Pantry pics- Lets see how you roll

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Pantry pics- Lets see how you roll

Posted: 9/8/2009 8:40:13 PM EDT

Ours, as viewed from the kitchen entrance. (double stacked and impossible to view all inventory) Home canned goods occupy the cupboards below, canning supplies & equipment occupy the shelves to the left of the upright freezer shown.

Posted: 9/8/2009 8:57:21 PM EDT

[#1]

Whats in the flat packages?

Posted: 9/8/2009 8:59:10 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:

Whats in the flat packages?

Posted: 9/8/2009 9:08:37 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks.

Next question, how were they packaged?

CO2, vacuum bagged?

Posted: 9/8/2009 9:52:19 PM EDT

[#4]

Good work! Keep it up... I'll have to see if I can get some pictures taken and add them tomorrow...

Prepper

Posted: 9/8/2009 11:01:10 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Thanks.

Next question, how were they packaged?

CO2, vacuum bagged?

Tag, this is pretty interesting stuff

Posted: 9/9/2009 5:06:03 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Thanks.

Next question, how were they packaged?

CO2, vacuum bagged?

Vacuum bagged. 2nd pic was back a year or so ago, and we just processed 50 more lbs of rice last weekend to restock. Next, we'll do another run of whole wheat flour, and then pinto beans. (as needed)

Posted: 9/11/2009 4:30:53 PM EDT

[#7]

Why are you spending so much $$ and time on that bagging?

LDS prices are surely cheaper than what you've got into it, and then once you open a #10 can put it in a sealed plastic container and use until gone then repeat when you open another #10 can.

Am I missing something ?

Posted: 9/11/2009 4:46:56 PM EDT

[#8]

My pantry, and mud room/pantry.

http://img143.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=89080259.jpg

Posted: 9/11/2009 5:18:55 PM EDT

[#9]

miracle grow looks yummy

Posted: 9/12/2009 11:57:59 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Why are you spending so much $$ and time on that bagging?

LDS prices are surely cheaper than what you've got into it, and then once you open a #10 can put it in a sealed plastic container and use until gone then repeat when you open another #10 can.

Am I missing something ?

Buying in bulk locally and packing it yourself is cheaper than having #10 cans shipped. It may be cheaper to pack it yourself at an LDS cannery, but not everyone has access to one of those and once you're into a pack-it-yourself scenario, the time issue is moot: your either spending your time packing food in the comfort of your own home, or you "save" pennies per pound packing in a cannery.

Posted: 9/12/2009 12:28:41 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Why are you spending so much $$ and time on that bagging?

LDS prices are surely cheaper than what you've got into it, and then once you open a #10 can put it in a sealed plastic container and use until gone then repeat when you open another #10 can.

Am I missing something ?

Buying in bulk locally and packing it yourself is cheaper than having #10 cans shipped. It may be cheaper to pack it yourself at an LDS cannery, but not everyone has access to one of those and once you're into a pack-it-yourself scenario, the time issue is moot: your either spending your time packing food in the comfort of your own home, or you "save" pennies per pound packing in a cannery.

Yea, I'm pretty sure we did things in a fairly frugal manner.

I don't recall what the prices were back when we did the initial large batch (kitchen pic above), but I do know that our finished product easily beat the shipped option prices that I reviewed before deciding to do it ourselves. (I always do all the math when it's my own money getting spent

)

I also ordered the food through my work, since we have purveyors that deliver weekly. (Sysco restaurant supply, in this case)

This last batch of rice we did, was approximately $16 for 50 lbs from Costco. It takes us less than a minute per bag to seal them, working together as a couple, (which we enjoy). Add in the cost per each bag, and it's not too far out of line in our opinion.

Posted: 9/13/2009 4:40:35 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Why are you spending so much $$ and time on that bagging?

LDS prices are surely cheaper than what you've got into it, and then once you open a #10 can put it in a sealed plastic container and use until gone then repeat when you open another #10 can.

Am I missing something ?

Buying in bulk locally and packing it yourself is cheaper than having #10 cans shipped. It may be cheaper to pack it yourself at an LDS cannery, but not everyone has access to one of those and once you're into a pack-it-yourself scenario, the time issue is moot: your either spending your time packing food in the comfort of your own home, or you "save" pennies per pound packing in a cannery.

For others that may not know and can have them shipped LDS = free shipping. Their online prices are higher than local but online is still better than any other company selling #10 cans :)

Posted: 9/13/2009 4:42:51 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Why are you spending so much $$ and time on that bagging?

