UPDATE: FOOD STORAGE

UPDATE: SIXTEEN MORE FOOD STORAGE ITEMS
Sixteen organic food items you will receive along with some beneficial and valuable preparedness properties of each one - which show why they were selected for this emergency food bucket.

http://toughertimes.blogspot.com/2013/07/storage-itesms-for-emergency.html
 Soda bottles are good storage containers (freeze rice first to get rid of critters and their eggs.)






Black Beans
During any emergency time, the ability of your body to properly digest and pass food is severely hampered due to not only stress but varied food intake. The key here is how black beans can actually facilitate and maintain proper intestinal transit time thanks to the special fiber contained in the beans that produces what is known as butyric acid. In addition, the beans contain a multitude of antioxidants, folates, protein, minerals, and of course B vitamins.

Gabanzo Beans
 (brain food)
Gabanzo beans are your ally in the fight against hunger during any emergency event due to the unique way in which they can trigger the comforting feeling of fullness, usually attributed to the high fiber content and nutrient dense content. Protein, trace minerals, fatty acids, and vitamins help to also give it a powerful reputation for helping to assist in the balance of cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Pinto Beans

Another bean high in fiber and protein, which is essential for proper physical and mental function during times of stress and emergency, pinto beans are unique in that they contain not only enough iron to replenish your routinely depleting stores, but they contain manganese and copper as well.

Rolled Oats (whole) First, freezing them over-night in smaller batches, can kill any future weevil problem in all grains including whole brn. rices.

Also high in protein, fiber, and other important vitamins and minerals, rolled oats are great in emergency situations due to requiring little cooking. You can cook them or simply soak them for 20-30 minutes prior to eating.

Green Lentils

Lentils are particularly rich in magnesium and potassium - two important minerals for improved health. Magnesium is especially helpful for diabetes and cardiovascular health, while potassium is crucial for helping cells to absorb nutrients and release waste. Like rolled oats, lentils can also be soaked to eat. Soak overnight, then rinse twice daily for a few days until they sprout.

Quinoa

A South American super grain often referred to as chisaya mama, or the mother of all grains, quinoa is rich in essential minerals, phytochemicals (which act as antioxidants), and protein. What sets quinoa apart from the others, though, is the fact that it is a "complete protein". This means that it contains an ideal proportion of all 9 essential amino acids. A diet rich in whole grains like quinoa can help reduce the risk of numerous health conditions. These grains are "seeds" and grain so, use the best organic wher possible for the killing parasites out of the body. All orgainic seeds kill parasites.  The former "hulled" seeds cannot do this feat so we become allergic to grains because that part of the seed to killing a parasite.  It's only found in whole grains and is missing in white altered seeds/grains. missing.

Millet

Shown to help prevent gallstones, type 2 diabetes, and more, millet has been enjoyed for hundreds of years in both Africa and certain regions of India. Millet is rich in amino acids, B vitamins, fiber, and particularly rich in manganese, magnesium, tryptophan, and phosphorous - a mineral necessary for rebuilding cell membranes and the nervous system.

Chia Seeds (flaxseed can be used as eggs in recipes too)

Considered a superfood, Chia seeds are an excellent source of well-balance omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Additionally, chia will make you feel fuller faster and allow your body to absorb nutrients over a longer time period.

Organic Sprouted Buckwheat

Great for the cardiovascular system and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, buckwheat is an energizing, gluten-free food that is available throughout the year. It's great for cleansing and may even prevent gallstones. Like quinoa, buckwheat also harnesses all of the essential amino acids while containing many other important vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, selenium, and calcium.

