How to store food that you buy in bulk - Do’s and don’ts!
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2021
- I love to buy food in bulk, but it needs to be stored properly to protect it from light, moisture, insects, and more. I will talk about a number of methods that I use, and when and why I use them.
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I love your videos, I am 85 years old and when I click on one of your videos, it cheers me up!!! Keep making Dollar Tree videos as I enjoy each one of them!!
I just cut my labels with the box/packaging and tuck it in the jar - readable up against the side
That was a great video. Seems like a whole generation lost that knowledge. My Mom and Grandma did all the things you show us, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with me....
I love how calm n matter of fact you are! Blessings
I’ve never heard of using a break-bleeder to vacuum-seal-and the fact that it’s manual makes it a must-have for sure-we’re gonna have to get one 😊👍
If you’re ever out of fingernail polish remover (I didn’t know it worked on sharpies), painters tape works well for the canning lids because I only have to peel it off for reuse.
I Love your channel lady, you inspire (and teach) me to be more self-reliant, thank you 🙏🌻🥰
I use rubbing alcohol (91%) to remove the permanent marker writing from lids. It's usually very easy to get and does a good job.
I've found that most dry goods (i.e. pasta, white rice, etc...) stays good for 5 years and even up to 10 years, so long as the jar is very full and an oxygen absorber & bay leaf are left on top. That's for canning jars that aren't vacuum sealed or anything. Oh, and I have found that it's best to use the amber jars, unless you're keeping the jars in a very dark & dry place.
I have had great luck with finding those gaskets for the jars at Ace Hardware stores.
I also store my dry goods in vacuum sealed jars . Love Winco too.
I have seen some people use the dog food holders that come with the gama lids and sit on their sides. They hold 50 or 60 lbs of food. You can find them on Sams club or online dog stores. Im sure you can find them other.places to.
Gasket solution for antique jars with glass top lids is to use the thick rubber bands from produce. The purple ones from broccoli/asparagus work great👍
Thankyou 🙂
Love this! Thanks.
LUV this one! Thx 4 sharing!!!
Another way to remove Sharpie writing is to get an erasable marker and go over the writing. It will wipe right off.
Thanks that makes sense!
BTW... I learned about nail polish remover when my neice was a toddler😳😆
Alcohol I have found will take off sharpie marker too.
Butter will take sharpie marker off toddler skin too
I have found that you can purchase the off brand white plastic jar lids she showed at Wal-Mart and also amazon for a very small price.
As for the fact they won't seal tightly to the jar... I put a regular canning lid on the jar and use the white plastic lid as you would a ring, seals tight.
I love that hand pump vacuum sealing device! God bless.
You can find brake bleeders in the auto section of Harbor Freight, Autozone or Napa.
A hair dryer blowing hot over the label will assist in label removal.
I store my dry goods just like you, Vickie. The storage buckets with gamma lids are so nice. I have the pry lid, too and it is invaluable. I save my Asure bags. Something tells me storage containers, jars, and bags are something to hang on to and will become scarce.
Yeah I am trying to stock up on quart-sized FoodSaver bags.
You can purchase food saver bags on a roll and it is so much more cost-effective. That's how I buy mine because sometimes you just don't need a big bag for or you need one bigger than the pre-made ones.
You are certainly right. Knowledge good sence and wisdom keeps us prepared
We save grocery sack shopping bags (for potty bags later) ball up a full bag into a giant clear bag, that has all of the full bags full of bags in it; it's just a huge clear contractor bag full of you know what bags. lol
I use the JAR KEY from Amazon to open jars. It also protects the lid. Thanks for the tips!
Rhonda
I haven’t gotten through all the comments, but, I also use the antique jars for dry storage, including my herbs that I dehydrate, and I’ve gotten the replacement gaskets from Lehman’s online. And, I’ve even found them periodically at our local (not big box) hardware store.
To remove the writing I use alcohol and it also takes out very fast the writing. I also seal everything because I live in a very hot climate. Love to see you preserving your foods.
I'm going to look for bulk bins now. Thank you Vicki for all your information.
Your right about a lost generation.
I am teaching my granddaughter to store and prep.
THANK YOU VICKIE FOR THIS MUCH NEEDED VLOG! BE WELL.
I use a small piece of moist Magic Eraser to get the old writing off of the lids. Works great with no chemicals.
So does rubbing alcohol
Um, what do you think is in a Magic Eraser? Those things are loaded with chemicals.
