PackFreshUSA Blog

Rice - A Grain Above The Rest

Posted by Ola Griffin on Jan 20th 2023

We’re 3 weeks into 2023 so it’s a great time to get started on those New Year’s Resolutions, including: LONG-TERM FOOD STORAGE We’re here to help you succeed. Showing you tips, tricks, … read more

Ola's Spanish Rice (Recipe)

Posted by Ola Griffin on Jan 20th 2023

Here is one of my favorite recipes for rice, Spanish Rice. This recipe was taught to me by for former mother-in-law, Francis. I have tweaked her original recipe, but this is my most requested … read more

Keeping Warm in Freezing Weather

Posted by Ola Griffin on Jan 6th 2023

There are lots of reasons to be prepared. What if you lose power for a day or days in freezing cold weather? Would you know the best way to stay warm? In February 2021 Texas had a big … read more

Building a "Get Home" Bag - CAR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS / GRAB-N-GO BAGS Checklist

Posted by Ola Griffin on Dec 21st 2022

When thinking about emergency situations, nothing like a natural disaster makes you think and plan. I am reminded about the Paradise California Fire where people literally had minutes to sec … read more

​Are ALL Mylar bags safe?

Posted by Ola Griffin on Dec 7th 2022

Not all Mylar bags are created equal. It is important to know that your food is stored safely for the long-term, but it is just as important to know that it is stored in quality food-safe Mylar … read more

The Importance of Food Storage

Posted by Ola Griffin on Dec 2nd 2022

It can often feel overwhelming when you first get started creating a food storage supply for your family. Customers often tell me that they bought food and never did anything with it; then they … read more