ZAYCON FOODS
Leissa G. sent me this email (see below). Thanks Leissa!
Go to the website below and register then you will be on their mailing list and you will be notified when things are coming- I’ve ordered ground beef, chicken and peaches. They also now are delivering to the church on indian school and 144th- I’ve had to go to Peoria before so this is awesome. They will send out a notice like this to let you know what is coming, and then once you can order you get another email telling you when the ordering time opens! I’ve never had them sell out on me, but I usually order within the first couple days of the ordering window!
I’d love to order their bacon, but don’t want the 30 lbs, if people want to share I’d go for ¼ of an order- you get four 7.5 lb packs in an order- let me know!Any other questions? I’ll try to answer!
Leissa
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Subject: Chicken Savings Events Across America
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 12:50 PM
To: leissa@cox.net
Subject: Chicken Savings Events Across America
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Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts for ONLY $1.49/lb.
Event details to come! See locations below!
I have to give credit to Leissa G. for clueing me in on the blog below. If you want to learn to more check it out.
Everyday Food Storage Recipes-Food Storage & Recipe Blog |
| Posted: 12 Sep 2011 07:09 AM PDT  Like I mentioned last week, we’ll be starting a cooking club this year on the blog (if you want more information about the club, click HERE). Don’t worry it’s FREE and EASY! All you need are a couple of friends who would also like to learn how to cook with food storage and to check my blog. For the first month, we’re going to do JAMS-and I’ve enlisted MY FRIEND, Jana Darrington from the Utah State Extension Office, to help! Homemade jams are surprisingly easy and even more surprisingly better tasting than anything you can buy in the store. Today, we’ll go over what you’ll need to begin (including a FREE downloadable Home Guide for Canning) and go over all those different types of pectin. Over the next few days, I’ll have videos showing how to make cooked jam with no pectin, no sugar, regular sugar and then we’ll have a refresher course on freezer jam-so you’ll have everything you need to get your club going! COOKBOOKS This is THE guideline for home canning and it’s FREE to download…thanks to the Utah State Extension Office! It has everything you know to keep you and your family safe with home preserving! So make sure you and your friends all get a copy of this! Click HERE to download your copy today for FREE! The Ball company is the other trusted source for recipes for all things canning. Remember it’s very important to use recipes that are tested to be SAFE! CANNING SUPPLIES If you’re going to do cooked jams, you’ll want to make sure you have CLEAN JARS, NEW LIDS, a waterbath and these other canning tools to make your life easier! For freezer jam, the beauty is that you can use ANY glass jar or plastic container. This is a great way to re-use any glass jar or plastic container you’ve got with a lid (unlike the cooked jam). I discovered these Ball freezer jars last year and have fallen in love with them! They have marked fill lines and are easily stackable (The lids have a feature where they fit into each other to make finding space in your freezer easier.)PECTINSHave you ever wondered which pectin is right for you and your jam or jelly? I know I’ve had fun moments of staring in front of the pectins in the grocery store with little kids trying to figure out which I’d need. That is why I asked Jana to help us! In this video she goes over which pectin is best for your project!You can find pectin at your local grocery store. It’s usually in the baking aisle (near the gelatins) or if you live in a high canning area, the grocery store may have it’s own canning aisle. You can also find pectins online: RealFruit Low or No Sugar Needed Pectin, 4.7 oz  Sure Jell Pectin, 3.5-Ounce (Pack of 4)  Ball Fruit Jell Pectin  FRUITThis is a great time to get some fruits in bulk on sale. Some fruits that are in season right now that you may want to think about turning into jams are plums, nectarines, peaches, concord grapes, apples and apricots. You may also want to ask around and see if anyone has any fruit growing on a tree that they won’t use, the best way to do canning is when you can get the product for FREE. So get creative, I’m sure there is someone out there with too much growing on their tree!MORE IDEAS FOR A CANNING PARTY!If you’re looking for more ways to make this a real party or you just want some really cute downloadable labels for your jam, you’ve got to visit www.sweetpreservation.com. They have great information!SHARE WITH US!Make sure you come back tomorrow to learn how you can make cooked jam with out any added pectin! (It’s also my new favorite jam, so you won’t want to miss it!) What kind of jam are you planning on doing with your friends? Let us all know over at my facebook page!© 2011, Crystal. All rights reserved. |
Stinky Towels--Peewww!!