@@GoingGreenMom that's simply not true. It's an abrasive material made of non-toxic melamine foam. Akin to using a sponge, but made to be like very fine sandpaper in texture. There are no cleaning agents in the sponge and it uses the power of water and friction to get the job done
Good video. I do all things you do. Dehydrating, canning, we have 3/4 of a acre he provides small garden and we have 6 chickens. Beautiful flower beds. We love it. I buy in bulk and storage in jars and vacuum seal them. Awesome
Keep up the GREAT WORK Vickie. Love your videos!
I have gotten alot of 5gal buckets from Firehouse Subs. Only $3 each with lid. I have some gamma lids but with milar bags for rice, dog food etc, haven't used yet. Saving for more flour, oats etc. Keep on prepping!
Such great info this came out just in Gods perfect timing. Thanks Vicki.
A trick to removing and reusing a label is to heat it. I either use hot water or a hair blower and it peels right off. Thank you for all your videos, I enjoy them so much.
Thank you for the tip on removing lettering off lids!! Wonderful informative video!
Thank you for sharing a lot of good solid information. May God bless you, as well.
Ameranth makes good flour when you grind it!
The brake bleeding ideas is top notch!
I have a vintage lid puller, and you are correct it is wonderful! Keto looks good on you!
Hi Vickie. First time I have seen one of your videos. I enjoyed it. You explain everything very well. Nice to meet you.
Heidi at rain country is my go to girl to learn things. I also use the brake bleeder. She's so informative
This is my first time here. Notifications on and subscribed. Thank you.
Have you ever put food safe diatomaceous earth in rice and beans and such. It's a super fine powder (usually used in swimming pool filters). You can sprinkle it around a house to kill ants and pests and so on. But about a tablespoon in a 5 gallon bucket kills pests in there and it is not hazardous to people. Just don't get it in your eyes and lungs. Check it out. Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan
I bought a jar opener like that at a yard sale and didn’t even know what it was used for…then I started canning a couple of years ago. I love that jar opener! I saw the brake bleeder on Becoming a Farm Girl. I did buy one but I haven’t used it yet.
love Winco!!! my fav store and our bulk bins are open too. I shop at the one in Sparks when I go there every summer for vacation
I’m new to your channel & I can’t wait to learn more about food preservation & I am sure much much more than I can ever image .God Bless you always & thank you for all the incredible information.🙏🏻❤️✌🏼😊
Great tip with the nail Polish remover!! Thanks!
Great informational video.. Thank so very much for sharing Mrs. Vickie. God bless ya :)
Love like minded people. Your videos are great!!
I 💕 All the Information You Gave Us. .... 🤗🙏👍. I My Self Needed This Knowledge. 😊
Super helpful! Thank you!
Yahoo a keto prepper.
I just found your channel.
Love your storage ideas.
I do the same with the labels. On some things, like flour or oats, if there are also recipes on the package, I’ll tape that part onto the jar, too. I’m so glad to watch your video, because I never feel confident in the way I do things; this makes me feel better, thank you!
Never knew that trick about the nail polish remover! Thank you for such an informative video. The way food prices are going, we should all buy in bulk if possible. I've been canning meats all day that I got on sale.
Nice to watch. Keep up the good wirk.
More good information,
The dehydrated celery is a good product,
Great in soups
I bought Farro,
Never tried it but, im going to see if I like it,
Xoxoxo
Hello miss Lori! So happy to see you here!
Hi Ms & Mr Lori!! I love your videos too!!
I’ve never had farro either. Be sure and let us know how it is. Xoxoxo
I just bought some this week also. Foods like this really fill the belly and stretch meat also if ground and added.
So glad I found you! 🥰🥰🥰
This was a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing we appreciate it very much and may God bless. It takes a special woman to be willing to live this lifestyle....... especially living in the days of instant gratification. At 73 years I have seen a lot of changes. I remember listening to Gunsmoke on the radio along with several other radio programs.
Such a helpful video!!!! Thank you 🙂
I learned alot! Thankyou for making this video.❤
Glad it was helpful!
This is a very good video. Thank you!
Thanks for all the good information
Just subscribed and rang the bell! Can’t wait to see more of your videos! I buy in bulk, store mostly in jars.
Thank you for sharing the nail polish remover tip!
I just found your channel and I'm subscribing. I really enjoyed it and all the information you shared. I'm looking forward to more new videos and to watching your other videos. Thank you so much and God bless you.
Welcome and God bless!
New subscriber here. Love watching these kinds of videos. You learn something new everyday.
Great, helpful info!
Thank you for the tips! 😊
Have been a subscriber for a long time. But you along with several others just haven’t been coming up. Had to resubscribe to you and several others. Love your program even though I can’t do what you do. Glad to have you back.
