Storing Condiments
By Joseph Parish

I would like to share a little hint with my site visitors. If you happen to think that I am a little on the weird side then think about what I am going to say for just a little bit longer.

Regardless of what I happen to be doing I am always on the lookout for anything that relates to survival. In this case I am referring to the free condiment packages which are usually provided with fast food. I currently have managed to save a small pail of these valuable items as well as purchasing many of my own.

I grab a few extras anytime a restaurant generously offers them to me. I grab them anytime the sales-person says “Would you like salt, pepper or ketchup with your take out.”

In my current collection I have containers of salt, pepper, sugar, ketchup, plastic forks, spoons and knives, honey, Equal, mayo, mustard and various BBQ sauces. I may perhaps have enough to actually maintain a small fast food establishment for about one week.

Don’t get me wrong as I do not act in an irresponsible and greedy manner but merely take a few extra each time. You would be surprised at how fast these tend to add up. Condiments should be an important aspect of all food storage plans since they tend to make plain, bland foods taste a lot better.

In addition when you need some mayo as an example why would you wish to open a complete bottle when you are3 in a survival situation and refrigeration facilities may not be available. Opening one or two of the condiment packs makes a lot more sense. You will have less waste in the long run.

In addition to those at the fast food shops I have purchased complete boxes through places such as SAM’s club at very reasonable process. Why not give them a try and you may someday be glad you did.

Copyright 2008 Joseph Parish