Food
I like to eat every day…
That's why I keep a full pantry.
This short article is just a reminder. Things are getting worse.
Keeping a full pantry saves money and protects your family during unexpected emergencies. Geopolitical tensions, impending oil crisis, political and social unrest, electrical grid failure, pandemics, solar flares, industrial accidents, weather events, etc.
When I was a kid we always had two choices for dinner. Take it or leave it…
Food security is priceless. For thousands of years it was the normal way of life. My parents grew up during the Great Depression. Those hard lessons will be re-learned by current generations.
Preparing one year early is better than one day late.
Some of the advantages of storing food include:
Financial SavingsProtection against inflation: Buying non-perishable staples in advance allows you to eat at yesterday's prices when market costs rise. That's like printing money.
Fewer store runs: Having ingredients on hand cuts down on expensive last-minute trips to the grocery store or costly takeout. Over 3.5 billion people live primarily on rice and beans.
Buying in bulk: Purchasing items like rice, beans, and oats in larger quantities lowers the cost per serving. Use first in first (FIFO) out to minimize spoilage.
Emergency Preparedness and Natural disasters: Severe weather, storms, gas shortages or power outages can block roads and close local stores for days. Imagine a nationwide crisis. Everything moves by truck.
Personal crises: A stocked shelf provides a vital buffer during sudden job loss, medical emergencies, or caring for a sick family member. Crises usually occur without warning.
Supply chain hiccups: Extra food prevents panic when shipping delays or local shortages hit supermarket shelves. Knowing you have food stored provides peace of mind.
Convenience and Lifestyle and Easier meal planning: A visible stock of ingredients helps you plan weekly menus without guessing what to cook. It's just food. It all makes a turd.
Less food waste: Staples make it easy to turn leftovers and random fridge items into complete meals, like fried rice or frittatas. Never waste food. There are starving children in Africa! America, too. Children used to be raised to always clean their plate.
Hospitality: You are always ready to feed unexpected guests or share a meal with a neighbor in need.
Remember the rule of threes. Food is important, but water is much more important. But, that is a different article.