I just found you today and I’m so glad!
Good info. Thank you!!
THANK YOU! GREAT VIDEO!
Love Winco! Great place for bulk foods and dried herbs! New to your channel! Enjoyed this video!
Save all glass jars n lids they came with like store bought jars with their canning in it lol . they come in handy for so many dry goods n spices n herbs
You can purchase the Viceroy gaskets for the older jars at most Canadian Tire stores in Canada. - I have purchased a bunch for all my Crown Jars (Made in Canada).
Great advice! I'm looking for a second generator now.
You are awesome! Thank you and God bless♥️♥️♥️
i use a large soup spoon to open jars. never bent one just put it up to the ltd gently tip spoon back to release the seal. also a firm palm slam on the bottom right before you open helps too
Wow- soooo much information
Excellent video!
I usually put a metal disk inside the white plastic lid for short term
Rubbing alcohol will remove the magic marker from the lid. I very much enjoyed your video. Thank you.
We love you and the lifestyle, I wish I had u for a Neibor. Yummm and living in that land. Wow is like heaven 🙏🏻✊🏻
I am new to your channel, but it was informative. Thanks.
Our health food stores have both the gamma seals & a new one that after screwing on the lid, the middle of the top twists on & off !! It fits buckets holding 21/2 or 3 gallon- they hold about 20 lbs of sugar or flour. Live it cuz they're easier to move & store !!
I have those too, but most ingredients I buy in larger amounts, so I use the 5 or 6 gallon buckets more.
Liberty I also bought some 2 and 1/2 gallon storage buckets from Amazon and I’m going back for more. They are easier to lift when filled, and are perfect for storing small amount foods like spices that I put in small Mylar bags. I got some gamma lids for my 5 gallon buckets and they also fit the smaller buckets perfectly. It’s amazing how heavy 5 gallon buckets filled with food can be. I also store emergency medical supplies and random small household items in 2 and 1/2 gallon buckets.
Hand sanitizer takes the ink off those lids, too.
Yikes
We get a black "China Marker" at the local Tractor Supply. Comes off easily.
Love your apron😁
I was wanting to get one of the lid removers and then forgot about it, Thank you for the reminder, just got it ordered,I have arthritis in both hands ,very helpful..
Lol you said put a ring on it, and my brain pulled up beyonce' lol and I'm too old for her kinda music..
How do you like canning with Harvest Guard lids and rings..I am so grateful you mentioned in an Azure haul video about taking the labels on the bag off and using for jar ..I did not know that til you said it, so Thank You
Well organized, very informative video. Rubbing alcohol will remove permanent marker as well. Thank you for your useful information.
Girlfriend you are so much my canning twin!
Cute apron Vickie.
Amaranth can be popped like popcorn. It can br ground into flour or cooked as-is. Try dry toasting it in a pan first for extra flavor.
We reuse labels often. If we can't reuse the label (if it tears while removing) or if packing tape is pricey we use masking tape.
Nice video.
Thank you.
just subscribed!! thanks for all the tips and tricks!
Welcome!
Very informative.
New subscriber here. Loved this video, thank you!
I’m in So Calif and our bulk bins at Winco are still prepackaged, just like at Sprouts.
California is crazy
Try Popping it. one to two tablespoons at a time in a hot dry cast iron skillet. Do it like jiffypop. It's really good.
This is good info
You can take a dryease marker and write over the sharpie. It will remove the sharpie marker writing.
We only do gamma lids, when we tryed the other lid we would never use the items because the lids were such a pain. I also have a rubber mallet from the dollar tree. I also do the clear tape reused labels.
Be careful if you stack them, we had a couple crack so now we use them in the pantry or keep them on top of a stack. Use a bucket wrench for regular lids.
when I pack salts and sugars for long term storage I put moisture absorbers/dessicants in with the salt or sugar to capture any additional moisture that may be in it
Your sugar may get hard
Your sugar and salt will become like blocks of cement if you use oxygen absorbers in them
Dessicants are not 02 absorbers. Just sayin😍
@@leetripp448 that's why I use them in salts and sugars when I pack them for long term storage
Shouldnt use them for sugar.
Good to know 🙏🙏
I just picked up my first Azure Standard order today! I’m vacuum sealing some dry beans this evening and finding room in the freezer for rye & einkorn flour. Thanks Miss Vicky!
New subscriber!!! Thank you for this video!
🙋♀️ New subscriber from So Cal, great info thank you
genius Ms Vickie