I got this recipe years ago and LOVE IT! Enchilada sauce from the store is so expensive, but this is easy to make right from your food storage and is just as tasty! One batch will make 3 cups, too, so it's definately more bang for your buck!
ENCHILADA SAUCE
2 Tb. veg oil
2 Tb. flour (white or wheat...wheat will add a little grainier texture)
2 Tb. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (I use garlic salt, it's what I've got :)
Heat oil in saucepan, stir in flour and chili powder, cook 1 minute. Add the rest of ingredients, bring to a boil, simmer 10 minutes. Done!
How easy is that???
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
WATER FILTERS AND BARRELS AVAILABLE
Hey folks! We are focusing on clean water for our preparedness efforts this month, and our supplier has stocked us with water filters, disinfecting items, and barrels that are available for purchase!
Prices for water filters are $45-$60 (these will filter several gallons at a time, the ceramic filter has proven to be effective against nearly all bacteria/viruses) Click here for more info about the water filters
Barrels are $20 each, food grade, used, 55 gal. plastic.
Disinfecting/conservation items to be announced
How to purchase: You can email me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com to submit your order or attend the water class on July 28 and purchase items there. All pickups will need to happen on July 28, whether you attend the class or not! We will do payment and pickup in the same transaction this time.
Class info:
When: Wed, July 28, 7 PM-8 PM
Where: Joan Elders' home, 4820 Hollow Rd, Nibley UT 84321
Teacher: Joan Elder
Cost: None!
Contact #: 435-757-6854
This is great information on storing, purifying, and conserving water during an emergency situation. Plan to be there! Q&A and items available for purchase following the class.
Prices for water filters are $45-$60 (these will filter several gallons at a time, the ceramic filter has proven to be effective against nearly all bacteria/viruses) Click here for more info about the water filters
Barrels are $20 each, food grade, used, 55 gal. plastic.
Disinfecting/conservation items to be announced
How to purchase: You can email me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com to submit your order or attend the water class on July 28 and purchase items there. All pickups will need to happen on July 28, whether you attend the class or not! We will do payment and pickup in the same transaction this time.
Class info:
When: Wed, July 28, 7 PM-8 PM
Where: Joan Elders' home, 4820 Hollow Rd, Nibley UT 84321
Teacher: Joan Elder
Cost: None!
Contact #: 435-757-6854
This is great information on storing, purifying, and conserving water during an emergency situation. Plan to be there! Q&A and items available for purchase following the class.
WATER STORAGE ADVENTURES
Ok, so in keeping with my July preparedness goal, I have been getting rid of the water from my 55 gallon drums in preparation for cleaning and refilling. (My plan was to siphon it out with a hose but my super tough husband just tipped them over for me...much easier!) I made some discoveries that I thought I would share.
1. I have water stored in both metal barrels and the plastic ones. The metal ones have an enamel lining so I didn't think rust would be a problem, BUT alas, they are beginning to rust anyway. So I will probably line them somehow and use them to store wheat bags or something. However, the water from those smelled and tasted much better (yes, my husband actually tasted it!) than from the plastic ones. Hmmmm...
2. Even though I left a good 10 inches of headspace at the top of each barrel to allow for freezing/expansion, those that were stored outdoors still bulged out the bottom from freezing. My husband explained to me that it was because the water freezes from top first, so it ends up expanding out the bottom instead. Why didn't I think of that? So, the barrels are now a little tipsy...but they'll still work. I guess the lesson learned here is to store them indoors if possible (like in a shed or garage).
3. Though I thoroughly disinfected each barrel before filling it, there was still some suspicious looking matter at the bottom of the barrels. Nothing a little Clorox won't fix, but this is why it's very important to have a filter (we are selling them this month! see above post or email me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com) to be able to clean up your water even if it has been stored well.
