Maybe you are interested in the idea of storing food for emergencies, but you have a hard time with the limitations of storing only nonperishable food items. Perhaps it is time to consider adding another facet to your food storage plan: utilizing foods stored in the freezer. Storing foods in the freezer opens up the idea of storing a vaster array of foods, including meats and pre-made, home-cooked meals.
Maybe the idea of storing foods in the freezer makes you nervous. You may consider what might happen in case of a long power outage, where your freezer would eventually get warm and your foods would rot. This is an important point to consider, but I would first like you to think about other reasons you might need food storage when the power is not out. Take a look at this list to understand the many other emergencies other than power outages that you need to be prepared for.
Think of storing food as insurance for your family. Each method that you employ is a way to diversify your investment and reduce the risk of putting all of your eggs in one basket. Thus, it would not make sense to try to store too much food in your freezer. But it can be a good tool to supplement other aspects of your food storage plan.
To reduce the risk of losing food due to a power outage, you might want to plan for what to do with the food when you know the power outage will last longer than a day or two. For instance, you could learn how to process these foods in a time of emergency, by dehydrating or canning them. Other options include buying a power generator to keep your freezer running or finding some dry ice to keep your freezer cold for more than a couple of days.
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