Friday, October 1, 2010
Chicken Pot Pie, French Bread, and Chocolate Wacky Cake Recipes
Check out the tab 'Food Storage Recipes' to see the recipes (and download a pdf version) that we taste tested at our last canning workshop. They were awesome!
October Canning - Apples and Oatmeal!
We will be canning on Saturday, October 25th at the Biehn Home. Money and Orders are due on October 17th.
Click here for an order form.
Apples
How much should I store?
There is not a lot of information to be able to give you a hard fast number. A healthy diet should include fruits and vegetables, and usually this is obtained from fresh produce. Food Storage can include fruits and vegetables that are canned, freeze dried or dehydrated. Apples from the Church Cannery are dehydrated and are the only fruit option that the Cannery offers.
Shelf Life: 30 years, in ideal temperatures and conditions
Oats – Quick or Regular
How much should I store? (Amounts taken from www.foodstoragemadeeasy.net food storage calculator)
1 adult for 1 year – 25 lbs, approximately 10 cans
1 child under age 7 – 12 lbs, approximately 5 cans
Shelf Life: 30 years, in ideal temperatures and conditions
The quick oats come prepackaged from the Cannery, we will be opening the prepackaged boxes and selling each can separately. The regular oats are available in bulk and we will be canning those. There isn’t much difference between quick and regular oats. They are exactly the same thing, except quick oats are cut smaller and therefore take less time to cook. Sometimes different recipes call for one over the other, but that is mostly for the texture aspect.
Grains Category: 300 lbs total (for 1 adult) or 148 lbs total (for 1 child under age 7) should be stored as a combined total from all the items in the Grains Category: White Wheat, Red Wheat, Flour, Corn Meal (Corn Kernels), Regular Oats, Quick Oats, Rice, Pasta. The amount of each could vary depending upon you/your family’s preferences.
This information is provided to serve as a guide. 1 year’s worth of food storage is something to strive towards. Don’t get overwhelmed! Do a little bit if you can. Something is better than nothing!
Click here for an order form.
Apples
How much should I store?
There is not a lot of information to be able to give you a hard fast number. A healthy diet should include fruits and vegetables, and usually this is obtained from fresh produce. Food Storage can include fruits and vegetables that are canned, freeze dried or dehydrated. Apples from the Church Cannery are dehydrated and are the only fruit option that the Cannery offers.
Shelf Life: 30 years, in ideal temperatures and conditions
Oats – Quick or Regular
How much should I store? (Amounts taken from www.foodstoragemadeeasy.net food storage calculator)
1 adult for 1 year – 25 lbs, approximately 10 cans
1 child under age 7 – 12 lbs, approximately 5 cans
Shelf Life: 30 years, in ideal temperatures and conditions
The quick oats come prepackaged from the Cannery, we will be opening the prepackaged boxes and selling each can separately. The regular oats are available in bulk and we will be canning those. There isn’t much difference between quick and regular oats. They are exactly the same thing, except quick oats are cut smaller and therefore take less time to cook. Sometimes different recipes call for one over the other, but that is mostly for the texture aspect.
Grains Category: 300 lbs total (for 1 adult) or 148 lbs total (for 1 child under age 7) should be stored as a combined total from all the items in the Grains Category: White Wheat, Red Wheat, Flour, Corn Meal (Corn Kernels), Regular Oats, Quick Oats, Rice, Pasta. The amount of each could vary depending upon you/your family’s preferences.
This information is provided to serve as a guide. 1 year’s worth of food storage is something to strive towards. Don’t get overwhelmed! Do a little bit if you can. Something is better than nothing!
Emergency Essentials Group Order and Sale Items for October
Check out the Group Specials from Emergency Essentials for October. Money and orders are due on Sunday, October 17th. Please let me know what you are planning on ordering so I know how close we are to meeting the required minimums.
