52 Weeks, Week 30

5 2 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two

Week 30

How on the face of the earth could a man enjoy his religion when he had been told by the Lord how to prepare for a day

of famine, when instead of doing so he had fooled away that which would have sustained him and his family.

George Albert Smith

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:

Food Storage Purchase

30 Lbs. Wheat or flour

Extra Item Purchase

8 Lbs Salt

Family Gear Box

Store some of the spices and seasonings that make meals tasty. Add some sugar or honey.

Family Preparation

Review your existing savings plan or start one. No matter what you have already or what your income,

you can save something for the future. Pay tithing first and then pay yourself- even if it's only a little.

Spiritual Preparedness

Evaluate your family scripture study and family prayer. Find your weak points and set a goal to be
more diligent in these areas

Pinto Bean Snack Cake

2 c. well-cooked pinto beans and ¼ c. liquid from cooked beans

½ c. margarine

1 c. sugar

1 egg

2 t. vanilla

1 c. whole-wheat flour

½ c. instant non-fat dry milk

1-½ t. baking powder

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. allspice

2 c. finely chopped peeled apple

½ c. chopped walnuts

Puree beans with liquid until smooth; set aside. Beat margarine with sugar in bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg,

vanilla and bean puree; set aside. Combine dry ingredients in another bowl. Mix half of flour mixture into batter. Add apple,

and walnuts to remaining flour mixture; fold into batter. Coat 9- inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered

sugar if desired. Serves 20

Fruity whole wheat muffins

1 c. flour and ½ c. wheat flour

2 t. baking powder

¼ t. salt

1 beaten egg or 2 T. dried egg + 2 ½ T. water

½ c. milk or ½ C. water + ¼ C. dry milk

½ c. honey

¼ c. oil

½ c. frozen, fresh, or rehydrated fruit

In a miing bowl stir together flours, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. In another bowl combine egg,

milk, honey, oil. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Stir just till moistened

. Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups. If adding fruit, fold into batter. Bake in a 400° oven for 18 to 20 or till golden. Remove muffins from pans; serve warm.
Makes 12.