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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:23:58 PM EDT
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Pretty irrelevant if your wife can’t cook.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:24:34 PM EDT
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Why? When in the history of the US was anyone NOT be able to get food?
And you have 100,000 rounds of SS109? OK, now what? |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:25:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretty irrelevant if your wife can’t cook. Crockpotting that is pretty easy. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:28:11 PM EDT
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A couple pails of wheat, rice, and beans is a good investment. Prices are only going to increase this fall.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:29:29 PM EDT
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A rice and beans "fort" is never *not* important - but how immediately critical is it? IMO not very.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:36:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? When in the history of the US was anyone NOT be able to get food? And you have 100,000 rounds of SS109? OK, now what? Not sure if serious. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:38:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure if serious. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why? When in the history of the US was anyone NOT be able to get food? And you have 100,000 rounds of SS109? OK, now what? Not sure if serious. He and everyone else saying shit like that are completely serious and completely delusional. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:38:49 PM EDT
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Rice is very empty of calories. Beans are much better. But, energy is needed to cool them.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:50:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He and everyone else saying shit like that are completely serious and completely delusional. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Why? When in the history of the US was anyone NOT be able to get food? And you have 100,000 rounds of SS109? OK, now what? Not sure if serious. He and everyone else saying shit like that are completely serious and completely delusional. And this is who you will be defending your food supply from. Desperate starving neighbors. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:52:24 PM EDT
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My food fort goes "moo"
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:52:36 PM EDT
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Don’t forget the canned tomatoes
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:54:17 PM EDT
[#12]
You'll need plenty of seasoning to go with the Beans and Rice.
Otherwise, talk about bland meals. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:55:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? When in the history of the US was anyone NOT be able to get food? And you have 100,000 rounds of SS109? OK, now what? this so much this |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:56:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure if serious. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why? When in the history of the US was anyone NOT be able to get food? And you have 100,000 rounds of SS109? OK, now what? Not sure if serious. Not an uncommon mentality. One that hasn't been thought through, nor researched. So, although completely ignorant and short sighted, it is a notion that is probably more popular than not. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 12:59:48 PM EDT
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I don't think the average American knows how to properly cook dried beans.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:00:08 PM EDT
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a high priority. why wouldn't you buy 90 days of food insurance for your family for 200 bucks?
being prepared is about balance over all aspects of life. if someone has credit card debt i'd rather see them tackle that than go out and spend money of long term food preps. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:00:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Rice is very empty of calories. Beans are much better. But, energy is needed to cool them. Lol. Half the world lives on rice. And I doubt you've eaten beans for very many meals in a row. When combined with beans it makes a complete protein. OP, include wheat berries, barley, oats, peas, several kinds of beans, corn, flour of corn and wheat, yeast, dry milk, salt, pepper, masa, a grain grinder, a means of cooking if you've no power and you'll have a start. Increase canned goods purchases when at the grocery. Learn pantry rotation and cooking. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:01:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:03:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? When in the history of the US was anyone NOT be able to get food? And you have 100,000 rounds of SS109? OK, now what? Are you dumb ignorant or did you just flunk out of school and not pay attention? Have you ever heard of the Great Depression? |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:03:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don’t forget the canned tomatoes Meh. They're just glorified seasonings. Not very calorie-dense. Of course, on week 132 of Build back Better Baked Beans, some seasoning might be nice. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:04:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You'll need plenty of seasoning to go with the Beans and Rice. Otherwise, talk about bland meals. If your stuck with rice and beans only...the taste will not rank very on high on the "concern list." |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:05:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Rice is very empty of calories. Beans are much better. But, energy is needed to cool them. "Charlie's idea of great R&R was cold rice and a little rat meat." Rice and beans is pretty cheap insurance against starvation |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:06:49 PM EDT
