The Budget Preppers
Food Preservation, Prepping, Gardening, Emergency Preparedness
Tag: long term food storage
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Garlic Jelly
Are you obsessed with garlic? I am! This garlic jelly recipe is seriously packed with delicious garlic flavor and makes the PERFECT edition to your holiday snack board. Garlic has been a staple ingredient in many cuisines for centuries, renowned for its bold flavor, aroma, and health benefits. But have you ever considered incorporating garlic
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The Surprising Science Behind Freeze Drying: Breaking Down the Process
Have you ever wondered how food can stay fresh for years without spoiling? The answer lies in freeze drying, a preservation process that removes moisture from food and locks in nutrients. But what exactly goes on during this process, and how can it be optimized for best results? In this article, we will delve into
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Homemade Shelf Stable Vegan Friendly Ramen
I absolutely love me a good Ramen noodle cup! These are a classic staple in many households as they are extremely budget friendly and can be jazzed up fairly easily. My favorite flavor of Ramen is chicken but I found out during my early adulthood that I was allergic to chicken. =( very very sad.
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Top Meal In A Jar Recipes
Everyone knows what a meal in a jar recipe is, and I’ve been obsessed with recreating new recipes. We love using these shelf stable meals, for days when I forgot to pull and defrost meat or on days when we are tempted to eat out. I know that each meal is a balanced and nutritious
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Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Meal In A Jar
Here in North Carolina we are just getting into the cusps of summer. This means gardening season! It also means long hot days and a lot of work. By the time we finish in the garden for the day, I am just absolutely beat. Dinner is not something I want to be slaving away in
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Shelf Stable “Side In A Jar”: Green Bean Casserole
We all know the Meal In A Craze, but have you ever heard of a Side In A Jar? You probably haven’t because I just invented it! Meals in a jar are so convenient I had the thought why should we just stop at the main dish? So I decided to start re creating my
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Shelf Stable Lasagna Skillet Meal In A Jar
My new obsession is meals in a jar! You seriously can’t go wrong with having a few of these on the shelf ready for when you need them. I tend to grab for my meals in a jar during busy weekdays when I forgot to pull meat from the freezer. These are also amazing for
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Cream Of Chicken Soup Base: Shelf Stable
I do a lot of scratch cooking here. Many years ago we were walking through the store grabbing up cans of Campbells cream of chicken and other cream of soup bases. I happened to look at the ingredients on the back and was surprised how much on the label I wasn’t able to even pronounce.
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Shelf Stable Pie Crust
‘Please note that affiliate links have been included in this post for your convenience. If you click through one of my links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.’ This recipe is paired with my Shelf Stable Chicken Pot Pie Meal In A Jar
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Shelf Stable Chicken Pot Pie Meal In A Jar
Freeze Dried Foods Many of you have seen I got a Harvest Right Freeze dryer and have partnered with Thrive Life freeze dried foods. I can’t even begin to tell you all the benefits of freeze dried foods because the possibilities are seriously endless. Making meal in a jar recipes have become a new obsession.