Food Storage: What, How, Why

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

NOTE: This video was shot a few days before the food panic buying took off. I realize many at this time many not be able to stock up on the items they need but hope this can still be helpful as stores continue to restock. Also, our Mother Earth link is in the description box and you can save 10% on your first order going through that. Looks like their stock on freeze dried veggies is low but they seem to have a lot of their dehydrated items available

[@americaneden3090]

Good morning 🌞 Heidi 💚🌱 covidtrial.IO 40 patients in the south of France we're all 100% healed in 6days after this treatment. Idk specifics like which strain was it effective against 1 or both? This man Rigano has made a public call out to medical staff to join the trial. Idk in which capacity, like treating ill staff or medical observation over patients with family and patients permission for treatment. He been in talks w Fauci ( kinda cringy ) and Elon Musk to organize and fund production of more of these meds. May be available for mass use in 1-2 months. These meds aren't new, they've been around for awhile. I'm not a HUGE advocate for antibiotics but hey in light of this I may reconsider in this particular situation. I like Glen Beck I know ❤️ him or NOT I do believe he has mankind's interests at heart I watched him for years, turned away bc I felt like WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW THIS I CANNOT HELP ANYONE and seriously the pain and corruption in the world made me kinda miserable. Well I found homesteading and it became my therapy and schooling. I THANK GOD 100% for having found this Community. My family is better off for it. I have NO IDEA ifvim just a foolish idealist or CAN I HELP maintain calm in my tinder box if a hometown, at least my neighborhood which is a somewhat significant size. I'm advising my brother whose in the public as a worker in his Community that they NEED TO REALIZE LIFE IS DIFFERENT. BEHAVE. BE CALM. WE MAY HAVE RATIONS. BE GRATEFUL. THERE IS SOME FOOD SCARCITY. GROW UR OWN. I'm trying to help w advice. Passing the word of soil amending and low tech ways of food preservation such as dehydrating and fermentation. I'd be clueless in the fermentation Dept were it not for you Heidi so ty once again.

[@tinnerste2507]

i never get tired of food storage videos mostly cause im nosey, but also i pick up ideas here and there

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Haha, well, it is helpful to learn from other people's ideas even if it is just fun seeing all our differences :D

[@tinnerste2507]

@Lola Y home canned depends on quality but as long as they are sealed they are safe to eat. ive had really ugly brown cherries twenty some years old that tasted great. if you want the food to look good keep them out of light and if you want them to last really long kerp them cool like in a basement . but ive heard, after a year certain vitamins chemically break down. ive never been able to taste the difference though. hope that helps

[@tinnerste2507]

@Lola Y absolutely would be. theres some things, like eggplant, that you cant really can well but mostly it works. so far everything i grow gets eaten before i have enough to can but sometimes the guests order catering at my work place and i bring the leftovers home to can. i also grow lots of perennials and put cover on them so i have a bit more to harvest when its cooler. eventually i want to get a family cow but ive got a lot to do with fencing and barn repairs first!

[@gogogardener]

@Lola Y While TInnerste is correct, I find that 18 to 24 months max is optimal. So, if I have a bumper crop, I'll can enough for only one or two years. I also immediately share what I don't think I'll use within that time with family. Nothing worse than wasting storage space on things that we won't really want to eat unless its the apocalypse.

[@tinnerste2507]

@@gogogardener i have a two week mealplan and can those things! bsfore i started that i had all kinds of random stuff clogging up my storage space

[@ladydaggerstatus]

They called us crazy when nothing was going on and now they look at us for guidance. I just made more jars of elderberry syrup for the family. My coworkers are asking to buy them from me as well as the many medicinal herbs I have for immunity. Prepping is a necessary so you don’t panic. Thanks again for another great video.

[@audreynanapreps2543]

One month ago I bought 1# of dried elderberries for 20$. Yesterday I went to buy more and the price was 50$.

[@mpedals]

@@audreynanapreps2543 thats horrible

[@pennynewell3459]

Audrey Stewart 😳

[@pamt8430]

@Lynette Danzy we have been getting texts all night..what do I need etc. They forget what we've been saying for YEARS!! SMH!!

[@ladydaggerstatus]

I just gave my sister in law a jar of elderberry syrup for her family. She knows to make some things but hasn’t had the time since she works in medicine. Heidi says, you have to know who you will help. I won’t give to coworkers but very close family -yes. And I bartered for some fresh honey so I will be back in the kitchen making more syrup and honey/garlic ferment.