There is nothing worse than getting out of the shower and reaching for a freshly washed towel only to discover that it stinks. The list of possible culprits could be extensive--energy saving washers, leaving wet towels in the washer too long, the very fibers manufacturers use to make the towel etc. Regardless of the problem, add about 1/4 Cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle every time you wash a load of towels and that stinky smell will be a memory!
U TAH FRUIT
PEACHES............Peaches will begin Thursday, September 8th and continue EVERY Thursday through October 6th. A 32 pound box is 28.00 TOMATOES..........Tomatoes will begin Thursday, September 8th and continue EVERY Thursday through October 6th A 24 pound box is 20.00 RASPBERRIES.....Raspberries will begin September 8th and continue EVERY Thursday through the end of September. An 8 pound flat is 28.00 BLACKBERRIES...Blackberries will begin September 8th and continue EVERY Thursday through the end September. An 8 pound flat is 28.00 PEARS................... Pears will begin September 15th and continue EVERY Thursday for a few shipments. A 38 pound box is 28.00 NECTARINES.........Nectarines will begin September 15th and continue for a couple of shipments. A 32 pound box is 28.00 PLUMS...................Plums will begin September 15th and continue for a couple shipments A 28 pound box is 26.00 FALL APPLES........Fall Apples will arrive October 27th, a few days before Halloween. (ONE SHIPMENT) Varieties available are Granny Smith, Rome, Jonathan, Fuji, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious A 42 pound box is 28.00 The fruit is tree ripened, and needs to needs to be in your home. . TO ORDER.........Please email at azfruitlady@yahoo.com or call 480 844-9953. Please remember to include your NAME and PHONE NUMBER. Please be specific on what fruit you would like and the quantity. FRUIT PICK UP..........All fruit will be sold at the fruit stand, on the Northwest corner of Val Vista and Brown Road, in Mesa. I will have plenty of fruit to accommodate your needs throughout the season. We look forward to seeing you each year, and will do our best to serve you. PLEASE REMEMBER TO COME! WE CANNOT HOLD BOXES. The truck will be unloaded and available for pickup at 6:00 AM. We will stay until the fruit is all sold, and then re-order for the following week. Thank you! I AM COLLECTING CLOTHES AGAIN THIS YEAR. The clothing distributed to needy families. IF YOU ARE CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOSETS, ANY DONATED SHOES OR CLOTHING WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. (ANY SIZE) Please bring donated items to the fruit stand when you pick up your fruit, or drop them at my doorstep any time. You have blessed the lives of so many with your donations. “ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE; TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH.” HELEN KELLER Thanks a bunch. Barbie and Bobby VanCott Barbie VanCott - Utah fruit Fruit stand at North West corner of Brown Rd. and Val Vista Rd Mesa, Arizona 480-844-9953 (If lost or need info on day of delivery call Bob at the stand at 202-2351) azfruitlady@yahoo.com |
Fall Gardens
Before planting consider your options--seeds or transplants? Seeds are usually less expensive and available in several varieties. Transplants, however, can also be a good choice if the plants you are growing take a little longer to grow, or if you are a little late getting the garden in.
Seeds
When you purchase your seeds, make sure they are not past their prime. Most seeds will have a "To be used by Date" on the package. Old seeds may be less expensive, but they may not germinate. Read the package label and make sure the seeds will produce the type of fruit or vegetable you want. For instance, some carrots are long and some are short. Pick the seeds that will give you what you want.
On the package there may be the words "heirloom" or "hybrid." Heirloom seeds produce seeds that can be dryed and planted the next year. Hybrid seeds are seeds that have been engineered to produce some very specific properties in the fruit or vegetable--like size or taste.
Transplants
If you are planting transplants, make sure that the stems are in tack and that the leaves look healthy. Make sure the soil is moist. Avoid plants that have spotted yellow or brown leaves or holes (possible problem with worms or insects).
In past years, I think Lowes has had the best selection and variety of transplants. Elgin Nursery, HomeDepot and Wal-mart also carry transplants.
Here is a list of things you can plant in your fall garden. "S" is for seed. "TS" is for transplant.
August 15-September 15
Snap Beans "S"
Broccoli "S" (transplants after Sept. 1st)
Cabbage "S"
Carrots "S"
Cauliflower (transplants after Sept. 1st)
Cucumbers "S"
Endive "S"
Kale "S"
Lettuce "S"
Green Onions "S"
Another popular fall vegetable in Arizona is peas. You can plant them any time after September 15th "S".
Happy Planting!!
