<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:46:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/food-storage/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Free prepping help from the grocery store.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes prepping can be less cash if you outthink the groceries. I was buying a load of canned goods (yes everyone stores some) to add to my storage inventory; but I, like everyone else don't have unlisted]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/free-prepping-help-from-the-grocery-store</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/free-prepping-help-from-the-grocery-store</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-139358]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smithlabs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:51:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiFkxccF8dTznvrav17SqCHhDCSQZ12stYK6eLMnDGr1AscC82jTCx3b8WmcscLfvvmQkYHGEEqS4D58PyYsk5VSK26DEVqp9vNjvkMLcGChF43Lz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Long term prep option for meat, in SHTF food storage.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Textured vegetable protein (TVP) is a substitute for ground beef that works well in recipes that use browned ground beef. It works best in highly flavored recipes like spaghetti and chili. I buy 50 pound]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/a-long-term-prep-option-for-meat-in-shtf-food-storage</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/a-long-term-prep-option-for-meat-in-shtf-food-storage</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-139358]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smithlabs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:25:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCbee5hzZJ19X4yXc7wYc7pYNX3YtmEoDbJQGNUA9jUkoRb4SrJWfTwokLUsooKiDCiSJfkVeHrmeQ7ipkRUqNxWH7tN8FXs7RaEb8BgjiFhermnLqdEmm52tVYLXx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple uses for everything possible is a prepping must!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A good prepping goal is to include storage items that can be used for as many different things as possible! Here is one example: This is a mix of about 15 different beans / legumes, that I call Calico]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/multiple-uses-for-everything-possible-is-a-prepping-must</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/multiple-uses-for-everything-possible-is-a-prepping-must</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-139358]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smithlabs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:18:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCbee5hzZJ19X4yXc7wYc7pYNX3YtoYhGfGGP3uc7g6pS7as5VpEEoseLfVPJr4Xsdtww3CW2MTAUgBUmWVPc3H8CUpvuEFPAowBdGu6EH5H7ZoEapUiDw2pqCUyV8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to recover freeze dried foods, to go back into long term storage!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had food stored in a storm cellar, that was cracked into by a raccoon, AKA masked thief. What they couldn't eat, they shredded; and I lost thousands of dollars of prepping supplies! This did two things;]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/how-to-recover-freeze-dried-foods-to-go-back-into-long-term-storage</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139358/@smithlabs/how-to-recover-freeze-dried-foods-to-go-back-into-long-term-storage</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-139358]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smithlabs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 23:58:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCbee5hzZJ19X4yXc7wYc7pYNX3Ytk2rGJWXge4QSL17HiyMwbr24ced1rrfq2PUbuxrhASGTogYWve63FLrpTNx9oQAadyEKmvehhoWWKWeqooXnF5F1yrxdiAkH4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food storage thoughts for prepping for disasters; large and small, in an orderly fashion.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparing for disaster, or a simple Ice storm requires that we store food enough to carry us through that time. WE have to decide How much food we need, and What we are preparing for; and make a plan to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@smithlabs/food-storage-thoughts-for-prepping-for-disasters-large-and-small-in-an-orderly-fashion</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@smithlabs/food-storage-thoughts-for-prepping-for-disasters-large-and-small-in-an-orderly-fashion</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smithlabs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiFU89taP2MgKXzwntUGAvkoQiKU7VxyD37q965XX9LPP1UPMEdu1zbQNh3cFroxgA26LQGeX2VrfiTmZqKV4CLgzSsbteRNx2yMx7qZM7nRq58RU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do zucchinis preserve better than cucumbers in room temperature?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given that both are either in air or in cartons, to protect them from humidity. They both belong to the same family: Cucurbitaceae. Zucchinis remain fresh for weeks when held in room temperature on thin]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/question/@atempt/why-do-zucchinis-preserve-better-than-cucumbers-in-room-temperature</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/question/@atempt/why-do-zucchinis-preserve-better-than-cucumbers-in-room-temperature</guid><category><![CDATA[question]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[atempt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepper food storage tips, and No No's!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a pretty good article on food storage, but it is not focused on prepper storage. The two glaring prepper needs are; concentrating on LONG term storage of food and water; and the hint towards]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@smithlabs/prepper-food-storage-tips-and-no-no-s</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@smithlabs/prepper-food-storage-tips-and-no-no-s</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smithlabs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 20:37:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some food storage methods that I use.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings, people of steemit! Today's post is about some of the food storage methods that I use. I store dry foods and canned foods for times of need. It might be as simple as a financial shortage, or]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepping/@preppin-for-real/some-food-storage-methods-that-i-use</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepping/@preppin-for-real/some-food-storage-methods-that-i-use</guid><category><![CDATA[prepping]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[preppin-for-real]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2018 01:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVf9KLWw2qoQhPLagY4Zrgx7FB3DN2kC2egp8pMD955oB3uqzJBzruryPPWydnACsNtrUSRMVADqq1Jn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food storage in the basement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi dere, and welcome to da basement, eh! I haven't written anything homesteading related in probably a month, so I decided to write about my food storage arrangements in my basement. I had to set up a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@amberyooper/food-storage-in-the-basement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@amberyooper/food-storage-in-the-basement</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberyooper]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 