1 C. minus 2 T. wheat flour= 1 C. white flour

If using baking powder or soda increase by 1/3. If using yeast, double the yeast.

VITAL INFORMATION FOR MAKING YOUR FOOD STORAGE LIVABLE.

There are serious problems with just storing the four basic items of wheat, milk, honey and salt.   85% of us will not be able to survive on just the basics.

Many people are allergic to wheat. Most of them will not be aware of this until they are trying to live on it meal after meal.

Wheat is very harsh food for young children. They can tolerate it in smaller amounts, but not as the basis of their diet.

A stressful period  is also not a good time for a family to adjust to a totally new diet, either psychologically or  physically. Start cooking your home storage recipes so your family gets used to it.

Appetite fatigue  develops when a person eats the same foods over and over again. Often a person suffering from appetite fatigue  would rather not eat than sample that particular food again. Small children and older adults are highly susceptible to this problem. It is easy for them to become despondent and decide to give up, rendering it nearly impossible for them to survive the rigors of events at hand.

As overwhelming as these problems may  seem, they are very easily solved by adding a good variety  of foods to your storage.

SUGGESTIONS:

Store less than is generally suggested and put the difference into a variety of grains, ones your family likes to eat.

Dehydrated and/or freeze dried fruits and vegetables are important but also have canned or bottled goods.

Have cooking oil,  shortening, baking powder, soda, yeast and eggs. Powdered eggs are available for the times you have no electricity. Eggs only store in the frigerator  about 3 weeks. You must have flavorings, bouillon, tomato, cheese and onion  for cooking.

Vitamins are important, especially for children, since children do not store body nutrients as adults do. A good multivlitamin and vitamin C are most vital.

It is good to have  " some quick and easy to prepare foods you will appreciate when you are unable to prepare your basic items.

You will need some "psychological foods " and they will be helpful as you normalize your situation. They are especially important for children.

If you have long term food storage foods in your storage, use some of them to let your body get used to  them.

Store your storage foods in a cool , dry place  out of sunlight as these are the things that have the greatest effect on shelf live. If you are using plastic buckets make sure they are lined with a food grade plastic liner, available  from companies that carry packaging supplies. Never use trash liners as these are treated with pesticides. Don't stack buckets very high, as in an earthquake these tumble and often the lids pop off or they crack open. A better container is your # 10 tin cans which most of the preparedness companies use when they package their foods.

Make sure you have a hand grinder in yuor storage.

Remember- food is only one part of a total self-sufficiency program. Don't forget to add paper products, detergents, medical supplies, bedding, seeds, tools, fuels, and emergency kits.

HINTS FOR ENHANCING YOUR COOKING

When your serve a bean dish include rice, wheat or corn as part of the menu. The combination of one of these grains along with the beans provides a complete protein.

To improve the flavor of beef TVP, add one to two tablespoons of worchestershire sauce to one cup of the TVP.
Add a little sugar to your dehydrated vegetables to improve the flavor.

To improve the flavor of powdered milk, add a small amount of vanilla and chill. If you have powdered milk, even as much as 20 years old, studies have shown that much of the nutrition is still there. You may, however, find that it has a disagreeable flavor. To make it more palatable add chocolate flavoring, maple flavoring, powdered orange drink or other flavorings. It can also be used in cooking.

If your stored water has sat for a long period of time, it goes "flat". To improve its flavor aerate it by pouring it back and forth between containers or beating it with a hand beater. It is also a good idea to store flavored drink mixes wheich can be used to make its flavor more agreeable.

HOME STORAGE LIST

GRAINS- Wheat, rice, oatmeal, corn, or cornmeal,(field or popcorn), millet, 6-grain, 9-grain, white flour, pasta, etc.

LEGUMES-pinto beans, red beans, anasazi beans, kidney, lentils, sprouting peas, etc.

SWEETNERS-honey, white sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, molasses, corn syrup, etc.

DAIRY PRODUCTS-milk, and powdered eggs.

SALT AND A VARIETY OF YOUR FAVORITE SPICES

VEGETABLES- dehydrated vegetables are a top priority ( 1/2 should be potatoes) such as soup and stew blends, carrots, celery, cabbage, peas, greens beans, broccoli, and beets. Canned and bottled vegetables should also be stored.

Flavoring-dehydrated fruits are a top priority, Fruit cocktail, apples, applesauce, flavored apples, bananas, peaches, raisins, etc. Canned and bottled fruit should also be included.

Flavorings-Bouillon (beef and chicken) tomato powder, tomato sauce, or canned tomatoes, cheese powder, onions. Baking cocoa, and green peppers are also nice to have.

Cooking agents-oil is very importnt, baking powder, baking cocoa, and green peppers are also nice to have.
MEATS-canned tuna, chicken etc. Freeze dried meats.

VITAMINS-especaially multi vitamins and vitamin C. and minerals.

BABY FORMULA AND FOOD-Where applicable.

QUICK AND EASY TO PREPARE FOODS-(for some times when you are ill or can not psychologically handle cooking with the basics.) Mre's (meals ready to eat), freeze-dried or no cooking foods, canned chili, canned soups, canned meats, peanut butter, etc. are nice to have.

PSYCHOLOGICAL FOODS-puddings, jello, chocolate chips, cake mixes, hard candies,  powdered drink mixes.

REMEMBER-It is better to have a 3 month supply of a variety  of foods than a years supply of only wheat and beans.

THE ABOVE IS FROM THE BOOK , COOKIN' WITH HOME STORAGE BY VICKI TATE.
PERMISSION GRANTED FROM VICKI TATE .

SEE THE BOOK
COOKIN'  WITH HOME STORAGE ON THE COOKING TAB.

MARY'S HOMESTEAD SUGGESTS HEIRLOOM GARDEN SEEDS IN YOUR STORAGE. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO  GARDEN THEY ARE A GOOD BARGAN ITEM. WHEN YOU NEED THEM YOU WILL HAVE THEM. THERE MAY BE A PERSON LATER THAT WILL GARDEN FOR YOU AND YOU WILL BE ABLE  TO CAN  FOR HER.

THE  ABOVE INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT.