Yummy Food

July

2008-06-26T20:06:00.001-07:00

YEA!!!! By the end of this month you will have a 1 month supply for each person in your family! And then by the end of October we will have a 3 month supply!!! You can do it....you are SOOOO close! Sorry again about June...but let's catch up this month!

1. Grains: Wheat: 13.5 lbs (*****BIG ONE****)

2. Misc: 1 year, 1 lb: dry yeast, soda, baking powder, vinegar, chlorine bleach

3. Salt: 2 lbs (3 months)

Recipe:
Stone Ground Wheat Bread for Fair
3 cups warm water
2 Tablespoons/ pkgs of yeast
1/2 cup honey
Mix together. Let proof/rest 10 minutes.In a large bowl mix:
1 Tablespoon salt
4 Tablespoon oil
2 eggs
7 plus cups whole wheat flour-can use 3 cups whole wheat and 4 cups white for lighter bread
Add yeast to flour mixture. Beat until well combined. Add more flour if needed. Use dough hook to knead for 5-7 minutes or pour out onto floured surface and knead by hand for approximately 10 minutes. Let rise in greased bowl on counter until doubled in size. (About 1 hour) Form dough into 3 loaves. Place formed dough into bread pans , setting dough against 1 side of pan.(This will allow the dough to rise uniformly.) Let rise until doubled in size, just up to the lip of the pan-it will rise more in the oven. Bake for 40 minutes at 350. Let cool in pan 5-10 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack to cool completely. Store in plastic bags.Note: The crust on this bread is soft from the honey.Makes 3 loaves.

Quote: “If we are prepared, we shall not fear”

*Water* Our goal is to save 2 gallons of water, per person in family, per month. If you can do more, do more! We should have enough water for 2 gallons, per person, per day!!!!! That is A LOT of water!! Do what you can!!!

72 hour Kit goal: Put some cash and change in your 72 hour kit

$avings: Save what you can….even if it is $1.00

***** 1 month Supply mark!!!!!********

June

2008-06-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry I am a month behind....if you can try to catch up and do double this month!

Lots of little stuff...remember these figures are for 1 person

1. Grains: Corn Meal: 2.5 lbs

2. Sugars: Honey: 1.5 lbs (6 months) & Corn Syrup: 1.5 lbs (6 months) & Jams: 1.5 lbs (6 months), & powdered fruit drink: 1.5 lbs (6 months), & Flavored gelatin: 0.5 lbs (6 months)

Water: Our goal is to save 2 gallons of water, per person in family, per month. If you can do more, do more! We should have enough water for 2 gallons, per person, per day!!!!! That is A LOT of water!! Do what you can!!!

MAY

2008-05-07T21:04:00.000-07:00

So sorry this is late.....I'm kinda not all there right now!?!?

Week 1. Grains: Flour: 4 lbs (3 month supply) AND Pearled Barley: 1 lbs (3 month supply)

Week 2. Fats/Oils: Mayo: 0.5 quart (6 month supply) & 0.5 quart of Salad dressing (6 months) & 1 lbs Peanut Butter (3 month supply)

Week 3. ***** LOTS OF WATER*******

I have to apologize....I am going to skip the quote, the recipes, and all the other stuff this month....I will be back on track for June..... SORRY.....

April

2008-04-02T21:35:00.000-07:00

Remember, these figures are for 1 person:

Week 1: Grains: Rolled Oats: 2-3 lbs

Week 2: Legumes: Dry soup mix: 2.5 lbs (this will be a 6 month supply)

Week 3: Sugars: Molasses: 0.5 lbs (this will be a 6 month supply)

Week 4: Fats/Oils: Shortening: 2.5 lbs (this will be a 6 month supply)

*Water* Our goal is to save 2 gallons of water, per person in family, per month. If you can do more, do more! We should have enough water for 2 gallons, per person, per day!!!!! That is A LOT of water!! Do what you can!!!

*Emergency Preparedness* Make an emergency plan with your family! Some things to talk about: where will you meet if you are not all home? Who to call? Make sure everyone has important phone numbers?

*$avings* some money...even $1.00!

*Quote*
"Noah had the unwavering faith to follow God’s commandments. May we ever do likewise. May we remember that the wisdom of God ofttimes appears as foolishness to men; but the greatest lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right."

*Recipe Ideas*
(several oat recipes this month)

The Queen’s Oats

8 cups regular rolled oats 1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups regular wheat germ ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
½ cup coconut 1 ½ cups bran
½ cup cooking oil ¾ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla raisins or chopped dried fruit (the dried apples from last month would be great in this!)

