Someone mentioned to me today they had heard that water shouldn't be stored in used containers, even if the container had previously contained food and is a food grade container. It was also mentioned that the information had come from the Utah Extension office. So, I thought I would check the source, this time, and see what I could come up with. I found no information stating that it is unsafe to store water in used containers. I also am including the site from the extension with all the water storage info. I would love it if someone would let me know if they find any info. that it isn't safe. Here's the site
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/FN_Food_Safety_2006-01pr.pdf
Michelle
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
"Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock"
"With all the strength of my soul I testify that our Heavenly Father loves each one of us. He hears the prayers of humble hearts; He hears our cries for help. . . . His Son, our Savior and Redeemer, speaks to each of us today: 'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him' (Revelation3:20).
"Will we listen for that knock? Will we hear that voice?Will we open that door to the Lord, that we may receive the help He is so ready to provide? I pray that we will."
Thomas S. Monson, "Mrs. Patton--the Story Continues," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 24
"Will we listen for that knock? Will we hear that voice?Will we open that door to the Lord, that we may receive the help He is so ready to provide? I pray that we will."
Thomas S. Monson, "Mrs. Patton--the Story Continues," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 24
Monday, March 16, 2009
Thoughts at 4 a.m.
No, it is NOT 4 a.m. However, I was awake at that time this morning, unfortunately, thinking about how really prepared my family is and my ward family members are (and of course those of you who aren't in either of those categories, whom hopefully we're helping here). I don't want this post to be gloomy, I just felt I needed to share some thoughts I was having.
I think that beyond if we have enough money or food, etc. to care for our families, are we prepared mentally and emotionally? Have we taught our children to only take as much food as they will eat, portion control, to eat everything on their plates? Turn off lights, use water wisely, living without electricity or running water or enough heat to really keep us warm? Can we take care of a minor sickness without going to the doctor? There are so many things like this that I think we all probably have become complacent about because of the abundance we've all enjoyed in this country for so many years. Please don't think that I'm pointing a finger, because I know that many more would be pointing at me if I did.
I'm not a gloom and doom person, which I've mentioned before, but I am a "what if" person. The kind of person who would rather plan for the worse and hope for the best. Be prepared for anything. Or at least as much as I can be prepared for. One could make themselves crazy trying to plan for every teeny tiny thing, but I also know that if we do our best, the rest will work it self out, with the help of the Lord.
Thanks for letting me share these thoughts with you. Please remember that what is written here is not meant to scare, offend or facilitate any negative feelings. Only to give encouragement and food for thought. Sorry if anyone has any negative feelings.
Next post has recipes I hope you enjoy.
Michelle
I think that beyond if we have enough money or food, etc. to care for our families, are we prepared mentally and emotionally? Have we taught our children to only take as much food as they will eat, portion control, to eat everything on their plates? Turn off lights, use water wisely, living without electricity or running water or enough heat to really keep us warm? Can we take care of a minor sickness without going to the doctor? There are so many things like this that I think we all probably have become complacent about because of the abundance we've all enjoyed in this country for so many years. Please don't think that I'm pointing a finger, because I know that many more would be pointing at me if I did.
I'm not a gloom and doom person, which I've mentioned before, but I am a "what if" person. The kind of person who would rather plan for the worse and hope for the best. Be prepared for anything. Or at least as much as I can be prepared for. One could make themselves crazy trying to plan for every teeny tiny thing, but I also know that if we do our best, the rest will work it self out, with the help of the Lord.
Thanks for letting me share these thoughts with you. Please remember that what is written here is not meant to scare, offend or facilitate any negative feelings. Only to give encouragement and food for thought. Sorry if anyone has any negative feelings.
Next post has recipes I hope you enjoy.
