No More Panic Buying - Prepper Pantry Meal Ideas - Stock Your Prepper Pantry

[@jankarel6454]

Recently I watched a video by someone who was a self-described minimalist, and they said they didn't subscribe to the idea of having a lot of food sitting around the house. They just bought what they needed every week. Several years ago, I could barely have understood that, but this video was done during the pandemic, when even getting to the store was problematic, and there were a lot of shortages. I thought about the situation they could very easily find themselves in, where there was no food available to feed their children. I think now is a time to let some of the minimalism go, in favor of being able to provide for their family in case of emergency. Right now I'm grateful for my non-minimalist pantry, and plan to continue to add to it.

[@AC-qi9wo]

I don't understand that not having the food, yes get rid of clutter but food that's going to keep you alive.

[@georgeball8116]

Some people can't see 2 ft in front of them take that any way you want to. 🙄

[@melisiayoung2925]

Most of YT 'minimalists' aren't true minimalists... They are very young and don't have children nor have a 'partner'. They say they enjoy their small space BUT they are within driving distance of their parent(s). They have a place to go. And I am sure mom/dad has a pantry and the 'minimalist' bedroom at mom/dad's house is fresh and ready for them.

[@theIAMofME]

@@melisiayoung2925 There you go!! THAT!

[@secoura]

I think they failed to understand that minimalism should be about getting rid of what you don't actually need, not getting rid of what is an essential like food.

[@Pastel_Pistol]

My boys ate what we call "Jethro" sized bowls of cereal. One box is two servings. 😳

[@priscilladavenport5791]

my brothers did full up mixing bowls and call them JETHRO too! lol, I remember Granny always teased Jethro in the show Beverly Hillbillies about his huge bowls of food.

[@graceyoung516]

Uhg !!! 😮

[@janicerhoades8851]

My boys were the same way.

[@thenubalicious]

I wish a few preppers that make videos would get together and do a meal collab series showing different meals you can make with beans and rice. So many people are storing nothing but beans and rice for long-term storage, but have no meal ideas to prepare them.

[@kmiller6002]

Alaska Prepper has a lot of videos on meals made with beans and rice. Take care and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

[@timlindskog4849]

Try ‘The Quaint House Wife’ channel.

[@justwannasay5454]

I found whole green chilis in a can. These would be great with a lot of different bland food items.

[@jessicacanfield5408]

The problem with only beans and rice is you will not get some or a lot of essential nutrients you have to have something more than beans and rice. Canned corn, beans, tomatoes, peas, pears, peaches, pineapple, fried apples canned and applesauce. If you eat meat you need canned, meat like corned beef, beef stew, tuna, salmon.

[@u.s.militia7682]

The Hormel Completes are awesome. I add corn and peas and extra gravy to one Complete and my wife and I will have it for supper sometimes.

[@secoura]

I've just started doing meal "preps" of my pantry goods, like putting enough dehydrated vegetables and rice in a canning jar for a pot of soup, then pairing each jar with a can of cooked diced chicken. It's really helped me figuring out how much food I actually need to get through a week. Also I'm glad you emphasize buying the food that your family actually enjoys. In an emergency things will be stressful enough without adding the stress of trying something new and just hoping that everyone likes it.

[@AlaskaGranny]

You can do it!

[@noname-lq2kg]

I would also suggest go to your bathroom and inventory everything you normally use each day and go get more of it. It's a given toilet paper is big on the list. How about the other items? Don't come up short!

