Bishop Karski has requested that everyone inventory their food storage. He asked me to pass this on to the sisters- that he would like everyone to do an inventory to find out exactly they stand on food storage and being prepared. It is easier to move forward and become more prepared if you know exactly where you stand. Please email me if you would like an Excel spreadsheet that is very detailed that will help you to keep track and calculate what you have and what you need. Someone has put a lot of work into this and it is really nifty!
Cheryl H.
smiley35@gmail.com
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Super Saturday Thank You!
A HUGE thank you to the RS Committee (formerly known as the Enrichment Committee) for the wonderful, successful Super Saturday yesterday! It was a great time!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Walton Feed Group Order
Okay, we are ready to begin the Walton Feed order process. The order form is very lengthy (about 7 pages, printed). So if you are interested, I would prefer being able to email it to you. The money for this will be due to me on November 8. The items available range from emergency supplies to bulk foods such as sugar, oats, beans of all types, and grains of almost everything you can imagine. Also, random items such as fructose, whipped honey (Cox brand- something our family has really missed since moving from Utah!), lots of dried items, Ezekiel mix (email me if you want more info on this), and various spices. And LOTS more!
This can be a good way to save money on groceries. Even if you only pick one item that your family uses, buy it at these bulk rates, put aside the money you would've spent on that item during the next 6 months and when we do the order again next year (twice yearly) then you can use that money to purchase more of the bulk foods again and keep rolling it forward. Not only can you save money on groceries, but you can be building up your food storage, and using it, as we've been encouraged to do.
Please call or email me if you have any questions, or if you would like an order form emailed to you.
One more thing, although we collect the money on November 8, the order will not arrive here until sometimes in Jan. or Feb. It comes to the area on a semi truck and then is distributed to the various drop points during that time. This helps save on shipping costs. You may be asked to help unload the semi truck when it comes.
This can be a good way to save money on groceries. Even if you only pick one item that your family uses, buy it at these bulk rates, put aside the money you would've spent on that item during the next 6 months and when we do the order again next year (twice yearly) then you can use that money to purchase more of the bulk foods again and keep rolling it forward. Not only can you save money on groceries, but you can be building up your food storage, and using it, as we've been encouraged to do.
Please call or email me if you have any questions, or if you would like an order form emailed to you.
One more thing, although we collect the money on November 8, the order will not arrive here until sometimes in Jan. or Feb. It comes to the area on a semi truck and then is distributed to the various drop points during that time. This helps save on shipping costs. You may be asked to help unload the semi truck when it comes.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Apple Information from Stake Preparedness Specialist, Lisa Vish
Hi everyone!
It’s apple season! We are blessed to live near wonderful orchards that offer plenty of fresh, delicious and inexpensive choices. If you are a novice canner, applesauce is a good product to get your feet wet with. Also, you can freeze or dry apple slices for long term storage.
Where to go get apples – and fried pies and boiled peanuts! (and for those who have asked me, I like BJ Reece’s place for variety and price, and it’s always good to check Hudson’s for grade-outs)
Ellijay apple houses
http://www.pickyourown.org/
http://www.allaboutapples.com/
Atlanta Farmer’s Market
http://www.pickyourown.org/
How to do it
http://www.freshpreserving.
http://www.caes.uga.edu/
Frankly, one of the best places to research canning supplies in terms of price and selection
Also, you can check hardware stores or Walmart or eBay for supplies. For applesauce, you only need a water bath canner; if you decide to can other things and procure a pressure canner, be sure and have the gauge checked before you use it (especially if you bought it used)
Call this lady and have your pressure canning equipment checked out (by appointment):
Michele S. Melton
UGA Cooperative Extension
Forsyth Co. Extension Agent/FACS
101 E. Maple St. - Suite 200
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 770-887-2418
Fax: 770-887-2403
Email: msmelton@uga.edu
Website: www.ugaextension.com/forsyth
OTHER RESOURCE INFO:
Also, I found a GREAT mail-order spice supply company (www.penzeys.com) that specializes in hand-blends and offers an amazing variety of product. I asked them to send me a couple dozen catalogs to pass out to you all and I only got 7, so go online and check out their catalog there; it’s chock full of fantastic general information about kinds of spices, their uses, storage recommendations (hello! They recommend storing a year’s worth!) that will broaden your palate for variety in your food storage.
AND, I stumbled across a restaurant and kitchen supply place when I was in Pittsburgh that is the real deal, hurray! I got killer commercial quality spatulas (the sturdy rubber ones that look like shallow spoons, you know?) for $ 0.88 each (they retail – at a lower quality – for $6-7) and all kinds of goodies like that. I’m telling you about this place specifically because they also carry those aluminum disposable lasagna pans (like when you take a casserole to someone and don’t want to hassle with getting the pan back?) for $ 0.37 each (about $2.00 retail) and the foil lid to match for $ 0.23 each; the ¼ sheet aluminum disposable cake pans are $ 0.36 each, and the big ol’ disposable turkey roaster pans are about $1.35 or so (instead of $5, yay!). Because you have to ship it here instead of buying it at the store, you have to buy the pans and lids by the case (of 100), but if you go in with friends you could divide and conquer! It’s a great thing if you are involved with a meal-swap group.
The website doesn’t list a fraction of what they carry – neither does the catalog- but if you call them and describe what you’re looking for, chances are they are going to have it (and believe me, I was asking for obscure, specialized kitchen tools). This is a great place to get stuff (like great big pots and pans and slotted spoons) to help you do batch processing of meals or even just provide you with good, sturdy kitchenware FOR UBERCHEAP as you cook your food storage! ;) Dean’s Supply (www.shopatdean.com).
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Play Group Schedule
Allatoona Ward Play Group is off to a running start with Morgan Hood at the helm! If you need directions or have any questions about any of the following activities, please contact Morgan. You can call her or email her at: morgan_hood@yahoo.com
TUESDAY OCTOBER 27
10:00
HALLOWEEN PARTY PLAYGROUP AT MORGAN HOOD'S HOUSE
*HAVE KIDS COME DRESSED UP IN THEIR HALLOWEEN COSTUME FOR SOME FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES**
**ALSO.....PLEASE BRING A BAG OF TREATS(CANDY OR TOYS) FOR "TRICK-OR-TREATING" **
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