Food Storage: Herbs and Spices Info

Herbs and spices are an asset to have in the pantry when it comes to preps.  Salt and pepper are the basics but there is so much more besides flavoring our foods when it comes to using herbs and spices which are beneficial to our health and wellbeing.  They not only make the foods that we eat taste better but they have multifunctional properties and uses.  Herbs and spices are used holistically and can be used for multiple purposes.  Cayenne pepper is the active ingredient in pepper spray for protection and self-defense and can also be used in the garden to ward off unwanted pests.  Cayenne pepper may also be used as a medicinal herb but do check with your physician or doctor to make sure you're not allergic or have any other ailments that may negatively affect you before use.  The same caution goes for all herbs and spices because some people may be adversely affected compared to others, so to be on the safe side of any usage of herbs and spices other than for cooking check with your doctor first.  Also, do a lot of research and reading on all spices and herbs to be aware of the pro's and con's of each one.  Tumeric happens to be one of my favorite's in my spice and herbs collection I've used it not only in my cooking and meals but also in my teas.  I just love it in a curried chicken salad sandwich and you can basically add just about anything else you'd like in this sandwich recipe which makes it an even hardier sandwich, it's so yummy!  I love adding apples it's so good, giving it a hint of crisp sweetness.

Annies Remedy has a really great list of herbs and spices including it's properties and uses with loads of information as well do check it out.  Click here for another informative site on herbs and spices and learn more about where they all came from.  When it comes to storing herbs and spices its always best to keep them in cupboards and pantries that are always closed, cool and dark away from light and heat to help keep them fresh and extend its usage, for more info go here and also check the Herbs & Spices guide.  To learn more about methods for long term stock piling herbs and spices here's a good article written by Lynne Smythe.


It's a good idea to have a book or several books regarding herbs and spices chock full of information so that when you need help and advice or recipes and tips you have a guide in hand as part of your preps.  I have quite a few to refer to and a couple in my BOB's, You could also put some herbs and spices in your BOB's but don't forget to periodically check on them and rotate and or replenish.


With all the herbs and spices out there I have a pretty good collection stocked in my pantry but I'm continually finding spices to use and using it on a daily basis is a plus.  And by constantly using them you learn how it affects your health with its medicinal properties and you also learn to incorporate them in all of your food storage recipes which will help your food taste not only good but beneficial for you in the long run.


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