Tag everyday preparedness

Lavendar, home canned carrots, #10 can of rice, and Chicken Noodle Soup in a soup bowl.

With Herbs and Mild Food

D&C 42:43 teaches “And whosoever among you are sick, and have not faith to be healed [by priesthood blessings], but believe, shall be nourished with all tenderness, with herbs and mild food…” Mild foods and herbs can help heal the…

Heated saucepan in a towel lined Wonder Oven

Baked Cereal in a Wonder Oven

On February 14, I posted on Pantry Cooking Plus about Baked Cereal, my husband’s go-to breakfast. We usually bake it in the oven overnight at 180oF. When we purchased a Wonder Oven, we decided to try cooking the baked cereal…

Collage of photos Spam Tacos, Tamale Casserole, Santa Fe Chicken Soup, green Salsa Chicken

A Three-Month Supply with a Southwestern Twist

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints introduced the idea of a Three-Month Supply in 2007 in the pamphlet All is Safely Gathered in: Family Home Storage. The pamphlet encouraged members to: “Build a small supply of food that…

Paid in Full stamp

Release Thyself from Bondage

In August 1829, Martin Harris mortgaged his farm to pay for the publishing of The Book of Mormon assuming he would be able to pay the debt soon after it was published. He attempted to earn enough money to pay…

Food storage in smaller containers - PETE bottles, canning jars, #10 cans

“Downsizing” Food Storage

I had a question presented to me by a woman who is an “empty nester” and whose eating habits have changed with the years. Here’s her situation: “When our kids were younger we were pretty much into the food storage…

Canned goods in bins on closet shelves

The Nutritional Value of Canned Food

In 2007, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were encouraged to have a 3-month supply of food that was part of their normal, daily diet. The pamphlet Prepare Every Needful Thing: Family Home Storage says: “Build…

Emergency kit collage including cyclist's kit, fanny pack kit, car kit, and 72-hour kits in different containers

National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. Become more prepared by updating your emergency kits and adding others. Ideas for different kinds of emergency kits can be found on the Emergency Kits page on www.simplyprepared.com. Kits include: Simplified 72-Hour Kit Emergency Survival…

Cinnamon biscuits, stuffed chilies, vegetable beef soup, and brownies

Spoiled with Variety

I’ve realized that I have spoiled myself with a variety of possibilities in my food storage – both food and recipes. Have you?