[@heatherfisher4756]

I work at a local Walmart and am seeing the insanity first hand. It’s crazy! For years I’ve made a couple trips per year to a nearby Amish store and buy all my spices a some flour in bulk. I garden and can my produce. We have venison in the freezer that we process ourselves. I keep a close eye on sales at the store - I found frozen turkeys on sale for 48 cents a pound....so I bought 3 of them🤷‍♀️. I’m going to cook one of them tomorrow and have leftovers for the week, have plans to put one on the smoker this summer and that will still leave me one for thanksgiving... and I won’t have to spend triple the price. 😃. I live over 20 minutes away from the nearest store (And don’t like shopping every day after work😒) so I like to stay stocked up. It’s for sure out of convenience that I do so. So now while everyone is freaking out and panic buying, I already have all the things me and my family need and will be fine for a good while. I’ve gotten a little good natured joking from family, but they know where to come if they need anything. My little brother comes “Shopping” at my house once a month or so and exchanges empty jars for full ones. Perfect deal! Anyway, you continue to be an inspiration and I continue to enjoy your videos. In my opinion, you can’t make too many videos about herbs, gardening,canning, dehydrating or food preservation! Take care and god bless! ❤️

[@FlashGordon1023]

I have always kept a few canned goods in my home, but several years ago, when a hurricane hit New Jersey and I watched on TV families lining you to pick through a dumpster for food, I got serious about it. Every year I pick one preservation technique, read, watch, and put it into use for my family.

[@marthaadams8326]

Good for you.

[@justjoanish]

I love the idea of learning one technique a year. Very manageable.

[@gogogardener]

I also try a new foraged food each year, and cook up one batch of past years experiments too. That way, I'm familiar with foraging if it's ever necessary. This year, I revisited chewing on stems of the bright yellow oxalis that grows in the orchard. Spent many an hour weeding these as a child. They have a spritely lemon flavor.... enjoyed it enough to grab another stem. Lemonade in Spring.

[@FlashGordon1023]

@@gogogardener I have never tried that, but I saw a few books on it. Do you have any recommendations?

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

I've never been able to wrap my mind around people's mindset of buying only enough for 1 week. I counsel them that they should buy what they need but also purchase a few items extra each week to start building their contingency storage. Because I know the reality is most people can't afford to buy massive amounts of items all at once and no matter your income bracket there will be times when things get tight

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Right! Little at a time is the best way to go and also give you time to think and plan what you need most. Of course now for many, it is too late to try to stock up on a lot all at once with all the shortages

