PackFreshUSA Blog

Making a Preparedness Plan - Fire Evacuation

Posted by Ola Griffin on Sep 1st 2023

In the past few weeks, the world has witnessed a series of devastating events, from the destructive fire in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, to the widespread impact felt across the western US and Canada. Refle … read more

Survival - A State of Mind

Posted by Ola Griffin on Aug 22nd 2023

No matter what curveball Mother Nature decides to throw our way, there are always ways to get ahead of the game. September is National Preparedness Month, so whether you are trying to get yourself, … read more

Building a Year's Worth of Food Storage for One Person: A Comprehensive Chart

Posted by Ola Griffin on Jul 24th 2023

Embracing the Importance of Food Storage and Preparedness: A Personal JourneyStoring food for your family is of paramount importance, given the many of reasons that necessitate having a well-stocked f … read more

Meals in Mylar: "Break The Fast"

Posted by Ola Griffin on Jun 16th 2023

What did the pioneers eat for breakfast? Well, usually they ate what was leftovers from the night before. There was no refrigeration and eating what they had was the best way to not wast … read more

Meals in a Mylar: "The Main Course" - Freeze Dried Version

Posted by Ola Griffin on May 9th 2023

I have always liked the idea of Meals in Mason Jars, plus the visual aesthetics are so nice....but jars allow exposure to sunlight and are prone to breaking if dropped. Growing up in sunny sou … 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