Fiscal cliff food preps?

[wolfden]

I've been trying to get an answer, from research, about what is the best food for the long haul. I've been reading about the freezedried stuff that's good for 25 years +. But everyone claims to have the best & the prices vary a lot. Does anyone know which site really has the good stuff?

[The Heretic]

Originally Posted by wolfden

I've been trying to get an answer, from research, about what is the best food for the long haul. I've been reading about the freezedried stuff that's good for 25 years +. But everyone claims to have the best & the prices vary a lot. Does anyone know which site really has the good stuff?

Two words:

Mountain House.

[Sacajawea]

To the OP:

Develop a "last minute list" - be ready to spend the time shopping and be methodical about it. Sale items, buy 2 and freeze/dehydrate what you can. Mostly the fresh produce side of things... but also any OTC drug items you might be low on.

IF we see a "mad dash" a la this month's run on ammo/firearms in food and other household products... it will be gone faster and prices will increase more than guns have.

This is what I'm planning to do - despite the fact that I've pretty much used up all my storage space, already. Don't forget the pets, either. (Kitty litter isn't going to go bad...) I would start now, buying extra of what will store well. Free up some cash (without going into debt) to be to rock & roll on that "last minute list". Gather first, then go about preserving what you won't use before it goes bad.

In another month or so - most of us can begin starting seeds, too. I should be able to plant in Mar/April... so I need to plan the prep work accordingly.