http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:10:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This post is a response to a comment posted on storage of dressings. We mentioned that dressings can stay good 1-2 weeks at least in the fridge. I've personally stored dressings this way using olive oil. I make sure I mix up the dressings really well ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/storage-tips/dressing-storage/ This burrito recipe is great for utilizing beans in your food storage and wheat or corn if you are a handy tortilla maker!  The first thing you are going to want to do is soak beans overnight in a crock-pot - preferably pinto or black.  The next morning, start the ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/recipes/simple-and-tasty-burritos/ This week, we will explore homemade dressings. Today, the topic of Italian dressings. Please send in your comments on your Italian Dressings. In my opinion, the best way to make an Italian dressing is to simply explore flavor with taste. The two main ingredients: Oil (preferablly extra ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/cooking-for-two-weeks/homemade-italian-dressing/ Today I'm going to discuss the topic of making your own salad dressing.  The following are all reasons to make your own salad dressings: Excellent Taste.  Homemade salad dressings beat store-bought dressings any day of the week. You can make them to fit your taste.  You can not only get creative with ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/storage-tips/salad-dressings/ In general, the most popular form of food storage is dry food, canned food, things that do not require refrigeration or to be frozen.  I encourage you to buy meat and keep it in a freezer for several reasons.  First, find a local farm that you can purchase from.  Community ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/storage-tips/buying-bulk-meat/ This vegetable curry dish is wonderful, sweet, but not too over powering, just enough to make you want some more! The assembly of this recipe is very easy. I recommend it for frozen food storage. You can change it and add any vegetable or meat you would ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/recipes/vegetable-curry/ When storing food, you want to ensure the food is in the most protected packaging possible. Glass is by far one off the best and safest storing methods, if properly sealed. Canning jars are great. They provide great seals and come in a great variety of ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/storage-tips/proper-storage-containers/ If you are new to food storage, or if you are starting to gather food for storage, start small. Don't feel overwhelmed like you need to store food for a long period of time all right away. Break up your end goal into smaller time periods. You ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/storage-tips/new-to-foodstorage/ This recipe is not only very delicious, but it is a great food to make in a large quantity and freeze. When you are in need of a great home-cooked meal, but do not have the time, this will be in the freezer waiting for you! The equipment you will ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/recipes/norwegian-potato-dumplings/ Anyone can buy a bunch of food and put it away in some corner, room, or section of the house. Since you are going to be buying and, more importantly, using your food storage, make the space organized, fun, and effective. Space planning is the first place to ... http://usingfoodstorage.com/blog/index.php/storage-tips/food-storage-organization/