Posted on 12/07/2020 10:02:36 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
Edited on 12/07/2020 10:29:34 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
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1. Apples • Shelf life: 2 weeks to 6 months The apples we eat in spring and summer were often harvested in cooler weather. That's because they're a fruit that can stay fresh and crisp for as long as six months if they're stored in a cold, dark place (such as a root cellar in winter). If they're kept in a fruit bowl at room temperature, they'll generally remain at their best for at least two weeks, sometimes as long as a month.
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I’ll take the sardines or the mackeral. One thing I did find interesting, though: The sardine cans have 200 calories while the mackerel, in the same sized can, and the same olive oil, only has 130 calories.
I did some internet reading and was really surprised about just how healthy these two protein sources are. Amazingly so.
Great point on the par-boiled rice. Thanks!
YUK!
Fruitcake.
I didn’t know anyone actually ate the stuff much less liked it.
I have as much a sweet tooth as anyone and it was always too sweet for me. Just gagged me.
Having never eaten sardine or mackerel I am curious as to how you eat it. Plain?
I have ~200 bottles. I hope it’s enough.
A number of condiments don’t require refrigeration. Ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, honey, molasses, hot sauces. Just look at the label to make sure.
On crackers, on bread. YOu could also mix it into things same as you would tuna.
My mother makes it quite good, though it’s low on sugar. It’s soaked in brandy which is what makes it so survivable.
Make sure you also have enough water to process and cook all that food. And you should already have a good idea about how much you’ll need for the amount of food you have and also factor in drinking water and water for personal hygiene.
You could have 6 months of food on hand but if you don’t have water on hand or access to a reliable water source, you’ll be dead in a few days.
The average healthy adult can go 30 days without food but only about 3 days without water.
...Salt.
Vitamins, and “No Salt” (KCl) for potassium supplement if necessary
You can eat it plain, but it’s a bit dry. I’ll add some mayonaise and sometimes juice out of a jar of jalapenos. But they are great on a cracker with cream cheese, and washed down with a good beer. :)
They can also be used on salads. Or as a tuna fish sandwich but instead of tuna fish. Sardines have a stronger “fishy” taste, which I prefer.
...I have ~200 bottles. I hope it’s enough.
You can get Jack Daniels by the Barrel
Well, they bottle it and give you the barrel
I did toss a bunch of Progresso soups dated 2013....that’s a bridge too far even for me....I swear my husband has venison in the freezer from 2006, which he says is “still good”...go right ahead, honey...
The kids all gathered around the table looking curious while the WCTU lady put a live earthworm in each of four saucers.
She then proceeded to pour a small amount of liquid on each . . . water on one, milk on another, orange juice on the third and whiskey of the fourth.
The worm in the whiskey dish almost immediately curled up and died while those in the other three continued to swim as if they were happy and contented.
"Now children," the WCTU lady exclaimed, "what does this tell you about alcoholic beverages?"
One little boy raised his hand and said "Drink plenty of whiskey and you won't have to worry about getting worms?"
I love the mackerel in tomato sauce. Mix it into a pate and spread it on a nice baguette, oh yeah!
Eoe! That DOES sound yummy.
I live in Phoenix, Arizona and work at the manufacturing facility which had a giant GE sign in the 1950's and a giant Honeywell sign up to the 1980's. We have giant parking lots.
Sometime in the late 1980's someone left a Twinkie in the parking lot next to a parking barrier. It was lying on the ground. I kept track of it . . . for several years. It turned black in the sun. I suspect it also turned very hard.
The one thing that impressed me was that birds, coyotes, and even insects left it alone to rot. They would not eat it!
yes, I use old canning lids to top off my storage jars, as well if I wash out a jar, I put the old lid on so the jar stays clean and no bugs....
Yeah, the rule of threes I think it’s called.
3 minutes without air
3 days without water
3 weeks without food
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