[@dimpletoadfoot8631]

Dollar Tree for double boxes of Irish Spring and scrubby pads while there's still a dollar store

[@lulamamie8524]

Today my husband volunteered to go to the grocery store. One item on the list was the grocery store brand of canned cut green beans - No salt. He questioned why I needed more because I have 12 cans on the shelf. We give the drained green beans to our pups 🐾🐾 with their evening kibbles and I like having 24 cans on hand at all times. Hubby thinks I am crazy 😜 The pups love me for keeping the pantry stocked with kibbles, canned green beans, oh and bananas to go along with their kibbles in the morning ❤️ Yep 👍🏻 my corgis are spoiled ❤️🐾🐾 That’s the way it should be 🥳

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

I'm the same! I buy the no salt cut green beans for my dogs, but if I can't find the no salt, I just rinse the regular well with water and it takes a lot of the salt out. They love carrots, oatmeal, sardines, mixed veggies, brown rice and pasta. These are actually better for them than canned dog food, I think. Keeps their weigh regulated and helps with skin issues, as well. It's also less expensive! They get dry food along with these, too. I don't add salt or anything to their food, but like I said if there's lots of sodium I rinse the food well before feeding.

[@lulamamie8524]

@@milliemrrobinson1074 AWESOME 👏🏻 Great minds think alike 😉 Our pups love all sorts of fruit (minus grapes) veggies (minus onions), so when I am chopping fresh veggies for one of our meals I always treat the pups to some. Yep 👍🏻 they are spoiled 🤩

[@AlaskaGranny]

Lula Mamie, my son's dog always gets a serving of green beans on top of his food, too. He dives right in and gobbles them down. I tried giving them to my dog, and he spit them out. I chopped them up, and there were green clippings all around his dish. I don't think he is having it!

[@lulamamie8524]

@@AlaskaGranny LOL! Some dogs will eat veggies and fruit… others NOT 😉 Our pups will devour all safe fruits and veggies 😇 Prep the items your dog/cat will eat 😄 I know you do! Love your content 😁😇 Edited to say… our boys 🐾🐾 LOVE kale and Swiss chard spines as well as celery! I think they must love the crispy crunch 😄

[@jeanskilling708]

we use dry non-fat milk in smoothies. cann't tell it's there.

[@villagesteader3552]

I have tried putting some of my dehydrated food in jars as meals, so far soups and cookie mixes that I make from my bulk ingredients. I keep a notebook in my pantry in case I’m not the one cooking it. My pantry organization is a work in progress! 😜♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🤓

[@longdogt6724]

I am glad that I listened when you said to “buy one and try it.” I bought a Compleats turkey and stuffing dinner, and couldn’t eat it! I am not a fussy eater, but could not eat it, so my dogs had a special treat that night. I have found lots of good suggestions from your videos, though!

[@deborahgilchrist1445]

Sandra Templeton I'm not fond of either.the only one I like is the meatloaf one.

[@theIAMofME]

Same here. I guess if I was starving I'd eat it. I've been a scratch cooker all my life. Those things are the FARTHEST from homemade. But, I guess when you're hungry it won't matter? I don't store these after trying two of them.

[@longdogt6724]

@@theIAMofME you’re correct, I am sure that if I was starving and had nothing else it would taste wonderful 😅

[@longdogt6724]

@@deborahgilchrist1445 maybe I will give the meatloaf a try, but if I can’t eat it, that’s the last for me🤪

[@jamiebrandon4256]

@@longdogt6724 my boys have tried the roast and beef tips at a friend’s house. They liked both of those.

[@justemerci1885]

I love you Alaska Granny , you’re the best , simple , effective and human prepper channel on youtube . your advices are precious . thank you so much for the time you spend educating us on getting ready to any situation and feed our family well , on a budget ❤️❤️❤️

[@maxplank1196]

Hi AlaskaGranny After the March April 2020 Mania wake up call I bought 4 pounds of Ghirardelli cocoa powder... I was kind of crazy huh? I checked the price on Amazon and it has doubled

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

Not crazy....wise

[@justwannasay5454]

Crazy like a fox.

[@KellieAnn71]

I was told that a retired military officer is strongly encouraging people to have at LEAST a one month supply of food. Apparently some things are going on (I cannot confirm this information, so if anyone knows what he's talking about, please share), but a food pantry is a smart idea regardless of whether it's for emergency weather situations, or political reasons...

