Planning ahead for an emergency or a time in need will allow you to have enough resources to last through a period of time when they may otherwise be unavailable. By planting enough storage crops to last for at least a few months, you can have a stockpile to feed your family. Start preparing your food storage by researching the most fertile crops to be grown in your specific area. It is important to choose the right seed, and be sure to devote a section of land to your crops that will help sustain them before they are preserved for food storage. Here are 15 crops that keep well in food storage.



Carrots
Carrots can survive in the ground through a period of light frost, but it is important to dig them out prior to the ground completely freezing for longer storage potential. Carrots can last for up to 6 months when stored between 32-35 degrees Fahrenheit and 90% humidity.

Try out these smoothies for a tasty and health-improving experience!



Smoothies are both health-promoting and tasty. They can be ingested as a breakfast, lunch, and even a late dinner. Smoothies are also a great source of many vitamins and elements crucial for the beauty of your skin and hair. Make sure to add some of these to your weekly diet as soon as possible!

If you’ve spent any time in the baking aisle picking out chocolate for your next baking endeavor, chances are you encountered a confusing variety of chocolate-related terms. What's the difference between cocoa and cacao, or bittersweet and semisweet chocolate? Here is a brief guide to some of the most commonly misunderstood chocolate terms.



Cocoa Bean Terms

First, there are a few key cocoa bean terms you need to understand.