Michelle
Another Call for Recipes
Now that we're all a little bit farther into our preparing progress, I thought I would put another shout out for recipes. Everyone loves new recipes, especially the tried and true recipes. It would be great if we would share our recipes with each other, to help each other in our efforts of preparedness. Just to kick things off, I'll post one of my favorite recipes. Sorry, I don't know how to put pics. on for you to see it. This is my favorite whole wheat bread recipe. It comes from Anitra Kerr, from the Simply Living Smart website. If you were at the Provident Living Fair and tasted the bread there, this is the recipe. I hope you like it.
ANITRA'S WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
This recipe works great in a mixer, not sure about by hand
In a heavy mixing bowl, combine the following ingredients
3 3/4 c. hot water
4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. rolled oats (reg. or instant)
1/2 c. dry milk
3 crushed 500 mil. vitamin C tabs. as dough enhancer
mix on low for 4 min. then add
2 Tbl. yeast (SAF is best, no proofing)
1/2 c. gluten flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Gradually add
enough wheat flour until you can see the bottom of the bowl when it's mixing, about 3-4 cups. Knead for 10 minutes more on medium until the dough pulls away from the bowl, and is soft and elastic. You'll know that your dough is perfect when the whole bowl is clean and the dough is soft and stretchy. Remember the kneading is the most important step, so give it time. Turn dough onto a lightly oiled counter, and turn a few times. Cover and allow to rest 1/2 hour. Meanwhile turn oven to 140, or lowest temp. possible, and after forming into 4 loaves, turn off the oven, and put pans in the oven, uncovered. After dough has doubled in size, turn oven to 350 and bake until golden brown, about 45 min. Cool in pans 15 min., and remove!!
If you want to see a tutorial video, check out simplylivingsmart.com. The difference between the video and the above recipe, is that she doesn't let it rest for a half hour, but the resting time does make a difference if you have the extra time for it. Good luck
Michelle
ANITRA'S WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
This recipe works great in a mixer, not sure about by hand
In a heavy mixing bowl, combine the following ingredients
3 3/4 c. hot water
4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. rolled oats (reg. or instant)
1/2 c. dry milk
3 crushed 500 mil. vitamin C tabs. as dough enhancer
mix on low for 4 min. then add
2 Tbl. yeast (SAF is best, no proofing)
1/2 c. gluten flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Gradually add
enough wheat flour until you can see the bottom of the bowl when it's mixing, about 3-4 cups. Knead for 10 minutes more on medium until the dough pulls away from the bowl, and is soft and elastic. You'll know that your dough is perfect when the whole bowl is clean and the dough is soft and stretchy. Remember the kneading is the most important step, so give it time. Turn dough onto a lightly oiled counter, and turn a few times. Cover and allow to rest 1/2 hour. Meanwhile turn oven to 140, or lowest temp. possible, and after forming into 4 loaves, turn off the oven, and put pans in the oven, uncovered. After dough has doubled in size, turn oven to 350 and bake until golden brown, about 45 min. Cool in pans 15 min., and remove!!
If you want to see a tutorial video, check out simplylivingsmart.com. The difference between the video and the above recipe, is that she doesn't let it rest for a half hour, but the resting time does make a difference if you have the extra time for it. Good luck
Michelle
"Our Father Which Art in Heaven"
"Prayer endows us with the power to draw near to our Eternal Father.How important it is, then, that one of our fundamental teachings to our children is how to pray."
L. Tom Perry, "Our Father Which Art in Heaven," Ensign, Nov. 1983, 12
L. Tom Perry, "Our Father Which Art in Heaven," Ensign, Nov. 1983, 12
Sunday, March 15, 2009
"What matters Most Is What Lasts Longest"
"[The] devastated and displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina .. were hungry, frightened people who had lost everything and needed food,medical attention, and help of all kinds, but what they wanted and needed most was their families.
"Crisis or transition of any kind reminds us of what matters most. In the routine of life, we often take our families--our parents and children and siblings--for granted. But in times of danger and need and change, there is no question that what we care about most is our families! It will be even more so when we leave this life and enter into the spirit world. Surely the first people we will seek to find there will be father, mother, spouse, children, and siblings."
