Dry Foods for use and survival storage. Use some, Store some.

	Flour, I don't buy wheat to grind, we don't use it on a daily basis.  I buy regular old non enriched, non self rising flour.  I add what I need to it.
	Sugar, I use honey and sugar both.  Make your own maple syrup, chocolate dry mixes, etc. I buy ten pound bags to use.  Saving most of the honey for survival, sweets can make the difference then between just surviving and special treats.
	Salt, save a lot of salt, it can be used for many things.
	Spices, I keep extras of all our favorites.  Makes the difference when "That's all you have left to eat".
	Baking soda.  Several boxes, has many uses.
	Corn starch, several boxes, use for sauces, pies, stir fry, gravies, rashes, etc.  many uses.

Pre packaged dry foods:

	Noodles and sauce, I buy these in the package not the box, they take up less space and seem to keep the bugs out better.  I find them on sale in a variety of flavors, chicken, cheese, etc.  They cook fast, have all the ingredients except margarine/milk (use powdered), use very little water and can have meat, veggies added to them for one pan meals.  On sale $. 70-$1.00 each.
	Kits, corn, biscuit, pie crust, muffin.  These are cheap, usually 2 for $1.00 and work great.
	Gravy mixes, I buy these to add to meat drippings or just use alone, add to soups, stews to thicken, see recipes.
	Rice, mix with veggies, cover with meat bake. Great. Makes cereal for breakfast, puddings, add to soup, stews.
	Beans, black eye, pinto, lima, split pea.  I use all of these and more, add bacon pieces, sausage or leftover meat, onion, garlic. Can be cooked with minimum of heat and water see recipes.  Good meat replacement.
	Instant puddings that use water only, good source of milk, treat.
	Jello-O use with mixed fruit, use fruit juice as part of the cold water called for.  Use for salads, hot drinks.
	Mac and Cheese, use for dairy replacement, add tuna, sausage.
	Top Ramen cheap to buy, cooks fast, with little heat/water, add meat, veggies for meal all in one, soup.
	Dry soup mixes, store well, add meat, veggies.
	Bread crumbs, come in different flavors, use for deep frying, filler in salmon/tuna patties, coat meat to fry, bake.
	Chili, taco seasoning packages, store well, add spice to bland foods, plus have hot pepper which is GOOD for you.

Oils/fats/lard, you need them contrary to popular belief, lard is about 40 percent saturated, 50 percent monounsaturated, and contains 10 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is also one of our richest dietary sources of vitamin D  shortening has a longer shelf life then cooking oil.

	Shortening/lard, use for pie crust, biscuits, frying, gravies, etc.
	Oil, I use canola oil, olive oil and vegetable oil for cooking, salads for making balsamic oils.
	Oils are also available in tuna, canned meats, important sources for survival.

 Miscellaneous things that don't fit easily anywhere else.

	Vinegar, white, apple cider.  Store several gallons, use for cooking, preserving, cleaning and medical see uses.
	Vanilla, Mint, Maple, Coconut, Root beer, etc. flavorings.  Make your own Maple syrup when you need it, tastes better and doesn't sit around getting moldy.  Mint is suppose to discourage mice, besides being good to cook with, add to drinks, etc.. Use these for special treats, will make surviving less of a challenge to have maple syrup on quick fry bread, once in a while. see recipe.
	Vitamin, mineral supplements, get these now, put them into storage.  They can help keep everyone healthy while you watch the garden grow!
	Dried fruits/veggies, get these now while you can.
	Peanut butter, good source of protein, filling, bake with, add to soups, casseroles for nutty flavor.

  First Aid This should include everything that you can normally run to the drugstore to get.

	Peroxide use for injuries, brushing teeth with baking soda helps with gum infections, gargle, disinfecting
	Baking Soda, use to brush teeth, as deodorant, for cleaning, as fire extinguisher, for baths after exposure to poison ivy, antacid,
	Bleach for disinfecting, water treatment.
	Alcohol for
	Wound dressing, band aids, gauze, tape, cotton balls, Q tips,
	Aspirin, pain relievers, fever reducers, cough syrup, drops, anti histamines,
	Chap stick, Vaseline, lotions, oils
	Sun screen, bug repellant.
	Shampoo
	Soap
	Toilet paper, Tissue, hand wipes,
	Prescription drugs, stock up as much as possible on heart, asthma, diabetic, etc. medications.  If there is NOT a Dr. or drugstore around for long length of time, what will you need to store?

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