How good is miso paste for our long-term stockpile? どれだけお味噌が長期備蓄に良いのでしょう？ You must have heard of MISO once too, haven’t you? Japanese people love miso, and it is deeply rooted in Japanese life. Have you ever met a Japanese person who doesn’t like miso soup? You might even see Japanese people carrying instant miso paste when […]
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Why do I need to get alcoholic beverages for my long-term stockpile? どうしてお酒が長期備蓄に必要か？ Most people might not think of alcohol as a necessity, but which one do you think people would prefer to have in a long-term emergency: alcohol? or gold? I likely won’t need gold in a true emergency, but I might seriously want
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Why should we get vinegar for our long-term stockpile? もったいない！どうしてお酢を長期備蓄に準備しないの？ Vinegar has been used as an ingredient in cooking, as a household cleaner, as medicine, as a preservative, and as a drink to increase energy and promote wellness (The Vinegar Institute). It sounds pretty amazing, but how does it work in emergency situations? As you
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Why don’t you get soy sauce for your long-term stockpile? 長期備蓄に醤油を準備しておかないのはもったいない Most Japanese people know that soy sauce isn’t just for sushi. Soy sauce is an all-purpose seasoning. I’m like, “What Japanese kitchen doesn’t have soy sauce? Are you OK??” When I was a kid, I used to use soy sauce more than salt.
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Honey is “OP”!! Unbeatable for the long-term stockpile. ハチミツは最強！！長期備蓄には欠かせません In prolonged emergency situations, it will be difficult to access sweeteners. Honey is incredibly valuable! Why is honey unbeatable? Honey is a healthy and natural sweetener, and if unopened, a sealed container can remain stable for decades and even centuries! The shelf-life of this sweetener alone
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