Again the Church is anxious for us to prepare and is doing as much as it possibly can to make it easy for us to do so. The Bishop’s Storehouse is a very valuable asset for this purpose and should be the first place you look to acquire a long term storage. The prices are as low as they can possibly be and they have a good variety of basics available. Recently, the Church also has started offering 4 basic items that are available at the storehouse through Distribution. Below, please see these items and price comparisons.
Oats, Quick – one case (6) of #10 cans
Bishop’s Storehouse $28.98
Distribution $40.75
Emergency Essentials $72.00
Walton Feed $78.94
Pinto Beans – one case (6) of #10 cans
Bishop’s Storehouse $13.68
Distribution $21.25
Emergency Essentials $46.50
Walton Feed $51.27
Wheat, Red – one cae (6) of #10 cans
Bishop’s Storehouse $17.28
Distribution $28.00
Emergency Essentials $52.50
Walton Feed $48.03
Rice, White – one case (6) of #10 cans
Bishop’s Storehouse $20.28
Distribution $30.75
Emergency Essentials $53.94
Walton Feed $72.53
The advantages of going to the Bishop’s Storehouse on a canning day are that you can not only save money, but also can get other items. The advantage of getting some of those items through Distribution is that the labor is done for you saving time and effort and the boxes are delivered to your door already, sealed, dated and labeled. All you have to do is put them in your pantry! It couldn’t be easier! As you can see the prices from two of the most reasonable and respected food storage companies are considerably higher. It’s not because they are being unfair, it’s because the Church is using volunteer labor and is making no profit whatsoever. Again, the Church wants to help us obey the command to store food and eliminate our excuses not to.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Water Filters from Church Distribution
We posted about the new filters and water bottles from the church, but I have some updated facts on them to hopefully help you see what a fabulous opportunity this is and to encourage you to pick some up for your family or maybe ask for them for Christmas!
Seychelle Water Filtration bottle
Filters water to 99.99% pure
To use: First flush the bottle with chlorinated water by filling almost full and replace cap tightly. Hold the bottle at a 45 degree angle and squeeze the bottle to force water through the filter and up the straw. Bottle is now ready to go.
It is a good idea to pre-filter water through thick cloth (jeans work well) or a few coffee filters to remove any particulate (chunkies of any size). If there are no particulates you can put the water directly into the water bottle.
Each filter will purify 100 gallons of water. The bottle is reusable. It is hard to know when you’ve gotten to 100 gallons without some kind of a system, so with a Sharpie (it would be really nice to keep one with each bottle), write on the bottle:
457 uses = 100 gals – filter life
28 oz bottle 99.99% filtration – ionic, iodine, & charcoal
Pre-filter through thick cloth
Then each time you empty the bottle, use a Sharpie to put a hash mark on it. When you have reached 457 (yep! I did the math!) hash marks, it is time to replace the filter. Then you can put a cross hatch mark on each mark, to continue recording how much use each filter has received.
Available from http://www.ldscatalog.com Go to Welfare Services then to Home Storage. (Direct Link HERE)
Bottle with one filter (filters 100 gallons) $16.50
Bottle with two filters (filters 200 gallons) $22.00
Replacement filter (filters 100 gallons) $9.00
The Church is subsidizing this for our benefit. Online you can find these same bottles for $28 plus shipping instead of $16.50 and no shipping. I would suggest one bottle and at least 2-3 filters for each family member in addition to stored water and other water purification methods.
Seychelle Water Filtration bottle
Filters water to 99.99% pure
To use: First flush the bottle with chlorinated water by filling almost full and replace cap tightly. Hold the bottle at a 45 degree angle and squeeze the bottle to force water through the filter and up the straw. Bottle is now ready to go.
It is a good idea to pre-filter water through thick cloth (jeans work well) or a few coffee filters to remove any particulate (chunkies of any size). If there are no particulates you can put the water directly into the water bottle.
Each filter will purify 100 gallons of water. The bottle is reusable. It is hard to know when you’ve gotten to 100 gallons without some kind of a system, so with a Sharpie (it would be really nice to keep one with each bottle), write on the bottle:
457 uses = 100 gals – filter life
28 oz bottle 99.99% filtration – ionic, iodine, & charcoal
Pre-filter through thick cloth
Then each time you empty the bottle, use a Sharpie to put a hash mark on it. When you have reached 457 (yep! I did the math!) hash marks, it is time to replace the filter. Then you can put a cross hatch mark on each mark, to continue recording how much use each filter has received.
Available from http://www.ldscatalog.com Go to Welfare Services then to Home Storage. (Direct Link HERE)
Bottle with one filter (filters 100 gallons) $16.50
Bottle with two filters (filters 200 gallons) $22.00
Replacement filter (filters 100 gallons) $9.00
The Church is subsidizing this for our benefit. Online you can find these same bottles for $28 plus shipping instead of $16.50 and no shipping. I would suggest one bottle and at least 2-3 filters for each family member in addition to stored water and other water purification methods.
Wheat - How to Start Using it
Tips for how to successful use whole wheat flour in YOUR OWN recipes:
(courtesy of everydayfoodstorage.net)
* Try it in desserts first-who can turn down a cookie?
* Try using half all purpose or white flour and half whole wheat flour. It’s not necessary to substitute whole wheat flour for all of the white flour in every recipe. I’m a huge fan of doing what your family LIKES (this isn’t supposed to be punishment!). If your family is extra finicky, start with 1 tablespoon of whole wheat flour in the bottom of each cup of all purpose flour and increase the amount of whole wheat flour each time you cook. The important thing is that you’re using your wheat flour and increasing nutrient intake where you can.
