Wheat

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Wheat and Flour will naturally be the main items stored. </div> <div> Click <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Goudy Old Style" ><A HREF="id6_wheat.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recipes"><U><U>here</U></U></A></FONT> for recipes and other information.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Wheat, Rice and other grains can be stored in airtight plastic or metal containers. You may even be able to buy wheat already prepared for storage. 3 five gallons containers for 100 lbs. of wheat or 18 "#10" cans for 100 lbs. They must be airtight, and you'll have to use nitrogen packets for moisture protection*. Metal cans will absorb moisture, so don't keep them on a cement floor. Plastic cans need to have a secure seal.</div> <div> You can now purchase the nitrogen packets (known as oxygen packets) directly from <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Goudy Old Style" ><A HREF="http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1" target="_blank" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/sto"><U><U>LDS distribution</U></U></A></FONT>. Other preservation supplies are available as well.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>*</B>If you wish to "treat" the wheat yourself, follow these instructions. Line the containers with plastic bags. You need 1/2 lb. Dry Ice, broken into smaller pieces. Wrap each piece in a piece of brown paper bag. Fill the bucket 1/3 full of wheat, then add a piece of dry ice, then the remaining wheat. Loosely tie the plastic bag. It will bulge as the dry ice melts and pushes the air out of the container. Let the air out and loosely tie the bag again. Repeat this until the bag no longer bulges. Tie the bag tightly and let the bucket sit for another hour, to be sure no more air needs to escape. After an hour, re-tie the bag, and seal the bucket. Remember to be sure there is no air left to escape, because it <I>will</I> escape, and you could be cleaning up a wheat explosion! This method is not necessary if you use "oxygen packets" or buy the wheat already sealed for storage. </div> <div> Wheat stored in this manner should keep for 10 years, although many people who have stored it that long or longer say thier wheat is still fine. </div> <div> <B>Important: </B>If you do not eat whole wheat regularly, a sudden change to whole wheat can make you ill. It is best to use it- even half whole wheat/ half white flour in baking, so your family is used to it.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <B>The advantage of storing wheat</B> as well as flour is that wheat is a very versatile grain, whereas flour is used primarily for baking. Wheat can be used as a cereal (bulger and wheat berries), as a meat substitute (bulger and wheat meat) and as a flour for baking. </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Five"><U><IMG SRC="0312e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="oil_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Oil</U></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> We're talking cooking oil, here, guys! </div> <div> Storing oil is a tricky deal, but it's important to have some on hand. We have had good luck with buying a 13 gallon container at the warehouse club, and refilling the kitchen jug from that. <U>Be sure you buy vegetable oil</U>, not frying liquid.This solves the problem of rotation. Of course, you could also buy several quart or gallon containers when it's on sale and rotate them (write the date on with a marker).<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Oil needs to be stored in a cool place. It doesn't keep long even so, so ROTATION IS VITAL!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Don't forget these sources of oil:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Salad Dressing and Mayonnaise<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Peanut Butter<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Shortening<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Storing the "butter buds" would be a nice thing to add flavor to foods. </div> <div> All of the above items MUST BE ROTATED. because they contain oil, they will go rancid if not used within six months to a year.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Five"><U><IMG SRC="0312e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="beans___legumes_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Beans & Legumes</U></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Click<A HREF="id6_legumes_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recipes"><U> </U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><A HREF="id6_legumes_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recipes"><U><U>here</U></U></A></FONT><A HREF="id6_legumes_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recipes"><U> </U></A>for recipes and other information.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Storing beans</B> is much like storing wheat. The containers should be clean, cool and dry. Since beans will absorb moisture, they must be kept dry. In dry climates, we have discovered a little extra water and cooking time may be necessary to help the beans soften properly. In moist climates, this has not been necessary, but good storage conditions have been, since beans can sprout if they become too moist!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> We recommend you store a variety of beans; Pintos, Navy, Green Split Peas and Lentils are a few of our most commonly used beans. Remember, a legume combined with a grain (Beans and Cornbread) makes a complete protein. There is some evidence that some legumes are complete in themselves- lentils, for example.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> If you store a lot of legumes, you may be able to decrease the amount of grains you store. </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Five"><U><IMG SRC="0312e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="powdered_milk"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Powdered Milk</B></div> <div> Click<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Goudy Old Style" ><A HREF="id6_powdered_milk_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recipes"><U><U> here</U></U></A></FONT> for recipes and more information.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Powdered milk needs to be stored in airtight containers- plastic is best. If you store it in the the bag or box, you run the risk of bugs getting in and setting up camp. The best type of powdered milk to store is Non-instant type. This will keep longer that the instant type. In either case <B>YOU MUST ROTATE</B> the milk. </div> <bR> <div> <B>The best way to rotate powdered milk</B> is to mix it half and half with the milk you buy and use every day. Simply make it up, and pour it into a half empty container of milk and shake once to mix it together. <B>Special benefit</B>: this is a budget stretcher! </div> <bR> <div> It's wise to store some evaporated milk, but since the is very expensive, it's not suggested that your whole supply be made up of this. </div> <bR> <div> Both powdered milk types keep for only six months to a year and then only when stored in a very cool, dry place. Like I said: ROTATE!