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Garden to Pantry Comfort: Freeze-Dried Butternut Squash Made Simple

Posted by Mimi on Mar 12th 2026

Freeze-Drying Butternut Squash (From Mimi’s Garden to the Freeze-Dryer) There’s just something extra special about preserving food you grew yourself. These butternut squash were grown righ … read more

Stop Wasting Herbs! Freeze-Dry Cilantro & Spinach

Posted by Ola Griffin on Feb 20th 2026

Freeze-Drying Herbs at Home: Cilantro & Spinach We are back in the kitchen (again) with herbs taking over the counter. Between the garden, grocery runs, and “oops-I-bought-too-much-agai … read more

Sweet Survival: Storing 46 Pounds of Fruit for 3 Months

Posted by Ola Griffin on Sep 30th 2025

Fruit Supply Breakdown – 3 Months for 1 Person When most people think of emergency food storage, the classics come to mind: rice, beans, and maybe some canned soup. But let’s be honest&mda … read more

PREPAREDNESS STARTS AT HOME - National Preparedness Month

Posted by Ola Griffin on Sep 3rd 2025

September is National Preparedness Month – It Starts at Home As a preparedness-minded person, I believe readiness always starts at home. Emergencies can take many forms—an illness, job los … read more

Preparedness Beyond Rice & Beans: The Power of Vegetables (1 Person 3 Month)

Posted by Ola Griffin on Aug 31st 2025

Storing Vegetables – One Person for Three Months When it comes to building a reliable long-term food storage plan, many people think only of the basics: rice, beans, and grains. While those are … read more

Milk Matters: A 3-Month Emergency Dairy Supply for One Person

Posted by Ola Griffin on Jul 30th 2025

Milk & Dairy – One Person, Three Months Dairy isn’t just a luxury—it’s a nutritional powerhouse, offering calcium, protein, and healthy fats that are especially valua … read more