Have you ever wondered what to make with your food storage and tried to find creative ways to get rotate your food. here are a few recipes you can try. That we have personally ate and can testify that they taste GOOD! These recipes came from the Maryann Wilcox who taught quite a few things at the preparedness fair we had yesterday. If you want to look at her information go to http://www.maryannscupboards.com/
Pinto Bean Fudge
Yield:
2 lbs of Fudge
Ingredients:
1 c mashed pinto
beans (about 1
10oz can)
¾ c melted butter
1 T vanilla
1 c cocoa
8 c pdr. sugar
Instructions:
1. Melt butter and mix in cocoa.
2. Mix beans, vanilla and butter-cocoa mixture with mixer.
Mixture will be stiff.
3. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly
between cups. Powdered sugar amount may be varied
according to consistency desired. The less sugar the denser
the fudge.
4. Press into 9x13 pan & refrigerate until used.
Hearty 14 Bean Soup
Yield:
2 Quarts
Ingredients
1 c Dry Bean Mix
1 Qt Water
1 Ham hock OR
1 T Ham Base
1 Can Diced
Italian Tomatoes
8—1cup servings
Directions:
1. Add beans, water, and ham seasoning option to a 2 or 3 quart
Crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until beans are soft.
3. Add canned tomatoes and cook another 30 minutes.
4. Serve hot.
Other Tasty Additions:
1½ t lemon juice crystals or 1 T lemon juice
½ c dried or chopped fresh onions
½ t chili powder
1
/16 t garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Sprout Granola Bars
Ingredients
¾ c shortening or
coconut oil
1 c brown sugar
½ c sugar
1 egg
¼ c water
1 t vanilla
1 c whole wheat flour
¼ c flaxseeds
1 t salt
½ t baking soda
3 c oats
1 c coconut
1 c chopped nuts
1 c chocolate chips
1 c finely chopped
alfalfa sprouts
Directions:
1. Blend shortening/coconut oil, sugars, egg, water and vanilla
in mixing bowl and beat thoroughly.
2. In another bowl, sift together flour, salt and soda.
3. Add to shortening mixture, mixing well.
4. Blend in oats, flaxseeds, and alfalfa sprouts.
5. Add nuts and chocolate chips and mix.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
in a 9x13 or jelly roll pan. Cool & cut.
Tasty Additions:
• Add butterscotch chips instead of chocolate.
• Substitute ½ c peanut butter for ½ c oil or shortening.
• Omit the chocolate chips and replace with 1 c raisins or
crasins and 1 t of cinnamon.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Emergency Spiritual Preparedness
In the March 2013 Ensign of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, there was an article about Self-Reliance. There are some good points brought up in there that we would like to review today. The article can be found at http://www.lds.org/ensign/2013/03/living-the-principles-of-self-reliance.
Self-Reliance is Spiritual and Temporal
The first point is that Self-Reliance is both a Spiritual and a Temporal Principle. This is important, because often we focus on getting food storage, 72-hour kits, and first aid. Sometimes the spiritual aspect can go neglected. It is just as vital to be prepared for spiritual emergencies as it is to be prepared for physical emergencies.
We really liked the quote from President Boyd K. Packer in the article, “If we lose our emotional and spiritual independence, our self-reliance, we can be weakened quite as much, perhaps even more, than when we become dependent materially.”
We should be building up our reserves by daily going to the scriptures and to our Heavenly Father in prayer. Being prepared spiritually will help during temporal emergencies.
Self-Reliance is NOT Independence
The next point is that Self-Reliance should not be mistaken for complete independence. This is important because we may get into the mindset that we will be prepared once we are completely independent. However, we cannot ever be completely independent. We rely upon the Lord for our breath and our very presence here on this Earth, so there is no way that we can ever be completely independent. What we can do is become as independent as possible, and then use that independence to help others that may be struggling in that area. Do not seek to become completely independent, but as independent as possible.
This was a great article, and we recommend that you read it entirely. Did you learn something different? Post your comments below so we can all learn!
Be Self-Reliant! Or...be as Self-Reliant as possible.
Self-Reliance is Spiritual and Temporal
The first point is that Self-Reliance is both a Spiritual and a Temporal Principle. This is important, because often we focus on getting food storage, 72-hour kits, and first aid. Sometimes the spiritual aspect can go neglected. It is just as vital to be prepared for spiritual emergencies as it is to be prepared for physical emergencies.
We really liked the quote from President Boyd K. Packer in the article, “If we lose our emotional and spiritual independence, our self-reliance, we can be weakened quite as much, perhaps even more, than when we become dependent materially.”
We should be building up our reserves by daily going to the scriptures and to our Heavenly Father in prayer. Being prepared spiritually will help during temporal emergencies.
Self-Reliance is NOT Independence
The next point is that Self-Reliance should not be mistaken for complete independence. This is important because we may get into the mindset that we will be prepared once we are completely independent. However, we cannot ever be completely independent. We rely upon the Lord for our breath and our very presence here on this Earth, so there is no way that we can ever be completely independent. What we can do is become as independent as possible, and then use that independence to help others that may be struggling in that area. Do not seek to become completely independent, but as independent as possible.
