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Cost-Effective Purchasing: Shopping at discount stores like Aldi or utilizing bulk purchases from Asian or Mexican markets is recommended to buy rice, beans, and pasta in large quantities at lower prices. They note that large 50-pound bags can be acquired cheaply and stored in large buckets, which are waterproof and resealable, making them ideal for long-term storage.
Diversification of Food and Cooking Supplies
The prepper underscores the importance of variety—not just for nutrition but also for cookery flexibility—stocking a range of items including:
Canned vegetables and beans for nutrition and meal versatility.
Cream of mushroom soup and tomato products like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Rotel, for preparing hearty dishes.