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==Preparing Food==
==Preparing Food==
Food can be [[Food preparation methods|prepared]] in many ways, such as [[boil]]ing, [[fry]]ing, [[baking]], or left raw. It can also be prepared in ways the prolong its [[storage life]].
Food can be [[Food preparation methods|prepared]] in many ways, such as [[boil]]ing, [[frying]], [[baking]], or left raw. It can also be prepared in ways the prolong its [[storage life]].
*'''[[Canning]]''' a very effective form of long-term storage of perishable food. If you have a [[Plant cultivation|garden]] or other source of fresh food that you want to preserve for long periods of time canning is perhaps the best option at home and requires no special equipment or supplies other than jars, lids, a canner (pressure or water bath depending upon the food) and cooking utensils.
*'''[[Canning]]''' a very effective form of long-term storage of perishable food. If you have a [[Plant cultivation|garden]] or other source of fresh food that you want to preserve for long periods of time canning is perhaps the best option at home and requires no special equipment or supplies other than jars, lids, a canner (pressure or water bath depending upon the food) and cooking utensils.
*'''[[Vacuum storage]]''' is a very quick modern method of preserving food for storage. It is generally much easier to do than other methods, but does require special equipment, supplies, and access to [[electricity]]. Vacuum sealing does not negate the need for refrigeration, freezing, or some other form of storage, but it usually improves the effectiveness of those forms of storage.
*'''[[Vacuum storage]]''' is a very quick modern method of preserving food for storage. It is generally much easier to do than other methods, but does require special equipment, supplies, and access to [[electricity]]. Vacuum sealing does not negate the need for refrigeration, freezing, or some other form of storage, but it usually improves the effectiveness of those forms of storage.
==Storing Food==
Storing food is a major component of [[preparedness]], understanding how and why to do it can improve or save lives. Learning recipes you enjoy is a good way to improve your life if times get tough, or even if they don't.
* '''[[Dry food storage]]''' is important, because most [[staple]] [[goods]] are dry such as [[rice]], [[wheat]], [[corn]]. [[barley]], [[millet]], [[pasta]], etc. Also, once fresh foods have been dehydrated they are stored the same way.
* '''[[Root cellar]]s''' are buried structures that create a natural cold storage environment ideal for extending the life of [[fruit]]s and [[vegetable]]s when modern [[refrigeration]] is unavailable.
* '''[[Canning]]''' is a versatile method for preserving many types of foods.
* '''[[Pickling]]''' can be used to preserve vegetables for long periods of time.
* '''[[Fermentation]]''' is a tried and true method for preserving a variety of foods including vegetables, [[milk]] and [[meat]]s. See [[lactic acid fermentation]].
===Commonly Stored Foods===
===Commonly Stored Foods===