Thanks to Ejemory, who suggested this BY in a comment:
"How about a canned ham that could be used to create an omelet or sliced up as a side or used along with potatoes and cheese for a yummy potato casserole?"
There's all the information in one sentence--the product, plus what you could do with/add to it. I haven't bought a canned ham, but think it would be great. We have received one as a gift for Christmas before. Sounds like an item I could investigate further for price, longevity, etc.
Potatoes usually keep pretty well too, if you store them at cool temperatures and keep them away from the light. And even if you didn't have traditional heating methods, a little canned ham and some potatoes sounds like a tasty combination for a tinfoil dinner...
I know that this can-a-day series is so basic that it seems like it might be unnecessary, but I think that if we prepare enough, an anticipated 3-day emergency (read: hurricane, other natural disaster) that could potentially last even longer will go more smoothly if everyone has their own supplies. Enough variety in those supplies would make things more bearable. There might also be situations where someone might not have the supplies to feed everyone, but might have a heat source to share so that others could at least cook what they bring to the situation. Living on emergency food would not be ideal, but if you have emergency food that doesn't need to be cooked, you'll be ahead in the game. If you can share, other people will also be ahead in the game. I know it's just an expression, but emergencies are really not a game...
One more challenge for you--store water. Bottled water is more expensive than, say, the $.97 can of evaporated milk I posted about the other day, but if you added one case a week between now and the end of the year, you would have about six cases by the end of the year. Look for deals/coupons/really good expiration dates, and see what you can do. There will be BYs I post that need water added, but even if you get all ready-to-eat BYs, you can save the water for drinking, so it's all win-win-win.
Thanks again, Ejemory--canned ham was one I hadn't thought of. Would love to hear more ideas if anyone wants to submit them... hope everyone is doing well with your BYs!
"How about a canned ham that could be used to create an omelet or sliced up as a side or used along with potatoes and cheese for a yummy potato casserole?"
There's all the information in one sentence--the product, plus what you could do with/add to it. I haven't bought a canned ham, but think it would be great. We have received one as a gift for Christmas before. Sounds like an item I could investigate further for price, longevity, etc.
Potatoes usually keep pretty well too, if you store them at cool temperatures and keep them away from the light. And even if you didn't have traditional heating methods, a little canned ham and some potatoes sounds like a tasty combination for a tinfoil dinner...
I know that this can-a-day series is so basic that it seems like it might be unnecessary, but I think that if we prepare enough, an anticipated 3-day emergency (read: hurricane, other natural disaster) that could potentially last even longer will go more smoothly if everyone has their own supplies. Enough variety in those supplies would make things more bearable. There might also be situations where someone might not have the supplies to feed everyone, but might have a heat source to share so that others could at least cook what they bring to the situation. Living on emergency food would not be ideal, but if you have emergency food that doesn't need to be cooked, you'll be ahead in the game. If you can share, other people will also be ahead in the game. I know it's just an expression, but emergencies are really not a game...
One more challenge for you--store water. Bottled water is more expensive than, say, the $.97 can of evaporated milk I posted about the other day, but if you added one case a week between now and the end of the year, you would have about six cases by the end of the year. Look for deals/coupons/really good expiration dates, and see what you can do. There will be BYs I post that need water added, but even if you get all ready-to-eat BYs, you can save the water for drinking, so it's all win-win-win.
Thanks again, Ejemory--canned ham was one I hadn't thought of. Would love to hear more ideas if anyone wants to submit them... hope everyone is doing well with your BYs!
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Canned potatoes, though not my favorite, are a quick and easy way to fix a quick side dish. They also require less fuel to cook and enjoy. Sometimes I'm willing to trade taste/texture for a quick meal.
Ejemory--I actually bought some canned potatoes yesterday before I saw your comment, and I don't recall having had them before. Thanks for your comment--I hope they go over well at our house!
Marie - So you know the texture of canned potatoes is NOT like fresh or frozen. They are um, firm, and a little slippery. That is why I use them to stretch stuff, like soups, chilis, and bean soups.. I don't always use rice to stretch stuff :)
TM Frugal Gourmet--I hadn't thought to add potatoes to bean soup, but think it would be a great idea, and a great alternative when trying to stretch stuff, if only because it gives more variety to your menus. Gotta love options...thanks for your comment!
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