Powdered Milk

Milk that is not 100% organic generally comes from cows that are extremely unhealthy - cows given antibiotics, growth hormones, and fed GMO corn feed. Cows are supposed to eat grass! What's more, non-organic milk is usually pasteurized and homogenized - destroying much of its nutritional value. Milk in this pail is 100% organic and comes from healthy, grass fed, free roaming cows. Milk in powder form extends the shelf life and doesn't need to be refrigerated.
A comment from one reader:
Don’t stock up on dairy, instant milk especially because the toxins are concentrated in it. If non-fat,then better,as toxins store in the fat. Dairy in San Diego has already been reported to have radiation.Your kids are not cattle/calfs, so no need for calf milk, (the proteins are for bigger life form use goat milk instead if need be.) More calcium frrm cauliflower leaves than equal amt of milk but u-need kale to absorb calcium. End of bio-chem lesson.

Sprout Blend

The sprout blend contains sprouts of french and red lentils; whole peas, mung beans, aduki beans, alfalfa and radish. What's great about sprouted seeds is that they are more nutritionally rich than their unsprouted counterparts.

Enerfood Superfood Green Drink, or some other kind of shake drinks in a can...watch dates... Atkin's has one that very low in sugar for diabetics.
Enerfood super green energy drink is a 100% organic and incredibly potent award winning product that is an absolute must-have. This drink is GMO-free, helps cleanse the body, and is great for turbocharging your immune system for better health.

Pancake Mix (Gluten Free) Note: I find mixes don't store long...be sure to freeze them first.

Able to make pancakes, waffles, muffins, crepes, and more, this mix is your perfect gluten-free, casein-free cooking solution. Although it works great with the powdered milk, you can blend this mix with dairy free rice or almond milk if dairy doesn't work for you. When you do gluten-free products remember, protein is missing and it is not a complete food so adjust your diet accordingly.

Miso Powder

Miso powder is a fermented vegetable stock full of vitamin b12, vitamin E, potassium, choline, fiber, other essential minerals, and provides complete protein. This traditional Japanese fermented food is prized for its nutritional value as well as its ability to prevent numerous diseases.

Cajun Spice Mix

This pail is full of beans and lentils, and these foods may need some zesty flavor! The Cajun spice mix includes black pepper, cayenne, sea salt, garlic, onion, curry, turmeric i.e. and paprika to make your emergency foods that much better. The point here is add spices to your are familiar with or to your culture for flavoring your food and adding to your health.
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Food storage: Pantry stock-up

You will notice that these foods have high amounts of fiber, protein, and other essential macro nutrients to keep you fueled at any time --(fibrous whole organic best) foods especially during emergencies:

SALT OLIVE OIL And THEIR Uses.

Here is some neat ways to use Salt besides curing, cooking and flavoring with it.

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Topics Covered:

1. Remove Iron Stains and Gunk

2. Easily Clean Up an Egg

3. Put Out a Grease Fire

4. Easily Remove Grease and Food from Pan ( I use this for my cast iron which I never wash)

5. Renew a Dish Sponge

6. Get Rid of Bathtub Stains

THE SEA SALT IS BETTER IN ROCK MINERALS
WHAT ABOUT OLIVE OIL?

7. Unclog the Shower Drain       


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Growing Ginger at Home

Andie's Way: Growing Ginger - My First Time: The ginger in my pantry has started to sprout, so I guess it's finally time to plant some ginger in the garden. I mean, if this rhizo...
More ideas can be found on pinterest, Google's Images i.e. (The point is you don't have to pay such high prices for this medicine and herb. It's Tougher Times.