[@thinkingofothers353]

~~~ Mrs. Heidi and Patrick please know you both help me by way of your videos. I watch. ..look...and .listen so I may learn. Patrick I saw you on top your home working I said to myself Mrs. Heidi you have yourself a good husband. Because of internet friends like you two ....I am going to keep PUSHING ON. Thank you both....GOD'S LOVE and JOY.

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

You have one of the best educational videos for City people who don't regularly have a need to have an old fashion style pantry.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

I am so glad you made this video. All the things you do were central to how life was during our parent's time and back hundreds of years. There is a reason for it. You live long enough you discover people lose jobs, people get sick, people get divorced, people experience life in different circumstances. Each culture has their own take on this that also goes back hundreds of generations. It is not weird. This was normal. A person's largest expenditures touch housing and utilities, transportation and it's associated costs, Health insurance and other medical things.Then there is food that we know we will need till we die. Learning how to dry food, can food and freeze food is powerful. It may feel awkward at first. There will be mistakes. But if you continue and become determined to learn and practice and learn and practice, you will feel a satisfaction in your soul that will help you lift your head up. I met a lady who had two sons and a husband who was a violent alcoholic. Frequently she and her sons went without food and the hope of food. He would smash all her canned food. He loved to destroy things. But she was so determined. He ripped out her gardens every year. But she would not give up. She lived far from city and stores and barely had any money. But she figured out how to raise a garden, raise some chickens and can lots of food. There was a farmer who allowed her to plant her little garden on his land in a place hidden by his crops in back of her house. She hid the chickens there too.(This was the first time I ever saw canned chicken!) She canned when he was at work or on a binge and ripped up floor boards and other places where she hid her jars of food. Her story broke my heart but her perseverance made me look at her with awe. She was an amazing woman who showed me if you desire results, with God's help you can find a way. Such a lovely woman I will never forget!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This comment is bombshell, both the story you shared of that woman and your previous remarks. Very well said and thank you!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

@@RainCountryHomestead THANK YOU for all your help and kindness and wisdom! Really love and value you Sister!

[@countrygalinthecity]

Truth! Also calm cause I know exactly what's in my food!

[@WendyK656]

I say Hi back to my Cody! Heidi thank you so much for another great video for sharing in good times and bad times. This year would be a great year to start gardening if you have never garden you can do them in some type of pots. It is such a good feeling when you can put away the food that you grow.. 14 March 20 Was a wake up call for us in a small town; as we went grocery shopping and the story was packed! I have nerve seen this before; and many people that we did not know! and many shelves empty. They limited some meats to only two of them each. All I am saying as listen to people like Rain Country to store when bad things happen it is NUTS out there.It was not a calming day for us. Big bag 25, 50 lbs Rolled oats, Rice, beans, Wheat, Peas, Lentils were gone! that was at a small bulk store we go to as well. There was empty freezers in the Stores too.

[@StillSwirling]

My hubby and I were so glad we had food stores the first winter we were married. The weather got so bad that we couldn't leave our house for nearly a month! With everything going on, I also stocked up on extra chicken and cat food as well. We can't forget about our animal friends!

[@tf5045]

Thank you for this video. I’m new to gardening and want to prepare for the unexpected. Your videos are easier to understand and make perfect sense.

[@tennesseegirl1215]

Enjoyed the great ideas you shared, I guess those who labeled us fanatics now get what we've been doing all these years. Thank you sweet friend for helping us be more prepared, blessings

[@donnamarielouiseverriersha5206]

Thank you for your patience and dedication to us less educated 🙏👏👍🥰

[@JEHomestead]

Heidi, Thank you for this video:) We have been working on our food storage for at least 8 yrs. Tried telling family and some friends back then but they laughed at us because we were "preppers" That's why a lot of people are panicking now because of thinking that it couldn't happen in US. I hope your video helps someone realize how important it is to have the food security and peace of mind. God Bless, Judy

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I remember having the crazy idea that my family would appreciate the information I share on the importance of food storage and would get on board....yeah, right. Some of that family seems to find every excuse in the book to avoid spending time with us...wonder if they are still clinging to their strong held beliefs that they just need to rely on their faith in God

[@carriem7832]

Rain Country I agree....I’ve been told I’m a pessimist well at least I won’t be graveling for food.....🙂 On How To there’s info on how to make your own TP.......look out printer paper will disappear now....

[@cswhitak]

@@RainCountryHomestead Was listening to another channel a while back, and the owner of the channel made the comment that "some people are too close to Heaven to be any earthly good." Sounds like what you're dealing with ...oh well. I've also heard that God can only do for you what He can do through you, meaning you have to put some effort into the game. Love your vids, keep 'em coming!

[@marthaadams8326]

@@carriem7832 :-) ouch!

[@marthaadams8326]

Great! Now, they will come to you to learn - hopefully - that or the government.

[@tinnerste2507]

i counted up my stock.. ive got meals for 2 months plus a years worth of rice and 25 kilograms of flour i was able to prep for2 months quarantine for 70 euro ! its very comforting to have those leftovers canned!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

When my four adult kids were little we got the storms of a hurricane and lost power for almost 2 weeks. I had lots of bulk items and made a cake on the grill in a make shift Dutch oven. We may not have had power but my son got a cake on his birthday 😂 I love a challenge and what a blessing it is to be prepared! Always learning!

[@SuzanneU]

This is so very true! having a stash of food and other necessities frees me from fear. I'm calm and confident. When the panic buying struck and store shelves were empty, it had no effect at all on my household's ability to carry on.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is one of the big things I wish I could get others who just think prepping is too much work or even crazy...the peace it gives and the stress it saves by having food and other supplies put up is worth it all even if nothing big happens :D

[@carlbelken4478]

Heidi, please don' t ever stop your food storage videos! Sure am thankful for this one (and all of your videos, for that matter), your timing is perfect, have been thinking along similar lines. Now, thanks to your suggestions and perspectives, have a clearer view of what and how we need to move forward. God Bless You and Yours. Gretchen B. :)

[@kimberleemonroe2255]

We always have more to learn! Than you so much for all of your videos. I’ve been doing this for over thirty years but the last few have gotten into herbs and natural medicine and such. Thank you! Keep preaching to the choir😂

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

People have asked me why I have so much food for just my family of 3. I've canned, purchased items in large quantities since we 1st got married 39 yrs ago, because I know there will be times that finances won't be able to sustain us. In the past 2 years I've amped up the canning have started stockpiling freeze dried etc. WHY? Because my husband is retiring this year and it worries me to think about how much less income we'll have. This way, I have a stockpile that I can purchase small amounts to replenish what we've used and not have to worry about if something major happens financially how we'll survive

[@thinkingofothers353]

~~~ my friend you really sound like a very wise lady. My name is Dave and I moved to the northern mountains of lovely Georgia about 8 years ago. I always like to have the best pantry I could have. Your idea to put food aside because you husband is retiring was the best idea. Hello to your husband and HAPPY RETIREMENT my friend. It was a joy to read your comment. ..GOD'S JOY.

[@ruthm4749]

My boyfriend just retired in Jan, after 30 years at his company. I've always tried to saved by storing but he was never convinced of my belief until this trouble started.

