Building a Preparedness Pantry Without Relying on Junk Food with Mira Dessy

Episode Highlights With Mira

• Why preparedness is a growing trend 
• How financial concerns are leading to more interest in having preparedness pantries
• The problem with most long-term food storage — highly processed foods 
• Why access to clean water is so important with stored foods
• How much food and water do we need to store ahead
• A reason to have a regular pantry and a preparedness pantry 
• How to figure out what your family eats over a two-week period to know what to store
• Freeze-dried vegetables and fruits are a good option
• What canned goods to consider for food storage
• Why you should keep a few things in your car to be prepared

Resources We Mention

• The Kitchen Table
• The Kitchen Table membership
• Theingredientguru.com
• Thrive Market