Some" not all to consume. 🙂
@robertalee24 жыл бұрын
Angelika Bertrand .... It was true for me too. You gallbladder helps to digest some foods. When it is removed some people lose their ability to eat certain foods. You just have to find out what they are the hard way.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
@@benjamindrew9232 would spelt berries be the same as wheat berries? My son makes sourdough, and he's ground up his own wheat berries in the past.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
@Cyndi Rothrock Ah, I did not know this. Good to know. It's really opened my eyes watching ingredients because it's in so many things.
@ninablanco26454 жыл бұрын
I think what you have done is great!! I have started doing mine but it takes time to have it ready and functional. I like the shelves.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nina! It does take time and a lot of careful planning.
@karenroberton32904 жыл бұрын
Beans are a low gkycemic food your diabetic could enjoy them. Just a smaller portion.
@mashroob4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE watching these!! The colors alone just brighten my day. Thanks for the eye-candy! ^_^
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed.
@tiggywinkle75223 жыл бұрын
It's important to store home canned jars with bands off and unstacked. The stacking can compromise seals, and better safe than sorry. Saw another video that mentioned it, just wanted to pass it on. Bands need to come off so that if a seal is compromised the band won't hold it on! Thanks for the information! This is just where I'm at.
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the information! I didn't realize this until it was mentioned recently, so I'm hurriedly unstacking my jars and checking seals.
@servicedogchopper76134 жыл бұрын
Use your empty jars to stock water. Fill them with water and/or can it until you need them. Just see a lot of empty canning jars upside down. Those can be used to store a good amount of water. Use the oldest stored ones to them empty and can. Clean out, sterilize the ones you empty to can more water. Use empty spaces in a manner to can water. Or just fill them with water without canning. It's a great way to store empty canning jars to them also be useful.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is a great tip.
@ashleyswshr4 жыл бұрын
Love that Everything Bagel seasoning. I have to have my tea as well.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
I am anxious to try that seasoning; I still have not tried it yet, but have heard so many good things. Yes, my oldest loves his tea.
@catherinefrasier40513 жыл бұрын
I love Young Living! Thanks for the Pantry info. I'm just getting started. You gave me a lot of great tips.
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
That's great, Catherine! Yes, we use Young Living a lot.
@MyTableofThree4 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! I’m new at food storage and building a working pantry for our family too. I also use that same vanilla. Thanks for sharing!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish you all the best in building your pantry too. Isn't that vanilla wonderful? I just love it.
@lauranewman76064 жыл бұрын
Same here. Working slowly adding a safety pantry. I realize if I buy something extra each shopping trip I make, we will be in good shape. Also, if can and available, watch for international food stores. In our city we have a large Indian population, so you can get a 10lbs of rice for only 5.99! Now, that's a steal. Regular Publix or Krogers don't have deals like this even with their sales promotions.
@rayanvelasquez67134 жыл бұрын
You are balanced ! The way a pantry should look like , a lot of pantries I've viewed look like mini groceries stores , I learned more from you than anything out there , what your doing is doable and reasonable ! Thank you !
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Rayan! I'm glad we could help.
@Staceypellas13224 жыл бұрын
You should can the flour over time it will get bugs even in that container . If the flour has any egg in it when it gets hot out the eggs could still hatch and the flour will go bad still . The bucket may keep bugs out but it will keep the ones in that may already be in there already . There are videos on KZbin that showed you how to can dry foods like flour and sugar . And you can freeze your soft taco shells
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Yes, we are working on better dry goods storage, so we can keep the bugs away.
@Staceypellas13224 жыл бұрын
You can dry can it or freeze it and it would be better .
@Staceypellas13224 жыл бұрын
Just a thought
@angelaramseyrobinson44074 жыл бұрын
Stacey pellas I’ve heard if you freeze it for three days it kills any eggs.
@texas-red5383 жыл бұрын
I use a lot of oils to as a therapist- love thieves!!! Awesome vid!! I have projects to work on for my pantry!! Thank u for the inspiration!!!! Better to be WELL stocked than not!!!!
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
That's very interesting. Yes, it is better to be stocked than not, better to be safe than sorry. Thanks for watching!