Freeze Dried White Chicken Chunks - minimum needed 6 - $26.00 (regularly $42.95)
MRE Fig Bar Combo (15 pack) - minimum needed 10 - $6.00 (regularly $15.00)
Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese - minimum needed 6 - $30.00 (regularly $45.50)
Mobile Washer - minimum needed 6 - $11.00 (regularly $14.95)
Mountain House - minimum needed 6 - $22.00 (regularly $34.49)
After we meet the minimum for one item we get free shipping. If anyone would like to add-on to the order, please let me know. Adding on an item that is on sale is a great way to save money. Click here to see what is on sale for the month of October at Emergency Essentials.
Click here for this month's order form. Money and orders are due by October 17th.
Freeze Dried White Chicken Chunks - minimum needed 6 - $26.00 (regularly $42.95)
MRE Fig Bar Combo (15 pack) - minimum needed 10 - $6.00 (regularly $15.00)
Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese - minimum needed 6 - $30.00 (regularly $45.50)
Mobile Washer - minimum needed 6 - $11.00 (regularly $14.95)
Mountain House - minimum needed 6 - $22.00 (regularly $34.49)
After we meet the minimum for one item we get free shipping. If anyone would like to add-on to the order, please let me know. Adding on an item that is on sale is a great way to save money. Click here to see what is on sale for the month of October at Emergency Essentials.
Click here for this month's order form. Money and orders are due by October 17th.
Food Storage Shelf Life
Taken from Emergency Essentials Website - Insight Articles - Food Storage - Food Storage Shelf Life.
The question is regularly asked, “What is the shelf life of my food storage?”
It is important to first identify what is meant by “food storage” and “shelf life.”
“Food storage” that is intended to be held long-term is generally considered to be low moisture food packed in either #10 cans or in metalized bags placed within large buckets.
“Shelf life” can be defined in the following two ways:
“Best if used by” shelf life - Length of time food retains most of its original taste and nutrition.
“Life sustaining” shelf life - Length of time food preserves life, without becoming inedible.
There can be a wide time gap between these two definitions. For example, most foods available in the grocery store that are dated have a “Best if used by” date that ranges from a few weeks to a few years. On the other hand, scientific studies have determined that when properly stored, powdered milk has a “Life sustaining” shelf life of 20 years. That is, the stored powdered milk may not taste as good as fresh powdered milk, but it is still edible.
Understand food constituents. Food is composed of the following:
•Calories: A unit of measurement of energy derived from fats, carbohydrates and protein.
•Fats: A wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and largely insoluble in water.
•Carbohydrates: Simple sugars as well as larger molecules including starch and dietary fiber.
•Proteins: Large organic compounds that are essential to living organisms.
•Vitamins: A nutrient required for essential metabolic reactions in a living organism.
•Minerals: The chemical elements required by living organisms, other than carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.
Minerals and carbohydrates do not change much during storage. But proteins can denature and deteriorate in quality. Fats can acquire off odors and off flavors known as rancidity. Vitamins are susceptible to destruction by heat, light, and oxidation. Importantly, even if some components deteriorate, the fat, carbohydrates and proteins still contribute calories. To prevent starvation, the most important component is calories.
Recognize that the shelf life is extremely dependent on the following storage conditions:
•Temperature: Excessive temperature is damaging to food storage. With increased temperature, proteins breakdown and some vitamins will be destroyed. The color, flavor and odor of some products may also be affected. To enhance shelf life, store food at room temperature or below; never store food in an attic or garage.
•Moisture: Excessive moisture can result in product deterioration and spoilage by creating an environment in which microorganisms may grow and chemical reactions can take place.
•Oxygen: The oxygen in air can have deteriorative effects on fats, food colors, vitamins, flavors, and other food constituents. It can cause conditions that will enhance the growth of microorganisms.
•Light: The exposure of foods to light can result in the deterioration of specific food constituents, such as fats, proteins, and vitamins, resulting in discoloration, off-flavors, and vitamin loss.
