52 Weeks, Week 33

 

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two

Week 33

Ezra Taft Benson – When the economies of nations fail, when famine and other disasters prevent people from buying food in stores, the Saints must be prepared to handle these emergencies.

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:

Food Storage Purchase 6 lbs. Jam

Extra Item Purchase 20 lbs Oats

Family Prep: We are going to start putting together our emergency car kits. So for this week you task is to get a bin, box, or bag of some kind that you will keep in the trunk of each vehicle. Put in this kit one extra pair of clothing. Next week we will start gathering other supplies.

Spiritual Preparedness: Personal Revelation is so important to our obedience to the commandments and to our understanding of the latter days – the time in which we live. Take some time to study this subject by using the dictionary, index and topical guides in the scripture.

Dad's Cookies

2 cups fine oatmeal

2 cups flour

3 teaspoons soda

1½ cups sugar

2 eggs

1 cup fine coconut

2 teaspoons ginger

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

1 cup shortening

½ cup corn syrup

Mix dry ingredients. Add syrup to beaten egg before

mixing everything together. Roll in balls, bake in hot

oven at 400 degrees until brown.

Fry Bread

4 cups flour 1 tablespoon salt

1 cup shortening 1 ½ cups warm water

Stir together the flour and the salt. Cut in shortening. Add warm water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Let rest 15 minutes. Divide into balls about the size of an egg (for Navajo Tacos, I make bigger balls; maybe double the size of an egg). Shape into patties, poking a small hole in the center of each to let steam escape. Deep fry 'til golden on each side. Drain. For Navajo Tacos, serve topped with chili, grated cheese, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, olives, sour cream, guacamole, or whatever you like. These can be served with icing sugar for a snack, or gravy for a bread and gravy.