Comments on: Blasts from the Past: How I Fell in Love with Cornmeal http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/ Ten simple babysteps to food storage success! Wed, 23 May 2012 06:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Nancy Cooper Greer http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-12006 Nancy Cooper Greer Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:37:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-12006 i make Zucchini chocolate chip bread for my grandchildren, that is the only way they eat zucchini..(not knowing its there..lol) i make Zucchini chocolate chip bread for my grandchildren, that is the only way they eat zucchini..(not knowing its there..lol)

]]> By: Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-12005 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:05:20 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-12005 I store regular popcorn so I can use it for both popping and grinding. Either one will work for grinding. Check out this post for more info on the different types: <a href="http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/10/01/corn-cornmeal/" rel="nofollow">http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/10/01/corn-...</a> I store regular popcorn so I can use it for both popping and grinding. Either one will work for grinding. Check out this post for more info on the different types: http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/10/01/corn-…

]]> By: Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-28014 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:05:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-28014 I store regular popcorn so I can use it for both popping and grinding. Either one will work for grinding. Check out this post for more info on the different types: http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/10/01/corn-cornmeal/ I store regular popcorn so I can use it for both popping and grinding. Either one will work for grinding. Check out this post for more info on the different types: http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/10/01/corn-cornmeal/

]]> By: Vlschenk http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-12004 Vlschenk Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:32:55 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-12004 I am a little confused about what corn to store. Is the best to store popcorn or "dent" corn. Thank you.<br>Veee I am a little confused about what corn to store. Is the best to store popcorn or “dent” corn. Thank you.
Veee

]]> By: Vlschenk http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-28006 Vlschenk Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-28006 I am a little confused about what corn to store. Is the best to store popcorn or "dent" corn. Thank you. Veee I am a little confused about what corn to store. Is the best to store popcorn or “dent” corn. Thank you.
Veee

]]> By: halfpint512 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-27958 halfpint512 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:57:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-27958 According to this study from a Utah university, expiration dates are not as big a deal as we thought.... http://extension.usu.edu/foodstorage/htm/canned-goods/ According to this study from a Utah university, expiration dates are not as big a deal as we thought….
http://extension.usu.edu/foodstorage/htm/canned-goods/

]]> By: Smhuish http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-12003 Smhuish Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:12:08 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-12003 LOL I discovered this over twenty years ago when I was out of cornmeal and all the corn I had stored was popcorn. Isn't it wonderful? I have never felt the same about commercially ground corn since!<br><br>Between that and popping it (popcorn is one of the basic food groups around here) I have to buy it by the 50# bag, even with all the kids gone now. LOL I discovered this over twenty years ago when I was out of cornmeal and all the corn I had stored was popcorn. Isn't it wonderful? I have never felt the same about commercially ground corn since!

Between that and popping it (popcorn is one of the basic food groups around here) I have to buy it by the 50# bag, even with all the kids gone now.

]]> By: Smhuish http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-27957 Smhuish Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:12:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-27957 LOL I discovered this over twenty years ago when I was out of cornmeal and all the corn I had stored was popcorn. Isn't it wonderful? I have never felt the same about commercially ground corn since! Between that and popping it (popcorn is one of the basic food groups around here) I have to buy it by the 50# bag, even with all the kids gone now. LOL I discovered this over twenty years ago when I was out of cornmeal and all the corn I had stored was popcorn. Isn’t it wonderful? I have never felt the same about commercially ground corn since!

Between that and popping it (popcorn is one of the basic food groups around here) I have to buy it by the 50# bag, even with all the kids gone now.