@heartofdixieprepping47974 жыл бұрын
Vinegar is a great for cleaning. Does a great job on glass or mirrors. I add some to laundry too.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Sherry, agreed. I love using vinegar for so many things around the house.
@dannyscobee65304 жыл бұрын
You should look into dry canning for things like rice, beans, pasta. Better for storage vs just the bags they come in.
@wytchyprepper33704 жыл бұрын
Parboiled rice has a very low glycemic index, even better than brown rice and stores for up to 30 yrs. Beans are worth the carbs as they have a high protein content and break down at a steady rate. Controlled diabetic Prepper here as well :-)
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Great to know about the rice and beans. Thank you!
@nandinibandhini4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel. Well done! Really inspiring. Thanks.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@heidiwalker88074 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I’ve just recently started storing food but it has been hard because I like you have a type 1 diabetic and a glutton intolerant in our house so most of the foods I buy have to work with them in mind. It makes for a pretty bland stash but at least we have it. You are the first video I have come across that has addressed these food issues.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Heidie. I'm glad we could help. I know exactly how you feel, though we've thankfully been able to find ways to help with the bland (gluten-free spices are my friends).
@ms.fortune29574 жыл бұрын
How are u going to do all of that BAKING if ur POWER is out doll? OMG I MISS MY SNOOPY SNOW CONE MACHINE😮u took me back to my childhood..LOL😂😂😂😂😂🌸 Thanks for sharing
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
We do a lot of baking over the fire or on the grill too. I always wanted a Snoopy snow cone machine when I was little, so I couldn't resist it when I found it. 🤣 Thank you for watching!
@ms.fortune29574 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff My Grandmother bakes cornbread on top the stove, the grill is a GREAT IDEA💕🏆
@laylahalgharib18923 жыл бұрын
Solar power. Jackery. Amazon
@BeTrue053 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff how do you bake over fire and grill?
@royalrayne89483 жыл бұрын
Great tour!!! Thanks!!😊😊😊
@patschneider56714 жыл бұрын
I am new to ‘prep’. I’d keep those games, one person mentioned. Staying inside I’d want some other type of entertainment, for a change. These big pantries give me a great goal! Thanks for your terrific info! A Colorado Shopper and future Prepper
@CoolTaxiDriver4 жыл бұрын
Add more rice and beans. It makes a complete protein. The one thing that might be more difficult to get will be meat and canned goods. For an emergency, you may want to make sure that diabetic food will last for the one who needs it.
@benjamindrew92324 жыл бұрын
Great cheap recipes? Get the Aldi's egg noodles and dump a can of cream of chicken or mushroom in per half a bag and maybe some veggies of choice. That can make a huge meal for under 3 bucks! 🙂
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Sounds delicious! And very filling too.
@davidbown27073 жыл бұрын
And canned chicken
@susantaylor85074 жыл бұрын
I was just looking at that brand today I was going to get some for my pantry I guess I should get some
@selove-sc8zx4 жыл бұрын
You are my sister! I've been nodding along the whole way.
@rosaloving91064 жыл бұрын
If you’re diabetic I see a lot of foods that are high in fructose, sugar and processed-can fruit, pasta. One can get rid of diabetes by going low carb and no sugar. It’s an easy lifestyle to sustain.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
I am not diabetic. My husband is, so we stock the right kinds of foods for him, as well.
@loli_d4 жыл бұрын
Loced ypu spices and oils. On the spices, I don't feel so lonely anymore. LOL As to the oils, that's very interesting!
@edwinabbel37834 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job!! Keep it up!! Greetings from the Netherlands! E.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So nice to "meet" you!
@edwinabbel37834 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff you are welcome! Lots of luck in this pandemic!
@1sttimemom764 жыл бұрын
Best thing in the video. Snoopy snow cone machine. Lol. Haven't seen 1 in a while.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one as a kid. When I saw this one, I just had to get it.
@nvc90604 жыл бұрын
Ah...you also have my circa 1968 lazy susan in your cabinet😀
@paulm48754 жыл бұрын
This is first video than I saw from you. Your voice so amazing! Good bless to you and all your family! Btw, buy the bulk more cheap if you will order from food distributor, who works with restaurants and deli.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you!
@angelpurcell31564 жыл бұрын
Look for Homstead Tessie on KZbin she is amazing on canning and she can meats too
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Angel! Will do.
