Storing A Year's Supply

Bulk grains and beans available this Saturday

Hi folks,I just wanted to let y'all know that Cayuga Pure Organics is selling off excess inventory this weekend at their Brooktondale location. This isn't an IthaCan event, but seems relevant to this…Continue

Started by Alison F Oct 18, 2012.

Anyone here actually have a year's supply? (or several months?) 6 Replies

Hi everyone,Just wondering if anyone here already has a year's supply, or several months? Like most Americans, I only have about a few days (!) so I guess I have some work ahead of me...Anyway, I'd…Continue

Started by Alison F. Last reply by Theresa George Aug 31, 2012.

Share an order of milk crates for storage of glass canning jars?

Hi Folks:I've ordered large quantities of milk crates before for storing my home canned jars of food.  Each crate holds 9 qts or liters, and I sort my food very easily this way.  Since the crates…Continue

Started by Theresa George Aug 31, 2012.

OxygenAbsorbers

I came across this link that has some interesting information about…Continue

Started by Mark Norton Nov 7, 2011.

container questions 5 Replies

Hi all, I'm thinking of purchasing some flour, oats, and other grain products in bulk.  Can anyone suggest an appropriate container for storing large amounts without worrying about grain moths,…Continue

Started by Nicole Tedesco. Last reply by Nicole Tedesco Jul 7, 2011.

Another Superpail question 9 Replies

I had read you can find these food grade pails in restaurants, etc, as opposed to buying them. That would seem like an economically and environmentally friendly thing to do. Have you had any luck…Continue

Started by Erik W. Last reply by Erik W Jun 16, 2011.

"The Office" and long term food storage? 4 Replies

The most recent episode of "The Office" has a funny scene about rotating food in an emergency stash. For now, you can…Continue

Started by Alison F. Last reply by Katie Quinn-Jacobs Mar 1, 2011.

Stocking Up on Staples, Part 1 37 Replies

This is a discussion thread to continue the group organizing that we began in the first session of Stocking Up on Staples.  Thanks to everyone who participated and shared their experiences.  It was…Continue

Tags: stocking up, workshop

Started by Katie Quinn-Jacobs. Last reply by IthacaNancy Feb 26, 2011.

super pail question 12 Replies

saw a superpail today and got to thinking. . .Can you unseal the pail and get some of the contents out as you need it. I don't use beans very often, once or twice a month, could I get a few cups out…Continue

Started by Valerie McMartin. Last reply by Janice Oct 27, 2010.

Local dried pasta? 11 Replies

Hi, I was thinking about noodles and wondering if there is a local noodle or pasta company? Ideally selling dried goods for storage? If you know of someone, please let me know!Thanks!Continue

Started by crowjoy. Last reply by Katie Quinn-Jacobs Sep 14, 2010.