[@AlaskaGranny]

Many things are going on, check the news. Even FEMA is telling people to have at least 2 weeks supply.

[@RobertDeloyd]

I love Granny's little tips... I learn something new every time I watch

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks so much!

[@mjdevorick8404]

Great tips AG! I would love to see more of your pantry dinner recipes (more than bulking up a can of soup). Thx

[@maxibake9323]

Great advice, right here.😀 Glad I've been getting a bit extra, of a few things, every week, for about 2 years now. 👍 TFS & take care everybody. ♥️🙂🐶

[@jessicacanfield5408]

If you store the fruit bars put them into a ziploc freezer bag then put a couple in a bigfer ziploc bag and that helps keep them fresher longer. However if you live in a hot and or humid summer you need to use them sooner

[@mammadeuces6242]

I just went out yesterday to fill in a few holes. I stocked up on sardines, tuna, mashed potatoes, rice and pasta sides (we have a family of 8 these are for my working pantry) I also stocked up on boxes of cake mixes and brownies 10 of each and 8 tubs of frosting and you should have seen the looks I was getting lol 😆 I have the Nido in Mylar bags. I have butter powder, peanut butter powder, egg powder ect…. I have a good variety in my stockpile. We store it all

[@kayleigh2861]

Regarding storing coffee…I recently heard on another video that “green” (unroasted) coffee beans can be stored for 25-30 years in Mylar bags with an oxygen absorber. Evidently with a little practice, roasting your own coffee beans is a relatively simple skill to learn. I’m planning to try it! If this information is true, green coffee beans would be a good addition to your prepper pantry.

[@minermike61]

Grains, beans, lentils and then canned items if water becomes scarce. I have a pool and portable water purifiers so that will take a while. I managed to get cans of Augason whole eggs, tomato powder and onions. In large cities, I have the suspicion that once shortages really take hold, there will be other problems to worry about as well.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for sharing your strategies.

[@dimpletoadfoot8631]

We lived in NYC for a long time, and I must say, I"m happy we're not living there at this particular moment in history.

[@minermike61]

@@dimpletoadfoot8631 I'm in Phoenix and I'd rather be in a smaller community but I don't know if it will matter or not. Cuomo was in the news about the door to door covid ministry. I think that will get ugly.

[@robinholbrook8296]

That the milk I use in cartons from Dollar Tree. Love it!

[@TheSimArchitect]

Coffee creamer (powder one, unsweetened) is awesome for stroganoff and other dishes, plus you can control the texture and since it's dry it doesn't water down your sauces (and it lasts way longer and I also use it instead of powder milk on recipes). Did you prepare anything special for when you reach 100K Subscribers?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Creamer is a great tip. Thanks so much for taking an interest in my subscriber count. I think I need to plan something, thanks to your encouragement!

[@coloradopackratprepper]

@@AlaskaGranny absolutely!!!!!

[@stijn2472]

@@AlaskaGranny It's getting very close!

[@CamMcB]

Alaska Granny MRE Kit making workshop. Well done.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks.

[@u.s.militia7682]

I usually add powdered chocolate to freeze dried milk. It makes it great on cereal or for hot chocolate. I’ve heard you can add fat to freeze dried milk to make it more palatable but luckily I find I don’t need it. 🇺🇸

[@user-bz3yb2ou6b]

Chocolate powder is tasty in oatmeal too

[@churchofpos2279]

@ US Militia- I add a drop or so of real vanilla to dried milk. Adds more flavor.

[@u.s.militia7682]

Church of POS good idea. Never thought of that. I just learned something. Thanks for the info. 🇺🇸

[@dustcloudfeatherstone8195]

Chocolate malt powder makes nonfat dry milk good & good to add to any chocolate dessert; but the vanilla malt powder added to pancake mix gets me lots of compliments!!