Conclusion
Emergency Essentials has taken every effort to pack quality Provident Pantry® dehydrated and freeze-dried foods in #10 cans and Super-pail buckets, all with most of the oxygen removed. It is important for you to keep food stored at as cool and steady a temperature as possible (below 75 degrees but not freezing). This is the best and most important thing individuals can do to keep their long term food viable. If done, your storage could last 20-30+ years, depending on the product, storage conditions, and definition of “shelf life.”
The question is regularly asked, “What is the shelf life of my food storage?”
It is important to first identify what is meant by “food storage” and “shelf life.”
“Food storage” that is intended to be held long-term is generally considered to be low moisture food packed in either #10 cans or in metalized bags placed within large buckets.
“Shelf life” can be defined in the following two ways:
“Best if used by” shelf life - Length of time food retains most of its original taste and nutrition.
“Life sustaining” shelf life - Length of time food preserves life, without becoming inedible.
There can be a wide time gap between these two definitions. For example, most foods available in the grocery store that are dated have a “Best if used by” date that ranges from a few weeks to a few years. On the other hand, scientific studies have determined that when properly stored, powdered milk has a “Life sustaining” shelf life of 20 years. That is, the stored powdered milk may not taste as good as fresh powdered milk, but it is still edible.
Understand food constituents. Food is composed of the following:
•Calories: A unit of measurement of energy derived from fats, carbohydrates and protein.
•Fats: A wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and largely insoluble in water.
•Carbohydrates: Simple sugars as well as larger molecules including starch and dietary fiber.
•Proteins: Large organic compounds that are essential to living organisms.
•Vitamins: A nutrient required for essential metabolic reactions in a living organism.
•Minerals: The chemical elements required by living organisms, other than carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.
Minerals and carbohydrates do not change much during storage. But proteins can denature and deteriorate in quality. Fats can acquire off odors and off flavors known as rancidity. Vitamins are susceptible to destruction by heat, light, and oxidation. Importantly, even if some components deteriorate, the fat, carbohydrates and proteins still contribute calories. To prevent starvation, the most important component is calories.
Recognize that the shelf life is extremely dependent on the following storage conditions:
•Temperature: Excessive temperature is damaging to food storage. With increased temperature, proteins breakdown and some vitamins will be destroyed. The color, flavor and odor of some products may also be affected. To enhance shelf life, store food at room temperature or below; never store food in an attic or garage.
•Moisture: Excessive moisture can result in product deterioration and spoilage by creating an environment in which microorganisms may grow and chemical reactions can take place.
•Oxygen: The oxygen in air can have deteriorative effects on fats, food colors, vitamins, flavors, and other food constituents. It can cause conditions that will enhance the growth of microorganisms.
•Light: The exposure of foods to light can result in the deterioration of specific food constituents, such as fats, proteins, and vitamins, resulting in discoloration, off-flavors, and vitamin loss.
Conclusion
Emergency Essentials has taken every effort to pack quality Provident Pantry® dehydrated and freeze-dried foods in #10 cans and Super-pail buckets, all with most of the oxygen removed. It is important for you to keep food stored at as cool and steady a temperature as possible (below 75 degrees but not freezing). This is the best and most important thing individuals can do to keep their long term food viable. If done, your storage could last 20-30+ years, depending on the product, storage conditions, and definition of “shelf life.”
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Honeyville Farm's Sale Items - September 20-30
Check out Honeyville Farm's Sale Items for September 20-30! There are some great deals as they celebrate National Preparedness Month.
Click Here for Honeyville Farm's Sale Items
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Honeyville Farm's AWESOME September Sale!
Hello from Honeyville Farms!
