This Month’s LDS Monthly Plan to Acquire Food Storage and 72-Hour Kit
in One Year (with Monthly Goals)
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"The time will come that gold will hold no comparison in value to a
bushel of wheat." President Brigham Young
Spiritual Goal---Have personal prayers and scripture study every day.
Provident Living Goal---Make a goal to reduce your family garbage by recycling more.
Storage Goal:
100 pounds wheat per person
1 #10 can juice mix with vitamin C per person
Hand/shower soap
light bulbs
At least one month prescription ahead for all doctor prescribed medication.
72 hour kit:
soap
toothbrushes and toothpaste
shaving supplies
infant needs
feminine needs
disinfectant
aluminum foil
(From - http://www.nursehealer.com/FS10.htm )
NOTE: If anyone has another itemized monthly plan to acquire a year's supply of food storage, please send it to me for next year's newsletters. I'm reviewing plans now.
Shelf Life & Date Codes for This Month's storage items:
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Wheat - 2 Years in original container (indefinitely in a food grade
container with an oxygen absorber or vacuum sealed in a food grade bag)
White or Whole Wheat Flour - 9 Months
Kool Aid 18-24 Months Kraft Foods 1-800-543-5335
Drink Mix: Country Time Lemonade; Crystal Light; Tang – 24 Months
( - More shelf life information with lots of NEW shelflife LINKS!
- http://www.nursehealer.com/ShelfLife.htm )
This Month’s Cooking with Food Storage Ideas:
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Whole Wheat Pie Crust
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Makes 1 - 9" crust
In a large bowl combine:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Mix until a moist but crumbly consistency is achieved.
If necessary, add water to achieve the desired consistency. Use your hands
to form a ball with the dough and place it into the middle of the pie form.
Press down the dough towards and up the edges of the form. Trim any overhanging
dough with a knife and use it to patch up any thin spots. Either prebake
or fill with whatever ingredients your recipe calls for.
- http://www.earthsave.bc.ca/recipes/recipes/pie_crust.html
Roasted Wheat Berries (from Ethiopia)
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Heat a small amount of oil in skillet. Add wheat berries (whole
wheat) and pop like popcorn. They don’t actually pop, but will puff
up. Serve hot with salt.
- from The “More-with-Less Cookbook” by Doris Janzen Longacre
ISBN 0836117867
Sage and Herb Whole Wheat Stuffing
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12 slices stale whole wheat bread
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery (include leaves)
1 tsp dried sage
3/4 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 egg whites, lightly beaten (optional)
2/3 cup chicken broth or Butter Buds liquid
Take 8 of the 12 slices of bread and tear them into small
pieces. Place the pieces in a food processor or blender and process into
coarse crumbs. Measure the crumbs. There should be 4 cups. (Adjust the
amount if necessary.) Place the bread crumbs and cubes in a large bowl,
and add all of the remaining ingredients except for the chicken broth.
Toss to mix well. Slowly add the broth as you continue tossing. Coat a
2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. loosely spoon the stuffing
into the dish, and bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour,
or until heated through and lightly browned on top. Serve hot.
-- Makes 12 Servings
SERVING SIZE: 1/2 cup
PER SERVING: 92 Calories, 1 g Fat, 2.5 g Fiber, 0 mg Cholesterol, 3.7
g Protein, 205 mg Sodium
VARIATION: For a change of pace, add one of the following ingredients
to your whole wheat stuffing: 1 cup peeled chopped roasted chestnuts; 1
can (8 ounces) chopped mushrooms, drained, or 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh
mushrooms, sautéed in 1 tbsp of chicken broth.
- http://www.dottisweightlosszone.com/holidaymenu7.html
Wheat Sprout Meatballs
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2 c. wheat sprouts
1 medium onion
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. bread crumbs
Grind bread crumbs. Put sprouts and onion through
food grinder, using fine disc. Add salt, oil, and beaten eggs.
Shape into
balls and brown in oil in frying pan until brown and heated through.
- from "Cookin' With Home Storage" by Peggy Layton and Vicki
Tate http://www1.icserv.net/D100001/X100043/books.html
Whole Wheat Pancakes (with Dried Eggs)
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2 c. wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbs. sugar
5 Tbs. dried whole egg
6 Tbs. dried milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. + 5 Tbs. water
4 Tbs. oil
Sift dry ingredients. Add water and oil, stir until
moist. Cook on a griddle or pan at medium heat. Serve with
your favorite topping.
- from "Cookin' With Dried Eggs" by Peggy Layton http://www1.icserv.net/D100001/X100043/books.html
Ground Wheat Breakfast Cereal
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Bring to a boil:
3 c. water
Combine separately and add:
1 c. cold water
1 c. ground wheat
2 tsp. Salt
Stir constantly while thickening to prevent lumps.