[@NoMoreTears64]

I am anticipating going on social security and cutting my hours in half as well. Since I dont have much retirement savings, this has been my strategy too. Store up what I use so that I dont have to buy much at higher prices, when my income is lower.

[@leeannwicker937]

One of the reasons I started to prep is because I do not want to be part of the problem. I don't want to be grabbing supplies at the last minute and thus taking stuff from someone who needs it because they weren't prepared. I have at least three months supply of toilet paper BUT I did not buy it this month. My supply was acquired a little at a time over a year or two. I'm not at the point I only buy to replace what I use.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep! Same here! I actually had not bought TP for about a year and just before all the craziness started I did buy a big pack from Costco just to top off my stash again, but that was all. I had no idea at that time there was going to be a mad rush on it just a few weeks later.

[@judysargeant6388]

Thank you for mentioning this. As a mother this is an excellent way to protect my family. I have had to talk to my family abroad about food storage. Starting 2020 was hard as i heard about the food shortage my family had, i felt helpless. I could not send money, even amazon was not willing to deliver food items. Yes, all i could do was pray but it made me think. I have never felt more helpless, i am taking steps too store food. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

[@cilandialane7521]

i don't get tired of learning. No food and water, no life. Thank you.

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Well said, we who prep are not in fear. We are ready.

[@lindachandler2293]

If you have some potatoes that are starting to get shriveled, try taking a few, scrubbing them super clean to keep dirt from soaking in and let them set at least over night in clean room temperature water. They rehydrate a little and peel easier. I hate peeling what grandma called weedly potatoes.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Great tip!

[@SuzanneU]

I love that phrase - weedly potatoes!

[@lindachandler2293]

@@SuzanneU Me, too ☺️

[@hollystephenson601]

This is something i have been wanting to do for the past few years but could never get our garden in due to weather. I went to the store last night and there is Absolutely nothing.. no bread or flour, no beans - canned or dried, no eggs or milk, no potatoes, greens, bananas..no paper products of any kind. Im glad i have kept a pantry of some items. Last year we were in a devastating tornado and we didn't have much so we've learned from that.. but its coming to be a habit of falling back on our pantry. Ive learned a lot from you too and appreciate your time and help you have given. Thank you ♡

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I shot this video a few days ago before the panic buying on food took off....

[@carriem7832]

Rain Country I just looked up on How To web site on how to make your own toilet paper...yep...and Lambs Ear is good to grow as a natural TP...☺️

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Which of course, is one of the very things I talk about in a video publishing on Monday :D

[@rhondawelker6742]

I don’t remember why, if she grew them or found a good buy, but my mom had carrots and she fixed them just like she would sweet potatoes. We had candied carrots as a side. They were delicious.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That sounds wonderful!

[@claraanderson1305]

I have learned so much from this channel,thank you for doing what you do! May God continue to bless you and yours!

[@echobeach8857]

Encouraging, practical, and empowering video!

[@susankarnes2100]

I purchased a large freeze dryer. It was well worth the money and makes my life so easy. It figures out much cheaper in the long run than purchasing already prepared freeze dried items. I just did 5 trays of fresh eggs, turning them into powder and they reconstitute beautifully and taste fresh. ❤👍

[@retiredreyes5084]

Wow, I fell asleep watching you, then woke up watching you!I started prepping about 6 months ago with canned food. Now I want to can, but I have to admit, it is scary, so I went ahead and bought a dehydrator and decided I would proceed that way first as a build my confidence for canning, thank for the encouraging videos!

[@audreynanapreps2543]

Try water bath canning to start!

[@marthaadams8326]

@@audreynanapreps2543 only acid foods for water bath.

[@audreynanapreps2543]

@@marthaadams8326 that's true but an easier way for some to get into canning with less fear

[@marthaadams8326]

@@audreynanapreps2543 yes, and it used to be the only way, and I am terrified of my pressure canner, but it is also a favorite thing to own and use. There are many safety features on the new ones. The only thing that is a problem for me is that you really do have to watch them to get the right pressure and learn where to set the range to keep it there.

[@gogogardener]

Get the traditional Ball Blue Book, and check out the gov website nchfp.uga.edu (national home food preservation). Once you've mastered dehydrating, I agree with others, try water bath canning. The set up is usually cheaper than pressure canning. You can put up fruit, relishes, jams, and pickles with that set up. You'll still need the dehydrator for vegetables, herbs, and meats; until you brave the world of pressure canning. But... for now... a good investment would be a Ball Blue Book so you can see what you can do and get inspired.

[@lauritan66]

I really enjoyed this video and I think it is just as relevant today as it was four years ago. Anytime I can buy extra I do even if it is just insurance against rising prices. In my area it seems prices are getting higher every month. One thing I never tried before that I get now is organic Quinoa. It gives me an extra sense of security because it is a complete protein in a bag. I never even knew Quinoa existed until the COVID19 lockdown. The lockdown taught me the importance of reading labels, that’s for sure.