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
From the US Dept of Homeland Security
“Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Americans have to work together as a team to ensure that individuals, families and communities are ready. Individuals are encouraged to: make a family emergency plan, put together an emergency supply kit; be prepared to help your neighbor; and work as a team to keep everyone safe.” (you can go to www.ready.gov and click on “Get a Kit” and “Make a Plan” for ideas on what you can do)
Store Specials for the first part of September:
September 1 – 18
“CASE LOT SALE” on ALL Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables You can mix any fruit or vegetable, and as long as you purchase a minimum of 6 cans you get 10% off each can!
55 Gallon Water Barrel, Regular price $41.97 - Sale price $37.35
Water Barrel Pump, Regular price $9.96 - Sale price $8.86
5 Gallon Water Jug, Regular price $5.95 - Sale price $4.76
Water Filtration Bottle, Regular price $20.49 - Sale price $17.42
Kaito Emergency Radio, (Hand crank, solar or battery charged) Regular price $47.95 - Sale price $39.80 A perfect radio for emergencies and disasters. It has a 5 LED reading lamp, and a multi-function LED flashlight that can be used as a flashlight or can be a red flashing emergency signal. The 7 Band Weather radio precisely gives you weather bands and the weather alert feature enables you to receive the alert signal when a disaster arrives.
4 Person Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kit, Regular price $103.95 - Sale price $88.36 This kit contains: ER Food bars, boxes of Water w/straws, Purification Tablets, Em Blankets, Ponchos, Em Tent, Solar/Hand-crank Radio, Contact Cards, Lightsticks, a small First Aid kit, Safety Whistle, Dust Masks, Gloves, Multi-function Knife, Tissues, Survival Guide, Backpack
2 Person Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kit, Regular price $81.19 - Sale price $69.82
Family Hygiene Kit, Regular price $49.99 – Sale price $39.99 Contents: Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer, Personal Hygiene Kits, Toilet Paper, Body cleanser, Shampoo and Body wash, Sanitary napkins, Insect Repellent with Deet, Sunscreen Packets, Survival Guide
Emergency Blanket, Regular price $1.29 – 10% OFF
Emergency Sleeping Bag, Regular price $2.95 – 20% OFF
N95 Respirator Masks, Regular price $15.29 – Sale price $10.86
September classes now being offered at our Rancho Cucamonga Location
Saturday, September 11,“The Bread Class” taught by Cathy O’Leary – Cathy has been baking bread for the last 20 years, her class will cover making Whole Wheat bread from freshly ground flour, delicious Egg breads that can be braided or rolled into cinnamon bread and the best “roll” dough to make any family dinner special.
Saturday, September 25, “Artisan Bread” taught by Alison Cutler – Learn how to make a crusty loaf of bread, and how to make and use a sourdough starter. You will also make homemade butter.
Call the store for the class times and to sign up to reserve your space!
Visit us at - honeyvillefarms.net for coupons and check out our Blog
Honeyville Farms – Rancho Cucamonga, California
175 Milliken Ave – (909) 243-1050
Mon – Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5
lexineh@honeyvillegrain.com
cathyo@honeyvillegrain.com
Please call ahead for Group Orders. Sorry – no rain checks. This sale is good ONLY at our Honeyville Farms Stores, not valid for Internet sales!
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
From the US Dept of Homeland Security
“Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Americans have to work together as a team to ensure that individuals, families and communities are ready. Individuals are encouraged to: make a family emergency plan, put together an emergency supply kit; be prepared to help your neighbor; and work as a team to keep everyone safe.” (you can go to www.ready.gov and click on “Get a Kit” and “Make a Plan” for ideas on what you can do)
Store Specials for the first part of September:
September 1 – 18
“CASE LOT SALE” on ALL Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables You can mix any fruit or vegetable, and as long as you purchase a minimum of 6 cans you get 10% off each can!