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Yes... And other stuff. Rice will make you feel full and keep you from starving. Ignore the Normalcy bias that comes from people that refuse to see what's right in front of them. Those same people will be screaming for you to give up what you have so they can have something to eat when things get bad.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:07:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think the average American knows how to properly cook dried beans. If only there was some completely free, readily-available source of information for stuff like that... |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:08:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not an uncommon mentality. One that hasn't been thought through, nor researched. So, although completely ignorant and short sighted, it is a notion that is probably more popular than not. Do you guys see us turning in a Venezuela or North Korea anytime soon? Researched? That's why I asked - when in the history of the US was a person not able to procure food for survival? |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:09:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you dumb ignorant or did you just flunk out of school and not pay attention? Have you ever heard of the Great Depression? Did anyone actually STARVE during the Depression? When, in the history of the US did people have to rely on SURVIVAL caches for their meals? I lived thru the LA fires, the big earthquake, the riots and all the grocery stores and restaurants stayed open. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:12:27 PM EDT
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How do you add flavor to rice and beans? Eaten them when I had to but they don’t taste all that great.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:14:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If your stuck with rice and beans only...the taste will not rank very on high on the "concern list." Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You'll need plenty of seasoning to go with the Beans and Rice. Otherwise, talk about bland meals. If your stuck with rice and beans only...the taste will not rank very on high on the "concern list." You would think, but this is a misconception. Some people(few) can readily eat the same thing day in and day our. More common is people get very calorie deficient when the available food pales on the palate. They decline in health and then illness starts setting in. It is well documented. Variety, even on occasion, makes a big difference. I forgot to mention sugar and fat in my previous post. Hard working, or stressed, or cold people will start to crave sugar and fat like nobody's business. Honey, turbinado sugar, and other long term stable sweets are worth their weight in gold |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:15:22 PM EDT
[#29]
I cannot stand rice. Three different kinds of beans and corn meal is my prep in it's place.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:15:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How do you add flavor to rice and beans? Eaten them when I had to but they don’t taste all that great. Salt pork and habaneros. Right now I'm eating pinto beans, green peppers and onions in a taco shell. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:17:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And this is who you will be defending your food supply from. Desperate starving neighbors. Please give the doomsday scenario where you're loading mags and I'm attacking your house for food? Just jackoff prepper fantasy shit. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:18:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Rice is very empty of calories. Beans are much better. But, energy is needed to cool them. wrong terminology -- Rice is missing a lot of nutrients, it is mostly empty calories. But it is cheap, dense, and stores well. You complement it with the right varietal(s) of beans, plus vitamins/fat/protein. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:18:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think the average American knows how to properly cook dried beans. Laughs in Southerner. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:18:48 PM EDT
[#34]
Maybe I’ll get to use my 100lbs of stored rice
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:18:49 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you guys see us turning in a Venezuela or North Korea anytime soon? Researched? That's why I asked - when in the history of the US was a person not able to procure food for survival? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Not an uncommon mentality. One that hasn't been thought through, nor researched. So, although completely ignorant and short sighted, it is a notion that is probably more popular than not. Do you guys see us turning in a Venezuela or North Korea anytime soon? Researched? That's why I asked - when in the history of the US was a person not able to procure food for survival? Yes. People have starved in the US. Various rationing during wars. Depression. Think a little further. If food gets very expensive because of inflation or scarcity, a well stocked pantry isn't just insurance against starving. It can reduce your grocery bill so you can more easily afford other things like gas. Feel free to rely on the US government looking out for you. They have such a great track record. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:19:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You would think, but this is a misconception. Some people(few) can readily eat the same thing day in and day our. More common is people get very calorie deficient when the available food pales on the palate. They decline in health and then illness starts setting in. It is well documented. Variety, even on occasion, makes a big difference. I forgot to mention sugar and fat in my previous post. Hard working, or stressed, or cold people will start to crave sugar and fat like nobody's business. Honey, turbinado sugar, and other long term stable sweets are worth their weight in gold In all seriousness - and I may have missed when this thread went from joking to serious - seasonings should be well-represented in any prepper stash. You can go to walmart and buy those $1 containers of various spices and for only a few bucks make the difference in quality of life as it relates to food palatability. We keep several different hot sauces, vinegar, garlic, and so on. Plus lots of salt. You can go spend $10 on a bag of salt at the feed store and never run out. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:19:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Laughs in Southerner. Ham hocks, baby.