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>What will happen if you don't rotate?</B> The milk will keep for a while longer, but will taste funny (yes, folks, powdered milk can taste even worse!) If you want to be prepared for that, store some powdered chocolate milk mix! (NOT hot chocolate, something like Nestle Quik!)</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Five"><U><IMG SRC="0312e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="sugar_and_sweeteners"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Sugar and Sweeteners</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Plan to store 100 lbs of sugar per person per year. If properly stored, sugar will keep indefinitely. This means in a sealed, dry container in a cool place. Granulated sugar will keep for a time in it's original bag. White sugar that has "clumped" is still usable.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you wish to store honey,</B> buy unrefined crystalline honey. Honey has less calories, is sweeter and you use less (about 1/2 cup for 1 cup sugar). Honey that has crystalized can be heated in it's OPEN container until it is liquid. crystalline honey will store indefinitely. When you are ready to use it, place the amount you will use in a month's time into a container and stirr a drop or two of water into it. It will not crystalize again. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Brown sugar</B> is a good thing to store some of, since you'll want to be baking things. It also needs to be stored in an airtight container. After a time, the moisture in Brown sugar can evaporate. A small piece of apple placed in the container will help to keep the sugar moist.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Guess what goes here! </div> <bR> <div> You're right! <U>BE SURE YOU ROTATE!</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Don't forget all those other sweet things you're used to! Powdered sugar, jams and jellies, you might store some maple syrup, but you could also just keep some maple flavor on hand and make your own.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Five"><U><IMG SRC="0312e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="salt"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Salt</U></B></div> <div> Store 5 lbs of salt per person per year. Iodized salt is best. It should be stored in a cool, dry container. If you buy salt in the one pound "cans", stack them inside a five gallon bucket and seal. Iodized salt that has yellowed is safe to use.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> If you plan to pickle things, store the non-iodized salt, as the iodine clouds the pickling liquid. </div> <bR> <div> Salt, stored properly will keep indefinitely. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Five"><U><IMG SRC="0312e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="water"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Water</U></B></div> <bR> <div> When storing water, it's important to remember that children need as much as adults. The civil defense manual suggests seven gallons for each individual as a basic emergency supply. This would barely be enough for drinking and limited cooking. If you store a lot of dehydrated foods, you'll need even more. </div> <bR> <div> Water can be stored in plastic or glass containers, but they must be CLEAN.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> When you empty a <B>canning jar,</B> pour boiled water into it and store it on the shelf (sealed, of course).<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> When you empty a <B>bleach jug,</B> simply refill it with water and label it. It needs no other sterilization, since the bleach left in the jug will purify it.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>I do not recommend refilling empty milk jugs</B>. It is very difficult to get them clean enough, and they tend to leak after time.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Your water heater is a water storage place</B>. LADIES, you (as well as your hubby) need to know how to turn off the water to your house, in case of water contamination, so the water in your water heater can stay pure.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>55 (or 20) Gallon drums</B> are sometimes available either (new) through suppliers like Emergency Essentials (about $40) or (used) through beverage bottlers like Pepsi or Coke. The used ones have contained soda pop syrup and must be thoroughly washed, but they are significantly cheaper ($10). These containers can be stored anywhere inside or out except in direct sun (it's called algea). <B>Move</B> the container to where you want to keep it before you fill it! <B>Then </B>add 1/2 teaspoon chlorine bleach per each 5 gallons. If you live <B>outside the Phoenix area</B>, your tap water may not contain as much bleach as ours (lucky you!), in which case, double the amount of bleach you add.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Water Purification</U></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Unless the water is radioactive or poisoned, the following will help you know how much bleach to add to water for purifiaction purposes. This is supposing you have not already stored the water with bleach added. </div> <bR> <div> For 1 quart <B>clear</B> water add 2 drops bleach,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> For 1 quart <B>cloudy</B> water add 4 drops bleach.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> For 1 gallon <B>clear</B> water add 8 drops,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> For 1 gallon <B>cloudy</B> water add 16 drops.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Water that has been stored for a while may taste a little flat. Simply pour it back and forth from one (clean) container to another three or four times to mix some air into it, and it should taste fine.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Halazone</B> tablets are available at outdooor outfitter places. Follow the label directions. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Iodine:</B> use 2 to 3 drops tincture of iodine to each quart of clear water, 6 to 8 drops per quart for cloudy water. Mix well and let stand 30 minutes.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Five"><U><IMG SRC="0312e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>