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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 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 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. 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 Know the facts about do-it-yourself packing! 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 your [...] 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, [...] st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } The Essential Emergency Planning Guide for Food and Water by Denis Korn These guidelines, questions, suggestions, and facts are directed to issues concerning food and water during emergency situations, outdoor recreation, or any situation where proper food and water planning is appropriate. The obvious fact that quality [...] 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. 2) FISHING/HUNTING/CLAMMING Identify good local fishing [...] Ageless oxygen absorber I want to start this article by letting those reading it know that after significant research, it was I who introduced the use of oxygen absorbers into the emergency food and outdoor recreational foods industries in the early 1990’s while owner of AlpineAire Foods. I did it because it was an excellent and [...] By Denis Korn – who introduced the use of oxygen absorbers into the emergency food and outdoor recreational foods industries in the early 1990’s while owner of AlpineAire Foods. Summary of key points in using an Ageless® oxygen absorber – from this article. Z100 size is for pouches or containers [...] There are six conditions to be aware of when storing food for emergency preparedness food storage, or outdoor recreation. 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 [...] |
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