Home Remedies for Ants and Weevil
Before you call a company to come spray for these annoying pests try these inexpensive natural solutions.
ANTS
To drive ants away, generously sprinkle a strong spice such as cinnamon, salt or cayenne pepper near ant piles.
To keeps ants away, create a border around your backyard or home by sprinkling one of these spices around your foundation or property lines.
The spices won't kill the ants, but it will keep the little creatures away. Reapply if necessary after rain or wind.
Another common solution is to slowly pour boiling water down the ant piles. This will kill the ants, but won't keep others from moving in.
WEEVIL
Weevil are a common problem. It is a disgusting thought, but weevil lay their eggs in grain and virtually everything and anything we purchase from the store that is made of grain has weevil larvae already in it. Cookies, crackers, cereal, pasta, rice, baking mixes--the list goes on and on. You can't see or taste the eggs, and most of the time you would never even know they were there. However, when the humidity and the temperature are just right the eggs will hatch and then the problem is obvious.
If you freeze your grains, the eggs will never hatch and you'll probably never have trouble. But, it may be almost impossible to freeze every item containing grain.
The remedy, simply place bay leaves in your cupboards, pantries or anywhere you may have a grain or a product that contains grain. The aromatic oils of the leaves will keep the weevil in the grains from hatching (even if the humidity and temperature are ideal) and drive away those that have already hatched. In almost no time the pests will disappear.
Cloves (due to the strong smell) or a book of matches (due to the sulfur) will also do the job, but due to the flammable nature of the matches I would not recommend it.
72 Hour Kits
We all know how important it is to have a 72 Hour Emergency Kit for each member of our family; but it's easy to forget about updating the contents of the kits. Sometimes all it takes to help you remember is a routine--every year on the same date you update your packs. For example, you and your family could plan on updating the kits at the first of every year, or conference weekend, or a specific holiday or birthday. If you have children, right before school starts may be an ideal time to update your kits. Schedules are less hectic, clothes are usually on sale and the kids are home and can learn and help.
Having a list of all of the items you want in your kits is very useful. The following list may help you get started. Not everyone will need everything on the list. Pick and choose and add to the list to meet individual needs.
72 Hour Emergency Kit Contents
Ax
Baby Bottle
Book of Mormon
Bug Spray
Can Opener
Candles
Chapstick
Clothes (jacket or sweat shirt, shirt, pants, socks, underwear, sturdy shoes gloves, warm hat)
Comb
Compass
Conditioner
Dehydrated Meals
Diapers
Drop Cloth
Duct Tape
Emergency Blanket
Ensure Nutritional Supplement
Eye Wear
First Aid Kit
Flares
Flashlight with Batteries and spares
Formula
Garbage Bags
Glow Sticks
Hand Sanitizer
Hand/Foot Warmers
Hat with brim
Lotion
Mace
Masks
Mess Kit and Spoon
Mirror
Money
Motrin/Tylenol
Petroleum Jelly
Pocket Knife
Prescriptions
Quick Energy Bars
Rain Poncho
Razor
Regular Blanket
Rope
Sanitary Napkins
Sewing Kit (thread, buttons, needle, safety pins, scissors)
Shampoo
Shovel
Sleeping Bag
Snake Bit Kit
Soap
Steel Wool/Lint/or Starter Log
Sun Glasses
Sun Lotion
Tarp
Tent
Toilet paper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Umbrella
Wash Cloth
Water proof Matches
Water Purifying Tablets
Water
Wet Wipes
Whistle
Updating your 72 Hour Kits is easy--it just takes a little bit of time and a trip to the store.
How to Plant a Garden
Use a hoe or a rotor tiller to break up the soil. You'll want your dirt to be loose and fine. Now is a good time to work in some fertilizer. There are a large variety of fertilizers on the market. The cheapest would probably be using your own compost, horse manure also works well and sometimes you can get it for free as well but it does tend to bring more weeds. Fertilizers based on components of fish are also excellent.
Once the dirt is broken up and very fine, use a rake to separate the rocks from the dirt. Remove the rocks, level the ground and you are ready to to map out your garden.
Once you have selected your seeds and transplants, carefully read and follow the directions that came with them. Some plants grow well in rows, others grow better in small hills, some need afternoon shade while others like full sun. Map out the best places in your garden for your choices and begin to make the rows, hills etc. As you plant, use markers or even the packages that the seeds came in to remind you of what is planted in that spot and how to care for it.
