I dont have much time tonight to post but I just wanted to give you a link for a powdered milk conversion chart thanks to http://www.everydayfoodstorage.net. I hate it when I am making something and want to use powdered milk instead of regular milk. I never know how much water/powdered milk to use. Then it takes me so long to figure it out that I wonder why I waisted the time instead of putting that 1/4c. of milk in. This chart is wonderful. It tells you how much water and powdered milk to use for your most common used measurments. It also tells you how to make your own sweetened condensed milk, evaporate milk and buttermilk. Its wonderful. Here is the link to her website so you can print the conversion chart and keep it on your fridge. http://everydayfoodstorage.net/handouts/milk-conversion-charts.pdf My kids are asking me to come outside so I need to get off here.
Enjoy
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Laundry soap
I am always trying to find ways to save money. But then who isn't these days. I have heard for a while now about people making their own laundry soap. They have said that this soap gets their clothes cleaner than with store bought soap. It is also really good for people with allergies to perfumes. This has no perfume. I`ve been wanting to try it but just haven't gotten around to it. I finally decided that I am going to do it. I got the recipe yesterday and I am going to buy the ingredients on Friday. Well maybe today I need to go buy some milk. I guess we will have to see what I feel like doing. Ok so here is the recipe. I was told you can buy all the ingredients at WINCO.
HOMEMADE LAUNDRY SOAP
1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap (has a strong smell may want to keep in garage away from things)
1/2 c. borax powder
1/2 c. arm & hammer washing soda
Grate (with your grater) 1/3 of the bar of Fels Naptha soap into a sauce pan.
Add 6 c. water.
Heat until the soap melts.
Add soda and borax.
Stir until dissolved
You need either a 5 or 7 gal bucket (I`ll give more info at the end)
Pour 4 c. hot tap water in the bucket
Add your soap mixture to the bucket and stir
Add 22c. hot tap water and stir to combined.
Let this cool and set up for 24 hours.
This will have the consistency of...snot when it is done. It also has the color of it as well. That is what I am told.
This takes 20-30 minutes to make.
Use about 1 cup for each load. This is OK to use on front loaders.
Ok the lady I got recipe from said that she triples the batch that way she only has to grate the soap 1 time rather than having to try to grate 1/2 of the bar. When she does a triple batch she uses a 7 gal bucket to put it in. It almost fills the bucket when she is done. She also uses a canning pot so it holds it all.
For all the ingredients it costs around $8. The only thing you have to buy every time is the Fels Naptha soap. Everything else you will be able to use for several batches.
To get a year supply of this soap wont cost a whole lot. Even to store it made wont take up as much room as all those bottles of store bought stuff. Or if you just have the ingredients on hand and make it as you need it, your talking about almost no space at all. Have fun with this and let me know what you think. I`ll re post in a few days after I have made mine and have used it.
Enjoy
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Beans
So I am totally excited today. I can now say I officially have my year supply of beans. Well at least my pinto beans that is. I also have a year supply of a mixed bean. That is not on my list to store but it will give me more of a variety. It feels so great to be able to go to my list of what I need to store and be able to mark off something that I have completely done.
I received an email from a friend of mine who had some great info pertaining to food storage. Someone took the time to get a year supply for 1 person. They set it up on a shelf and took a picture of it to show what a year supply actually looks like. This was the minimum that we are told to store. It really opened my eyes. I have decided that I want to store more than a year supply for my family. As for my pinto beans I can say that I have a 2 year minimum supply. Looking at the 50lb bag I have though...its kind of a scary thought that for my family of 6 that is what we have for 2 years. Here is the links that she sent me. This 1st one is a site that shows you how to build shelves for rotating cans. http://www.jaycehall.com/2008/03/08/weekend-storage-project/
I love my shelf reliance shelf but know who expensive they are. If you dont have the money this is a good alternative.
The 2nd link is a you tube link that just has some good ideas for how to store food if you have limited space. http://www.jaycehall.com/2008/03/08/weekend-storage-project/
I have a recipe for some really good bread. My family just loves it.
