[Wooleybooger]

I'm not talking about such things as ready to eat beans, corn, tomato sauce, etc. #10 can for long term storage. I keep some around for Hurricane "rations" and occasional day to day usage. I've got products from Augason Farms and Emergency Essentials aka Be Prepared. I've yet to find or hear of any of these type products that tasted bad, if fact the ones I've tried were quite good. If you are not familiar with these it's surprising the things they have. Fruits, vegetables, entrees, side dishes, meats, eggs, baking mixes. Of course I keep "normal" size cans of veggies and fruits, fish, etc also. My thoughts on this are sort of jumbled up this time of day (shaking head, banging head on wall) but I was just curious so if you do this give a shout out.

 

[PickyPrincess]

We've been purchasing Augason Farms products as well. One of the boys has to eat a mechanical soft diet because he doesn't chew, so if TSHTF, I need access to easy prep meals he can tolerate. LTS products offer just that.

We've got specific meal items for him, along with the essential pantry stocking items they offer; egg powder, butter powder, etc., and some freeze-dried beef and chicken. It's not cheap, but we buy a can here and there and keep an eye out for when they go on sale.

I also have a binder of recipes and tips I've gathered for making everyday favorites using the products.

 

[Wooleybooger]

Yeah not cheap and I don't think I've ever bought more that 3 cans at a time, even on sale. I missed a banana chip sale at EE because I was unsure of medical costs at the time. I would have bought 5 or 6 cans at that the sale price. With EE you do have to pay shipping but it's not too tough.

 

[Wooleybooger]

@PickyPrincess, take a look at Emergency Essentials. They have a bunch of stuff discounted.

 

[KitchenWench]

I've considered buying some but haven't done it yet. It's a financial thing here as well. And I've got a lethal food allergy so I need to be able to read the ingredients before I buy anything. I know things like butter and honey powder should be fine, I'm just used to being super careful.

 

[Colbyt]

Somewhat expensive if not on sale but I've liked everything of theirs I've purchased. Haven't quite mastered using the cheddar cheese powder but like the taste.

 

[PickyPrincess]

@PickyPrincess, take a look at Emergency Essentials. They have a bunch of stuff discounted.

I looked them up and bookmarked their page right after I read your post!

 

[PickyPrincess]

I've considered buying some but haven't done it yet. It's a financial thing here as well. And I've got a lethal food allergy so I need to be able to read the ingredients before I buy anything. I know things like butter and honey powder should be fine, I'm just used to being super careful.

Most of the places that sell these types of products do show a complete picture of the ingredients listed on the cans. Maybe try to do some research (not like you’re not busy enough already) and take notes of what items/brands you might be able to use then keep an eye out for sales.

Buying a can here and there does help get you started and before you know it, you’re fairly well stocked.

 

[Shane R]

Glad to hear the good reports on their products. I have considered ordering in the past and now I will. Most of my emergency food is in pouches. I'd like to increase the ratio of cans.

 

[Wooleybooger]

The only thing I have a problem with at EE is they only show the front of the can. No thumbnails that show the back of the can with the directions and nutritional data. Minor thing maybe but could be significant to someone with allergies. The can of dehydrated/freeze dried peach slices said it was processed in a facility the processes peanuts, milk, eggs, etc. The cans of Santa Fe Black Beans and Rice I also got didn't say that.

 

[KitchenWench]

I found thumbnails of the backs and was able to enlarge them just enough to read. I know from past experience that I can't eat most of what Mountain House makes, so those are right off the menu.