M. Russell Ballard, "What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 41
"Crisis or transition of any kind reminds us of what matters most. In the routine of life, we often take our families--our parents and children and siblings--for granted. But in times of danger and need and change, there is no question that what we care about most is our families! It will be even more so when we leave this life and enter into the spirit world. Surely the first people we will seek to find there will be father, mother, spouse, children, and siblings."
M. Russell Ballard, "What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 41
Saturday, March 14, 2009
More Case Lot Sales
BTW, I heard that Smiths is supposed to be starting their case lot sale next week, starting on the 18th. Sorry, if the info. is wrong. I should have checked my source first, but...
Michelle
Michelle
Great Article
I found this great article at this site
http://theprudenthomemaker.com/LivingonourFoodStorage.aspx
It is the story about the woman and her family and how they have lived, the last almost 2 years, strictly on storage. The whole site is great, but I especially like the story. She has a lot of little tidbits of information, along with practical recipes for cooking on a small budget. Check it out, I think you'll like it.
Also, for those of you who missed the video at the provident living fair, take a look at the you tube video series of Wendy Dewitt. She's from Arizona and has been going around teaching people how to get their storage for years. I've personally been to one of her classes and it's really great. It's where I got the first real information about how to get a storage that my family will eat. Also, not to be afraid of canning my own meat. Take a look.
One last thing. Next week I will start posting my personal favorite recipes. I hope you try some of them and hopefully enjoy them. The first one I'll post, is the bread recipe I use and had samples of at the fair. Hopefully this will inspire some of you to share as well.
Michelle
http://theprudenthomemaker.com/LivingonourFoodStorage.aspx
It is the story about the woman and her family and how they have lived, the last almost 2 years, strictly on storage. The whole site is great, but I especially like the story. She has a lot of little tidbits of information, along with practical recipes for cooking on a small budget. Check it out, I think you'll like it.
Also, for those of you who missed the video at the provident living fair, take a look at the you tube video series of Wendy Dewitt. She's from Arizona and has been going around teaching people how to get their storage for years. I've personally been to one of her classes and it's really great. It's where I got the first real information about how to get a storage that my family will eat. Also, not to be afraid of canning my own meat. Take a look.
One last thing. Next week I will start posting my personal favorite recipes. I hope you try some of them and hopefully enjoy them. The first one I'll post, is the bread recipe I use and had samples of at the fair. Hopefully this will inspire some of you to share as well.
Michelle
"We have Followed This Counsel..."
President James E. Faust:
Some have said, "We have followed this counsel in the past and have never had need to use our year's supply, so we have difficulty keeping this in mind as a major priority." Perhaps following this counsel could be the reason why they have not needed to use their reserve.
(Ensign, May 1986, p.22).
Some have said, "We have followed this counsel in the past and have never had need to use our year's supply, so we have difficulty keeping this in mind as a major priority." Perhaps following this counsel could be the reason why they have not needed to use their reserve.
(Ensign, May 1986, p.22).
Friday, March 13, 2009
"How to Live Well amid Increasing Evil"
"You have a choice. You can wring your hands and be consumed with concern for the future or choose to use the counsel the Lord has given to live with peace and happiness in a world awash with evil. If you choose to concentrate on the dark side, this is what you will see. . . . Now the brighter side. Despite pockets of evil, the world overall is majestically beautiful, filled with many good and sincere people. God has provided a way to live in this world and not be contaminated by the degrading pressures evil agents spread throughout it. You can live a virtuous, productive, righteous life by following the plan of protection created by your Father in Heaven: His plan of happiness."
Richard G. Scott, "How to Live Well amid Increasing Evil," Ensign, May 2004, 100
Richard G. Scott, "How to Live Well amid Increasing Evil," Ensign, May 2004, 100
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