by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | Emergency Preparations, Food Storage, Preparedness, Wheat, Wheat Berries
Storing wheat grains and wondering what to do with them? Wheat Berry Salads will change the way you think about stored grain forever. Wheat Berry Salad with Melon & Feta* Ingredients 1 cup dried wheat 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth Salad Ingredients 3 Tbs...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | 72-Hour Kit, Emergency lighting alternatives, Emergency Medical Assessment, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, First Aid, Food Storage, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness
Emergency Essentials September is preparedness month. It’s the time of year as the seasons change to prepare for the future. Preparing for the future should not be overwhelming. We’ve included 12 primary areas of preparedness. Use your specific situation to decide...
by Billie Nicholson | Apr 1, 2017 | Food Storage, Food Storage Inventory, Food Storage Rotation
from “Preparedness Principles” Barbara Salsbury How old is too old? Keeping food dry, cool, and protected from light is the key to proper storage. The less light, heat and moisture food is exposed to, the longer its shelf life will be. The optimal canned and dry food...
by Billie Nicholson | Nov 13, 2016 | Food Storage, Food Storage Inventory, Food Storage Rotation
By storing more than just basic cooking items, you will be able to extend the variety of foods available for your family. Consider the basic items we have discussed as long term food storage items. Look at what additional recipes become available as we add these...
by Billie Nicholson | Nov 12, 2016 | Food Storage
Downloadable pdf Magic Mix* Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup powdered milk 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup (2 sticks) butter at room temperature Take out your mixer with beaters. Combine dry milk, flour and butter into a large bowl. Mix well. Store tightly covered in...
by Billie Nicholson | Nov 10, 2016 | fermentation, Food Storage
Vicky Garrett What is it that’s so special about fermented vegetables and foods? Fermentation simply refers to an ancient technique and preservation method that naturally alters the chemistry of foods. People have been using fermentation to preserve valuable...
