week 13

 

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two

Week 13

Some have said, "We have followed this counsel in the past and have never had need to use our year's supply, so we have difficulty keeping this in mind as a major priority." Perhaps following this counsel could be the reason why they have not needed to use their reserve (Ensign, May 1986). President Faust

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:

Food Storage Purchase 8 Cans of fruit

Extra Item Purchase 8 rolls of Toilet Paper

72 Hour Kit Small set of scriptures, emergency blanket, small radio, earplugs, safety glasses, electrical tape, flashlight, needle and thread, garbage bags, extra set of all keys.

Family Preparation Plan and carry out a family home evening on preparedness. Make sure that your will is current. Every adult should have a will.

Spiritual Preparedness Be more aware this week of what you do, and try in everything to live your life as an example of your faith.

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

4 c water 1 c powder cheese

1 tsp parsley ¼ tsp dry mustard

2 c potato slices (can be dehydrated)

1 c cubed ham or 1 can ham

In 4 quart casserole dish, mix all ingredients. Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 – 60 minutes. Variation: Bring to boil in pan, simmer for 3 minutes with lid on. Put in wonder cooker for 3 – 4 hours.

Peanut Butter Pasta

10 oz rotini or other spiral pasta ½ c peanut butter

¾ c water or veg stock 3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp honey

½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp chili powder

1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed

chili oil or tabasco sauce optional

Cook pasta. Combine all other ingredients in blender except peas. Process until smooth. Toss peas into cooked drained warm pasta. Add sauce and toss well. Serve warm, or cold as a salad.

Ice Cream in a Bag

½ c milk 1 tbsp sugar

½ tsp vanilla pinch salt

3 c crushed ice 6 tbsp rock (pickling) salt

Put ice and rock salt in gallon freezer bag. Combine rest of ingredients in a quart size bag. Put quart bag in big bag and squish 5 minutes.