| | The Surprise Arizona West Stake Emergency Preparedness NewsletterJuly 2023 Edition | | | |
| | Happy Independence Day!As you build your food storage you will notice it just "feels good” and offers "peace of mind” to have some self-reliance and independence from relying on others during an emergency or disaster. Our forefathers and pioneer ancestors thrived on being independent of tyranny, government, debt, and the freedom to worship when, where and how they may.The year is half over. Set some new food storage goals for the rest of the year. I have some articles below to help you in your quest for freedom and independence. | | | |
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| | "A food storage plan is simply a way of ensuring that you have a stockpile of food that can last you and your family for a period of time in case of an emergency. This could be anything from a natural disaster to a power outage. Having a food storage plan means that you will always have something to eat, no matter what happens."
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| | "It’s very concerning to me right now when I consider the condition of our food chain. Now, I’m not talking about hoarding food, I’m talking about stocking your pantry with the food you will eat today and when we have an emergency. You’ve heard the slogan, “Store what you eat and eat what you store.”"
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| | "Here is my list of 11 things every pantry needs to cook from scratch. If you start with this list, the sky is the limit to help you make just about every baked item we would like to bake."
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| | "Wheat berries are versatile and nutritious grains that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are the whole, unprocessed kernel of wheat and contain all three parts of the grain: the bran, germ, and endosperm. This means they are packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Most of us use them for bread making."
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| | 15 Emergency Provisions To Buy Every Month"We all hope that we’ll never have to use these provisions, but it’s important to be as best prepared as possible for emergencies. That’s why you should buy a few basic provisions every month, so you’re always ready in case of an emergency. Here are some of the items you should make sure to have on hand" | | | |
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"We have come up with a handy chart for you that includes the most common items recommended for long term food storage and how many pounds you can store in both #10 cans and 5 gallon buckets. Please note these are estimates depending on how you are packaging (i.e. using mylar bags or not).”
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| | I personally own this oven and it works amazing! Below are pictures of using the oven in my courtyard in March. 45 mins for a loaf of bread at 350 degrees. Also did some meatloaf and potatoes. turned out great. I actually grew the potatoes myself (yes even in Arizona) in potato bags. Mark Taylor | | | |
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