food storage

I have been wanting a FoodSaver for SO LONG, particularly for the jar sealer attachment capabilities. I chose the FoodSaver V2240 because it’s a basic model (I don’t need all the bells and whistles) and because it had the attachment port. It also has the following handy features: Vacuum sealer with flat touchpad control panel […]

Another thing we’re adding to our food storage is waxed cheese. I know the FDA says home waxed cheese is not a good idea, but I decided to do it anyway based on what I read here. And if it’s moldy when we open it up, we’ll just throw it away and be very sad. […]

I believe that storing a basic supply of food for a rainy day is a good idea, and so one of my goals this year is to add more home canned stuff to our food storage. My beautiful, talented, and generous sister-in-law (she’s awesome) gave me a pressure canner for Christmas. I wanted one mostly […]