Also, if you garden much, you'll find yourself measuring quite a bit. Use a yard stick or mark off some measurements on the handle of a shovel, rake or hoe like I have for a handy measuring tool.
If some of the plants you selected grow well in rows, make sure your rows are straight. In the picture above rows are being bepared to plant corn. Corn is a plant that cross pollinates so plants need to be very close, only about 3 inches apart. Also, the more corn you plant the better your crop. Plant at least 6-7 rows.
A cultivator or a hoe can help you develop the rows. Deep trenches allow the row to hold more water and give the plants an opportunity to drink more deeply. As you work the soil, you'll probably continue to find more rocks, just work these to the edge of your garden where you can remove and discard.
If some of the pants you have selected grow in hills, make sure the hills are symmetrical and well formed. Gently pat the dirt as you form the hills. You won't want the hills to wash away with watering.
One more tip, if you don't have a lot of room for a garden consider planting vegetables and herbs in pots on the patio or a device called a Topsy Turvey (pictured above.) These containers can hang on your patio, but they will drain every time you water. However, if you don't plant a vegetable in the bottom spot, you can sit the container on the ground or a decorative stand and place in a location where the runoff won't make a mess. Tomatoes, beans, peas and a large variety of herbs can be grown this way. I like the Topsey Turvey especially for tomatoes because I can move it easily. Tomatoes plants like lots of sun (4-6 hours a day), but the Arizona sun has a tendency to "sunburn" the fruit or turn the tomato white. With the Topsey Turvey I can relocate the plant to protect it from the sun during the hottest parts of the day. If you plant tomatoes in your garden, consider shading them with umbrellas or purchasing special shade material from your local green house.
Tip for Cleaner Dishes
(Relax you don't need a new dishwasher!)
In July of 2010 many detergent manufacturers removed phosphates from their line of detergents due to government regulations in a few states. In addition to keeping our dishes spotless, phosphates are a great fertilizer. Some of the phosphates would make it to lakes and streams and cause a build up of algae. This in turn used up too much of the oxygen in the water making it hard for the fish to survive. Thus, the removal of the phosphates from the detergents.
Needless to say, consumers have been fighting dirty dishes ever since. If you have been one of the masses who have noticed a white residue on your dishes following are three things you can do.
A product called LemiShine does a great job! It is available at Walmart and a small bottle (18 uses) costs between $3.00 and $4.00. If you are doing lots of dishes the cost can add up. To make it go farther you could maybe use it once a week or so just to keep the hardwater buildup at bay. Make sure you read all the directions. It is organic, but very strong. (It took the measuring marks off of my glass measuring cup.)
The next two options I have yet to try, but I have read very good things about them on the Internet and they are not as costly. If you try them before I do, let me know how they work. One is citric acid and the other is TSP.
You can buy citric acid on the Internet for around $6.00 a pound and it is supposedly what makes LemiShine work so well. Citric Acid is organic and is often used in food and drinks for its sour taste. Probably not good for dishes with painted surfaces like my measuring cup.
You can also buy TSP on the Internet or at your local hardware store for around $6.00 a pound. it is a heavy duty cleaner that if often used by painters to remove dirt and grime from surfaces before painting. It is supposedly a phosphate like the one that used to be in dishwasher detergents. I've read to use anywhere from 1/2 tsp. to 2 tsp of TSP added to your detergent cup every time you do a load. I have a tub and you are welcome to try a little before you buy a whole tub.
Before you use any of these cleaners, run a cycle on your dishwasher without dishes--just the detergent and your LemiShine, or Citric acid or TSP. This will clean the hardwater out of your dishwasher and get it ready to do the job it was intended to do--clean your dishes!
P.S. I have also tried adding vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher. It didn't work for me, but if you want to give it a try. . .
Earthquake Preparedness
Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Japan. In consequence of the recent tragedies, we thought it might be a good idea to review Earthquake preparedness. Click on the link below to learn some things that our government recommends we do to prepare. Once you get to that website you can also click on "Earthquake Preparedness" and another list of topics on earthquakes will pop up. Included in the list are topics like "What to do during an earthquake" and "What not to do during an earthquake." Consider sharing this information with your family in a family council or Family Home Evening.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/faq/?faqID=77
Radiation
We have been hearing a lot about radiation lately due to the crisis in Japan. The following links to the Environmental Protection Agency may be helpful.
