tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post6421186969194252203..comments2010-01-18T17:02:01.731-07:00BigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761BigBear@BearRidgeProject.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-9977105941967756412010-01-18T17:02:01.731-07:002010-01-18T17:02:01.731-07:00Thank you for posting this. I started stocking up on food last year, but was not sure just how much I needed. This will help me tremendously.UnknownLegendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472019200864257127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-82777492573972895742008-10-08T15:27:22.391-06:002008-10-08T15:27:22.391-06:00Thanks for the info on buckets and containers. Know any sources for whole grains in New Mexico? And what are your best value online ordering sources?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-91936725244120962232008-10-07T20:17:56.585-06:002008-10-07T20:17:56.585-06:00Big Bear, wanted to thank you for your site, very informative. I appreciate your breakdown of 5 gallon buckets and food amounts, can you break down the food amounts for a #10 can? Small amounts like salt, or lentils. Have your readers check out their local food stores or bakeries for free 5 gallon buckets. I did, there is an unlimited supplyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-12678801572105489302008-10-07T20:11:49.408-06:002008-10-07T20:11:49.408-06:00just wanted to let your readers know that they can go to Walmart, Sam's Club, Cost-co, and even their local grocery store (if they have a bakery Department)or bakery, donut store and ask them for their buckets and lids (make sure food grade) and they will give them to you for free, you have to wash them but what's a little frosting when you can save moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-29899065557551238072008-10-06T18:16:07.077-06:002008-10-06T18:16:07.077-06:00roadscribe,<BR/><BR/>sure, 5 gallon buckets are just easy to use and move. whatever works for you.BigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-83747003174797586992008-10-06T12:42:23.112-06:002008-10-06T12:42:23.112-06:00With a limited budget for survival supply foraging could you collect items in hard plastic storage boxes and transfer to buckets with lids as you can find them for long term storage?RoadScribehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04275059336611326575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-26944129409428303982008-02-02T17:06:14.430-07:002008-02-02T17:06:14.430-07:00I cant seem to find that site boodaman. Maybe post a link for us?<BR/><BR/>This is the first I've seen of actual numbers. thanks bigbear.Kyle Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-62354971381052393412008-01-29T19:14:27.616-07:002008-01-29T19:14:27.616-07:00Been living off supplies since the first and have seen the same thing. It gets old real fast. I will check out the LDS site. ThanksBigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-47939363505748179932008-01-29T07:11:11.848-07:002008-01-29T07:11:11.848-07:00Great post. Since this is the year I plan to get all of my food storage needs underway, I have been bookmarking as many posts like yours that I can find.<BR/><BR/>One concern I had was what to do with all of this raw food? To avoid food boredom, you need to make things as fun and appetizing as possible. I'm a great cook, but I couldn't quite grasp what I would do day-to-day with all of this raw food.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I started looking for recipes. One site I found is pretty good:<BR/><BR/>http://preparednessmatters.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>The author is LDS. If you can ignore the religious overtones, there is a lot of useful info there especially in the case of recipes specifically targeted for long term food storage ingredients.<BR/><BR/>Anyone else have any other good sites with bulk/raw food recipes?boodamannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-91227661434803521282007-12-31T08:06:51.234-07:002007-12-31T08:06:51.234-07:00seaweed does have some flavor - it is primarily a green/oceany/fishy taste in the stronger varieties. There are different types you can try, and are usually available at the co-op type health food stores in the bulk section. Also for flavorings, many of the dry spices are good and many have medicinal qualities. Turmeric for example, is a strong anti inflammatory and can be used to season rice but also in a chamomile tea for stomach irritation.uppergeorgetownernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-2370591831981823362007-12-30T14:10:58.667-07:002007-12-30T14:10:58.667-07:00uppergeorgetowner<BR/><BR/>Does seaweed have good flavor? I know I can live on the alloted food but it will get boring after the first few weeks.BigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-20961942763293429372007-12-30T08:29:43.152-07:002007-12-30T08:29:43.152-07:00Hi BigBear,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this information. I've just found your blog and am now reading through all the posts! I would like to mention storing some dried seaweed or kelp for flavoring, as well as natural sea salt - both last a long time.uppergeorgetownernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-10589562378979157692007-12-28T13:13:23.820-07:002007-12-28T13:13:23.820-07:00Future Farmer,<BR/><BR/>I think that would work. You may need more rice but that is a personal opinion. Plus make sure you have plenty of sugar, salt and yeast. <BR/><BR/>The next step is to make the stored food edible and get some real experience preparing it. <BR/><BR/>For instance the beans need to be soaked for at least 8 hours before they can be prepared. I am used to the instant gratification of frozen microwave meals and McDonalds. <BR/><BR/>Bread takes several hours to prepare whereas now you just run to 7-11 and pick up a loaf.BigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-4553082650220305402007-12-27T12:32:04.186-07:002007-12-27T12:32:04.186-07:00Bigbear,<BR/><BR/>For an order of $120 or more the whole thing can be shipped for $12.00.<BR/>Also the costs of 13 6 gal foodgrade pails would be close to $100.00 I think . So 13 supper pails would be about $499<BR/><BR/><BR/> <BR/>Contents of the Year Supply of Grains and Legumes<BR/>13 Superpails<BR/><BR/>Contents: Qty<BR/>Hard Red Wheat 2<BR/>Soft White Wheat 1<BR/>Regular Rolled Oats 1<BR/>Yellow Popcorn 1<BR/>White Rice 2<BR/>Pinto Beans 1<BR/>Small Red Beans 1<BR/>Golden 86 White Wheat 3<BR/>Pearl Barley 1<BR/> <BR/>I am looking into some Amish sources locally.<BR/><BR/>http://beprepared.com/article.<BR/>asp_Q_ai_E_4_A_name_E_FAQFuture Farmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-20808608304105624692007-12-27T10:49:23.134-07:002007-12-27T10:49:23.134-07:00Future Farmer,<BR/><BR/>The only thing I don't like about them is the price. The packages cost more plus shipping looks to be six dollars per bucket. But it would be easy and they have everything you need.BigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-47507558980672660012007-12-26T15:32:50.538-07:002007-12-26T15:32:50.538-07:00Bigbear,<BR/><BR/>What do you think of these 6 gal supperpails.<BR/><BR/>They have several package deals at this site.<BR/><BR/>http://beprepared.com/quickshoplist.<BR/>asp_Q_c_E_79_A_name_E_SuperpailsFuture Farmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-65969740612393632812007-12-26T12:03:00.797-07:002007-12-26T12:03:00.797-07:00An Asian market would be a good place to start. Walmart is probably the cheapest if you can stomach shopping there. They have bulk 20 pound bags of rice and beans.BigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-17954632554505011272007-12-21T21:54:57.686-07:002007-12-21T21:54:57.686-07:00BigBear,<BR/><BR/>Where is the best place to buy these supplies ?Future Farmernoreply@blogger.com