How To Video On Canning #10 Cans

Hey everyone! I found this video that shows you the whole canning process (in a #10 can).

So all those that would like to learn, here is the video.
http://everydayfoodstorage.net/2009/08/20/how-to-use-a-dry-pack-canner/food-storage-recipes

If you have any questions on how our cannery works or what canner we have available, let me know and I'll fill you in:)

Crystal

Coupon Code For Shelf Reliance

Sara Hanks, from Shelf Reliance, has offered us some coupon codes and resources that might be able to help with food storage! If you use the code "SRTHRIVE" at the Shelf Reliance website,(link is on side of blog), you'll get 15% off retail for all of their food storage. Just letting you know! They also have other deals on their cases of food for example so check out the website if you haven't already:)
http://www.shelfreliance.com/

Thanks Sara, and happy shopping!

Crystal

August Emergency Essential Orders

Just a reminder that if you would like to order something from Emergency Essentials this month, Carrie needs your orders by the 25th of August.

Freeze Dried Strawberries are again on group sale this month. We need 12 minimum to get the discount. Also, Taco flavored TVP is on special as well. There is also several other items on sale this month like Scrambled Egg Mix, Dried Peach Slices, Egg Whites, and other emergency preparedness items. Go to http://www.beprepared.com/ to check it out.

Also, if you haven't already picked up your items from last month's order from Carrie's house, please remember to go in the evening because of her new work schedule.

Thanks!

Dehydrating Food With The Excalibur!

Hey Everyone,

Just thought I'd pass on this great info!

If you are interested in dehydrating your own food, or if you have food from your garden that you would like to preserve, check out this site http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/

It is a really nice dehydrator that works really well. Watch the video and see what makes it better than others. If you are anything like me, you'll add it on to your Christmas list this year...lol, I'm a geek, I know.

Also check out this website: http://www.dehydrate2store.com/

It has loads of info on dehydrating your food, such as tips, recipes, etc. So take a look!!

Thanks!! Crystal

Bean Recipes and Pictures!!

Here are a couple of pictures I took of the taste test night! We even had strawberry lemonade with dehydrated strawberries, ordered from the last emergency essentials order! You couldn't even tell the difference! They were yummy! There are so many things you can make with beans, but here are the things we had made for the taste test night!!

(The first bowl is the white bean flour and the other bowl is just mashed potatoes from potato flakes to put the gravy on, which is in the middle.)

WHITE BEAN GRAVY

Made by Crystal Petersen

2 cups hot water

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or 2 bouillon cubes

4 Tablespoons White Bean Flour*

Salt and Pepper

I made bean flour by pouring my white beans into my wondermill grinder on a fine/flour setting, just like I would do for wheat to make flour.

Boil water, whisk bean flour into water. Stir until it thickens and then reduce the heat and cook an additional 2 minutes.

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WHITE CHILI

Recipe from Rachel Turner

1 med. onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 tsp. cilantro
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 (4oz.)can chopped green chilies, drained (beware that some canned chilies are spicy)
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 (15.8oz)cans of Great Northern white beans
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cubed or chopped cooked chicken breast

In large skillet, cook onion in oil for 4 minutes or until transparent. Saute chicken until cooked. Add chilies, and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth bring to a boil. cook until hot.

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LENTIL COOKIES

Made by Rebecca Moser

1c Whole wheat flour

1c White flour

1tsp Baking powder

1/2tsp Cinnamon

1/2tsp Allspice

1c Sugar

3/4c Butter

1 Egg

2tsp Vanilla

1c Lentil Puree*

1c Oats

1/2c Craisins

1/2c Coconut

1/2c White chocolate chips

*Prepare dry lentils as directed on bag. Puree prepared lentils in a blender. (1/2c dry lentils=1c pureed lentils.)

Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Cream sugar & Butter. Add egg, vanilla an lentil puree. Combine flour, baking powder and spices in separate bowl. Then add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Scoop cookies onto baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes.

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LENTIL SOUP

Made by Rachel Turner

1 med. onion, diced

3 carrots, diced

1 stock celery, sliced

6 cups water

2 cups (16oz) dried lentils

1/2 cup diced ham

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 chicken bouillon cube

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes

Directions: Combine ingredients. Heat to boiling and cover and simmer for about 1 hour.

(This recipe can be made with all items from food storage if you have dehydrated carrots, celery, and onion...which carrots and onions are available at the cannery)

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BEAN PIE

Made by Carrie Wells

1 heaping cup of pureed Pinto Beans*

½ C. sugar

1 C. brown sugar

½ cup butter

2 eggs, beaten

Unbaked pie shell

*1 ½ cup cooked beans equals about 1 cup mashed.

Blend sugars, eggs and butter until creamy. Add pinto beans and blend well.

Pour into 9” unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes, then at 350 for an additional 25 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean. Note: This pie tastes like Pecan Pie and can be served with whipped cream, non-dairy whipped topping or a scoop of ice cream. Nutritional analysis per serving: 427 Cal.; 5.74 g protein; 20.5 g fat (42% cal. from fat); 57.25 g carb.; 83 mg cholesterol; 4.1 g fiber; 264 mg sodium

It was the same recipe as the one Tara Hart made for the emergency fair, except she omitted the pecans and the beans were almost pureed...but they were both fantastic!!

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BEAN DIP

Made by Carrie Wells

Recipe coming Soon