Reduce heat and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with milk and sugar,
honey or molasses.
- from The “More-with-Less Cookbook” by Doris Janzen Longacre
ISBN 0836117867
Wheat Chili
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3 cups water
3 Tbsp. beef broth
1 1/2 cup whole wheat
1 onion, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce 1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 Tbsp. 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
- http://www.ldscn.com/bin/p3?req=show&zone=ldscn&src=food&key=1669
Whole Wheat Sweet Porridge
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Thick, sweet and satisfying, this whole wheat porridge was easy for
our ancestors to whip up whether at home or on the road. It makes a delicious
and nourishing breakfast, a comforting snack on a winter's night, or even
a dessert at the end of a light meal.
1 lb. wheatberries
3 cups water
2 cups milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup almonds or walnuts
cinnamon, honey
Rinse the whole wheat and bring to a boil with the water.
Cover pot, lower heat to a simmer and cook 1/2 hour. Add the milk, raisins
and nuts. Continue to cook till the wheat is crunchy-tender, about 30 minutes,
depending on size and age of wheat. Prepare little dishes of cinnamon and
honey for setting on the table. Pour the wheat porridge into a casserole
dish, or spoon it into separate bowls, and serve. Let guests add their
own ground cinnamon and honey to taste.
Serves 4-6 (breakfast or dessert)
- http://www.ariga.com/visions/biblfood/wheat.htm
Whole Wheat Noodles
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2 c. freshly ground wheat berries
6 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vegetable oil
boiling broth or water
In a large bowl place the eggs and beat thoroughly.
Add salt, oil and freshly ground flour. Mix well. Place flour
mixture on a floured board. Place wax paper over flour mixture.
Roll out dough to 1/8" thickness. With pastry cutter or sharp knife
cut dough into long strips. Place strips in boiling broth or water
for 5 to 7 minutes or until done.
- from "Cooking and Baking with Freshly Ground Grains" by Christine
Downs
(More Food Storage Recipes - http://www.nursehealer.com/Recipes.htm )
This Month’s Suggested Books:
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“The Whole Grain Cookbook” by A. D. Livingston
ISBN: 1585740470
Synopsis:
From the familiar oat to exotic ancient crops, here is a celebration
of the good eating to be had from whole grains. Grain truly is the staff
of life—tasty, versatile, and highly nutritious. In The Whole Grain Cookbook,
A. D. Livingston brings his encyclopedic knowledge of world cuisines to
bear on the wonderfully diverse possibilities offered by grains. These
authentic, eclectic, homespun recipes show the various grains at their
best, whether on their own or cooked with meats and vegetables. Rediscover
the goodness of barley, oats, corn, and wheat in recipes for Turkish barley
and yogurt soup, oat museli and scones, and corn pozole. Experience the
marvelous flavors of newly available ancient grains such as amaranth and
quinoa, first grown by the Aztecs and Incas, and enjoy the delicious taste
of millet, a Middle Eastern staple since prebiblical times. This delightfully
inclusive cookbook also has tempting recipes for chickpeas, buckwheat,
spelt, nuts, seeds—and even acorns. Also included is information on where
to buy whole grain, how to store it, and how to grind your own meal and
flour with a home milling machine (as with coffee and pepper, freshly ground
grains are more flavorful, and cheaper, than store-bought). Appetizing,
informative, and uncomplicated, The Whole Grain Cookbook is a resource
you'll turn to again and again.
“Wheatgrass Nature's Finest Medicine: The Complete Guide to Using Grass
Foods & Juices to Revitalize Your Health” by Steve Meyerowitz, Nancy
Flaxman (Editor), Michael Parman (Illustrator), Robert Ross (Photographer)
ISBN: 1878736973
Synopsis:
This new book contains everything you need to know about this wonder
plant and its miracle cures. Including: The latest medical research; How
to grow it, juice it, take it and create a total health restoration program.
Detoxification, nutrition, research, benefits, healing retreats, chlorophyll,
cancer, real stories by real people, historical roots. Barley and other
grasses. Why it works, where to get it and where to get help. All from
the man who knows his greens — The "Sproutman," Steve Meyerowitz. One of
nature's best kept secrets may be right under our feet!
From the Publisher:
Wheatgrass Nature's Finest Medicine: The Complete Guide to Using Grass
Foods & Juices to Help Your Health Cleanse.... Nourish.... Rejuvenate....
Heal. Everything you need to know about this wonder plant and its
miracle cures. Including why it works, where to get it and where to go
for help. How to grow it, juice it, take it and create a total health restoration
program. Nutrition, research, healing retreats, detoxification, history,
chlorophyll, cancer, real stories by real people. Wheat, barley and Kamut
grasses.
