I am honored to be called as Hurst First Ward Food Storage Specialist. I have a strong testimony of food storage that I look forward to sharing with you at the appropriate time. I want to let you know about an email Food Storage Newsletter that I am making available to the general public through my email discussion list, and to our Ward members through direct email. The first issue is below; but I won't send any further newsletters unless you reply that you would like to receive them. I have no intention of filling anybody's email box up with unwanted email. You can, of course, read the newsletter from the discussion list; but ward members will also get a personal LDS message from me if they let me know they would like to receive the newsletter.
As I prepared for this calling, I felt prompted to read Genesis 41, the record of Pharoah's dreams and Joseph's interpretation that led him to establish storehouses in preparation for the seven years of famine. I felt blessed to read through the telling of these events. I am impressed that we are blessed to have been given a similar vision from modern prophets.
"For over forty years, in a spirit of love, members of the Church have been counseled to be thrifty and self-reliant; to avoid debt; pay tithes and a generous fast offering; be industrious; and have sufficient food, clothing, and fuel on hand to last at least one year. Today there are compelling reasons to reemphasize this counsel." - Ezra Taft Benson, October Conference, 1980
"If you are without bread, how much wisdom can you boast, and of what real utility are your talents, if you cannot produce for yourselves and save against a day of scarcity those substances designed to sustain your natural lives?" - Brigham Young, "Journal of Discourses"
There are many, many pages of quotations from the prophets at The Blast Shelter http://members.aol.com/rafleet/ldsprophecy.htm Some very moving letters and discourses are among those found there. I have lots more of LDS links at http://www.nursehealer.com/LDS.htm
I think of Noah, who was asked to prepare for devastation of his world. Genesis 6: 21-22 "And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he." How fortunate we are to only be asked to prepare for our families in the troubling times ahead! And how fortunate we are to have a living prophet to deliver the instructions of our Father in Heaven to us.
Send me an email if you would like to receive the monthly Food Storage Newsletter
Many blessings,
Cathy Miller
The first issue of the Food Storage Newsletter is below:
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Food Storage Newsletter #1 - NurseHealer.com monthly newsletter
Preparedness is an important topic to the Nursehealer email list.
Food storage and storage of basic supplies are an important part of preparedness.
This newsletter will provide food storage guidelines, acquisition plans,
shelf life information, cooking and food preparation ideas, and buying
and storage tips. These ideas are gathered from numerous resources.
Further food storage ideas can be found at http://www.nursehealer.com/Storage.htm
Food Storage Plan for One Person for One Year
FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS - ONE PERSON/ONE YEAR
(amounts for adults -- for children, divide by 2, except for milk)
GRAIN: 300-400 LBS
(wheat, flour, pasta, rice, popcorn,
oats, potatoes, baking mixes)
SALT: 5 LBS
(store iodized rather than plain &
in original container)
LEGUMES: 35-60 LBS
(beans - all sorts, lentils, peanuts,
dry soup mixes)
MILK: 17 LBS per adult.....75 LBS per child
(instant, regular dehydrated, canned
6 cans=1lb)
SUGAR: 100 LBS
(granulated, brown, syrups, honey, flavored
jellos, syrups)
OIL: 25-35 LBS
(oil, shortening, margarine/butter, mayonnaise,
peanut butter)
(1 gal oil=6 lbs.; 1 qt mayo=1.5 lbs. oil;
1 lb. peanut butter=.5 lbs. oil)
WATER: 7-14 GAL WEEK (1 to 2gal/day)
FUEL: gas, kerosene, propane, wood, charcoal, candles, matches, starters
EXPANDED FOOD STORAGE - PER PERSON PER YEAR
FRUIT: 80 QUARTS (canned, bottled, dried)
VEGETABLES: 150 LBS
MEATS: (According to your needs and tastes)
BAKING SUPPLIES: yeast, baking powder, baking soda, spices/flavorings
DETERGENTS: bleach, laundry soap, cleansers, dish soap
PERSONAL PRODUCTS: toilet tissue (1 roll/wk), hand soap, shampoo, toothpaste,
deodorant, razors, feminine hygiene products
INSTANT MEALS: canned soups, canned pastas, canned chili
52 WEEK ACQUISITION PLAN TO ACQUIRE ONE YEAR'S STORAGE
MONTH 1
Week 1. Grain 45-50 lbs.
Week 2. Canned meats: beef, turkey, chicken, tuna
Week 3. Baking supplies: yeast, baking soda, baking powder
Week 4. Vegetables: spaghetti sauce, salsa, other tomato products
MONTH 2
Week 1. Sugar-granulated, brown, powdered 50 lbs.
Week 2. Canned/bottled fruits
Week 3. Salt-5 lbs.
Week 4. Water purification tablets/bleach - learn to use the method
stored
MONTH 3
Week 1. Milk-dry/canned (17 lbs. adult/75 lbs. child)
Week 2. Canned/bottled fruits
Week 3. Sugar-syrups 12 lbs.
Week 4. Powdered eggs or egg substitute (necessary for most baking)
MONTH 4
Week 1. Grain-dehydrated potatoes or other potato items 50 lbs.
Week 2. Juice
Week 3. Oil-vegetable oil or shortening 20 lbs.
Week 4. Light source (batteries/flashlights, candles/matches, lanterns,
etc.