@tinahammond44384 жыл бұрын
I follow homestead tessie, she's such a sweet hard working woman...and knows how to keep her bills down!!!
@gypsylife78224 жыл бұрын
Also ourhalfacrehomestead has great canning videos!
@ciannacoleman51254 жыл бұрын
I like that you are making a video taking food issues into account. I fell like so many say to heck with diet restrictions since it is a “emergency” stock but often you can’t just disregard that without problems
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, it's a real issue here, especially for my husband, who really could not survive on rice and beans.
@jeaniejbutler49114 жыл бұрын
you came up in my recommend, love the video, I always say well i no . my neighbor gave me your site
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeronnamoe3 жыл бұрын
i thought abt doing this but then i stopped thinking abt it....now i'm going to start to try and do it again. I lost my job and food is tight. I think if i do this i can stay ahead of things.
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
You can do it! I wish you all the best.
@susandarling14574 жыл бұрын
Nice storage!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Susan!
@fnmag68094 жыл бұрын
Bravo. Keep it up
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@beverlysantillano2 жыл бұрын
Please link where you get the bulk gluten free flour. Love Badia seasonings too! Where did you get your big jar vanilla.? Great video
@plankpoop14 жыл бұрын
Good job! Thank you for sharing with us!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Patricia!
@shirleydrake16024 жыл бұрын
Very nice pantry.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Kay-oz2tk4 жыл бұрын
I got those same beets from Aldi's recently. I normally buy my beets from the produce section but I have been leery about buying fresh fruit & vegetables since the pandemic especially now that I've heard a couple stories about these jack-o'-lanterns sneezing all over the produce section. I love beets though. I think that we've all gotten an accidental mouth full of dirt as kids and beets taste like the best dirt ever. I totally get the chocolate thing too. Spices too? Yes girl. Red wine is good to have as well. I drink about 8 ounces just before bed to take the edge off. Dry milk yes. You just confirmed what I'm doing. Thank you 👏
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! Yeah, my guys love their beets. The taste of them takes me back to childhood too; we grew them in the garden, and my mom just loved them. Red wine is another great addition, yes!
@margritpiepes82424 жыл бұрын
Yes I go Aldi at least 2x a week they have really good stuff.some items are too much in price so I go Dollar tree
@susantaylor85074 жыл бұрын
Yes we lost our job 6 years ago I know we scrambled to pay Bill's and get food my husband is diabetic to I been stocking since 3 months before this very start in the USA
@hollywyvill50154 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thank you for sharing with us. I LOVE seeing this type of information on peepers pantry. I too have a diabetic in the household, and he doesn’t always like to cooperate within his dietary restrictions. He calls me the food nazi. 😂I too stock up on the baking chocolate/chocolate/ By the way, Lindt Seasalt chocolate is beautifully sinful. That would be my weakness. Thanks again for the video.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Holly! LOL Yes, Lindt Sea Salt is the absolute best! That and Ghirardelli Dark Sea Salt Caramel are my weaknesses for sure.
@ericsgranny89334 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great advice!
@amiradeshon55014 жыл бұрын
Nice work on this stock pile !! Great video. New subscriber
@lakore12014 жыл бұрын
If you run out of your jelly you can take the juice you have and turn it into homemade jelly. It works great!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
We have not tried this yet, but we want to.
@robertalee24 жыл бұрын
Good idea. This is basically the way you make jelly.
@greenlady434 жыл бұрын
Search KZbin for canned chicken. I just watched a video the other day. Looks fairly easy
@TheTidyhome4 жыл бұрын
If you think you have a gluten intolerance, make sure its not an additive or a genetically modified part of the gluten foods that are causing an issue, or else you will be fighting an uphill battle. Try for a food sensitivity test and an allergy test at a doctors office to get more health information to take care of you.
@hannahleigh28994 жыл бұрын
T Williams there’s 2 types of gluten allergies, an intolerance also known as celiac disease. The testing for that is extremely painful for someone with celiac or a gluten intolerance. It’s 3 weeks of eating what your allergic to so most physicians will just assume you have it because the effects are damaging to your body and the symptoms are very prominent . Then there is an actual allergy to gluten that will give you more “normal” allergic reactions symptoms and possibly anaphylaxis. I do agree it may be something else but avoiding what you know makes you sick is the best option in my opinion.
