Monday, October 24, 2011
Preparedness Fair!
Our Ward Preparedness Fair will be on Saturday, November 5th from 9 a.m. to Noon at the church. There will be booths on 72 hour kits, gardening, gun safety, fire safety, etc. There will be classes on helping your family through crisis (9:15 a.m.), short-term food storage (10:15 a.m.), and long-term food storage (11:15 a.m.). We will also have 55 gallon water barrels for sale for $32 and starter kits for $22. Bring your neighbors!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Applesauce Muffins
Building up food storage is useful to prepare quick meals and for being prepared in case of emergency. There are many types of emergencies; power failures, floods, earthquakes, financial burdens and so on. If we keep certain foods stocked in our homes, we will be better prepared for emergencies. The following recipe uses many items that store well.
Applesauce Muffins
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1T Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
1 1/2 Cups Unsweetened Applesauce
1 Egg
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put all dry ingredients in a large bowl, still until well mixed. Make a 'well' in the center of the mixture; add applesauce and egg. Stir applesauce and egg together until the egg is mixed in, then blend dry ingredients into the applesauce/egg mixture. Stir just until moistened. Fill lightly greased mini muffins 2/3 full. Bake 12=15 minutes.
Benkendorf, Jayne. 15 minute storage meals: quick, healthful recipes & food storage handbook. Ludwig Publishing, 1999. Print.
Mark your calendars for the next canning party, Saturday, May 14th, 2011!
Applesauce Muffins
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1T Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
1 1/2 Cups Unsweetened Applesauce
1 Egg
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put all dry ingredients in a large bowl, still until well mixed. Make a 'well' in the center of the mixture; add applesauce and egg. Stir applesauce and egg together until the egg is mixed in, then blend dry ingredients into the applesauce/egg mixture. Stir just until moistened. Fill lightly greased mini muffins 2/3 full. Bake 12=15 minutes.
Benkendorf, Jayne. 15 minute storage meals: quick, healthful recipes & food storage handbook. Ludwig Publishing, 1999. Print.
Mark your calendars for the next canning party, Saturday, May 14th, 2011!
Water in the Desert
Hey Ladies- Guess what? We live in the desert. If water is short we will be the first to know. You and your family will need water to survive, and if you have made up your year's supply with dehydrated food, you'll need even more.
This month let's evaluate our home short- and long-term water supply
(thanks to FEMA for the following information):
How Much Water do I Need?
You should have at least a three-day supply of water and you should store at least one gallon of water per person per day. A normally active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking.
Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, take the following into account:
* Individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate.
* Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more water.
* Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed.
* A medical emergency might require additional water.
How Should I Store Water?
To prepare safest and most reliable emergency supply of water, it is recommended you purchase commercially bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it.
Observe the expiration or “use by” date.
If You are Preparing Your Own Containers of Water
It is recommended you purchase food-grade water storage containers from surplus or camping supplies stores to use for water storage. Before filling with water, thoroughly clean the containers with dishwashing soap and water, and rinse completely so there is no residual soap. Follow directions below on filling the container with water.
If you choose to use your own storage containers, choose two-liter plastic soft drink bottles – not plastic jugs or cardboard containers that have had milk or fruit juice in them. Milk protein and fruit sugars cannot be adequately removed from these containers and provide an environment for bacterial growth when water is stored in them. Cardboard containers also leak easily and are not designed for long-term storage of liquids. Also, do not use glass containers, because they can break and are heavy.
If storing water in plastic soda bottles, follow these steps
Thoroughly clean the bottles with dishwashing soap and water, and rinse completely so there is no residual soap.Sanitize the bottles by adding a solution of 1 teaspoon of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach to a quart of water. Swish the sanitizing solution in the bottle so that it touches all surfaces. After sanitizing the bottle, thoroughly rinse out the sanitizing solution with clean water.
Filling Water Containers
Fill the bottle to the top with regular tap water. If the tap water has been commercially treated from a water utility with chlorine, you do not need to add anything else to the water to keep it clean. If the water you are using comes from a well or water source that is not treated with chlorine, add two drops of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach to the water.Tightly close the container using the original cap. Be careful not to contaminate the cap by touching the inside of it with your finger. Place a date on the outside of the container so that you know when you filled it. Store in a cool, dark place.Replace the water every six months if not using commercially bottled water.
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For building up longer term storage, consider setting a goal to purchase one large container of bottled water each time you go to the grocery store. If you are interested in exploring larger water storage containers in the 55 to 300 gallon range, let Maren Parry know and we will see what we can do about getting a group discount.
This month let's evaluate our home short- and long-term water supply
(thanks to FEMA for the following information):
How Much Water do I Need?
You should have at least a three-day supply of water and you should store at least one gallon of water per person per day. A normally active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking.
Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, take the following into account:
* Individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate.
* Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more water.
* Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed.
* A medical emergency might require additional water.
How Should I Store Water?
To prepare safest and most reliable emergency supply of water, it is recommended you purchase commercially bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it.
Observe the expiration or “use by” date.
If You are Preparing Your Own Containers of Water
It is recommended you purchase food-grade water storage containers from surplus or camping supplies stores to use for water storage. Before filling with water, thoroughly clean the containers with dishwashing soap and water, and rinse completely so there is no residual soap. Follow directions below on filling the container with water.
If you choose to use your own storage containers, choose two-liter plastic soft drink bottles – not plastic jugs or cardboard containers that have had milk or fruit juice in them. Milk protein and fruit sugars cannot be adequately removed from these containers and provide an environment for bacterial growth when water is stored in them. Cardboard containers also leak easily and are not designed for long-term storage of liquids. Also, do not use glass containers, because they can break and are heavy.
If storing water in plastic soda bottles, follow these steps
Thoroughly clean the bottles with dishwashing soap and water, and rinse completely so there is no residual soap.Sanitize the bottles by adding a solution of 1 teaspoon of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach to a quart of water. Swish the sanitizing solution in the bottle so that it touches all surfaces. After sanitizing the bottle, thoroughly rinse out the sanitizing solution with clean water.
Filling Water Containers
Fill the bottle to the top with regular tap water. If the tap water has been commercially treated from a water utility with chlorine, you do not need to add anything else to the water to keep it clean. If the water you are using comes from a well or water source that is not treated with chlorine, add two drops of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach to the water.Tightly close the container using the original cap. Be careful not to contaminate the cap by touching the inside of it with your finger. Place a date on the outside of the container so that you know when you filled it. Store in a cool, dark place.Replace the water every six months if not using commercially bottled water.
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For building up longer term storage, consider setting a goal to purchase one large container of bottled water each time you go to the grocery store. If you are interested in exploring larger water storage containers in the 55 to 300 gallon range, let Maren Parry know and we will see what we can do about getting a group discount.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Bishop’s Storehouse and Distribution
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.
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.
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!
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