(More Food Storage books & ideas are at http://www.nursehealer.com/Storage.htm )
This Month’s Frugal Living Tips:
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Here are some other uses for your food storage.
Wheat Foot Warmers
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1. Cut a piece of fabric 23" wide and 24" long.
2. Turn & iron to wrong side abt. 1/2 " across the ends...
(both 23" widths)
3. Fold across 23"width and sew a seam with wrong sides together
down 24" length... ending up with a tube abt. 22" long & abt.
11" wide.
4. Turn right side out.
5. Sew 4 seams at equal distance apart from open end to open
end.
6. Measure down abt. 12" from one open end and sew a seam across
the width.
7. Measure about 1 1/2" from above seam and sew another seam
across width.
8. Fill each tube in one half (with wheat) to about 2" from the
top. Shake it down several times because it will really settle
a lot. Pin these tubes closed and sew 2 seams across to close the tubes
and then remove the pins.
9. Now do the same thing with the other 1/2.
To use microwave on high for no more than 3 minutes. Be careful..
it doesn't feel very hot when you take it out of the microwave but
it is hotter than it feels. Now put it on the floor in front of your
chair... put your feet on the longer 1/2 and flop the other 1/2 up over
your toes onto the tops of your feet. A-h-h-h ecstasy!
- http://www.ldscn.com/bin/p3?req=show&zone=ldscn&src=food&key=1696
How to Make Your Own Wheat Band
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What you need:
Empty plastic bottles
Wheat grains
What you do:
1.Put your wheat grains in a plastic bottle. (You can experiment with
different amounts of grains in different bottles)
2.Secure the lid very tightly so that none of the grains fall out when
the bottle is shaken.
3.Decorate the bottle however you like.
4.Make sure the bottle is dry.
5.Have the time of your life with your own wheat band.
- http://www.clima.uwa.edu.au/beanfiles/win995.htm
Wheat Weaving Napkin Rings
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Wheat weaving is an inexpensive craft to learn and the finished product
looks delightful. Ask a farmer if you could have a hand full of wheat stalks.
Try plaiting three or four stalks. Leave wheat heads attached. When you
have finished your plait, wind it around a cardboard tube, taping both
ends to the tube. Using a cotton thread of the same wheat colour and a
needle, carefully stitch the plaits together without inserting the needle
into the stalks. Make sure you start and finish with a strong knot. Undo
tape and slide off tube. Roll up a napkin and pull through ring. If, after
making the napkin rings, you feel adventurous look for pictures of Corn
Dollies, fans and cornucopias to try.
- http://www.crop.cri.nz/foodinfo/millbake/wheatact.htm
Papier-mache
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Materials:
newspaper strips
large round balloon
wheat paste or liquid starch
sandpaper
glue
flat rock
tempera paint, fabric scraps, ribbon, yarn, buttons, etc.
Procedures
1.Tear newspaper into strips.
2.Inflate balloon and knot the end.
3.Mix 1 cup flour to 2 cups water for a thick wheat paste or mix according
to package directions.
4.Dip newspaper strips into mixture and apply to balloon. Smooth out
any wrinkles.
5.Cover balloon with newspaper strips. Allow to dry overnight.
6.Add second layer of newspaper strips. Allow to again dry overnight.
7.When papier-mache is hard and dry, pop balloon.
8.Cut a hole large enough to fit the rock inside the daruma.
9.Coat the flat surface of the rock with glue. Set rock in the balloon
at the bottom and allow to dry.
10.Patch the hole with newspaper and paste. Allow to dry completely.
11.Paint a face, arms, and clothing on the daruma. Fabric, yarn, ribbon,
etc. may be used instead of or with the paint.
- http://multimedia2.freac.fsu.edu/fga/academy/k1japan.htm
Grow A Spring Village In A Saucer
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Materials: Pietin with good drainage, Potting soil, Wheat berries or
rye grass seed, Clear plastic wrap, Spray bottle filled with water, Miniature
items(toys, animals, (cake decorations)). Fill the pietin with soil. Sprinkle
seeds over entire soil. Lightly spray soil with water until it is damp,
not soggy. Cover with plastic wrap to retain moisture. Place in indirect
sunlight, and keep soil moist until seeds germinate (about 4-5 days). After
seeds germinate remove plastic and place in a sunny window. Allow the children
to decorate. (miniature toys, twig trees, tissue paper flowers, clay figures)
Pathways can be added to the village by clipping grass.
http://www.icomm.ca/daycare/cardsb10.html
Also read: “From Bread to Blocks”
Wheat starch may yield an inexpensive, lightweight aggregate for concrete
in tomorrow's homes.
- http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jan97/
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