tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post1964103817431501538..comments2024-03-25T13:04:01.933-05:00Comments on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth: Our Pantry Rotation Strategy and Food Storage Tips ~ Proverbs 31 Preparedness SeriesJEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-69582905607374690442020-08-10T20:04:01.383-05:002020-08-10T20:04:01.383-05:00testtestVeggie Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198940645412135848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-29271440381380627392017-02-20T16:37:23.149-06:002017-02-20T16:37:23.149-06:00Love the tips, I really need to get better at this...Love the tips, I really need to get better at this!Rhianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735598512596787126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-72105753092635164762017-02-17T10:22:41.690-06:002017-02-17T10:22:41.690-06:00Thank you Amanda! So glad you do visit! It makes t...Thank you Amanda! So glad you do visit! It makes this blogging this so much fun :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-76748158708524047652017-02-17T09:20:31.014-06:002017-02-17T09:20:31.014-06:00I'm pretty sure I've visited you blog ever...I'm pretty sure I've visited you blog every week now for some time! Every time I see you at the Raising Homemakers Link Up I just have to click! I love your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683952612937581525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-68681591866091752002017-02-16T05:37:07.678-06:002017-02-16T05:37:07.678-06:00And thank you for taking the time to comment so ki...And thank you for taking the time to comment so kindly here today! Have a lovely week! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-54198757903746686572017-02-16T01:25:02.115-06:002017-02-16T01:25:02.115-06:00This is a very thoughtful post. I really enjoyed i...This is a very thoughtful post. I really enjoyed it! I've actually been readin your blog for a while. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417817463600126880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-21926014735091830412017-02-13T05:49:50.512-06:002017-02-13T05:49:50.512-06:00Hi Vicky, that is a clever way to add to the pantr...Hi Vicky, that is a clever way to add to the pantry! You are right, in the summer, less needs to be purchased (and that is where we can catch up on pantry food additions). Thanks also for the estimate idea. I find that is an easier method for canned goods! I hate to think how many jarred tomatoes I would need as we use those often :) I hope Angie reads your comment as that may be an excellent option for her with the rolling cart! And lastly, being a bit windy is welcome here! You have such a wealth of knowledge and I am glad to have you share! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-2608847470179140832017-02-13T05:43:10.884-06:002017-02-13T05:43:10.884-06:00Hi there, looks like our system is similar! Thank ...Hi there, looks like our system is similar! Thank you for sharing! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-42933268861997736102017-02-12T22:17:45.305-06:002017-02-12T22:17:45.305-06:00Hi JES!
I just love your pantry photos. If your go...Hi JES!<br />I just love your pantry photos. If your goal is a year's supply of food an easier way to do this is and a close estimate is fine here, but I will use green beans as an example. So let's say I want a year's supply of green beans in my pantry and I serve them 2x a week. I would then take 2x4 which is twice a week for 4 weeks in a month and then multiply that by 12 months so I would need 96 cans of green beans to have a year's supply. Buying your most economical ingredients first is also the best way to do it quicker or for example if your eating mainly from the garden during those months it can be easier to dedicate more of the grocery budget toward a year's supply of other things like flour or sugar. And once you have those items they are out of the grocery budget and you can snowball the grocery dollars to something else. Those dollars can then be used to start your year's supply of the next item even if you can't get it all at once. I hope that makes sense? <br />Also for I am wondering if a shelf or cupboard that has wheels and could be moved around would help? then it could be moved to the room with the right temp. during each season even if it would be a bit of a pain. Oops sorry JES I can be a bit windy! LOL <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-30188237877025244572017-02-12T00:32:36.097-06:002017-02-12T00:32:36.097-06:00This is a wonderful method! I don't have one ...This is a wonderful method! I don't have one like yours. I currently have a hall closet that I've turned into an extra pantry storage of such, and when I take food from it, that food goes on my grocery list, as I know I will need to stock up on it since it has been used. I like your pretty labels on your food storage, so handy! Thanks for sharing your tips for food storage :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-80464311729746362652017-02-11T10:34:08.736-06:002017-02-11T10:34:08.736-06:00Yes, I understand. Our home has ZERO closets and w...Yes, I understand. Our home has ZERO closets and we had to create a pantry out of a little room. I would give your under the stairs closet a whirl!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-48987664593586166262017-02-11T09:03:47.506-06:002017-02-11T09:03:47.506-06:00we have an under the stairs closet with the itty b...we have an under the stairs closet with the itty bitty clapboards (think old old house), it may be of use. would have to check temps during the fluxes to see how it holds up. These old houses don't have many closets--1 downstairs, 1 upstairs. :)Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-43436867921569124112017-02-11T07:45:12.258-06:002017-02-11T07:45:12.258-06:00Good for you! And yes, those freezers can be very ...Good for you! And yes, those freezers can be very convenient! However, there is still only so much freezer space... once I see those bones piling up in the freezer, I know I need to can some broth to put into the shelves and free up space... And only so many frozen garden tomatoes fit in there also. This keeps us on our toes! