Food Storage for Self-Sufficiency

Stockpiling a healthy and delicious long-term food supply isn't as simple as packing your pantry with beans, rice, pasta and some canned stuff. To prepare for a future emergency while simultaneously serving up fresh and tasty meals, you need a plan.

Food Storage for Self-Sufficiency breaks down the process of stocking, organizing and cooking a pantry full of foods into easy, manageable steps, including:

• Charts to calculate your family's food needs
• Suggestions for smart shelf-stable foods
• Checklists for essential non-food cooking items
• Storage solutions for big and small spaces
• Canning techniques for fruits, vegetables and meats
• Dehydrator tricks to lock in the flavor of fresh items