Food Storage - Five Overlooked Items to Include

How is your food storage coming? Have you sat down and made a list of items that you want to store? Have you started storing the items that you need? Here is a list of five overlooked items to include in your food storage.

1) Salt is on most lists that have been recommended, but many lists neglect the need to store pepper and other spices. You may want to include cinnamon, nutmeg powder, and other common spices that you use in your everyday cooking.

2) If you are planning on baking a lot of your meals at home you will want to include leavening agents. This includes yeast, baking powder and baking soda. You may want to store slightly more than you would normally use because if you are relying heavily on food storage you will likely be baking a lot more.

3) Other items, which may be considered luxury items, include nuts, and chocolate chips. You may also want to include coconut on this list. These items are often used to dress up baked goods. I also use nuts in salads and other recipes to add protein, and as a fairly healthy snack.

4) If you have pets you will want to consider storing a good supply of food and water for them as well. It would be awful to watch your pets suffer or to give them away because you couldn't afford to continue to feed them.

5) You may want to save enough money and set it aside for the sole purpose of eating out once a month. This can help to reduce the stress during a time when you are relying on your food storage. It may also help your family if they are adjusting to eating all of their meals at home.

Excerpt taken from www.preparedness.families.com.