CINNAMON OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD
This makes a 1 1/2 lb loaf
10 oz (1 1/4 c.) warm milk ( I use powdered milk)
3 c. flour (I do 1/2 wheat 1/2 white flour)
3/4 c. oats ( I just throw some in)
4Tbs brown sugar packed
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp cinnamon
2 TBS butter/margarine
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 c. raisins (my oldest 2 kids dont like raisins so I dont add them)
Add ingredients in bread machine pan as listed MINUS the raisins. Put on what ever settings you prefer. I normally take the bread out about 15 minutes before it is done. It is still cooked its just not crispy on the crust. IF you add raisins do it AFTER the kneading period is done!! If you are not around to add them you can do it when you add the other ingredients but put them around the edge of the pan and make sure they are NOT in the water & away from the yeast. They will soak up too much of the water and make a poor loaf of bread.
This is so good my kids just cant get enough of it when I make it. Its also a good food storage recipe.
Enjoy
Saturday, March 7, 2009
More recipes
Tonight I made pizza pockets and bread sticks. They really were quite good. My husband was at his Aunt and Uncles house a few weeks ago and they each made their own homemade ice cream. He had so much fun he did it with us this evening. I will include the recipe as well.
BREAD STICKS & PIZZA DOUGH
FYI Make this is your mixer, make sure you use your bread blade
2 1/2 c. med hot water
2 Tbs yeast.
Drizzle the yeast on top of the water and let it dissolve. While you are waiting for it to dissolve turn your oven to 350 deg. Take a cookie sheet and put 1 stick of butter on it. Put it in the oven while it is preheating so the butter will melt.
After the yeast is dissolved add
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp salt
3 Tbs oil
mix
Slowly add
6 c. flour (1/2 wheat, 1/2 flour or you can do all of one or the other)
For Bread sticks sprinkle garlic powder on the top.
When this is done take out your cookie sheet and put the dough directly onto the cookie sheet. Use your fingers to spread the dough to cover the whole pan.
Let the dough rise for 5-10 minutes.
Bake 350 degs for 10-12 minutes. For the pizza cook for about 7 minutes BEFORE you put your toppings on. After you put your toppings on cook until your toppings are cooked.
1 thing I learned with this tonight is it makes a LOT!!! If you are making both the pizza and the bread sticks this recipe will make enough for both. So just split the dough in 1/2 and put it in 2 pans.
I made a different kind of pizza for dinner. You really could use this dough for it as well. Just split the dough in 1/2, make your bread sticks with 1/2 and take the remaining dough and make small balls. Roll the balls out into 5-6" circles. On 1/2 of the dough put your pizza sauce and any toppings you would normally put on pizza. fold the other 1/2 over top and seal the edges. Brush the tops with egg if you want. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Ok now for the fun part of tonight.
ICE CREAM!!!
You need several things for it. You need: small containers that have screw lids (enough so you have 1 for each person), rock salt, ice cubes (a lot of them, we`ll get a back of ice next time) gallon size plastic bags, 2% milk and any toppings you like for ice cream.
Fill your containers with 3/4 c or so of milk, add your toppings. Screw the lid on TIGHT.
Put ice in the plastic bags along with rock salt. Put your containers on that and then add more ice and rock salt. Get ready to shake!! Shake your ice cream for about 1/2 hr or until the ice cream is icy.
ENJOY!!
BREAD STICKS & PIZZA DOUGH
FYI Make this is your mixer, make sure you use your bread blade
2 1/2 c. med hot water
2 Tbs yeast.
Drizzle the yeast on top of the water and let it dissolve. While you are waiting for it to dissolve turn your oven to 350 deg. Take a cookie sheet and put 1 stick of butter on it. Put it in the oven while it is preheating so the butter will melt.
After the yeast is dissolved add
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp salt
3 Tbs oil
mix
Slowly add
6 c. flour (1/2 wheat, 1/2 flour or you can do all of one or the other)
For Bread sticks sprinkle garlic powder on the top.
When this is done take out your cookie sheet and put the dough directly onto the cookie sheet. Use your fingers to spread the dough to cover the whole pan.
Let the dough rise for 5-10 minutes.
Bake 350 degs for 10-12 minutes. For the pizza cook for about 7 minutes BEFORE you put your toppings on. After you put your toppings on cook until your toppings are cooked.
1 thing I learned with this tonight is it makes a LOT!!! If you are making both the pizza and the bread sticks this recipe will make enough for both. So just split the dough in 1/2 and put it in 2 pans.
I made a different kind of pizza for dinner. You really could use this dough for it as well. Just split the dough in 1/2, make your bread sticks with 1/2 and take the remaining dough and make small balls. Roll the balls out into 5-6" circles. On 1/2 of the dough put your pizza sauce and any toppings you would normally put on pizza. fold the other 1/2 over top and seal the edges. Brush the tops with egg if you want. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Ok now for the fun part of tonight.