* Use recipes that your family already enjoys and is familiar with (that way they won’t suspect you’re doing anything different-so don’t tell them!
* Disguise wheat flour-which is light brown in color-in recipes that contain brown sugar, molasses, chocolate, or fruit or vegetables (such as bananas, applesauce, zucchini, etc.)
* Use whole wheat flour in recipes that also call for oats or oat flour, or nuts. The hearty flavors of oats or nuts are nicely complimented by whole wheat flour which has a slightly “nutty” flavor.
* MOST IMPORTANT! Don’t warn your family first! They’ll assume you haven’t done anything differently…unless you tell them first!
(courtesy of everydayfoodstorage.net)
* Try it in desserts first-who can turn down a cookie?
* Try using half all purpose or white flour and half whole wheat flour. It’s not necessary to substitute whole wheat flour for all of the white flour in every recipe. I’m a huge fan of doing what your family LIKES (this isn’t supposed to be punishment!). If your family is extra finicky, start with 1 tablespoon of whole wheat flour in the bottom of each cup of all purpose flour and increase the amount of whole wheat flour each time you cook. The important thing is that you’re using your wheat flour and increasing nutrient intake where you can.
* Use recipes that your family already enjoys and is familiar with (that way they won’t suspect you’re doing anything different-so don’t tell them!
* Disguise wheat flour-which is light brown in color-in recipes that contain brown sugar, molasses, chocolate, or fruit or vegetables (such as bananas, applesauce, zucchini, etc.)
* Use whole wheat flour in recipes that also call for oats or oat flour, or nuts. The hearty flavors of oats or nuts are nicely complimented by whole wheat flour which has a slightly “nutty” flavor.
* MOST IMPORTANT! Don’t warn your family first! They’ll assume you haven’t done anything differently…unless you tell them first!
Wheat - A Few Facts About Using it and Rotating it
A few facts about Wheat and suggestions for rotating it:
(courtesy of utahdealdiva.com)
* A 6-gallon bucket holds 45 pounds of wheat, which equates to 392 cups. (45lbs of white wheat is $12.70 and red wheat is $11.60)
* 392 cups of wheat = 588 cups of flour {1 cup wheat kernels= 1.5 cups flour} * Bread recipes often call for around 6 cups of flour for 2 loaves. Pancakes, muffins, etc. call for about 2 cups.
* If you grind 15 cups of wheat twice a month, you will have about 11 cups of wheat each week. This is enough to make a couple loaves of bread and pancakes, waffles and muffins twice.
* If you grind 15 cups of wheat twice a month, it will take you 13 months to use 1 bucket of wheat.
* If you were to purchase an entire year's supply for a family of 5 and use it as stated above, you could rotate your year's supply in 15 years- half the shelf life of the wheat! Just remember to purchase 1 bucket of wheat each year to replenish your storage!
(courtesy of utahdealdiva.com)
* A 6-gallon bucket holds 45 pounds of wheat, which equates to 392 cups. (45lbs of white wheat is $12.70 and red wheat is $11.60)
* 392 cups of wheat = 588 cups of flour {1 cup wheat kernels= 1.5 cups flour} * Bread recipes often call for around 6 cups of flour for 2 loaves. Pancakes, muffins, etc. call for about 2 cups.
* If you grind 15 cups of wheat twice a month, you will have about 11 cups of wheat each week. This is enough to make a couple loaves of bread and pancakes, waffles and muffins twice.
* If you grind 15 cups of wheat twice a month, it will take you 13 months to use 1 bucket of wheat.
* If you were to purchase an entire year's supply for a family of 5 and use it as stated above, you could rotate your year's supply in 15 years- half the shelf life of the wheat! Just remember to purchase 1 bucket of wheat each year to replenish your storage!
Wheat - Why You Should Love It
Why you should love wheat:
(courtesy of everydayfoodstorage.net)
* Whole wheat contains more minerals, vitamins, and natural phytochemicals than does all purpose flour
* Whole wheat helps with stress! It contains B vitamins, which are necessary for healthy nerves. (READ: Eating whole-wheat helps you cope with stress.)
* Keeps you regular. Whole wheat foods provide more fiber than those with all purpose flour.
* Helps you LOSE weight and keep it off! The fiber in whole wheat has almost no calories keeps you fuller longer, absorbs three times its weight in waters, cuts absorption of calories, cleans out impurities, requires more chewing, takes half as much to fill you up, and takes longer to digest.
* Will save you money on doctor and dentist bills! Whole wheat reduces your risk of colon cancer and other diseases. Whole wheat flower can lower your blood pressure, your LDL cholesterol level, and your risk of adult-onset diabetes. It also cuts down on tooth decay.
(courtesy of everydayfoodstorage.net)
* Whole wheat contains more minerals, vitamins, and natural phytochemicals than does all purpose flour
* Whole wheat helps with stress! It contains B vitamins, which are necessary for healthy nerves. (READ: Eating whole-wheat helps you cope with stress.)
* Keeps you regular. Whole wheat foods provide more fiber than those with all purpose flour.
* Helps you LOSE weight and keep it off! The fiber in whole wheat has almost no calories keeps you fuller longer, absorbs three times its weight in waters, cuts absorption of calories, cleans out impurities, requires more chewing, takes half as much to fill you up, and takes longer to digest.
* Will save you money on doctor and dentist bills! Whole wheat reduces your risk of colon cancer and other diseases. Whole wheat flower can lower your blood pressure, your LDL cholesterol level, and your risk of adult-onset diabetes. It also cuts down on tooth decay.
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