Ark Prep 101 - Part 5: The Basics of Food Storage!

Start with the Food Storage Basics:

(List #1)

Wheat

Powdered Milk

Oil

Salt

Honey or Sugar

Water

A storage room stocked with the basics will give you

the option of making:

Sprouted Wheat

Cracked Wheat

Tortillas

Gluten

Crackers

Bulgar

Hot Cereal

Wheat Treats

Wheat Flakes

Add these items:

(List #2)

Yeast

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Powdered Eggs

Spices and Flavorings - Vanilla and Maple

Vinegar and Lemon Juice

Now you can make:

All of the items listed above as well as,

Custard

Pudding

Cereal

Crepes

Breads

Mayonnaise

Pancakes and Waffles

Cookies and Cakes

Muffins

Pasta

Biscuits

This list sounds a lot better to me, but you

have to start at the top of the list of BASICS

and go from there!

Add these items:

(List #3)

Butter Powder

Cheese Powder

Caned Tomatoes

Spices and Flavorings:

Italian Seasoning

Oregano, Peppers, Curry, Chili,

Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cinnamon,

Nutmeg, Cocoa . . . etc.

Now you can make:

All of the items listed above as well as,

Pasta Dishes

Meatless Casseroles

Cream Sauces

Tomato Based Sauces

Desserts

Add these items:

(List #4)

Canned Fruits

Unflavored Gelatin

Canned Milk

Flavorings:

Almond, Lemon, Un-Sweetened Flavored

Drink Mix Packets . . . etc.

Add these items to the above lists and,

Now you can make:

Gelatin Desserts

Cream Pie Fillings

Creamy Desserts

Puddings

Smoothies

Baby Formula

Add these items:

(List #5)

Bouillon - Chicken, Beef . . . etc.)

Rice

Legumes, Soybeans

Chicken Broth

Seeds - Alfalfa, Sesame . . . etc.)

More Spices:

The more variety you have, the more you can make!

You've now added these options:

Soups

Meat

Rice Dishes

Fresh Sprouts

Chili

Refried Beans

Rice Pudding

Hot Broth

Add these items:

(List #6)

Canned Meats

Canned Vegetables

Dried Vegetables:

Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Celery . . . etc.

Now you can make:

Dinners

Casseroles

Sandwiches

Hearty Soups

Side Dishes

Pasta Salads

Each list increases your food storage menu options!

Start at the beginning and continue through the lists,

adding a little extra each time you go to the store.

We have created a list for you to use as a reference

as you make your shopping list.

Here it is:

Food Storage Basics Shopping List PDF

Remember:  Each time you build something, you have

to start from the ground up.

The first list may not have a lot of the things you love,

but it's an important place to start!

HAVE YOU STARTED YET?