By Denis Korn
Eat Healthy!
I want to list once again important information on foods for emergency and disaster planning.
1) FORAGING/WILD EDIBLE PLANTS
There is an abundance of free, fresh and nutritious foods available in all areas and in all seasons.
Obtain books about wild foods in you area.
Go to nature classes and herb walks that identify edibles in [...]
By Denis Korn
Be prepared for taking action!
1. Thou shalt acknowledge oneself for being responsible
You have made a wise and sound decision and have chosen to take responsibility for you and your family, and to be prepared in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Be encouraged to continue this process with diligence, motivation, and discernment. Read: Beginning [...]
By Denis Korn NOTE: Many of the items listed in this checklist are available at our product website PrepareDirect
Be prepared for all possible circumstances!
This checklist should be a crucial assist in your emergency and outdoor adventure planning – study it carefully!
For most people planning for emergencies is similar to planning for a [...]
By Denis Korn
Headquarters of AlpineAire Foods & Gourmet Reserves
At a time of considerable concern about the effects of current events and numerous potential catastrophic scenarios, many folks have been investing in shelf stable foods. I have written numerous posts at this blog on preparedness planning with an emphasis on food issues. Why not? – since [...]
By Denis Korn
The Ultimitate Preparedness List
This checklist should be a crucial assist in your emergency and outdoor discovery planning – study it carefully!
For most people planning for emergencies is similar to planning for a camping trip or any other outdoor adventure where the normal conveniences of home are not available. The biggest difference is determining [...]
By Denis Korn
This is the time to get serious about preparedness!
What’s happening in the Emergency Preparedness industry during these critical and uncertain times?
Availability and Lead Times
National and international events have stimulated many to take emergency preparedness seriously. This has created a significant demand for certain preparedness products [...]
By Denis Korn
Celebrate Peace of Mind
This list will give you suggestions for the very basic items required for outdoor recreation and emergency preparedness survival; especially if you must be mobile and respond quickly. While this list covers most short term scenarios it is vital that you adjust these basics and [...]
By Denis Korn
Who do you Trust? Why?
Let me be frank about what I am seeing during this time of heightened awareness for preparedness food buying – DECEPTION.
I have been in the emergency preparedness, outdoor recreation and natural food industries for 36 years. I have innovated, created and sold numerous natural, self-stable and emergency food [...]
By Denis Korn
If you are a newcomer to preparedness planning or have been engaged for some time, the information and suggestions contained in this article will certainly help you begin or add to your experience of confidence and peace of mind, and assist you with practical steps you can take.
The first step in [...]
By Denis Korn
AlpineAire Foods (current parent company Tyry, Inc.), has been a pioneer in the outdoor recreation and preparedness marketplace since 1975. These unique foods were first sold locally, in San Diego California, and then made available nationwide in 1979. AlpineAire is committed to providing outdoor adventurers and emergency planners with [...]
Food – An Essential for Life
By Denis Korn
I have been following numerous articles lately that seem to portend serious issues concerning the food supply.
In the 35 years I have been a supplier, manufacturer and consultant in the emergency preparedness industry, I have not promoted the doom and gloom of preparedness. I do not focus on [...]
By Denis Korn
The foods being referred to in this post are shelf-stable freeze-dried, dehydrated, dried commodities. Optimal storage conditions can also be applied to wet pack: retort, MRE’s, canned goods, and other specialty longer term wet pack foods.
Temperature- This is the primary factor effecting the storage life of foods. The [...]
By Denis Korn
I want to list once again important information on foods for emergency and disaster planning.
1) FORAGING/WILD EDIBLE PLANTS
There is an abundance of free, fresh and nutritious foods available in all areas and in all seasons.
Obtain books about wild foods in you area.
Go to nature classes and herb walks that identify edibles in your area.
Contact [...]
By Denis Korn
This post is so important and it was so popular when I wrote the original article and then did a blog post in March, that I am once again revisiting it as a new post. I am grateful for all the calls I get for more detailed one-on-one conversation with serious preparedness planners. You [...]
By Denis Korn
Remember: The equipment you have assembled for emergency preparedness should match the scenarios, persons involved and time frames you have determined will affect your unique circumstances. Inappropriate and incomplete essential equipment for food preparation can significantly affect your emergency experience. Much of this equipment will be the same as an [...]
By Denis Korn
I am often asked which grains and beans do I recommend for long term food storage? The ones I recommend I eat often and they taste great. I must admit I am prejudiced in my selection because I come from 35 years in the Natural Foods Industry. My list is short and the choices [...]
By Denis Korn
There is a food storage company who is currently advertising on many very popular web sites and talk radio shows whose readers and listeners are inclined to self-reliance and may be motivated to prepare because of disturbing current events. Add to this a plastic bucket of small food pouches, being sold at a popular [...]
Do-it-yourself Foil Pouches
By Denis Korn
The purpose of this article is to present specific details and recommendations for packing your own shelf stable foods for food storage, including what works and what doesn’t in creating an oxygen free atmosphere for long term food storage, and the common misconceptions of how to do [...]
By Denis Korn
There are numerous companies that have chosen to offer dried foods already combined into units. Most of these units consist of large quantities of traditional grains and beans and dehydrated vegetables and sometimes stews and soups. Some companies have specialized in freeze-dried and “no cooking required” units with complete entrees, breakfasts, [...]
By Denis Korn
30 Year Shelf Life for Food Storage? Where did this longevity figure come from?
I want to begin this article with a very brief explanation of my background and a little industry history so you will know where I am coming from concerning this subject. I have been in [...]