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/protect/index.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/radiation/
Class on Wheat
In February our Relief Society Meeting focused on Wheat. It was a great evening and we owe a huge thank you to everyone who cooked samples for us, loaned us their wheat grinders for the evening, helped set up and clean up etc. etc. etc. Everyone was so helpful, kind and generous.
The following is a mixture of some of Tammy's and some of Wendy's notes from their presentations that evening. Their information comes from a variety of books and websites. Tammy found the websites with tutorials on some of the things we demonstrated and they are listed at the bottom of this page.
Hard Wheat vs. Soft Wheat
The differences between the two are found mainly in the end products for which they are used. Soft white has a lower protein level than hard white.
Hard Red Wheat vs. Hard White Wheat
White wheat contains the same healthy levels of whole grain fiber that red wheat does but does not have as strong a flavor and dark color. White wheat is actually golden in color, tastes sweeter and is lighter than its hard red wheat cousins.
If you are concerned that your food storage may be lacking in protein, a good supply of wheat and beans will form a complete protein. Just a half cup of uncooked wheat contains 8 to 10 grams of protein. So, not only will wheat give you the protein needed for muscle growth and repair, but you will have a low-fat complex carbohydrate to give your body the energy it needs to make it through the day.
If you are concerned that your food storage may be lacking in protein, a good supply of wheat and beans will form a complete protein. Just a half cup of uncooked wheat contains 8 to 10 grams of protein. So, not only will wheat give you the protein needed for muscle growth and repair, but you will have a low-fat complex carbohydrate to give your body the energy it needs to make it through the day.
Wheat Germ
Walk past any health food store and you will no doubt see advertisements for wheat germ. Wheat germ is one of the most nutritional products available. In fact, wheat germ contains 23 nutrients, and has more nutrients per ounce than any other vegetable or grain.
Wheat germ is a part of the wheat kernel. The germ is only a very small part of the kernel, approximately 2 ½ percent in total. The word germ does not have anything to do with bacteria; it simply refers to germination. The germ is the reproductive part that germinates and forms the wheat grass.
Wheat germ is very high in protein. It contains around 28 percent protein and has more protein than can be found in most meat products. The human body needs protein in order to repair tissue damage and to help minerals and nutrients reach our cells.
The amount of nutrients that are contained within wheat germ seems endless. It contains more potassium and iron than any other food source. Also found in great quantities are riboflavin, calcium, zinc magnesium and vitamins A, B1 and B3. Vitamins B1 and 3 are very important to maintain energy levels and maintain healthy muscles, organs, hair and skin.
Another important vitamin found in wheat germ is vitamin E. Vitamin E is a very important antioxidant. It is helpful in preventing the body's aging process and also to prevent heart disease. Vitamin E also helps to prevent blood clots and is needed to strengthen the body’s immune system.
Wheat germ has been found to be very beneficial in order to keep the body in tip top condition. It is used by athletes in their diet to improve cardiovascular function and improve endurance levels. Body builders will also add wheat germ to their diets in order to bulk up and maintain the nutritional levels they need to perform.
You can buy wheat germ from all good health stores and many supermarkets will carry it as well. It can either be purchased in toasted or fresh form. There are also many food products that already contain wheat germ. A number of cereals are made with it, as well as bread and flour.
If you make your own bread or cakes you can easily add wheat germ when baking by using it instead of a small amount of flour. You will find that it has a sweet, almost nutty flavor that is not too overpowering. It can also be added to meat dishes, eggs, vegetables and even yogurt.If you are concerned that your food storage may be lacking in protein, a good supply of wheat and beans will form a complete protein. Just a half cup of uncooked wheat contains 8 to 10 grams of protein. So, not only will wheat give you the protein needed for muscle growth and repair, but you will have a low-fat complex carbohydrate to give your body the energy it needs to make it through the day.
Wheat Berries – Whole Wheat
Bulgur –Cooked wheat berries, dried and or cracked. Referred as the “minute rice” of wheat. Cooks quickly, but has lost some of its nutrients.
Cracked wheat – Using a heavy-duty blender you can make your own "cracked wheat."
Whole-wheat flour – Ground wheat berries
Note: Once you have ground the wheat into flour store in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to use it. Wheat has natural oils that are released with grinding and quickly oxidize and become rancid.
- Learn from tutorials on:
sprouting wheat
cracked wheat
how to grow wheatgrass
how to make cream of wheat
how to make seitan aka wheat meat
http://beprepared.com/article.asp?ai=67
http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/10/23/7-great-ways-to-use-wheat-without-a-wheat-grinder/
Wheat Grinders