@hannahleigh28994 жыл бұрын
This is me being friendly just so you know! The testing is hard on the body and pricy so I’m just letting you know why she may have said that :) and she may have had some done but at least In the US HIPPA is a privacy law and it’s not my place to ask lol
@benjamindrew92324 жыл бұрын
I can meats. I have found with whole meats "Not ground" that after cubing it up, boil it in a pot of water and skim as much of the junk of the top as possible and the drain the rest of the water. Fill the pot up again with hot tap water, do a stir and drain again. It's more work but the end product is much better and not one big clump of meat. And it makes the jars easier to clean. But, if you're in a hurry it can just simply be cubed and stuffed tightly in a jar to the proper headspace (I do it tight, but for safety reasons you may pack it a little looser). No need to add water if packing tight. Also, the jars will be a bit cool stuffing raw meat into them, so the canner water should just be room temperature with this method. At least that's how I do it.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tips! We are really wanting to learn how to do this, so I'm looking forward to putting some of these tips to good use. I especially want to can some chicken. Beef would be good too because we do eat a lot of ground beef.
@benjamindrew92324 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff I'll warn you though. Home canning meat isn't the same as store bought canned meat. Home canning alters the flavor and the texture. You may have to get used to it. Especially ground beef. I don't care for the flavor of home canned ground beef by it self. But for me it lends itself very well for spaghetti and taco meat. The texture is almost like taco bell taco meat! Lol I would say just do a small run. Like one pint of precooked ground beef, chicken cubed and uncubed and some cubed or uncubed beef. What ever you choose I understand we're supposed to can a minimum of four jars per the safety guidelines. Then the next day, crack em open and see what you think. 🙂
@oldtimerlee88204 жыл бұрын
@@MelLockcuff Canning plain meat is relatively easy. If you don't have one, pick up a Ball Blue Book (about $10) and follow their instructions for meats. (I prefer hard copy when I'm in the kitchen.) Ball, Presto canning, USDA and a number of university websites are online sources for tested procedures for safely putting meat into jars. I can beef, chicken, pork, turkey and venison (when I can get it), too. Depending on the meat and what I'm using it for, I raw pack or hot pack. Each method has its pros & cons. I usually use hot pack for meat chunks that will be used for salads, casseroles, soups and stews. Hot packing also yields additional broths that can be canned separately. I also can ground meats, as directed, using the applicable broth for the liquid. This is for pasta sauce, and other recipes that can benefit from pre-cooked ground beef. Great addition to soups, for example. As a general rule, I don't can "recipes". I can "ingredients".And, I leave out the salt suggestion. Canning meats and vegetables, as is, gives the ability to use these in many different ways. Season, to taste, when these ingredients are added to a dish during meal prep. Tip: During holidays, take advantage of the meat specials that go along with them. Buy in bulk and freeze, if you have to, until you have time to can them. Buy frozen turkeys on Thanksgiving sales. Can them in January. Buy hams at Easter and can when the opportunity presents itself. Backyard cooking is the next one. Watch for meat sales for things that go on the grill or in the smoker. Hamburger, pork loin, chicken halves....
@JohnDoe-do3fm3 жыл бұрын
What was in the glass jars next to the canned chicken and concord grape jelly?
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
John, that would be homemade apple jelly. Thanks for watching!
@wesleydavis54063 жыл бұрын
Need to store your stuff in Mylar bags with o 2 absorbers
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
I’ll look into that, Wesley. Thanks for the tip.
@kathyscrazylife4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info.
@dianenugent36664 жыл бұрын
You also have to check expiration dates on everything you want to store.
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you do. I like to store the new behind the old.
@oldtimerlee88204 жыл бұрын
Diane, while it is best to use the principle of "First In, First Out", as a general rule those "Best Buy" and "Sell By" dates are NOT expiration dates. The only exception that I know of is for baby food that's covered by regulations. "Best By" is the date the food processor chose to put on their product. It simply means the contents of the can or jar is "Best" , in their opinion, during the time period indicated. *Properly canned, both home canned and commercially canned food is safe to eat, as long as the seal is not broken.* If the seal is intact, nothing can get into the container to cause spoilage. Yes, there can be some nutrition loss and color/flavor changes over time. Those don't affect safety. An example: White rice has a 30+ year shelf life, if properly stored. Yet, a bag of rice from the grocery store carries a "Best By" date about 2 years out. Personal experience: I stored white rice in sanitized 2 liter soda bottles in Feb 2010. I ate some of that rice for supper last night - April 2020. If I had used the processor's "Best By" as an EXPIRATION date that rice would have been in a landfill many years ago! Don't take my word for it. Do research for yourself. You'll save time, money and reduce waste by re-evaluating those how those dates are to be understood. Hope this helps.