55 Gallon Water Barrel, Regular price $41.97 - Sale price $37.35
Water Barrel Pump, Regular price $9.96 - Sale price $8.86
5 Gallon Water Jug, Regular price $5.95 - Sale price $4.76
Water Filtration Bottle, Regular price $20.49 - Sale price $17.42
Kaito Emergency Radio, (Hand crank, solar or battery charged) Regular price $47.95 - Sale price $39.80 A perfect radio for emergencies and disasters. It has a 5 LED reading lamp, and a multi-function LED flashlight that can be used as a flashlight or can be a red flashing emergency signal. The 7 Band Weather radio precisely gives you weather bands and the weather alert feature enables you to receive the alert signal when a disaster arrives.
4 Person Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kit, Regular price $103.95 - Sale price $88.36 This kit contains: ER Food bars, boxes of Water w/straws, Purification Tablets, Em Blankets, Ponchos, Em Tent, Solar/Hand-crank Radio, Contact Cards, Lightsticks, a small First Aid kit, Safety Whistle, Dust Masks, Gloves, Multi-function Knife, Tissues, Survival Guide, Backpack
2 Person Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kit, Regular price $81.19 - Sale price $69.82
Family Hygiene Kit, Regular price $49.99 – Sale price $39.99 Contents: Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer, Personal Hygiene Kits, Toilet Paper, Body cleanser, Shampoo and Body wash, Sanitary napkins, Insect Repellent with Deet, Sunscreen Packets, Survival Guide
Emergency Blanket, Regular price $1.29 – 10% OFF
Emergency Sleeping Bag, Regular price $2.95 – 20% OFF
N95 Respirator Masks, Regular price $15.29 – Sale price $10.86
September classes now being offered at our Rancho Cucamonga Location
Saturday, September 11,“The Bread Class” taught by Cathy O’Leary – Cathy has been baking bread for the last 20 years, her class will cover making Whole Wheat bread from freshly ground flour, delicious Egg breads that can be braided or rolled into cinnamon bread and the best “roll” dough to make any family dinner special.
Saturday, September 25, “Artisan Bread” taught by Alison Cutler – Learn how to make a crusty loaf of bread, and how to make and use a sourdough starter. You will also make homemade butter.
Call the store for the class times and to sign up to reserve your space!
Visit us at - honeyvillefarms.net for coupons and check out our Blog
Honeyville Farms – Rancho Cucamonga, California
175 Milliken Ave – (909) 243-1050
Mon – Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5
lexineh@honeyvillegrain.com
cathyo@honeyvillegrain.com
Please call ahead for Group Orders. Sorry – no rain checks. This sale is good ONLY at our Honeyville Farms Stores, not valid for Internet sales!
Emergency Essentials Group Order and Sale Items for September
Check out the Group Specials from Emergency Essentials for September. Money and orders are due on Sunday, September 19th. Please let me know what you are planning on ordering so I know how close we are to meeting the required minimums.
Freeze Dried White Chicken Chunks - minimum needed 6 - $26.00 (regularly $42.95)
MRE Fig Bar Combo (15 pack) - minimum needed 10 - $6.00 (regularly $15.00)
Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese - minimum needed 6 - $30.00 (regularly $45.50)
Freeze Dried Banana Slices - minimum needed 6 - $14.00 (regularly $19.50).
After we meet the minimum for one item we get free shipping. If anyone would like to add-on to the order, please let me know. Adding on an item that is on sale is a great way to save money. Click here to see what is on sale for the month of September at Emergency Essentials.
Freeze Dried White Chicken Chunks - minimum needed 6 - $26.00 (regularly $42.95)
MRE Fig Bar Combo (15 pack) - minimum needed 10 - $6.00 (regularly $15.00)
Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese - minimum needed 6 - $30.00 (regularly $45.50)
Freeze Dried Banana Slices - minimum needed 6 - $14.00 (regularly $19.50).
After we meet the minimum for one item we get free shipping. If anyone would like to add-on to the order, please let me know. Adding on an item that is on sale is a great way to save money. Click here to see what is on sale for the month of September at Emergency Essentials.
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