Dry foods are an essential and large percentage of my overall food storage because they are easy to store and typically last a long time in storage. However, I quickly learned through experience that one of the factors that affect food storage life is oxygen. So to help extend the life of my dry food…
With the prices of groceries consistently going up we are always looking for ways to save as much money as we can. When going through a list of staples I wondered if buying beef in bulk was actually cheaper than buying at the store. In other words, is buying beef in bulk worth it? Buying…
Buying in bulk can be a great way to save money on groceries, but it’s not always obvious which foods are the best deals. While it’s generally a good idea to stock up on pantry staples like grains and baking supplies, you might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of other foods that…
From the time I was young, I remember my parents buying half a beef in bulk about every other year. We would buy it in bulk from a family member that would raise beef cows and then pick it up from a butcher, frozen and wrapped. We would then take it home, write the date…
My wife and I are always looking for the most cost-effective way to buy groceries and bulk foods to store in our food storage. Growing up my mom often bought food in bulk so I just assumed that buying food in bulk was generally cheaper. So I decided to look into the question, is buying…
Quick answer: The non-perishable foods with the longest shelf life are freeze-dried meals (25-30 years), dehydrated fruits and vegetables (10-20 years), white rice and whole wheat sealed with oxygen absorbers (25-30 years, per Utah State University Extension research), dry beans packed the same way (20-30 years), and plain white sugar, salt, and honey, which last…
Having access to shelf-stable food that will store for years without refrigeration or freezing is a necessary part of my home pantry and emergency food supply. I can’t help but wonder what my family would do if we lost power for an extended period of time and were unable to keep the food in our…
Where’s the cheapest place to buy bulk food online? For everyday pantry staples like rice and flour, Sam’s Club and Costco are consistently the cheapest per pound in our price check, but both require a paid membership (roughly $50 to $65 a year). If you don’t want a membership, WebstaurantStore, Amazon, and Walmart sell the…
Where can I find an LDS Cannery (Food Storage Center) near me? Use the search box or the state dropdown further down this page to find your nearest Food Storage Center. There are locations across the United States and a couple in Canada, and 12 of them still operate as full canneries where you can…
Purchasing food in bulk is one effective way that we save money every week, especially as we find good deals on high-quality items. However, it’s important to be strategic in your bulk shopping in order to maximize your savings. Here are 9 tips to save money on bulk food: By following these tips, you can…