Stir to blend oats, wheat germ\m, sugar, nuts, bran, and other ingredients as desired.
In a small pan, heat oil, honey, and vanilla stirring until bubbling.
Thoroughly mix liquids with dry ingredients.
Divide between two greased 10x15 inch rimmed baking pans, spreading evenly.
Bake at 325 F until lightly brown.
Remove from oven and stir several times as grains cool to prevent sticking.
When thoroughly cooled, store in an airtight container.
Add raisins or other chopped dried fruit when cooled if desired.

Makes 16-20 cups. Good stuff!

Oatmeal Bread

Makes 2 loaves

½ c warm water 2 Tbsp. Dry yeast
¾ c. water, boiling ¾ c. rolled oats
1 c. buttermilk (or 1/3 c. powdered milk, 1 c. water, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
1/3 c. vegetable oil ½ c. honey or molasses
2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. Salt
½ tsp baking powder 3 to 3 ½ c. all-purpose flour

In small bowl, stir yeast into ½ c. warm water; allow to stand until yeast dissolves and bubbles up. In medium saucepan, bring ¾ c. water to boiling, stir in oats and cook several minutes. Remove from heat; add buttermilk, oil, and honey or molasses.

Sift flour, salt, and baking soda into a large mixing bowl. Add yeast mixture and oats mixture and beat with a wire whip or slotted spoon; let stand five minutes. Gradually add enough of remaining flour until dough is stiff enough for kneading. Turn out onto floured surface and kneed 8-10 minutes or until a soft, elastic ball forms. Place dough in clean, greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until double in size, about 1 ½ hours. Punch down dough and divide into two portions; cover with bowl or towel and allow to rest 10 minutes.

Form into loaves and place in greased 8 x 4 inch pans. Cover and let rise until double in size. Bake at 350 F to 375 F for 45 to 50 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and turn out to cool on wire rack.

Instant Oatmeal Packets

Makes 10 packets of instant oatmeal

To make individual instant packets:

Blend ½ cup of oats until powdery.

Into each of 10 packets (perhaps individual reclosable sandwich bags), combine the following ingredients:

¼ cup unpowdered oats 2 tbsp powdered oats
1/8 tsp. Salt 1 tsp sugar (optional)

Close the top and store in a dry place.

Microwave directions for cooking:
Empty packet into microwavable bowl. Ad 2/3-cup water or milk. Microwave on high about 1 ½ minutes. Stir.

Stove directions for cooking:

Empty packet into pan. Add ½ cup boiling water; cook and stir over heat until thickened.

Oh Henry Bars

½ c. melted butter ½ c. Caro syrup
1 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla
½ c. peanut butter 4 c. oats
1 6-oz. Package chocolate chips

Mix together butter, Caro syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and peanut butter. Heat until dissolved. Stir in oats and chips. Press into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 375 F for 15 minutes. Don’t over bake. Cut into bars.

March's GOALS!!!!

2008-02-27T21:17:00.000-08:00

Remember, these figures are for 1 person:

Week 1: Grains: Rice: 6 lbs

Week 2: Legumes: Dry Lima Beans, Dry Soy Beans, Split Peas, Lentils:
-1 lb. of each (this will be 1 year supply) *if you purchased these particular beans last month, then either double up or get another type of bean

Week 3: Sugars: Brown Sugar: 1.5 lbs (this will be 6 month supply)

Week 4: Milk: Nonfat dry milk: 1.5 lbs AND 1 can evaporated milk

*Water* Our goal is to save 2 gallons of water, per person in family, per month. If you can do more, do more! We should have enough water for 2 gallons, per person, per day!!!!! That is A LOT of water!! Do what you can!!!

*Emergency Preparedness* Make a copy of government identification (drivers license, passport, etc) & mail it to a family member or close friend outside of your state

*$avings* some money...even $1.00!

*Quote* "We encourage Church members worldwide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings.
"We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve."—The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1

*Recipe Ideas*
For ideas on how to cook dry beans...see Feb. post

MEXICAN THREE BEAN SALAD
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (or 1-3/4 cups cooked black beans)
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or 1-3/4 cups cooked red kidney beans)
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained (or 1-3/4 cups cooked pinto beans)
1 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole corn, drained
Dried cilantro
Mix together beans, picante sauce, onion, and corn. Sprinkle cilantro on top. Chill before serving. Serves 6 to 8 for a main dish; 8 to 12 for a side dish.

SAUSAGE LENTIL STEW
2 quarts water
2-1/4 cups (about 1 pound) lentils, picked over and rinsed
9 to 12 ounces summer sausage, sliced and quartered
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dried onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
4 beef bouillon cubes
Combine ingredients in a 4 quart Dutch oven or soup pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour. Serves 6 to 8.
All recipes are from Pantry Cooking II by Cheryl Driggs

How you doing?????

2008-02-15T13:58:00.001-08:00

How's everyone doing this month?? We are almost at our half way mark??? YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!