]]> By: April in Maryland http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-12001 April in Maryland Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:21:54 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-12001 Speaking of expiration dates, we need to check our storages periodically. I started keeping a pantry/food storage six months ago and so decided it was time to check my expiration dates, and check the food for bugs or dirt or dents or broken seals. I found that my canned goods and dry beans are keeping well, but any semi-prepared stuff like soup packets or spices or sauces has a much shorter shelf life. I took out everything that's going to expire in six months and put it upstairs where I'll use it. This week I'll buy replacements. It also might be good to do a rough tally of everything you have to make sure you have enough. It's too easy to run down to the food storage for a can of something and forget to write it on the shopping list for replacement. <br><br>Especially check your 72-hour emergency kits! Mine are going on six months old, so I hauled out both the backpack and the car kit just to see how they were doing. The foodstuffs needed to be completely replenished. Granola bars, hot cocoa and soup packets, and even nuts don't keep long. Jolly Rancher candy is NOT a good choice because the candy oozes out of its wrapping. Chocolate and gum go bad. Single-serve fruit or applesauce containers can break and leak juice. The car kit is especially vulnerable because it's been sitting in 90-degree heat. I didn't think of that when I put the kit together last winter! I guess the special emergency supply companies make prepared food that last longer, but regular supermarket stuff isn't meant to sit around for 9-10 months. So check it. :-) Speaking of expiration dates, we need to check our storages periodically. I started keeping a pantry/food storage six months ago and so decided it was time to check my expiration dates, and check the food for bugs or dirt or dents or broken seals. I found that my canned goods and dry beans are keeping well, but any semi-prepared stuff like soup packets or spices or sauces has a much shorter shelf life. I took out everything that's going to expire in six months and put it upstairs where I'll use it. This week I'll buy replacements. It also might be good to do a rough tally of everything you have to make sure you have enough. It's too easy to run down to the food storage for a can of something and forget to write it on the shopping list for replacement.

Especially check your 72-hour emergency kits! Mine are going on six months old, so I hauled out both the backpack and the car kit just to see how they were doing. The foodstuffs needed to be completely replenished. Granola bars, hot cocoa and soup packets, and even nuts don't keep long. Jolly Rancher candy is NOT a good choice because the candy oozes out of its wrapping. Chocolate and gum go bad. Single-serve fruit or applesauce containers can break and leak juice. The car kit is especially vulnerable because it's been sitting in 90-degree heat. I didn't think of that when I put the kit together last winter! I guess the special emergency supply companies make prepared food that last longer, but regular supermarket stuff isn't meant to sit around for 9-10 months. So check it. :-)

]]> By: April in Maryland http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2010/06/27/blasts-from-the-past-how-i-fell-in-love-with-cornmeal/#comment-27954 April in Maryland Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:21:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=5028#comment-27954 Speaking of expiration dates, we need to check our storages periodically. I started keeping a pantry/food storage six months ago and so decided it was time to check my expiration dates, and check the food for bugs or dirt or dents or broken seals. I found that my canned goods and dry beans are keeping well, but any semi-prepared stuff like soup packets or spices or sauces has a much shorter shelf life. I took out everything that's going to expire in six months and put it upstairs where I'll use it. This week I'll buy replacements. It also might be good to do a rough tally of everything you have to make sure you have enough. It's too easy to run down to the food storage for a can of something and forget to write it on the shopping list for replacement. Especially check your 72-hour emergency kits! Mine are going on six months old, so I hauled out both the backpack and the car kit just to see how they were doing. The foodstuffs needed to be completely replenished. Granola bars, hot cocoa and soup packets, and even nuts don't keep long. Jolly Rancher candy is NOT a good choice because the candy oozes out of its wrapping. Chocolate and gum go bad. Single-serve fruit or applesauce containers can break and leak juice. The car kit is especially vulnerable because it's been sitting in 90-degree heat. I didn't think of that when I put the kit together last winter! I guess the special emergency supply companies make prepared food that last longer, but regular supermarket stuff isn't meant to sit around for 9-10 months. So check it. :-) Speaking of expiration dates, we need to check our storages periodically. I started keeping a pantry/food storage six months ago and so decided it was time to check my expiration dates, and check the food for bugs or dirt or dents or broken seals. I found that my canned goods and dry beans are keeping well, but any semi-prepared stuff like soup packets or spices or sauces has a much shorter shelf life. I took out everything that’s going to expire in six months and put it upstairs where I’ll use it. This week I’ll buy replacements. It also might be good to do a rough tally of everything you have to make sure you have enough. It’s too easy to run down to the food storage for a can of something and forget to write it on the shopping list for replacement.

Especially check your 72-hour emergency kits! Mine are going on six months old, so I hauled out both the backpack and the car kit just to see how they were doing. The foodstuffs needed to be completely replenished. Granola bars, hot cocoa and soup packets, and even nuts don’t keep long. Jolly Rancher candy is NOT a good choice because the candy oozes out of its wrapping. Chocolate and gum go bad. Single-serve fruit or applesauce containers can break and leak juice. The car kit is especially vulnerable because it’s been sitting in 90-degree heat. I didn’t think of that when I put the kit together last winter! I guess the special emergency supply companies make prepared food that last longer, but regular supermarket stuff isn’t meant to sit around for 9-10 months. So check it. :-)

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