Rice & beans….

When Venezuela collapsed due to hyperinflation, a family I know survived largely on a 50 lb bag of rice & a few garden veggies.

When faced with this type of situation, what foods or spices would you acquire now if you knew that the US was barreling towards a similar economic collapse?

I have the recipe & ingredients for Taco Bell sauce.

I have lemon, lime, and cilantro oil.

I grow fresh basil, garlic, & rosemary in my garden.

I have a flock of chickens that produce about 9 eggs per day.

I have several cases (#10 cans) of black beans, pinto beans, and white beans. Lots of red wheat & lentils, too.

I have dehydrated spinach, bell peppers, carrots, and onions.

I have cocoa, cinnamon, & shelf-stable cream.

Give me your recipes & desserts, please! ❤️

I'm posting the article that compares Venezuela to the US. I'm not paranoid but I despise lack of variety & being hangry. 😎

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