2009 Preparedness Plan
October Summary
Spiritual Goal:
Take time to review the conference talks. Try to focus on one idea or talk and make it a goal to do better in that area.
Emergency Preparedness Goal:
Add $20.00 in coin and small bills in your “cash stash”. You should have now
have $200.00.
Sewing kit (needles, thread, pins, scissors)
Plastic trash bags, duct tape, whistle, compass
Food Storage Goal:
Beans and lentils (60lbs/person moist or 30lbs/person dry)
Yeast
Beans and lentils: Dry beans and their close cousins, the dry peas and lentils, are food bargains, budget wise and nutrition wise. Most are a source of calcium, Vitamins A and C, Thiamine, Potassium and Iron. Incomplete protein by themselves, legumes when combined with grains, such as wheat, rice or corn provide complete protein: served with meat, cheese or eggs, legumes enhance the protein value of those foods. When buying beans, you can figure that a pound of one of these dry foods will provide 7-9 servings. Two methods of soaking beans are: 1). Overnight Soaking – add water and let set overnight. Drain. Cook according to recipe selected. 2). Quick soak – Add water and bring to a boil, cover and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Drain. Cook according to recipe selected. It is not necessary to soak lentils and split peas before cooking.
Yeast: It is recommended that you store about a ½ lb of yeast per person. Take into account the amount your family uses when determining what amount to store. There are different types of yeast – compressed and active dry. Compressed yeast is fresh, moist yeast that is ready to use and is more perishable. It hasn't been dehydrated like active dry or instant yeast. Compressed yeast should be refrigerated until used. It will keep for about two weeks, or if frozen, it can last for three or four months. Dry yeast, on the other hand, can last 18 to 24 months if kept in a cool place.
Challenge: Take the time to reevaluate your preparedness plan. Have you let things slip this summer? Is it time to get back on track? What can you do to be better prepared by the end of the year?
