This week we have learned about storing canned foods and preparing for baby’s needs during an emergency. Here is a brief synopsis of each article in case you missed any of them.
What Do the Dates on Your Canned Foods Mean?
The codes on our canned foods sure can be confusing! What do they mean, and can they tell you how long your food will last on your shelf? Here are a few tips for deciphering the codes on your cans.
How Long Will Your Canned Foods Last?
It is tricky to guess how long you might be able to keep a can of food on your shelf. While there is no specific answer for how long something will store, there are a few guidelines to give you a rough idea of how long something might store.
Canned Food Storage Safety
If you know a few proper storage tips for your canned foods, they can store safely on your shelves for years and years. Learn the best conditions for storing foods, and other things to look for in order to keep your canned foods safe for eating when you need them.
A Surprising Story of 100-Year-Old Meat
This is a very interesting story of a can of meat that stored safely for over 100 years!
Making Baby Foods from Stored Foods
One option for preparing for baby during an emergency is to know how to make some baby foods with your regular stored foods. If you can make a few things out of the items you are already storing, then you do not have to store quite as many expensive jars of baby food.
Special Considerations for Storing Baby Foods
Baby foods are a little trickier to store than many other items. Here are some tips to making sure that you are best prepared to provide for the littlest in your family in the event of an emergency.
Make Your Own Baby Foods in an Emergency
Here are a few recipes for using your stored foods to make infant whole grain cereals.