A good prepping goal is to include storage items that can be used for as many different things as possible!
Here is one example:
This is a mix of about 15 different beans / legumes, that I call Calico beans. They make a stunning baked bean dish, as well as excellent chili! So I have a lot of this in storage for yummies.
Now to the point of this article, the alternate uses. The most obvious is seeds... multiple different types of seeds; for multiple different crops. Ground up, these beans can make a tasty flour.
Then we have the container itself, since it is vacuum sealed, the lid is still fully functional for canning. After canning use, it can be reused for dried storage or fermentation. With a floating wick and some oil, it makes a good light source; that can be extinguished, by simply closing the lid. Finally, it makes an excellent kitchen canister!
The ring will be treasured, to use on the next new lid; as it will last for decades. Tattler lids also require this same ring, so treat these rings with respect. They may become a barter item....