February's Plan of Action

2008-02-03T18:47:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!!! Okay, so are we ready to get prepared!!!??? My mom and I have come up with a plan that I hope will work! Each month we will post the months food plan...we will have it divided up into four weeks, that way if you shop weekly you will know what to buy or if you like to get the month's items in one trip...whatever works best for you! We will also have a quote, some recipe's to try according to the foods you are buying, possibly some tips on the foods, and an Emergency Preparedness item to get or collect from around the house. Of course, do what is best for your family and based off of what you can afford to do! With the plan we have made, by the end of October you will have a 3 month supply of food for each person in your family. One baby step at a time and we will soon have a year supply! Also, try and save some money each month...even if it is $1...pennies add up! We are so excited and hope this works!! Feel free to leave any suggestions or comments! We would love to improve in anyway that we can! So for the month of February.........

****The following figures are for 1 person....so if you have a family of 4, please times the amount by 4******

Week 1: Feb. 3rd-Feb. 9th
-Grains: Pasta-2.5 lbs

Week 2: Feb 10th-Feb. 16th
-Legumes: Dry Beans: 2 lbs **

Week 3: Feb. 17th-Feb. 23rd
-Sugars: Granulated Sugar: 3 lbs

Week 4: Feb. 24th-March 1st
- Fats/Oils: Veggie Oil: 1 Gal (this amount will be a 6 month supply)

Quote:
“Church members can begin their home storage by storing the basic foods that would be required to keep them alive if they did not have anything else to eat. When members have stored enough of these essentials to meet the needs of their family, for one year, they may decide to add other items that they are accustomed to using day to day.”
~ First Presidency letter, Jan. 20, 2002

Recipes ideas:

California Bean Soup

2 cups white beans
1 quart tomatoes
1/4 cup dried onion OR 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion
1/4 cup dried carrots OR 1/2-1 cup chopped fresh carrots
1/2 cup dried celery OR 1 cup chopped fresh celery
1 or 2 ham hock OR 5-7 Tbsp. ham soup base OR bouillon
10 cups of water

Soak beans in water overnight OR boil 5 minutes and soak 1 hour. Add tomatoes. Cook 2 hours. Add remaining ingredients and cook until beans are soft.

Really Easy Barbeque Beans

These beans take maybe 5 minutes of hands-on time, and taste really good on a chilly day. They're also very inexpensive. Good with hot cornbread! - The night before you want to serve the beans, put 2 C of small white beans in a crock-pot, then add enough water to cover the beans by about 3 inches. Cook on low all night.-The next morning, drain the beans and rinse. Using a 1-cup measuring cup, measure 3/4 C barbeque sauce, then fill to the top with molasses for 1/4 C molasses. (This way, the molasses won't stick to the measuring cup, making for easy cleanup.) Dump the mixture into the crock-pot and stir.- Let the beans cook in the sauce all day on low, and they'll be ready for supper.

Using Dry Beans:

Overnight Soaking: For each 1 lb. of beans, dissolve 2 tsp. salt in 6 of water. Wash beans, add to salted water and soak overnight
Quick Soaking: For each 1 lb. of beans, bring 8 cups of water to boiling. Wash beans, add to boiling water, boil for 1 minute. remove from heat, cover and soak 1 hour.To cook soaked beans: For each 1 lb. of beans, dissolve 2 tsp. salt in 6 cups hot water; bring to boiling. Add soaked beans; boil gently, uncovered, adding BOILING water if needed to keep beans covered with water, cooking with water, cooking until tender. Yield: 6-7 cups.

***WATER***
Okay...the plan with water....Our goal is to save 2 gallons of water, per person in family, per month. If you can do more, do more! We should have enough water for 2 gallons, per person, per day!!!!! That is A LOT of water!! Do what you can!!!

Emergency Preparedness
-Gather or purchase flashlights & batteries

Good Luck!!! You can do it!!!

**Legumes: Dried beans: soy, pinto, navy, kidney, garbanzo, split pea

This Weekend

2008-01-28T18:37:00.001-08:00

Hello to All! This weekend, probably Sunday, we will have our first "goal" posted so we can get started on our food storage, 72 hr. kits, etc!!!!! So check back this weekend and we will get a good start at the beginning of a new month!

Plan Soon Coming

2008-01-27T12:13:00.000-08:00

Okay everyone...so hopefully in the next week we will have a plan on how this is going to work. Some random thoughts...please feel free to add any ideas. Maybe we could do a weekly "food" item to get to add to food storage, then maybe a monthly item/items to add to 72 hour kits, and maybe another thing to add to getting prepared in general (like copies of important numbers, etc)....don't know for sure...but let's all stick to the plan and then hopefully if we plan right, by the end of this year we should have food storage, 72 hour kits, and anything we need to be prepared for an emergency.....what do you all think?