ICE CREAM!!!
You need several things for it. You need: small containers that have screw lids (enough so you have 1 for each person), rock salt, ice cubes (a lot of them, we`ll get a back of ice next time) gallon size plastic bags, 2% milk and any toppings you like for ice cream.
Fill your containers with 3/4 c or so of milk, add your toppings. Screw the lid on TIGHT.
Put ice in the plastic bags along with rock salt. Put your containers on that and then add more ice and rock salt. Get ready to shake!! Shake your ice cream for about 1/2 hr or until the ice cream is icy.
ENJOY!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Sweet 'n' sour meatballs & Chocolate milkshake
So last night I decided to try 2 recipes from Everyday food storage. For dinner I made sweet 'n' sour meatballs. These were so good. I have VERY picky eaters so I didnt put all the meatballs in the sauce. But my 2 yr old loved it with the sauce. Here it goes...
Sweet 'n' sour meatballs
MEATBALLS
2# ground beef (you could use ground turkey or chicken)
1/2 c. oats
1 egg (2 Tbs. egg powder & 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Mix all together. Roll into balls. You can either bake these in the over or you can cook them in a skillet with 2 or 3 Tbs butter.
SAUCE
1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks with juice
1/3 c. vinegar
6 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs soy sauce
3 Tbs corn starch mixed into 1/3 c. water
Cook in skillet until sauce is think.
Optional:
cut 2 green peppers into strips and add to the sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
3 tomatoes cut into wedges. Stir into sauce and serve immediately.
Add your meatballs and enjoy.
For dessert I made chocolate milkshakes with OUT any ice cream
CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKES
1/2 c. water
3/4 c. powdered milk
1/3 c. chocolate powder (I wasnt sure what this was so I used nesquick)
2 c. ice
layer in a blender as listed. Blend until smooth.
Opt:
2 scoops of peanut butter.
My kids loved this. I did not add enough ice so it was a little watery. I promise you wont taste the powdered milk. I had to make the milk before hand so the kids didnt know what it was. I just quickly added the milk they didnt know any difference.
I have a few other recipes that I will post. I have not tried them yet but will do that before I post on here. Later this week I hope to try them. My 8 yr old is dying for me to make the home made hot pockets.
Jamie
Sweet 'n' sour meatballs
MEATBALLS
2# ground beef (you could use ground turkey or chicken)
1/2 c. oats
1 egg (2 Tbs. egg powder & 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Mix all together. Roll into balls. You can either bake these in the over or you can cook them in a skillet with 2 or 3 Tbs butter.
SAUCE
1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks with juice
1/3 c. vinegar
6 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs soy sauce
3 Tbs corn starch mixed into 1/3 c. water
Cook in skillet until sauce is think.
Optional:
cut 2 green peppers into strips and add to the sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
3 tomatoes cut into wedges. Stir into sauce and serve immediately.
Add your meatballs and enjoy.
For dessert I made chocolate milkshakes with OUT any ice cream
CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKES
1/2 c. water
3/4 c. powdered milk
1/3 c. chocolate powder (I wasnt sure what this was so I used nesquick)
2 c. ice
layer in a blender as listed. Blend until smooth.
Opt:
2 scoops of peanut butter.
My kids loved this. I did not add enough ice so it was a little watery. I promise you wont taste the powdered milk. I had to make the milk before hand so the kids didnt know what it was. I just quickly added the milk they didnt know any difference.
I have a few other recipes that I will post. I have not tried them yet but will do that before I post on here. Later this week I hope to try them. My 8 yr old is dying for me to make the home made hot pockets.
Jamie
Chocolate chip cookies
So I am still trying to figure out how to have a section for recipes. No luck yet but I`ll figure something out. Anyways I made chocolate chip cookies today. They turned out surprisingly good. I am NOT telling my kids what is in them. They do know that there is wheat but that is it. I got this recipe from http://everydayfoodstorage.net
Chocolate chip cookies
1/2 c. cooked white beans (I`ll tell you at the end how to do this if you dont know how)
1 c. brown sugar
mix together
4 eggs (1/4c. egg powder & 1/2c. water)
1 tsp. vanilla
add to the sugar/beans
2 1/4 c. finely ground wheat
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
shift together in a bowl.
add to beans. Stir until well blended.