[@hawaiipreppersnetwork808]

Another option, cereal stays fresh stored in the refrigerator as well especially if you're eating it regularly. It lasts for months and keeps fresh too.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice tip, thanks.

[@justwannasay5454]

So does bread!

[@hawaiipreppersnetwork808]

@@justwannasay5454 absolutely! I keep my bread in the refrigerator as well!

[@marketleverage1854]

I tried Nescafe from a metal can 1 year after expire date it tastes the same

[@jacquiollard8784]

i've had instant coffee 7 years past the use by date - stored unopened - it was still good

[@graceyoung516]

@@jacquiollard8784 GLAD TO HEAR THAT 👍🙏💡💖

[@justwannasay5454]

I FoodSave it and stick in freezer.

[@cindygrothe7474]

I canned some pork brat Johnsonville brats and took skin off fried it slowly than put in blender back in fry pan than put in hot sterile jars and pressure canned it.I had only one jar didn't seal so I made tacos with it and oh my was that ever good..just an idea out there for people to can and use.love your videos keep them coming.😊❤️ Oh and pressure can it at 75 minutes for pints and 90 for quarts an I used 10 pounds of pressure where I'm at.

[@fayetanner2244]

Putting meals in a bag was a great idea😊💖

[@AlaskaGranny]

It really is!

[@graceyoung516]

I love your advices. 💝🤗🤍 I usually go by the calories - and the nutrients - at least. And it is great to participate on your knowledge. (I hope, my english is good enough)

[@nicolette6327]

Thanks for all the tips! Hope you are doing well!

[@elainepanthera5444]

I've been trying to explain to my neighbor for months, "Learn To Ration. Cut meals down - gradually - if you can." She has a house of 5 and mega shops 2x a week to keep up the feedings. I told her if grocery stores go down, they will think they're starving after 2 days. Get on it now. Unless someone is plowing a field, or lugging water, chopping trees etc, they actually need one good meal, and a gallon of water a day, to remain healthy. Food is a luxury these days. Get back to necessity. - just saying.

[@michellesunshinestar]

Today's message at the online church I like to attend was on the last supper............

[@AlaskaGranny]

A very important message.

[@hollywinters5792]

Always good info. Thanks AG

[@tiara424777]

For coffee lovers you can get green raw beans they can last a long time

[@ohiograndma8655]

I enjoy all the ideas you give to make a meal.

[@kbjerke]

Another really sensible video from you! Thanks! Although, I didn't see my favourite canned "food" in the vid - Puritan Meat Balls and Gravy! I love it, on bread, rice, mashed potatoes, or plain! My wife can't stand the smell! LOL Stay well! ETA - I just ordered a large can of NIDO powdered milk from Amazon, thanks to you. I *love* milk!

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

Your channel is great for getting new information and ideas. Thanks so much! God bless you and your family!

[@AlaskaGranny]

I appreciate that.

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

It's because the prices are going up up up up if they buy now you can save money that is very precious

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, stock up now.

[@marilyngibson9093]

Thanks for another great video

[@JS-rn7km]

I appreciate your common sense topics and soothing tone. Thanks for the video. For the algorithm I hope my comment is useful

[@Fredhig11465]

Needed this. Thanks Alaska Granny

[@AlaskaGranny]

Glad you found my video helpful.

[@MichaelR58]

Always great tips and ideas , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@mindalick8867]

you can cut honey and maple syrup with water to make it stretch

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for the tip.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Another great informative video. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you 🙏🙏☮️💕

[@AlaskaGranny]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@KaylynnStrain]

this is how I do it, I may make one big grocery run plus order online at the same time but I buy a variety of items instead of a crap load of a few

[@SJ-db1lh]

You're on a roll AG! Lots of good information and ideas! Thank you so much for sharing! 💜

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks so much!

[@donnagrifford7142]

Thank U 4 continuously sharing info 2 help people! Blessings 2 U n Ur family! 🥰

[@AlaskaGranny]

So nice of you!

