Pandemic Prep…How Ready Are We?
For the next few weeks we are going to discover who is ready for a pandemic and who is not. Let’s begin close to home and then examine our larger community. This week let’s consider our extended family. Have you spoken with your parents, siblings, grandparents, adult children, widowed aunts, about the possibility of a two to three month quarantine in the event of a pandemic. Now is the time....Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Did you know the food pyramid has undergone another change? Scientists are now recommending we eat between 7-13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. That is up from 5-9 servings just a few years ago. Why the change? The following article will help you to understand why we need to eat more to get the same nutrients we received from fewer serving a few years ago. By LANCE GAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE In spite...
Posted by Carolyn on Mar 11th, 2009 in Answers to Questions, Before the Disaster, Food Storage | Comments Off
Answering Questions
This week there really weren’t many questions. That is largely do to the fact that so many of you answered questions as they were asked. Thank you. I love it when we are sharing our experiences, so please keep those answers coming. Also, keep those recipes coming. Now for some answers: How much canned butter per person should we store? What is the shelf-life on this butter? How much butter should you...Our General Store…Protein
Protein is critical to muscle strength, repair of damaged tissue, bone strength, healthy skin and blood, and the development of brain cells. You can not ignore protein in your diet and expect your family to remain strong during a time of distress. Proteins may be stored in the form of meat, fish, eggs, dairy, peanut butter, and nuts. Beans are also a source of protein but an incomplete source. All animal...
Posted by Carolyn on Mar 7th, 2009 in Canning and Gardening, Food Storage, Our General Store | 9 comments