2 c. chocolate chips
Opt. handful oats
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Bake 350 10-15 minutes
My kids loved these cookies. I didnt have my wheat grinder on the finest setting, I thought I did, so the wheat had TINY chunks so I just added some oats in case my kids asked what it was. Then I could tell them that it was oats. The last cookies I put in the oven I forgot about. They were in about 5 minutes too long but they were still soft. Not burnt at all. These are very soft cookies. With all the wheat I would have thought they would have been a heavy cookie but they werent. When I had my friend try them the 1st thing she said was they were soft.
You`ll have to try these. You dont taste the beans at all. Let me know what you think.
Enjoy
Jamie
Chocolate chip cookies
1/2 c. cooked white beans (I`ll tell you at the end how to do this if you dont know how)
1 c. brown sugar
mix together
4 eggs (1/4c. egg powder & 1/2c. water)
1 tsp. vanilla
add to the sugar/beans
2 1/4 c. finely ground wheat
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
shift together in a bowl.
add to beans. Stir until well blended.
2 c. chocolate chips
Opt. handful oats
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Bake 350 10-15 minutes
My kids loved these cookies. I didnt have my wheat grinder on the finest setting, I thought I did, so the wheat had TINY chunks so I just added some oats in case my kids asked what it was. Then I could tell them that it was oats. The last cookies I put in the oven I forgot about. They were in about 5 minutes too long but they were still soft. Not burnt at all. These are very soft cookies. With all the wheat I would have thought they would have been a heavy cookie but they werent. When I had my friend try them the 1st thing she said was they were soft.
You`ll have to try these. You dont taste the beans at all. Let me know what you think.
Enjoy
Jamie
I`m really motivated right now...
Ok so I am really motivated right now. I have been for the last few months now. I am so excited to get my year supply of food storage. Just in the last few weeks I purchased a shelf reliance food rotation system. I love it, it is the best thing ever. I will post pictures of it later when I have batteries for my camera.
I have been doing a lot of searching on the internet on food storage and recipes to use my food storage with. I have found a lot of great stuff. I have decided to start using my blog as a place to keep my research and to share the information I have found. I will also share recipes that my family enjoys. One thing I have I learned is to not to mention you are making something different. I made some REALLY good bread and I told my 11 yr old that I used powdered milk in it. She, after eating it and liking it, tells me that it did taste different from other times I had eaten it. Ok so I have learned my lesson.
Along with sharing my research and recipes I will also post links to site I think are wonderful.
Getting your year supply doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming. I found a wonderful website called food storage made easy. http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/ This website breaks it down for you. It helps you to get a 3 month supply. When you go to their website click on the tutorial link. It will tell you more about their site and what it is all about. I like it that they break it down to what they call baby steps. Its wonderful. Hopefully you love it as much as I do.
From food storage made easy`s website I found another website that helps you to use your food storage in a way that your family wont know. They site is called every day food storage. http://everydayfoodstorage.net/ She had some great idea and recipes. I have tried a couple of them. I will post the recipes that I liked. She has videos showing her making things. Yet again just another great website.
I am fairly new to blogging so I will work on finding a way to make a tab or something will all my links and recipes so they are easy to find.
My kids are calling me and I also want to go make some cookies with beans. I will let you know how they turn out.
I have been doing a lot of searching on the internet on food storage and recipes to use my food storage with. I have found a lot of great stuff. I have decided to start using my blog as a place to keep my research and to share the information I have found. I will also share recipes that my family enjoys. One thing I have I learned is to not to mention you are making something different. I made some REALLY good bread and I told my 11 yr old that I used powdered milk in it. She, after eating it and liking it, tells me that it did taste different from other times I had eaten it. Ok so I have learned my lesson.
Along with sharing my research and recipes I will also post links to site I think are wonderful.
Getting your year supply doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming. I found a wonderful website called food storage made easy. http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/ This website breaks it down for you. It helps you to get a 3 month supply. When you go to their website click on the tutorial link. It will tell you more about their site and what it is all about. I like it that they break it down to what they call baby steps. Its wonderful. Hopefully you love it as much as I do.
From food storage made easy`s website I found another website that helps you to use your food storage in a way that your family wont know. They site is called every day food storage. http://everydayfoodstorage.net/ She had some great idea and recipes. I have tried a couple of them. I will post the recipes that I liked. She has videos showing her making things. Yet again just another great website.
I am fairly new to blogging so I will work on finding a way to make a tab or something will all my links and recipes so they are easy to find.
My kids are calling me and I also want to go make some cookies with beans. I will let you know how they turn out.
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