If you know some great tips for storing water in these huge barrels please post them in the comments so we can all figure it out together! Remember that water is one of the top three items to have in your storage! Don't be without it, summer is a great time to get it in order!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Safe Water Storage Class , July 28
Safe water/Water conservation class
Coming up July 28, 7 PM
This time of year we are thinking a little more of the importance of water and what shortages can mean. It's even more important to have an idea of what to do about water in an emergency situation, when it is very often scarce. Join us for a no-cost class taught by Joan that will show you how to store and purify your water, as well as teach you how to make your own filter and show you how to conserve water in some ways you might not be thinking about! The class is about an hour long, with a Q&A session and items available for purchase that will assist you in your water storage (water filters, barrels, disinfecting materials, menstrual cups, etc.)
Date: Wed., July 28
Time: 7 PM-8 PM
Where: 4820 Hollow Rd, Nibley UT
Coming up July 28, 7 PM
This time of year we are thinking a little more of the importance of water and what shortages can mean. It's even more important to have an idea of what to do about water in an emergency situation, when it is very often scarce. Join us for a no-cost class taught by Joan that will show you how to store and purify your water, as well as teach you how to make your own filter and show you how to conserve water in some ways you might not be thinking about! The class is about an hour long, with a Q&A session and items available for purchase that will assist you in your water storage (water filters, barrels, disinfecting materials, menstrual cups, etc.)
Date: Wed., July 28
Time: 7 PM-8 PM
Where: 4820 Hollow Rd, Nibley UT
Saturday, July 3, 2010
JULY PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE
Happy summer everyone! Isn't the sunshine great? Here's what I'm planning to do for my preparedness in July, join me if you can!
*As the weather heats up and the water gets scarce, I am reminded that I need to revamp my water storage. I will empty and refill my barrels, get all my filtering supplies in one place, and restock my bottled water supply (it seems to dwindle very quickly in the summer months...) I have also heard that freezers will operate more efficiently when full, so I may fill up a few milk jugs and stick them in to fill in the empty spots as well as provide for more water storage and/or ice in the event of an emergency. There are other places in your home where water is available that you may not have considered, i.e. water heater tanks and toilet tanks. Of course, those should be used as a last resort. Remember, the recommended water storage amount is 2 weeks for each person, which is about a gallon per person per day.
Here are some guidelines on water storage: http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,7534-1-4065-1,00.html
http://www.nationalterroralert.com/safewater/
Plug here: If you need help with your water storage/purifying/conserving during an emergency, come to the free water class we are holding on July 28! Info above.
*I need to do some planning for canning. I have a good idea of what my garden yield will be and will take inventory from my storage to see what I could use more of for winter. I'll also be watching for produce sales in stores and farmers' markets in case I would like to can anything that I am not currently growing. So many times in the summer, though, many generous people share their surplus so I rarely have to buy anything...what a help!
Good luck with your summer prepardness goals! Don't let the sun get you sidetracked! :)
*As the weather heats up and the water gets scarce, I am reminded that I need to revamp my water storage. I will empty and refill my barrels, get all my filtering supplies in one place, and restock my bottled water supply (it seems to dwindle very quickly in the summer months...) I have also heard that freezers will operate more efficiently when full, so I may fill up a few milk jugs and stick them in to fill in the empty spots as well as provide for more water storage and/or ice in the event of an emergency. There are other places in your home where water is available that you may not have considered, i.e. water heater tanks and toilet tanks. Of course, those should be used as a last resort. Remember, the recommended water storage amount is 2 weeks for each person, which is about a gallon per person per day.
Here are some guidelines on water storage: http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,7534-1-4065-1,00.html
http://www.nationalterroralert.com/safewater/
Plug here: If you need help with your water storage/purifying/conserving during an emergency, come to the free water class we are holding on July 28! Info above.
*I need to do some planning for canning. I have a good idea of what my garden yield will be and will take inventory from my storage to see what I could use more of for winter. I'll also be watching for produce sales in stores and farmers' markets in case I would like to can anything that I am not currently growing. So many times in the summer, though, many generous people share their surplus so I rarely have to buy anything...what a help!
Good luck with your summer prepardness goals! Don't let the sun get you sidetracked! :)
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