Medicine Hat 1st Ward
November 2008
What can I do with WHEAT?
People often ask, "What would I do with my wheat if I needed it to sustain the life
of my family – What could I make with it?"
Many things can be done with wheat. It can be ground into 100% whole wheat flour
using an electric or manual grain grinder. The whole wheat flour can be made into
baked goods such as bread, cakes, pastries, muffins, cookies and crackers. It can
also be made into pasta noodles. Wheat can be ground more coarsely to make a
very wholesome hot cereal similar to "Red River". Wheat gluten which is derived from
the whole wheat kernel can be made into a meat substitute that is surprisingly
delicious. It can be made into burgers, used in any recipe calling for hamburger, such
as lasagna or chili, stir fries,vegetarian meatloaf and pilaf. Wheat and most other
grains and legumes can be sprouted. The sprouts are similar to those we've enjoyed
in sandwiches. Sprouting can add greens to your diet when none may be available.
Sprouts can be added to salads, soups and stir fries and are ready to eat after a few
days of growth. They are full of nutrients, quick to grow and don't have any pesticide
residue. Sprouted grains and legumes can be used as a substitute for vitamin
supplements.
The time will come that gold will hold no comparison in value to a bushel of wheat.
President Brigham Young
But What About Protein?
Protein is required by the body for growing, repair and maintenance. Our bodies
get 5/6 of all the protein needed through the recycling of old body tissue. The 1/6
that we need comes from essential amino acids consumed through diet.
North Americans often believe that they must get their protein from meat and
dairy products. There are many people living throughout the world who get enough
calories in their diets and eat little or no meat, yet are in excellent health by eating
only plant protein.This is wonderful news for our food storage plan. Grains and
legumes are easier to store than meat and dairy products, have a longer shelf life,
and are less expensive.
Recipe of the Month
Whole Wheat Potato Bread
8 cups of whole wheat flour
1 tbsp salt
4 tbsp sugar, honey, or molasses
4 tbsp melted shortening or oil
2 tbsp yeast dissolved in ½ cup warm water
1 medium potato (about 1 cup) cooked until soft in 2 cups water.
Mash or beat potato – water mixture until smooth. Cool. Add 1 ¾ cups water to
potato water. Add yeast and shortening. Pour this mixture gradually into flour.
Mix 7 minutes with electric mixer or by hand until dough is smooth and stretchy.
Dough will be soft. Let rest 10 – 15 minutes on greased surface. Knead and fill
bread pans half full. Let double in size. Bake at 400 for 45 minutes. This will make
6 small (can loaves) or 4 medium pan loaves. This delicious bread is much finer
and lighter in texture than ordinary wheat bread.
Ponder This
The power is out, the banks are closed, no checks are accepted, no credit is
taken, debit machines are down, (no power, no machines). Do you have cash
on hand? Keep cash on hand in small denominations such as $1, $2, $5, $10,
and $20. Stores are not likely going to have a lot of change, and maybe cannot
make change at all. You do not want to have to pay $20 for some small item
that would normally cost $2.
Family Home Evening Idea
What do I do if the Lights go Out?
Pretend your lights have gone out. Have the complete Family Home Evening
with no lights. Get out the candles and warm clothing, and prepare dinner or
your snack without electricity. Have children practice lighting candles, oil lamps,
replacing wicks, and teach them all of the safety regarding these tools. What
does your family need to do to be better prepared in the event of an electrical
power failure that would last for more than a day?
Ezra Taft Benson said: The Lord has warned us of famines, but the righteous
will have listened to the Prophet and stored at least a year's supply of
survival food.
Emergency Preparedness
Add these items to your 72 hour kit:
soap
toothbrush
toothpaste
shaving supplies
infant needs
disinfectant
aluminum foil
Spiritual Goal
Have personal prayer and personal scripture study every day
Provident Living
Review your will if you have one. Make any needed changes. If you do not have one,
make arrangements to get one. EVERY adult should have a will.
The Importance Of Vegetable Oil in
Food Storage
Since my conversion and because of my World War II experiences, I now have
a deep appreciation for the revealed plan of a year's supply for each member.
FrequentlyI am asked, "What were the most valuable items in the days of
starvation in Germany?" As for what we needed, the food item we relied on
most was vegetable oil. With a bottle of vegetable oil, one could acquire nearly
every other desirable item. It had such value that with a quart of vegetable oil
one could probably trade for three bushels of apples or three hundred pounds
of potatoes. Vegetable oil has a high calorie content, is easy to transport, and
in cooking can give a tasty flavor to all kinds of food items that one would not
normally consider as food wild flowers, wild plants, and roots from shrubs and
trees. For me and my family, a high-quality vegetable oil has the highest priority
in our food storage, both in times of daily use and for emergency usage. When
vegetable oil is well-packed and stored appropriately, it has a long storage life
without the necessity of refrigeration. We found ours to be in very good condition
after twenty years of storage, but circumstances may vary in different countries
and with different supplies.
Elder F. Enzio Busche, "How Beautiful to Live in These Times and Be Prepared!"
Ensign, June 1982.
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