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-55302502801976852162017-02-11T07:42:45.352-06:002017-02-11T07:42:45.352-06:00Hi Angie, WOW, I thought we had a flux in temp ove...Hi Angie, WOW, I thought we had a flux in temp over here but I think you have me on that! Our kitchen is the hottest room in the home also (and located in the back) but we only store dry foodstuff in there (flour, sugar, rice, oats, etc.) so that isn't a problem for us. Our pantry which is in the middle of the house is where I keep our canned produce... Although it doesn't have an AC in the summer, it is located in a somewhat decent spot regarding climate. Do you you have a closet which is more centered in your home that can be converted into a pantry?JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-24677910013840557462017-02-10T11:24:44.655-06:002017-02-10T11:24:44.655-06:00Thank you, JES. I appreciate your common-sense app...Thank you, JES. I appreciate your common-sense approach that focuses on basic staples rather than freeze-dried specialties. I've hit the five gallon bucket stage with some of our basics but am still working and learning in other areas. I need to depend less on my freezer, but it's so easy and convenient!<br />Blessings, LeighLeighhttp://achatovercoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-60352782923602708192017-02-10T07:59:10.175-06:002017-02-10T07:59:10.175-06:00I have a quick question... I would so so love to ...I have a quick question... I would so so love to do this, but what would work for a house/kitchen that has a huge flux in temp? In the winter, it is colder in the kitchen due to it's proximity to the heat source (kitchen is in the back of the house, the heat is not). In the summer, the AC does not reach the kitchen well, and then add in humidity (southern Kansas here) and things don't last long on the counter. One year I canned, and with the huge flux in temps, the sealed things got really hot and then really cold and the pings happen all year round despite the original "ping". There is no cold storage beyond the small freezer in the summer (basement is a crawlspace and not proper for food storage due to moisture and occasional critters). What do you suggest for storing in the huge swings of temps inside?Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-3095380850258931002017-02-10T04:16:56.215-06:002017-02-10T04:16:56.215-06:00Thank you so much for sharing! There is something ...Thank you so much for sharing! There is something so satisfying about pantry building and I love hearing how everyone else runs their home! Have a lovely weekend! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-7211238624814690792017-02-10T04:15:48.052-06:002017-02-10T04:15:48.052-06:00You are most welcome Jean! Have a wonderful weeken...You are most welcome Jean! Have a wonderful weekend!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-88139729502991637502017-02-10T04:14:44.159-06:002017-02-10T04:14:44.159-06:00Thank you Cheryl for taking the time to comment so...Thank you Cheryl for taking the time to comment so kindly! Have a lovely weekend :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-63800562983891754292017-02-10T04:13:59.554-06:002017-02-10T04:13:59.554-06:00No worries! :) Mine too are a mishmash of sizes an...No worries! :) Mine too are a mishmash of sizes and prizes... They are holding my herbs on the right side of my storeroom pantry. I think it has the nice eclectic look!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-84578356962187572392017-02-09T22:48:32.232-06:002017-02-09T22:48:32.232-06:00Hello JES- love your storage plan! I also store in...Hello JES- love your storage plan! I also store in bulk the basics like beans, rice, cornmeal, oatmeal, flour, sugars and items such as gluten-free flour, barley, split peas, pasta, quinoa, salt, baking soda, which of course, I rotate. Not to mention water, oil, herbs, teas etc. here. Good ideas about working towards a year supply of food! Love your blog �� Very inspirational and motivating! ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-46013462951228787732017-02-09T18:43:06.518-06:002017-02-09T18:43:06.518-06:00JES, I've emailed this post to myself so I can...JES, I've emailed this post to myself so I can give it and my pantry some serious attention in a few days. Thanks for the info!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-64887883604178264712017-02-09T15:52:45.238-06:002017-02-09T15:52:45.238-06:00I just love your blog...truly, each time I come he...I just love your blog...truly, each time I come here, I get such a blessing. God bless you for sharing your wisdom with us here. You are such an inspiration to me.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-29554306748724143182017-02-09T15:07:04.105-06:002017-02-09T15:07:04.105-06:00I love glass jars for storage, but mine are a mish...I love glass jars for storage, but mine are a mish-mash of sizes and decorations on them. Ah well. Have a great rest o the week!<br />magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-52346227629969650252017-02-09T11:06:42.341-06:002017-02-09T11:06:42.341-06:00P.S. The black/white rose labels are also shared o...P.S. The black/white rose labels are also shared on the blog:<br /><br />http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com/2011/10/pantry-labels.html<br /><br />Happy homemaking!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.com