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:20:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Please give the doomsday scenario where you're loading mags and I'm attacking your house for food? Just jackoff prepper fantasy shit. Please don't confuse actual food prep with LARPing. I eat thru my preps and replace the stock level as needed, Hurricaines don'cha know. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:22:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I cannot stand rice. Three different kinds of beans and corn meal is my prep in it's place. Beans and cornbread is some damned fine eatin'. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:22:07 PM EDT
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Give me a sister, I can't resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:22:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How do you add flavor to rice and beans? Eaten them when I had to but they don’t taste all that great. The basics of cooking flavors: Salt, Acid, Sweet, Savory This really should be taught to everyone as a basic principle of food, instead of just "Oh Mom ads X and Y so I will too", as it's biological science and easy to explain. Add Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion to any carb (rice/beans are the carb here) or vegetable as a base seasoning. Acid can come from vinegar, citrus fruits, tomatoes, etc. Spicy and more herbs/seeds added in also depending on style, as well as animal protein flavors (meat, broth, bullion) and oils (olive, avocado, canola, butter) for texture/flavor/nutrition. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:23:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did anyone actually STARVE during the Depression? When, in the history of the US did people have to rely on SURVIVAL caches for their meals? I lived thru the LA fires, the big earthquake, the riots and all the grocery stores and restaurants stayed open. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Are you dumb ignorant or did you just flunk out of school and not pay attention? Have you ever heard of the Great Depression? Did anyone actually STARVE during the Depression? When, in the history of the US did people have to rely on SURVIVAL caches for their meals? I lived thru the LA fires, the big earthquake, the riots and all the grocery stores and restaurants stayed open. Lots of hungry people that were malnourished but data doesn't show an increase in starvation deaths. Actually some data suggests life expectancy increased during that period, improved sanitation and newer medicine played a role in that but not eating to excess probably did too. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:24:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How do you add flavor to rice and beans? Eaten them when I had to but they don’t taste all that great. Any fatty meat including varmints you can trap like coon and groundhog. Hog jowls. Bacon. Ham. Fish. Veg like carrot, celery, etc. Hot peppers, onion, garlic. Sugar. Vinegar. Citrus. Ginger. Nutmeg. Clove. (Some for just rice, some for both) Serve on corn bread or tortillas etc. Baked beans are a treat. Rice pudding is easily done out of the pantry. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:24:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did anyone actually STARVE during the Depression? When, in the history of the US did people have to rely on SURVIVAL caches for their meals? I lived thru the LA fires, the big earthquake, the riots and all the grocery stores and restaurants stayed open. Look at it this way; why is it a bad idea to keep 3-6 months of long term shelf stable food on hand? |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:24:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A couple pails of wheat, rice, and beans is a good investment. Prices are only going to increase this fall. Agree and it's a cheap investment. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:25:01 PM EDT
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Ive been subtly slipping fattening foods to my neighbors in the disguise as gifts to plump them up a bit
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:25:01 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Meh. They're just glorified seasonings. Not very calorie-dense. Of course, on week 132 of Build back Better Baked Beans, some seasoning might be nice. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Don’t forget the canned tomatoes Meh. They're just glorified seasonings. Not very calorie-dense. Of course, on week 132 of Build back Better Baked Beans, some seasoning might be nice. It balances out the vitamins and minerals otherwise missing from beans and rice |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:25:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The basics of cooking flavors: Salt, Acid, Sweet, Savory This really should be taught to everyone as a basic principle of food, instead of just "Oh Mom ads X and Y so I will too", as it's biological science and easy to explain. Add Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion to any carb (rice/beans are the carb here) or vegetable as a base seasoning. Acid can come from vinegar, citrus fruits, tomatoes, etc. Spicy and more herbs/seeds added in also depending on style. Adding to the acid part.. Vinegar based hot sauce is a great acid for flavor and keeps forever. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:26:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did anyone actually STARVE during the Depression? When, in the history of the US did people have to rely on SURVIVAL caches for their meals? I lived thru the LA fires, the big earthquake, the riots and all the grocery stores and restaurants stayed open.  Did you live through the dust bowl? Or gold rush? |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 1:26:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don’t forget the canned tomatoes They're best when canned out of your garden.
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