@Lisawhatshersname4 жыл бұрын
@@oldtimerlee8820 another good point! The "best by" dates are indicators for the grocery to rotate stock. Also the original plastic containers will break down quicker than glass or the food safe canisters with gamma lids.
@yannist3684 жыл бұрын
Im Vegan and i have Diabetes i eat tons of beans and rice and veggies My A1C when from 12.2 now its 8.6 and im losing weight i dont eat no meat. I pre all my food
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
That's great! Thanks for sharing!
@kan-zee4 жыл бұрын
do you take into account...the expiry / best buy date, with your canned goods ?? Your video show and tell...has given me a ton of things, that I am missing...I got some update shopping to do...thanks for this video. Very helpful
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do. I want to make sure we're not wasting anything and that we're able to consume before it expires. That's one reason I recommend shelving new behind the old, and move the old forward or up, so they get used quicker.
@benjamindrew92324 жыл бұрын
Those are merely best by dates. Canned goods last a very long time. I have soup and meats I canned in 2016 I'm eating on and it's just fine. Tomatoes might not have as long as a life unless you can them yourself.
@oldtimerlee88204 жыл бұрын
"Best By" dates are NOT expiration dates. It's the date the food processor determines to be for the "best" quality of their product. Last time I checked, other than baby foods, there are no regulations on the use of "Best By", "Sell By" or "Use By" dates. For properly home canned or commercially canned foods, the food is safe to eat, as long as the seal isn't broken. Nothing can get into the container to spoil the food! Over time there can be some nutrition loss, along with flavor and color changes which do not affect safety. Some signs that the seal has been broken are bulging and/or leaking cans, foul odor, excessive foaming, unusual color changes and/or evidence of mold. If in doubt, throw it out. Don't throw it out simply because of a date stamped on the can. I'd rather have 85% of the original nutrition than to have nothing to eat.
@oldtimerlee88204 жыл бұрын
@@benjamindrew9232 They do last a very long time! With canned foods, those with high acid content usually have the shortest shelf life. Tomatoes, as you mentioned, especially in metal cans are subject to corrosion. Pineapple is another one. Even if the seal isn't broken, each can take on a metallic flavor from the can. Home canning, indeed, is the best way to preserve acidic foods for long term. Glass is inert and lids are coated and there's minimal contact between the lid and the contents of the jar. I have tomatoes on my pantry shelf to prove it! Canned a number of years ago, during a bountiful harvest, I save those few remaining jars for a soup I make for family gatherings.
@Lisawhatshersname4 жыл бұрын
Also please do be careful of those "pop-top" cans. I didn't see any in your rotation, but I have some pop top pineapple, and one of them "popped" and leaked juice all over the rest of my stock! Just FYI
@taraqueen583 жыл бұрын
I just can't believe how much Americans stock up being from England this is like a corner shop not a pantry
@MelLockcuff3 жыл бұрын
Haha, it's definitely different over here, Tara. Thanks for watching the video!
@lisabevans81074 жыл бұрын
Well I did not Read all of the Comments I would be curious if you keep a list a running list of food in your pantry and what you need I've just started a pantry and I'm doing what I can but I'm sure I'm Forgetting things
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
This is something I need to do, and I may do a future video about this. It'd definitely make it easier to keep track.
@Michelle-oz1jc4 жыл бұрын
Ha - I feel the same about your spinach!
@MelLockcuff4 жыл бұрын
It's just yucky. But my husband and my oldest love it, so...
@carmenwheatley73164 жыл бұрын
I love spinach, cooked or raw. We had a garden when we were growing up, so we had a taste for vegetables at a young age. I remember the summer months or blistering heat while canning was done. But eventually my parents bought a huge chest freezer and started freezing most of the produce.