FIVE ABOVE SIX BELOW - URBAN PREPAREDNESS AT A GLANCE

Sticking to the Menu When Building an Urban Preparedness Pantry

While long-term food supplies seem to capture our hearts, many don't sufficiently plan for what is required inside of a year. It's easy to get carried away with our short-term selection, but the problem with non-perishable food like canned goods, is that we tend to contribute just a little too much to landfill. So how do we buck this trend when prepping for events like job loss or natural disaster? We plan our urban preparedness pantry around our daily menu.

Food for ThoughtJHJanuary 5, 2024Urban survival, Urban Survival, Urban Preparedness, Urban Prepping, Long Term Food Supply, Prepper Blog, Prepping Blog, Apartment Prepping, City Prepping, Food StorageComment

Urban Survival Food: The Cost of Fuel, and a Case for Lentils

When looking for a long-term food option dried beans often come up as the leading response. Rich in protein and other nutrients, the humble legume provides a near perfect balance when combined with a carb like rice. While an idyllic choice in the best of times, there is one major drawback to the bean - cook time.

Food for ThoughtJHApril 27, 2023Urban Prepping, Food Storage, Long Term Food Supply, SHTF, TEOTWAWKI, City Prepping, Apartment Prepping, Prepping Blog, Prepper Blog, Urban Preparedness, Prepping