[@mikmik7796]

Hi from UK! Total newbie to food storage here, and prepping for that matter, thanks for the video, much appreciated.

[@ilovecharleston2]

It's great to be able to wander in the kitchen in the evenings and brew a fresh, hot cup of mint tea - mint we grew ourselves. And letting people know which parts of the meal we're eating are "ours" puts a smile on my face. Oh, and the carrot thing .... well ...... let's just say that last year I declared my freedom from trying to do the impossible. lol

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Hahaha! LOVE this whole comment, especially the last part!

[@gogogardener]

I happened to dry mint yesterday! The patch had overgrown and I needed to bring it back under control so I could plant my cabbages. I thought, I better dry this. Knowing my luck, this abundance is short lived... and I'll be wanting tea or mint for tsiky cucumber salad.

[@ilovecharleston2]

@@gogogardener - Isn't it rewarding?! Mint is so hardy, too. I'm very good at killing plants, but the mint just laughs and laughs at me.....lol ... You're planting cabbages, but here in Charleston, SC, it's time to plant our summer garden. We still have 3 cabbages and 5 collard plants in the spare fridge from the fall garden, though. That's something else that's so tasty- better than store bought.

[@susansupino4011]

I have a friend who I am trying to encourage to store food for herself and her family. I show her what I do, and yes, she mocks me. So, with the craziness that is happening I asked her the question. What if a terrible storm happened and you could not get food or water for a month or so. What will you do? She proceeded to say, well, I’ll just go to your house and giggled. I then smiled at her and said, what will you bring to help the situation?? That got her thinking.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I now tell people who say that to me "Our life boat is already full, you need to build your own." Patrick just thought of one yesterday "I have decided not to pay into retirement for my future, instead, when I retire, I will just ask you to share your retirement money with me"

[@shage6881]

It truly is calming and I actually enjoy doing it! I think this will be a great season for kids to learn about starting seeds and tending to a garden. We grew up working in the garden (in the 70's & 80's) so it was a normal part of life.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

And considering many of them won't be holed up in the brain washing government training camps for awhile, now is a the perfect time to teach them!

[@dianehall5345]

Great video Heidi and I love your Scarlet Runner beans! Canning carrots is something I will remember to do this season. Some items I can or freeze are good items to trade. Folks here are proud and want to trade if they are able. Today I traded some of our grass fed beef for frozen rainbow trout filets. We were both very happy!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Love Rainbow Trout!

[@KaylynnStrain]

Don't forget to have a variety of beans, pastas, rices etc.......herbs and spices a must

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, of course, I have a whole series of these videos and I talk about all those. I even have one on starting your own medicinal herb garden. :)

[@beverlylevenhagen454]

I can my dried beans in the winter. I like the convenience of just opening up a jar and using it whenever I want plus it heats up the apartment! Lol I powdered up the kale I dried last year the way you showed in another video. Wow is that an efficent way of storing! It takes up half the room! I love it!

[@pennynewell3459]

Never get tired, love this type video.

[@jackieburnett6881]

I so enjoy your videos. You are right about prepping. Ty for sharing

[@franpaterno486]

I could never get tired of your videos ❤❤👍👍👍

[@lauraburruss2217]

Love the scarlet runner beans!!! So awesome they are a perennial. They do need picked often... Lol. The beans are very pretty too. Speaking of prepping:. My whole life I've been called a hoarder or treated like a nut job. My mom grew and canned as did my grandma. I do what I was taught. When covid hit my adult son panicked and asked if his family could come live with me. (They don't ever come visit). I was like what? He said well I knew you could feed us all. Guess I'm not such a nut job after all.... I enjoy growing, cooking and preserving. I'm poor; but have had plenty to share by the grace of God.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sad they only want to fall back on you when they need you but hopefully they learned from it and will consider doing the same for themselves rather than thinking they can just keep coming to stay with you when things get tough

[@djssquibbs3295]

Another great video/content from you! I love having my stockpile, yes it is like my little store--all I have to do is go into the storage and pick out whatever I need. I enjoy it and find it very satisfying. I started just buying 2 of whatever I usually bought 1 of, when I could. then I just grew it from there. And I know what I bought will be more expensive in the future anyways. thank you again!

[@RSJ-Texas]

Yup. Excellent advice Heidi !!!