[@gingerzelidon3573]

I like how you wrote the instructions of how to prep the meals you have in ziploc bags. Great idea! TFS!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandi8040]

I did not know about shelf stable milk in a carton! Been stocking up on Nido and other powdered milk, but would be handy to have something I don't need to mix with water. Love your channel! Thank you for all the information!!

[@AlaskaGranny]

It's good!

[@mrjoseph9827]

Dear AGranny, Grits for the win. Ty for the vid and info.

[@joanjean3904]

Thank you. THUMBS UP THERE AND HERE!

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are welcome.

[@mindalick8867]

"grits" with butter buds dried butter powder

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice idea, thanks.

[@kentuckyhome6637]

Thanks AG! God bless. ~~Laura

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are welcome. Have a wonderful day!

[@elizabethcoward1968]

I only care about serving sizes to calculate nutritional values if necessary. Like "x" amount of calories for 1 cup, or protein, etc., if you're keeping track in a precarious situation.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice strategy.

[@lanbui4616]

Love your work thank you from Australia.. some great ideas from your viewers too.. thank you. In Australia most of our products are in bags not in nice containers like yours

[@AlaskaGranny]

I appreciate that you find my videos helpful.

[@homesteadinthehollow3510]

I love watching your videos, great ideas. Happy you are talking about powdered milk. We are still trying to stock up this item as we can't find one we like (I have children-otherwise not sure I'd care about milk) . I just ordered Red Cow Full cream milk to try and I'll try this one now that you recommended. LOVE your meal in a bag idea!! Have you done a video for those?

[@judimardula8685]

Read a lot of reviews on powdered milk. Tried Peak full fat powdered milk, Four years past best by date was still great. Got it on Amazon. A lot of reviews were from other countries.

[@homesteadinthehollow3510]

@@judimardula8685 good to know, I'll look at that one as well. Thanks for the info😁

[@amyhassenpflug1352]

AG, your recommendation of Nido Fortificada is SPOT ON. It tastes delicious! Thank you!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Thanks for sharing 😁

[@AlaskaGranny]

My pleasure 😊

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

U have mentioned something, that is really great, like make a meal plan. I go and shop, for different things, and not organize and shop for a meal or few meals for that matter. I like the idea of a zip lock bag, and store things together, for a meal. Thank u. 🙏❤️🌟👏👍💫

[@AlaskaGranny]

Glad you found my video helpful.

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Another wonderful and informative video, AG! 💞

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks.

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Im an ingredients buyer. I cook from scratch. Hav several hundred pressure canned items from quarts to pints to single serve half pints. Meats, beans and veggie canned. Over wkend made blackeye peas with bacon n green chili. All pressure canned and/or dehydrated by me. Took 5 min. Been doin this for year n half. Also hav plenty of canned goods from store. I do hav most of the dry ingredients you show!!!!- 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐈🐈🐈🐈 and my husband loves it!!!! Lolol this gonna sound odd im 70 my husband 52. I figure i got about 10yrs left so i will hav cooked meals for my husband long after im gone!!!!- yes we do laugh about it!!! Hes says it will be his comfort food!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@bethholmes555]

Get them soon as many/most companies have announced a 7% cost increase which means stores also will be jacking up prices as of August.

[@VeilZuTun]

Nido with milkshake flavouring works well. I often use that combination whenever I do a pantry rotation clear-out.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice idea, thanks.

[@valerier4308]

Thanks, AG. I need to stock up on coffee. I will look for vacuum packed coffee, so it will last longer, and maybe get some freeze dried instant too.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Sounds great!

[@KellieAnn71]

Dollar General and Aldi have good prices on instant coffee...Aldi is priced better.

[@valerier4308]

@@KellieAnn71 Thanks. I've never seen an Aldi where I live in Colorado, so I'll have to go to a Dollar Tree.