02:42:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgEcEh1cvvCk6KF1veSpq9xPcwXHYiqUNpwgRTvutir2hZPRhPUcTC2i8rzSWtHwEQPTh7DCAHe4RQi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Split Pea Soup - Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we make the soup, and hopefully get some canned tonight :) Waking up the Peas This part might sound crazy to some people...but...it is always a good idea to say good morning to your peas. Talk to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-split-pea-soup-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-split-pea-soup-part-2</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2017 01:26:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K62UscpqGWrK4L3Che1mWmtALJnhqxiSkKEB2TeWk3DXtwJm6VdszUrHkvVm35SHyQTPMcntc2DD6WmCerHk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Split Pea Soup - Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way I learned to make pea soup, it takes 3 days...but is soo worth the wait! I like to make enough to can, because it takes so long... Day 1 Slow roast the pork shoulder (the butt can be used too,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-split-pea-soup-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-split-pea-soup-1</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K5yTM2WqE2vuLbXnv1H6GnFqgSEetUQSJ4TEqdEbwcbQrhCMJk2SVE3wkwiSYBs1uX4EgHJ3D2ufQaTkFXBC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing, Food Storage, and Survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rule of 3's You can survive approximately: 3 minutes without air. 3 hours without shelter in a harsh environment. 3 days without water. 3 weeks without food. Based on this information you are able to begin]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepping/@humbll/preparing-food-storage-and-survival</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepping/@humbll/preparing-food-storage-and-survival</guid><category><![CDATA[prepping]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[humbll]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:51:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e6hwkoybEbFLPHd1W6nxZeBGAzDDrX8jLSJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Making Grape Jelly Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[We already have made our grape juice, so let's jump right in to making the jelly :) Prepare Jars Once jars are ready, I measure the juice into the big pot... Ratios Grapes also have natural pectin, so]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-grape-jelly-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-grape-jelly-part-2</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 23:56:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/6VvuHGsoU2QD2aHbJiivbVZV6nAA4BJrX2xi1YbtzC26AGfzoBVzvGDBLDPNoESTeavqo8h2MNYuctQjTUphLTzcnG8BXsLuMyDnjRX7X2kZ7dcqGvantpmsT3y37c?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Making Grape Jelly Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sorry for the night photos, but grape jelly is a two day affair ;) One day we make the juice, the next day we turn it into jelly. First Pluck the grapes, and then wash them well in cold water (just like]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-grape-jelly-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-grape-jelly-part-1</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:03:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/6VvuHGsoU2QD2aHbJiivbVZV6nAA4BJrX2xi1Ybty7zxe5VYaxAXeg79R36mp9FRgh72An4q7odTufiF369ER5H6agHg9qyAG4h7X4gJquwoKCgB7LyzUP7659uFEW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Making Blueberry Jam today]]></title><description><![CDATA[While my soup lays in wait for the All American, I have blueberries, grapes and more peaches to prepare! So today, is blueberry jam... Cleaning Blueberries I have found over the years, that the easiest]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-blueberry-jam-today</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-blueberry-jam-today</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:18:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8neiUuqXSqLqNrZvY8yS2Xh9gLTJDsysf1Pj8g9jWhhWoeY4aAtkGCvLo2hNQ6UQ4BToMCPdjUgJ2FaxdnbXAaRj7tXY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - First time pressure canning at 9000 feet :O]]></title><description><![CDATA[So I am a little nervous, canning at 14 lb pressure, and I never used a Presto canner before, so thank you @mousetoes for a great how to video! So I got the soup in the sterilized jars... Got them in the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-first-time-pressure-canning-at-9000-feet-o</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-first-time-pressure-canning-at-9000-feet-o</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2017 06:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgDdK2Pz3i9DdZ9dT2AX11UUPiQZewSXJxMynLtvWQR7TRyuYwLb6DyQGXLsS4soookd2ZFuG4qTcWz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Making Old Portuguese Kale Soup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me just start by saying, this is an Old Ramos recipe, going back to Mrs Ramos the blacksmith's wife. Her grand-daughter gave me the recipe when she was in her 70s... I know there are many other recipes,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-old-portuguese-kale-soup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-old-portuguese-kale-soup</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2017 23:56:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVREvvsnAjfLwLF5qHHFduNHKinqCJqyGCfHvqGMFjmWbJQ8Ms3BCpdWgVF2u4WeBi99F4WEs2vuSDjfgVMaeheJJEqFNSRZHqiTBw5t5tN8J22?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Making Onion Soup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making good onion soup is all about how well the onions are caramelized, and which onions you use. Once you have that down, it is the easiest soup in the world to make...but very time consuming. Always]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-onion-soup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-onion-soup</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:14:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTGiWzeqg9n5Gqyhhgmuz3ijxtknoEHESbpFXj4n6aJapiwTqrDRatkzVMP9HtAEo5ijjHH5pys4WBNYkfni1Yi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Making Strawberry Jam]]></title><description><![CDATA[I seem to be on a roll this week with the canning, but I am playing catch up a bit. I should have started last month, but we still needed to finish the work table then. We have had so much rain this year,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-strawberry-jam</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/prepper/@elew/food-prep-making-strawberry-jam</guid><category><![CDATA[prepper]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[elew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:04:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVLhnRYPoqhde85TTAK46KiqT72VHMEahgEvkecBA16G7X39CG2MNAd7z332sfpQdAepwLHGdWpbMUWEoUA599HgsTa6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Prep - Making Peach Tart Filling]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am coming in a bit late to peach season, but being up so high there are still some really nice ones. So yesterday, I made some peach tart filling... 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