Thursday, March 3, 2011

To-Do List

1. Inventory food storage each year at a set time such as Labor Day. Adjust your storage to your increased/decreased needs (would like to store more/less, added a child, child became independent) or keep a current inventory adjusting numbers for usage.

2. Keep a list of food opened in your kitchen.

3. Store foods to use the oldest first.

4. Store other foods (canned, dehydrated, freeze-dried) which allow you to use your storage the way your family is accustomed.

5. To prevent spoilage, store foods in a cool, dry place, preferably away from sunlight. Store slightly away from walls (especially outside walls) and off the floor.

6. Label your containers well with the item stored, quantity, date canned/purchased, and best-used-by date.

7. Replace foods you use on a regular basis, possibly every 6-12 months.

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