[@heartsockmonkey]

Just a side note about instant coffee- the jar of Nescafé in the Hispanic aisle is 3 more ounces per jar and costs less than the same coffee in the regular coffee aisle (noticed this in Walmart last week)

[@valerier4308]

@@heartsockmonkey👍 Gracias! 😁

[@Carol-ch9wj]

Alaskan Granny, can I please know which canned goods you have in the ziploc bag marked 6 can Taco Soup.....love that ideal...thank you for all you share!

[@cherylslaughter5234]

Hormel chili no beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes (chipotle), black beans, great northern beans, refried beans, taco seasoning. I wrote it down while watching but can't find the original post. Hope this helps.

[@Carol-ch9wj]

@@cherylslaughter5234 Yes, thank you so much!

[@gloriapeel6887]

Good info!

[@dimpletoadfoot8631]

How do you keep maple syrup from going moldy? Does that happen only after it's been opened? It gets that white film on top that's fuzzy...

[@fabienneroure9995]

Once opened maple syrup should be refrigerated. Unopened maple syrup will last indefinitely (cool dark place). If you want maple syrup to retain its best flavour for long time storage avoid buying it in plastic bottles. Cheers from Canada!

[@robinholbrook8296]

Can you use powered milk to bake items in oven instead of regular refrigerator milk

[@sbsabsnrs1]

You have alot of pre-flavored meals. As the run out, how would you ration them with bulk unflavored food? Maybe you need to do a video.

[@vs5524]

I believe you that maple syrup and honey are forever foods, but why do they have expiration dates on them? Also, what to do if the honey solidifies? Thanks for helping out a novice!

[@Carol-ch9wj]

Yes, I would like to know what to do when honey especially solidfies....

[@georgeball8116]

Soak it in a bowl of hot water or run hot water over the jar it will liquify again. It never goes out of date just crystalizes over time

[@maxibake9323]

Crystallised Honey is absolutely fine to eat, it's a natural process, & is actually a good sign that it's a good Honey. 👍

[@carolstrickland6979]

To re-liquify honey, use a double boiler, never in pot on stove by itself. If no double boiler, a bowl of water in pot of water and put honey container in bowl, heat slowly. Keep turning container till you have liquid honey again.

[@jamesshaw3230]

Honey and jelly would turn to Krystal's and my grand mother would take them out , one at a time , then bring them up on low heat til they came to a low boil and pour them into a clean JAR and we'd use them up. They were fresh again after she boiled them.. she lived threw the great depression. She saved aluminum foil to.

[@tonijurkones9797]

Hello 👍

[@piggyacres]

What kind of container (red lid) do you have your pancake mix in?

[@mjdevorick8404]

I’m pretty sure that’s a rubber maid container

[@piggyacres]

@@mjdevorick8404 Thanks! I found them on Amazon.

[@cheryl_345]

Is there a container of powdered eggs on retail shelves other than ordering Auguson farms or mountain house over the internet. I have not seen you mention any. Is the 20 to 25 yr shelf life on internet the only way to get dehydrated eggs.

[@kson5309]

Hi

[@kelseyrakes]

Can you put an oxygen absorberbinto ready make pancake mix? I know baking soda cannot have one and I believe there's bakimg soda in pancake mix.

[@AlaskaGranny]

I do not use them with mixes. You can buy pancake mix that is already sealed to last for many years from Augason Farms. Here is a link to what I buy. amzn.to/3zYwhwJ

[@bethanyleonalemleykottonqu7570]

Need try nido

[@AlaskaGranny]

Here is a link to a video I made about Nido milk. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX_Hh5WdeJuUaMk

[@lynnheffron6905]

Great info as always, AG! Question: what do you recommend for storing raisins that aren't dried? I have them in LocknLock container in fridge. Should I dehydrate & put in jar to keep in pantry so they don't need to be in fridge? I only use them in oatmeal. Thank you. ⚘

[@marthaross6301]

Raisins are already dehydrated. Are you referring to freeze drying?