LDS prices are surely cheaper than what you've got into it, and then once you open a #10 can put it in a sealed plastic container and use until gone then repeat when you open another #10 can.

Am I missing something ?

Buying in bulk locally and packing it yourself is cheaper than having #10 cans shipped. It may be cheaper to pack it yourself at an LDS cannery, but not everyone has access to one of those and once you're into a pack-it-yourself scenario, the time issue is moot: your either spending your time packing food in the comfort of your own home, or you "save" pennies per pound packing in a cannery.

Yea, I'm pretty sure we did things in a fairly frugal manner.

I don't recall what the prices were back when we did the initial large batch (kitchen pic above), but I do know that our finished product easily beat the shipped option prices that I reviewed before deciding to do it ourselves. (I always do all the math when it's my own money getting spent

)

I also ordered the food through my work, since we have purveyors that deliver weekly. (Sysco restaurant supply, in this case)

This last batch of rice we did, was approximately $16 for 50 lbs from Costco. It takes us less than a minute per bag to seal them, working together as a couple, (which we enjoy). Add in the cost per each bag, and it's not too far out of line in our opinion.

$16 for 50lbs not too bad. How much are the bags, and how many bags for 50lbs? I still think it's cheaper to go to LDS and maybe even ship depending on the cost-per-bag. Sounds like w/your work hookup you have it made!

I think LDS rice is ~16$ for 32lbs in #10 cans.

I`m not arguing with you, but just letting you and others know their prices are damn good if you are local, and still not bad for long-term storage if you have to have them shipped :) Especially if you compare to other places online *YIKES!*

Posted: 9/13/2009 5:19:23 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

I`m not arguing with you, but just letting you and others know their prices are damn good if you are local, and still not bad for long-term storage if you have to have them shipped :) Especially if you compare to other places online *YIKES!*

Right on. I sincerely appreciate the feedback and any opportunity to learn any better methods/savings from others.

I had scraps of paper laying around with the math on them when we first finished the big batch above, and I'm sure I had the price of each bag figured out after we finished. But damned if I can recall it for you now. I just asked her about it too, and she doesn't recall how many bags we're getting out of each $40+ box. I can only recall that it was acceptable.

Our newer bags are all packed shorter and thicker though, knowing it's an area that we can control costs on. Stacking isn't as pretty, but storage space and appearance aren't a large concern, for us.

Thanks for the thoughtful reply.

Posted: 9/16/2009 2:49:21 PM EDT

[#15]

We're in the process of re-organizing so forgive the mess. Things got a bit messy during the canning season.

The pantry is the heart of our food processing endeavors but not really for long term storage. It's more day to day stuff.

Posted: 9/16/2009 3:57:46 PM EDT

[#16]

Feral, im always jealous

Posted: 9/16/2009 4:05:40 PM EDT

[#17]

Very nice Feral. Looks like we've got a lot of catching up to do

Posted: 9/16/2009 4:12:33 PM EDT

[#18]

Feral- You give me hope.
Someone from Pa with Rotel in their pantry!
All my wife's family constantly give me the "

that's spicy" what's in it.
I know this and make a conscious effort to tone things down when they visit (i.e. cook stuff with no taste). Sad part is I'm usually like, uuuuuhhhhh salt and pepper....

Posted: 9/18/2009 2:38:10 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Feral- You give me hope.
Someone from Pa with Rotel in their pantry!
All my wife's family constantly give me the "

that's spicy" what's in it.
I know this and make a conscious effort to tone things down when they visit (i.e. cook stuff with no taste). Sad part is I'm usually like, uuuuuhhhhh salt and pepper....

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

I figure it takes about 5 years for a pantry to settle in and live up to its potential. We're not there yet, but we're trying.

I looked down on Rotel for quite a while and have only recently become a convert. Darned handy stuff. Not spicy though.....but I can resonate with being around folks who can't tolerate anything spicy. Around here there are plenty of folks who never get more adventurous than a dash of black pepper.

Posted: 9/18/2009 3:31:32 PM EDT

[#20]

Rotel is good stuff, I have used it for years. Feral...great pantry, I was able to show MrsWind I have a way to go.

Posted: 9/18/2009 7:53:08 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Feral, im always jealous

Me to.

Posted: 9/18/2009 8:04:04 PM EDT

[#22]

nice preps; but aren't you guys afraid of the obama wealth redistribution teams that are going to go around and take your food because you don't need that much? and there are folks in inner cities that need to eat?

and rotel is the best. i like to throw a can in with my chili beans. wife says its too hot though.

i need to get my stuff straightened up so i can post pics

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