Need some advice on grits and oatmeal

[CharlesSibley]

My wife is allergic to oatmeal so we can't stock pile to much of this because she will not be able to eat it. So can I stock pile grits along with the oatmeal? Or if you have any advice on good things to stock up on for breakfast meals. Any thing to help us get started would be great.

 

[Roninsensei]

Rice can be turned into breakfast lunch or dinner meals I recommend starting there. You can eat all the same stuff with oatmeal.

 

[Dani]

You can also stock up on Cream of Wheat, Grits, Malt-O-Meal and Cornmeal to make mush. All of these have a long shelf life if not opened. You can always vacuum pack smaller bags to use for a longer shelf life. I would also recommend having maple syrup, dried fruits, brown sugar or whatever else you might like to top your hot cereal with.

 

[jimLE]

i believe that grits and oatmeal can be stored side by side..but not in same container..except for a enemy..i wouldn't chance it with anyone when their allergic to something..

 

[Silent Bob]

My wife is allergic to oatmeal so we can't stock pile to much of this because she will not be able to eat it. So can I stock pile grits along with the oatmeal? Or if you have any advice on good things to stock up on for breakfast meals. Any thing to help us get started would be great.

CS...

Here are some breakfast recommendations...Mountain House sells a good portion of dehydrated egg mixtures with different flavors, not to mention dehydrated cheese (that is if your not into making it on your own....see Danil54grl...she is in my opinion the expert on this issue). Emergency Essentials is a good retailer to buy them, but most wholesale distributors offer MH products. EE has begun their own label.


Also consider Yoder products such as their bacon (canned)...great product and tastes like the real McCoy...

Also, I have a good quantity of Tray Pack Rations that offer Corned Beef Hash, Sausages (yes just like the store bought stuff)...that have a shorter shelf life...but will break up the monotony of other breakfast items.

Also supplementing it with other foods as posted by Danil54grl..is a great way to increase quality of life for your wife. Also typically they make some great gluten free items that can be stored...Natural Grocers....I've attached their website. Not sure where you live in the country, but we have one in our town and it attracts many who have Gluten issues and other hypoallergenic issues with food. They also have at least one dietician specialist (Company on-call) who can help you sort those needs out.

http://www.naturalgrocers.com/

Hope this helps.

 

[jontte]

educate me;what is grits?? is it a southern thing?

 

[Dani]

educate me;what is grits?? is it a southern thing?

coarsely ground hominy, which is made out of corn. It can be boiled like a mush and then fried. Lots of people like cheese grits or even shrimp grits

 

[CharlesSibley]

Y'all are all so awesome THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!

 

[jontte]

heyaaaa, now I know

 

[Dani]

heyaaaa, now I know

all you had to do was ask.

 

[jontte]

I know dear friend,I know
maybe I try to do it some day,then I ask for some help from you

 

[Gazrok]

educate me;what is grits?? is it a southern thing?

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/cheese-grits-recipe.html

Grits by themselves are kind of plain. Lots of butter, cheese, and bacon bits though....yum.

As for what else to stockpile, any dried cereals that the OP's wife isn't allergic to. Just store in mylar bags, within a sealed food-safe bucket, and it will keep for around 15 years or more. Of course, may want to stock up on some dehydrated milk (or have some livestock that produce it) to go with that cereal. (Why I'm contemplating goats...milk is just too expensive to store).

 

[jontte]

mmm,sounds it might do a great combo with pork-chops

 

[CharlesSibley]

In a non shtf situation putting a fried egg on top of the grits and having a biscuit to go with it is good. And Gazprom thanks for the idea of the cereal.

 

[Gazrok]

mmm,sounds it might do a great combo with pork-chop

And fish and/or shrimp. That's one of my favorites. Goes real well with it.

 

[jontte]

have to try, though I know it will take a few times beforeI get it right

 

[Kenprep1979]

i like my grits dressed just like my oatmeal! a little milk,butter,sugar and good to go!

 

[LillyBell]

i like my grits dressed just like my oatmeal! a little milk,butter,sugar and good to go!

me too but I like extra cinnamon and apples for the oatmeal... hmmm gooodness

 

[Gazrok]

Man, now I'm craving some freshly fried fish and grits!

 

[CharlesSibley]

I know I told my wife what we talking about and now she wants to do breakfast for supper

 

[jimLE]

dont forget the hush puppies and/or corn bread that goes with it

 

[CharlesSibley]

Who could forget the homemade hush puppies to go with fried fish

 

[Gazrok]

We call breakfast for supper...."Brinner"

 

[Roninsensei]

or dinfast?

 

[TheShadowKnows]

Brinner in our house as well, also sometimes refered to as "my favorite."

My mom and wife both make some amazing cheese grits, and I eat grits pretty regularly at work as they're quick, easy, and can be cooked with the hot water spout on a commercial coffee maker. Bacon, butter, salt, pepper, and cheese for me. I like my oatmeal sweet but my grits savory. I keep a few packs in the bug-out and get-home bags and it's something in already used to eating, which is a plus.

 

[Texas Patriot]

Be careful storing processed oats. The shelf life of processed oats is not very long. They will go rancid on you.
Store whole oats, they will store longer.
Like flour, if it has been processed it will not store as long. We found this out the hard way.
If you purchase your oats whole and already sealed in a can, they are claimed to last a lot longer.

 

[NCHydrangea]

In a non SHTF situation, you can pack leftover grits in a dish & pop in in the fridge. When they've cooled down, slice them into squares & lightly fry them in a little oil.

 

[davidnh]

Sounds good .I love grits

 

[Gazrok]

Raise chickens, have breakfast food every day. I have 7 chickens, and I always have 3 dozen eggs or more in the fridge at any given time. (and that's after feeding 5 people big egg breakfasts on the weekends)...

This thing gets a lot of use too...

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-25475A-Breakfast-Sandwich/dp/B00EI7DPOO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433364897&sr=8-1&keywords=the breakfast sandwich maker

This thing is great. Homemade egg mcmuffins in 5 minutes

Most are unaware that fresh eggs will actually keep a couple weeks without being refrigerated (I've heard up to 3, but I'm sticking with 2). In addition, there are further ways to preserve them using mineral oil. (post SHTF). In the fridge, they can last up to 3 months.

Note, if boiling eggs, don't use fresh laid ones. Use ones that have been in the fridge at least 2 weeks. Otherwise, they will be very difficult to peel.

 

[Dani]

Trick to boiling eggs is bring the water to a boil first, then drop your eggs in. . . . most will peel perfectly, even your freshest