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[Somebody]

Yes, we do buy potatoes year round. We also like growing our own. Didn't want all that hard work rotting away!

[Robert]

I ordered a 5 gal bucket of flour and kidney beans. I got a #10 can of egg whites. All these are long term storage for up to 25 years.

They are added to my 5 gal of 16 bean mix, 5 gal white rice, 5 gal of egg noodles, and 5 gal of potato flakes. I have 3 #10 cans of dried fruits too. Should just about be set.

All have a 25 year shelf life.

[mike]

I ordered a 5 gal bucket of flour and kidney beans. I got a #10 can of egg whites. All these are long term storage for up to 25 years.

They are added to my 5 gal of 16 bean mix, 5 gal white rice, 5 gal of egg noodles, and 5 gal of potato flakes. I have 3 #10 cans of dried fruits too. Should just about be set.

All have a 25 year shelf life.

The flour is the only thing I would worry about keeping that long, not from spoilage but from bugs. Does it come already sealed airtight in the bucket?

[Robert]

Does it come already sealed airtight in the bucket?

Yep. Vaccumed sealed in mylar bags in the sealed bucket.

[mike]

Does it come already sealed airtight in the bucket?

Yep. Vaccumed sealed in mylar bags in the sealed bucket.

That sounds great.

Freeze drying is also a terrific way to preserve food for long term storage. I know a guy locally who is making it into a business. He's doing the normal fruits and veggies but also just for fun, candy. Freeze dried Starburst and Skittles and other things. They are really unique and awesome.

[Somebody]

You can add a little food grade diatomaceous earth to containers of dry food to keep bugs out.

[gcdonner]

I ordered a 5 gal bucket of flour and kidney beans. I got a #10 can of egg whites. All these are long term storage for up to 25 years.

They are added to my 5 gal of 16 bean mix, 5 gal white rice, 5 gal of egg noodles, and 5 gal of potato flakes. I have 3 #10 cans of dried fruits too. Should just about be set.

All have a 25 year shelf life.

They will probably outlive you, Robert. Me for sure.

[Robert]

They will probably outlive you, Robert. Me for sure.

Since both my parents live/lived into their late nineties, I suspect I will still be around. I hope to eat them way before that. Most likely cycle them in about 10 years if not needed before that.

[Robert]

Freeze drying is also a terrific way to preserve food for long term storage. I know a guy locally who is making it into a business. He's doing the normal fruits and veggies but also just for fun, candy. Freeze dried Starburst and Skittles and other things. They are really unique and awesome.

https://rainydayfoods.com/

[Somebody]

The chickens have finally started laying eggs! This evening our son brought 6 eggs in. 2 green, 2 blue, 1 brown and 1 cream.