[@backyardinbloom575]

I agree with everything you said and I have lots stored but it is so hard to get organized and get started if you know what I mean. That is where I stumble!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

O yes, I understand, This is why it is often best to start small as it is easier financially and gives one time to think about how to organize things. Though that changes all the time. I am often having to reorganize some of my things as I add new things to the mix

[@marilynryan7822]

Always great information.Love spending “ time” with you. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@spinwitch]

I only have a small flat and an even smaller balcony. But the seeds for my herbs and lettuce are already out. I grow lettuce from april/may to october/november and also regular sprout different seeds - so even when the pantry cupboard gets boring (after a few months), I can supplement with fresh vitamins. It makes me feel really good and secure - just knowing that I don't have to go out should things get rough.

[@jodiphinney590]

Just getting started! Thanks for your videos!

[@gl779]

From Linda... I never tire of more information you provide on food storage. Highly believe in it. Love your videos as always and value and trust information you provide on a variety of topics. Thank you so much and God Bless.

[@frugaltraci]

Right?!?!?!! Cause if you don’t have food - You are not going to need the TP 😂😂😂😂😂

[@countrygalinthecity]

Exactly !

[@danakarloz5845]

Traci Reineke 😂

[@YT4Me57]

LOL!😊

[@tlavon]

Wanted to let you know I love your channel am learning so much on Food Storage. Keep doing what you're doing, it is important, you are a blessing.

[@roxyc5345]

Rain Country - You sound like an Australian (except for your awesome accent) No nonsense sensibility! You/re great!!😀👍😘

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have had a couple people ask me if I was Australian but could never figure out why since I do not have an accent! haha

[@Sandra-qt4wr]

Agree 💯 Thanks for sharing.

[@sandeegragert9008]

Very good video with lots of beneficial information. Hopefully people will pay attention to what you are saying. Thanks, Hedi, for all your time & effort.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Sandee!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I don't need to worry about running out of food with the current pandemic but, before this growing season ends, I want to learn the complete skills of canning. I was wondering if one could still buy non-GMO corn. The other thing about being prepared is that you always have a supply. No such thing as having to run to the store because you ran out of a certain ingredient. That saves a lot of time!! In my experience, potatoes store best in a vented plastic container or plastic grocery bags. Just put in the potatoes, nothing in with them. If a potato rots, it was damaged before it was put in and the rot don't transfer to adjacent potatoes.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It can also depend on the type of potato, the ones I grow are not actually the best for long term storage but the way I stored them this year they have lasted longer than ever. They ARE trying to grow now though, which is fine, much of what is left will be going in the ground soon anyway.

[@robinforshee854]

I just LOVE your videos. Even though I have canned for years. I live alone but still prep alot. Living in an apartment I have learned alot of ways to store my preps. Thanks and God Bless

[@lynnesimmons3112]

I sleep better knowing it’s there, and I’m a long way from where I want to be, but probably have about 6 months worth. If you have a garden, and can it yourself it really doesn’t take that much money.

[@TheLeisamarie]

This is the first year I have tried growing carrots, but we have some canned that I put up last fall. It's the dawning of a new way of living and thanks to folks like you, those of us who are paying attention will suffer less than the folks who are living with rose colored glasses on! Thank you Heidi and Pat for the real and reliable information!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you!

[@Paula-zx8mt]

AMEN HEIDI! Being a preparer is being wise/intelligent. Being prepared does allow a calm state. Scoffers may regret being scoffers and not preparers. I do believe our president said this WILL happen again somewhere down the road. If folks listen closely, they will pick up on these little tips we keep being fed quietly by the earthly bosses. : ) God bless and can on sister! lol Much love.

[@gogogardener]

I've been suspecting this was a social experiment. I'm in my 50's and have watched the social scientists try this and that through schools, media, and the like.... and yet the world is still broken by sin. Imagine that. Thankfully, I know the remedy... I trust in God and know Who is still in charge.

[@rowinggranny5216]

Thank you for another great video.

[@ruthm4749]

What pretty chickens. You are exactly right. Preparing for contingencies does help to calm the nerves, preparing your pantry also saves you money. It has taken me several years to convince my boyfriend to have a stock of food, and now that they are starting to shut things down, he is glad I have been workingsohard so we don't have to worry as much.

[@sdkemm]

Thank you thank you for this video. We have been trying to get our food storage together. Not sure why but I did not even think of buying the veg that I have a hard time growing and can those. Anyway, thanks for the video. Much appreciated.

[@hollys87]

I am very thankful for having things already in place for our homestead. Before all of this started I had decided to add more of our own food production to our homestead and those steps have made things less chaotic. We have a local store that sells bulk goods so I restocked our grains/beans but that is it every thing else we are good. We also have chickens and goats so we are good on eggs and our dairy products as well. My biggest worry is more what other people will do when things are not easily available.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Love the common since of your video's. Thank's. Stay safe, warm and dry. God bless

[@sandimorreale3685]

I love these videos. I shared this.