This was a great article, and we recommend that you read it entirely. Did you learn something different? Post your comments below so we can all learn!
Be Self-Reliant! Or...be as Self-Reliant as possible.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
HAM Radio Information
HAM Radios
We have received some interest in people wanting to know the best ways to get certified to operate HAM radios. We have found a few good study tools that we are currently using and also have found out when and where (in the Nampa area) testing is available. We will share them with you so you can take advantage of them. We recommend that you set specific goals. For example we are setting the month when we want to go in and take our tests by, so we have to be studied up by that point. Tests are available once a month.
There are 3 levels of HAM Radio Licenses:
Technician Class: This license is granted after passing a 35-question test on basic regulations, operating practices, and electronic theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. No Morse code is required. With a Technician Class license, you will have all ham radio privileges above 30 megahertz (MHz) including the 2-meter band. Technicians may operate FM voice, digital packet (computers), television, single-sideband voice and several other modes. Technicians may also operate on the 80, 40, and 15 meter HF bands using CW, and on the 10 meter band using CW, voice, and digital modes.
General Class: Technicians upgrade to General Class by passing a 35-question examination on regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory. No Morse code is required. In addition to Technician Class, General Class operators may use high power transmitters and have access to the 160, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meter bands and access to major parts of the 80, 40, 20, and 15 meter bands.
Extra Class: An upgrade to Extra Class is accomplished by passing a 50-question examination on regulations, specialized operating practices, advanced electronics theory, and radio equipment design. No Morse code is required. While this may seem a challenge it results in the privilege of operating on all authorized Amateur Radio frequencies.
For additional detail on Amateur Radio licensing in the U.S. check out the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) web site and search for Licensing.
When you receive your license you will also be granted a call sign by which you identify your station on the air. The section Call Signs explains call signs and their make-up.
If you do not have a license, you can still use certain common bandwidths of HAM Radio, but it's not very much.
Practicing for Getting the Licenses
The test will take the questions out of a pool of 350 questions. The test itself isn't that long though (above we stated that the exam for the technician license is only 35 questions). We have heard the best way to get ready for the test is to take the practice tests and correct yourself as you go along.
Study Guide:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m86wlp87am8yom1/Tech_Study_Guide_2010.pdf
Websites to take Practice Exams for Free:
http://www.eham.net/exams/
http://aa9pw.com/radio/
http://www.qrz.com/hamtest/
http://hamexam.org/ - Also has 'Flash Cards' for studying.
If you don't like the formats for these websites, you can Google or Bing for other Practice Exams.
Amateur Radio Clubs
There are two Amateur Radio Clubs in the Nampa Area that I'm sure would love to help you even more:
http://k7si.org/
http://k7lcd.org/
We have received some interest in people wanting to know the best ways to get certified to operate HAM radios. We have found a few good study tools that we are currently using and also have found out when and where (in the Nampa area) testing is available. We will share them with you so you can take advantage of them. We recommend that you set specific goals. For example we are setting the month when we want to go in and take our tests by, so we have to be studied up by that point. Tests are available once a month.
There are 3 levels of HAM Radio Licenses:
Technician Class: This license is granted after passing a 35-question test on basic regulations, operating practices, and electronic theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. No Morse code is required. With a Technician Class license, you will have all ham radio privileges above 30 megahertz (MHz) including the 2-meter band. Technicians may operate FM voice, digital packet (computers), television, single-sideband voice and several other modes. Technicians may also operate on the 80, 40, and 15 meter HF bands using CW, and on the 10 meter band using CW, voice, and digital modes.
General Class: Technicians upgrade to General Class by passing a 35-question examination on regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory. No Morse code is required. In addition to Technician Class, General Class operators may use high power transmitters and have access to the 160, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meter bands and access to major parts of the 80, 40, 20, and 15 meter bands.
Extra Class: An upgrade to Extra Class is accomplished by passing a 50-question examination on regulations, specialized operating practices, advanced electronics theory, and radio equipment design. No Morse code is required. While this may seem a challenge it results in the privilege of operating on all authorized Amateur Radio frequencies.
For additional detail on Amateur Radio licensing in the U.S. check out the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) web site and search for Licensing.
When you receive your license you will also be granted a call sign by which you identify your station on the air. The section Call Signs explains call signs and their make-up.
If you do not have a license, you can still use certain common bandwidths of HAM Radio, but it's not very much.
Practicing for Getting the Licenses
The test will take the questions out of a pool of 350 questions. The test itself isn't that long though (above we stated that the exam for the technician license is only 35 questions). We have heard the best way to get ready for the test is to take the practice tests and correct yourself as you go along.
Study Guide:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m86wlp87am8yom1/Tech_Study_Guide_2010.pdf
Websites to take Practice Exams for Free:
http://www.eham.net/exams/
http://aa9pw.com/radio/
http://www.qrz.com/hamtest/
http://hamexam.org/ - Also has 'Flash Cards' for studying.
If you don't like the formats for these websites, you can Google or Bing for other Practice Exams.
Amateur Radio Clubs
There are two Amateur Radio Clubs in the Nampa Area that I'm sure would love to help you even more:
http://k7si.org/
http://k7lcd.org/
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