[@lynnheffron6905]

@@marthaross6301 I know they're already partially dehydrated but they're still very pliable & have some moisture left in them. Am worried if left in that state in airtight container in pantry they could develop mold over time. Was thinking if they're completely dried I could just rehydrate a few as needed. ⚘

[@lynnheffron6905]

@@marthaross6301 no, am thinking of dehydrating til there's no moisture left in them. Worried about mold if they're kept in pantry instead of fridge. ⚘

[@marthaross6301]

@@lynnheffron6905 if they are kept in an airtight jar- they will be fine. They will get dryer on their own. I would worry about mold. Unless you live in a crazy humid state....🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lynnheffron6905]

@@marthaross6301 thank you for response. I live in very hot & dry (usually single digit humidity) Nevada but the past few weeks have been very humid. I might just keep them in fridge afterall. ⚘

[@jessicacanfield5408]

Oh wow I never knew why you can't use oxygen absorbers for dried fruit and the like

[@LightraiderSC]

Didn't see the link for items that should not use an Oxygen Absorber

[@AlaskaGranny]

Here is that link kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmbRnJV4lLqmhpI

[@noname-lq2kg]

Don't forget the scotch!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Or drink of choice!

[@suet816]

Any idea how long the Nido powdered milk will last if it's unopened? I have some about three months past the expiration date. Would it still be good? Should I put it in mylar bags or is it too late for that now? I never used it before so I have questions...lol

[@akalei5854]

Hi granny,where can I contact you granny? I want to collaborate with you.

[@stevelinbergbaby135]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@michellesunshinestar]

I gave a lot of food to my neighbor. And I had to throw out a bunch of expired food.

[@elizabethcoward1968]

Ohhhhh, noooo! Not expired! Just a best buy date!

[@michellesunshinestar]

@@elizabethcoward1968 hum........... I'll keep that in mind next time.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice to share with your neighbor. Never throw away food simply according to the date. Look over the packaging, open and inspect. Many canned and packaged foods from the pantry will last years past the date.

[@villiehaizlip7626]

😋

[@olhemi1]

🙂👍☕

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for watching.

[@ladybird491]

Eating that kinda of cereal is while people are eating too much food. 🤢

[@heidijohansson7899]

I totally understand when you are shopping and spending your hard earned money only buying what you will eat... however , that said... I deliver emergency food boxes ( canned goods, rice, oats and dry pasta) every 2 weeks to people some just take the box and say even if it has stuff I don't normally eat, in case of emergency ( lockdown, no money for food, got sick can't go shopping) I am sure it will not go to waste ... while others (mostly the ones who need it most ) would open the box when I drop off and grab 2 or 3 things and I get to make a return trip to my truck with a 35 pound box (boxes are 40 pounds) .... so now I open one sample box and make the picky people shop from the tailgate... at the end of the day it works out most times as someone else will take the rest of the stuff ... but on other days I end up with 70 cans of chick peas and looking up what I can do with 70 cans of chick peas on top of my already stock of chick peas..... yet I still do it every other week ... by the way anyone have any good ideas on what to do with an over abundance of canned chick peas?

[@FaithTravelBucketList]

You can make hummus and chana masala. I am going through chickpeas like crazy.

[@mountaingarden8823]

Season and roast them for snacks!

[@christinagardener1889]

Combine canned chick peas with cooked sweet potatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper. Blend into a delicious soup.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for all you do, Heidi. It would be frustrating to take your time and energy to help others, and have some be so ungrateful. You have great strategies to help avoid waste of food. Here are links to 2 videos I made with recipes for garbanzo beans or chick peas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5eQYYV-f9x7sLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl7Sfq1qe6t2bLM

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Could you donate them to another organization?

[@olhemi1]

🙂👍☕

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for watching.