[@shilohfarm7248]

Great video. Really enjoyed watching. Lots of good information. God Bless

[@thriftylady1170]

Thank you! I’m learning so very much from your channel. You are truly a God send!

[@susantaylor8507]

My niece just went today and bought me 4 elderberry trees for 5 dollars a piece I'm excited I'm putting them in my orchard I have blueberry trees and mayhaw trees and 1 pear tree in my yard but I need to do carrots my pet pig loves his carrots and I can can them for him to eat to without salt

[@NMETSGChan]

That's funny when people says that we live in fear. But I am well prepared to stay in my house for the next months without a problem and now they are the ones who lives in fear. I just decided to get prepared in advance in situation like that.

[@genal5808]

Always enjoy your storage videos. Things are a bit crazy right now but being prepared helps me feel calm during all of this. Unfortunately many of the panicking folks will not be informed. Thank You for all your videos!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sadly for many it is too late for them to prepare for this current crises but sure hope though making videos like this that when those people who wake up to the need to be better prepared for the next event, they will have something to learn from. I also hope these help for others to see how much common sense there is in just being ready. Many though, will shrug it off after it is past and continue to live pay check to pay check...

[@vidili68]

Hi there 52 weeks a year 52 of each grow food you eat I am zone 6a in pa 12 raise beds 3,12 I have a quarter acre Have a good day be safe

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Not all places can grow things all year round unless they have a well insulated and heated greenhouse. We are one of those places.

[@jeanmartin6410]

How do you can out side? Canning season happens in Minnesota when it can get to 85degrees wig 95% humidity. Canning outside would be very convenient.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We get nearly 9 months of rain here so typically I do most of my canning June-Sept but can sometimes find a nice day here and there to do it outside. In a pinch, I bring the propane cooker in the house and set it up in the foyer with a metal plate underneath to protect my floor, just in case, and keep the door cracked open for ventilation

[@kleineroteHex]

I can outside on the propane burner.

[@MegaWillyxxx]

I'm glad I found this channel! You make sense!

[@pattihayden8100]

I canned up 12 pints of carrots and 12 quarts of crushed tomatoes last weekend, low on toilet paper but oh well....cloth wipes or a shower for the dirtiest jobs 🤗 nevertheless I’m glad I’ve been stocking up on canning this last year, I’ve got no worries

[@rosejacobs4745]

I just did an inventory and I am fortunate that my family of six has provisions for the next 5 or 6 months at least so we are good. Eugene Oregon is the closest shopping (30 min away) and I have been hearing nightmares about shopping there so I am glad I don't have to go to town!! Also we don't grow carrots well here either!

[@engratiabanks9033]

I am new to this and trying to learn

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

Thankyou, Heidi, for such good sense.Recently, I have been noticing that my pantry is going 2 steps forward and 1 step back...and sometimes l feel like l am going backwards. Being jobless, it's really hard to put food away for a rainy day, when it just keeps "raining"! But l keep going, and it's so GOOD to have that bit extra put away for when a big bill comes in...l might only have a few dollars for food sometimes, but that's all l need, with those few extras put away. God knows that l am doing my best, and l know that He is to be trusted when l need things. He will provide what l can't. Including a job. And He is showing me how to be a better and smarter gardener. He is so good. Thankyou for your encouragement. God bless you. ❤🦘🪴

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I see two steps forward and one step back just as it should be, If we are learning to work through our food storage even as we are filling it up, yes, we will see a step back wards but as long as we are still taking two steps forward, not only are we keeping it as it was but we are still moving ahead. That is the right way to go about it :D

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

@@RainCountryHomestead Yes, and thanks, Heidi.😊❤

[@audreynanapreps2543]

Definitely not tired of it, love them all!

[@JaTon]

I’m getting ready to can some carrots!! 🧡

[@kleineroteHex]

Amen! The frozen ready meals were all sold out yesterday 😁 I was at the store because I was right there, so I thought I'd get scallops for dinner, they had 10 left, 10 fresh scallops! The man serving me said it had been crazy all day. I didn't notice it in the produce section, the frozen stuff was a different story! I just got the last 5 bags of the expensive Italian flour - not sure when we get more since Italy is locked down😉 (in order to get my discount I had to spend $ 40). Our schools will be closed all next week, I should can carrots since I will be "out of work" and have empty jars. Hi Cody!! Hubby wondered if we have 2 weeks worth of food, I laughed!!! Besides, our spring weeds are growing now, that means fresh greens for free!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Out of curiosity, I keep going to Costco online just to see what is disappearing, ALL pasta is GONE! Glad we are well stocked!

[@marthaadams8326]

I just took note of the FREE weeds too to put in my salads which I grow in the kitchen window until I can put them out. God is good all the time and the timing is perfect in Zone 6 for some good delicate greens. Oh, and you can dehydrate them and make into powder and add to meals and smoothies for the great nutrition they have.