MONTH 5
Week 1. Legumes - beans 30 lbs.
Week 2. Soup - dry mixes or canned
Week 3. Spices, herbs, seasoning, vinegars
Week 4. First aid supplies - basic kit or expand what you have
MONTH 6
Week 1. Grain - pasta 50 lbs.
Week 2. Pudding mixes
Week 3. Gelatin mixes - count toward sugar
Week 4. Emergency cooking equipment -- barbecue, propane stove, firewood
MONTH 7
Week 1. Milk - dry/canned (add what amt. you are still missing)
Week 2. Jams/jellies - 20 lbs.
Week 3. Vegetables - canned
Week 4. Personal essentials - hygiene, feminine, baby needs
MONTH 8
Week 1. Grain - oats or rice 50 lbs.
Week 2. Nuts - dry roasted keep best
Week 3. Canned meats
Week 4. Medicinal supplies - basic meds and prescriptions
MONTH 9
Week 1. Sugar - honey 20 lbs.
Week 2. Vitamins/mineral supplements
Week 3. Dry fruit - raisins, leather, chips, dehydrated
Week 4. Detergents/cleansers
MONTH 10
Week 1. Grain - flour 50 lbs.
Week 2. Oil - peanut butter, mayonnaise, butter powder - 15 lbs.
Week 3. Baking extras - cocoa, coconut, chocolate chips, nuts
Week 4. Emergency sewing supplies
MONTH 11
Week 1. Grain - wheat 50 lbs.
Week 2. Dry mixes - pancake, breads, cakes, cookies, other
Week 3. Clothing and bedding - evaluate and update
Week 4. Condiments
MONTH 12
Week 1. Legumes - 30 lbs.
Week 2. Seeds/sprouting supplies
Week 3. Fruits or vegetables - finish up needs
Week 4. Paper supplies - toilet tissue, plastics/foils
FIFTH WEEKS
1. WATER
2. WATER
3. WATER
4. WATER
(14 gal per person is 1 week supply.)
Shelf Life for January's storage items:
wheat (5 1/2 years without oxygen absorbers, indefinitely with oxygen
absorbers)
canned meats (12 months unopened; 1 -2 months opened, refrigerated)
yeast (expiration date on package)
baking soda (24 months)
baking powder (18 months unopened)
tomato sauce (12 months unopened; 3 days opened, refrigerated)
pasta sauce (24 months unopened; 2 weeks opened, refrigerated)
canned tomatoes (30+ months unopened; 2 - 3 days opened, refrigerated)
canned vegetables (24 - 48 months unopened)
Cooking with Food Storage
Whole Wheat Bread
INGREDIENTS
3 cups hot water
2 Tbs. yeast
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup applesauce
1 Tbs. gluten flour
1 Tbs. salt
6-7 cups whole wheat flour
Mix first 6 ingredients (speed 2) plus about 3-4 cups
of the flour. Add remaining flour a little at a time just until dough
pulls away from sides of bowl. Let mixer knead dough for about 5-10 minutes.
Remove dough from bowl and shape into loaves. Let the loaves rise
in warm oven (150 degrees) until just over the tops of the pans (about
15-20 minutes). Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
-- From http://www.lds.net
Biscuit Mix
Number of Servings: 48
INGREDIENTS
6 cup(s) flour, all-purpose
3 tbs. baking powder
1 tbs. salt
1 cup(s) shortening
1) Sift dry ingredients together.
2) Cut in shortening.
3) Blend until mixture is the consistency of fine bread crumbs.
4) Store in airtight container in cool, dry place up to 4 months.
5) Use as any baking mix according to package directions to make biscuits,
dumplings, pancakes, etc.
6) (Makes about 7 cups of mix.)
Wheat Chili
INGREDIENTS
3 cups water
3 Tbs. beef broth
1 1/2 cup whole wheat
1 onion, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Place all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high for
6-8 hours. -- From http://www.lds.net
Baked Tuna Sandwiches
Number of Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp. dry minced onion (or 1/2 tsp. onion flakes)
1 tsp. lemon juice (optional)
1 can(s) tuna fish (7 ounces)
1 can(s) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1) Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
2) Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of mixture onto slices of bread.
3) (NOTE: Bread may be brushed with melted butter for added flavor.)
4) Top with another slice of bread.
5) Bake at 400 degrees F. for 10 to 15 minutes.
6) Serve hot.
Additional tips:
January is a good month for canned good sales in the grocery stores. Take advantage of sales to stock up on vegetables and other canned goods.
Keep food storage 6 inches off the floor to protect it from rodents and condensation. Store at room temperature in dark, dry place. Use only appropriate food storage containers.
Life Latch Food Storage Containers are available from:
Sports Solutions, Inc.
2536 Manana
Dallas, Texas 75220
Phone: (800) 969-6450 or (214) 351-2834
Fax: (214) 351-2609
http://www.sportssolutionsinc.com/y2k-products.html
Food Storage Program LDS Food Storage Program - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/5499/fs.html This download is a freeware program developed by the General Relief Society of the LDS Church. It was developed several years ago, in MS-DOS format, but is still a great tool to develop a basic plan for establishing your year's supply.
Further food storage ideas can be found at http://www.nursehealer.com/Storage.htm
Many blessings,
Mary Catherine ("Cathy") Miller,
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