[@kleineroteHex]

@@marthaadams8326 yup, glad to read some one else loves free weeds!!!! In salads, on eggs, over potatoes, in yogurt. .... or I nibble on them in the garden 😊

[@marthaadams8326]

@@kleineroteHex I believe that they have much of the nutrition missing in our farming systems.

[@kleineroteHex]

@@marthaadams8326 I'm with you! I prefer my weeds over store greens any day. Sure, they are watered with polluted air and rain, hoever, they overcome, so that's what I will eat. Friends and family laugh at me, however, I know what to eat 😊

[@valkyrieocean]

Hi Heidi. I have been a subscriber to your channel for 2-3 years and I have learned so much from you! Therefore it was strange for me to notice today that I had been unsubscribed to your channel.....just letting you know. I have re-subscribed of course. Take care.

[@TrinityRidge1959]

Please keep spreading the word on how a food pantry prep is maybe more essential to survival then TOILET PAPER! I am over this herd temperament creating hate and fights. My dear Lord. Great discussion. My last time at the store shelves are noticeable empty.. We have a generator and we have used that alot, lots of outages. A hand pump for our well. Our state closed all schools in Michigan 12 cases a day ago now one day later 24..I put myself on lock down to stay away from the public. Prepping really comes in super handy. I plan on drying this week. I got carrots at a grreat cost so I'm dehydrating them. Also 2 big bags of potatoes. God bless tysm for spreading the word patiently!🌹🌹🌹😍

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It is really getting crazy out there. When we saw this stuff in the news before (shelves being cleared of whatever the latest things) it was always localized, somewhere else, and short lived. Now it is ALL over the world and not going to be so short lived. I am hoping this reality is hitting home for those we have tried to warn for years but they simply laughed us off

[@TrinityRidge1959]

@@RainCountryHomestead Isn't that funny. My dil asked ok nana, she calls me nana lol.. what's up with this grocery store in my spare room. I told her so me and her kids can play grocery what else??? Lolol love her and I think today she knows exactly why I have a grocery store in my house. My son totally understands so i hope now they both agree to be proactive about the future. Tysm again Hiedi! God Bless

[@marthaadams8326]

That is great - who ever thought of March as a great dehydrating month? But, I decided to get all the frozen veggies dehydrated so if there is an outage or other issue, I still have good food in the pantry. I have back up solar so can run the freezer, but more electricity if I can just use refrigerator. I got carrots at a great price too and am trying to decide how to dry them - as slices, or cubes??? I love putting up food - it is creative.

[@susantaylor8507]

Love your apron

[@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037]

Question, do you ever store things like bags of flour, sugar, oatmeal, rice, pasta in large plastic or metal trash cans? Or just food grade five gallon buckets? And why? What about hot, cold condensation where you store them?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have a grains related video coming out soon, I cannot remember what day it is scheduled to publish but it is really more of an update to a video I did a year or so ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKC6lH6hrJaMjMU

[@elizabethwilson5349]

Well stated! Love your videos!

[@PokerHillFarm]

I hope those who don't prep are taking notice of what's going on around us and take heed to what you are teaching. We are staying on the farm-we have all we need here- including toilet paper...lol Thanks Heidi.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have been hoping and praying the same thing, especially for my loved ones even though they have laughed at us for years

[@debbiealtman4572]

Not a waist of time to stock up. I think it’s a great idea. I have a a food storage. The food storage is not huge because we don’t have the room right now but, it’s 3 to 4 months worth. I don’t have junk food except a few box cake mix’s just in case and some. Rice cakes. I mostly have food I can make meals out of.

[@Maryrose-fs6ue]

❤🥰❤ Thanks for sharing! I love canning and storing food. It's Fun! I recently purchased a dehydrator. It works wonders and surprisingly the food/spices taste intense! 🥰

[@nataliestarbuck561]

Thank you Heidi! Love the tips and seeing your food storage photos.

[@nydiamarcial3844]

Amen...

[@beachflower]

Great video ma’am !! Thx

[@sunnybelisle4007]

Thanks for another great video, Heidi. Experience always makes the best teacher and you are one! :-D

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Sunny!

[@susantaylor8507]

Yes I'm just getting started you have helped me alot I tell people what I'm doing they think I'm crazy but I'm not I'm doing this for multiple reasons

[@privateprivate8366]

2019 City Minimalist: Why so much food. I just keep a jar of broth in my kitchen. 2020 City Minimalist: Oh CRAP!

[@doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669]

Ive been dehydrating yard greens. Lol

[@esperanzasustaita9805]

Great video, I enjoyed hearing it very much. I have learned alot from you, especially prepping. God bless.

[@aproverbs31woman59]

Awesome video!