SPICES, CULINARY HERBALS

Fresh Whole Culinary Herbs (vegetable plants) (No GMO altered plants when used for medicinal. It's spring the best time for planting culinary herbs. Be sure they are not GMO seeds. All seeds are our natural anti~microbial. Except GMO seeds are corrupted because they have altered their fungus properties. The invasion of germs, fungi, parasites i.e., that causes all diseases beginnings need the natural whole complex plant. If a plant is not healthy nature will, or insect will, destroy the plants as in the animal kingdom weans out the weak ones.Adopt an herb plant in a kitchen window, planter boxes; grow parsley and cilantro next to rocks or cement foundations of your home. It will keep warm and endure all winter long. Experiment. Add one a year planting them in different spots about your yard till you find the just the right area of soil and light.It will be worth it. Fresh herbs are very high in nutrition; most are anti viral (work in parasites infestations that plague us all. ) That's the history of why they were always used with meats. Parsley will help with food poisoning. It's a noteworthy garnish worth eating.Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs are very expensive yet are the most nutritious foods we can eat. Most cut back on buying these products and spent more on vitamins due to lacking nutrition missing in our foods. Why? Eat fresh more culinary herbs in your diet.Grow herbs, use them fresh, they're better for us. Fresh herbs are costly at supermarkets but easily grown. Most culinary herbs are perennial when you find the right areas in your yard to plant. You can home grow basil, cilantro (takes metal out of the body), dill (lactating mothers), horseradish (need the root to start), parsley, marjoram, mints, oregano, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme and coriander (good for diabetics).Basil is king of the culinary herbs. Great in seasonings, soups, salads, meats, pesto, sauces.Its helpful in digestion (most culinary herbs do), crushed leaves on bug bites, relieves nausea, fevers, acne and gas pains, dental troubles, fights plaque on teeth, and parasitic infections. "Let food be your medicine".
My daughter, Katherine makes the best egg omelet using basil. She scramble 2 eggs, chopped basil with 2 Tbs. creams. While still warm, she adds shredded cheese, rest of the toppings are already diced; chicken, avocado, or fresh tomato and topped with sour cream. I add chopped green onion and canned jalapeno peppers to mine making another version. This is a good omelet but nothing without basil. I always have a pot of basil growing inside and outdoors.
Sauce: Pour olive oil, garlic, basil, vinegar, salt, honey or molasses to your taste, into a pint jar and cover with a tight lid. Marinade in refrigerator at least 4 hours or 2 days. Serve with fresh tomatoes over or when grilling them.
Omega-3 is Essential to the Human Body- You can preserve basil in olive oil and/or vinegar. Dry basil in a dark place, bundling, tying, and hanging it upside down. Small amounts dry will in a paper bag. I plant basil in a cute container in my kitchen window. Rubbing against it will give off a beautiful scent to your kitchen. Getting organic bagged soil from the garden store, planting heirloom seeds, water once, then cover with plastic till germinated. (Uncover when you see them pop up or they will mold fast) You won't have to water, or disturb the soil, just watch them pop up. After they are up you can thin and transplant some elsewhere. It's easy and it's a healthier way to live growing fresh culinary herb in the spring. And remember to share with your neighborhood. It's a wise thing to do.
Basil is recommended for cold and flu, mix 1 ounce with 1 pint of boiled water and steep for 5-20 minutes Rosemary is good fried in butter with red potatoes, dressings, in side of baked chicken etc. This little herb is loaded with minerals. Chives are from the onion family. Add to sour cream, salad dressings etc.
Thyme great in chicken n dumplings and potato salad etc., and is... Recommended for fevers, cough and congestion.
The thyme oil is FDA-approved as a topical cough suppressant and decongestant. For tea, mix 1/2 ounce per pint of boiled water; steep for 5-20 minutes. Take 1-2 cups a day for symptoms.
Spearmint is recommended for colds, flu’s, and coughs. Mix 1/2 ounce per pint of boiled water and steep for 5-20 minutes. It’s very similar to Peppermint an expectorant and decongestant. Not for children. The pungent aroma may trigger choking in infants and young children. Careful where planted...it can take over the area, but the good part is no bugs about the area where planted.
It basically goes like this: Garlic and onions boost the immune system, helping to prevent colds.
Basil, cumin and turmeric help prevent cancer of the bladder and prostate. Peppers, such as Black pepper, jalapenos, hot red peppers and mustard all boost your metabolism for several hours, which helps burns fat.
Cinnamon, Fenugreek and etc., helps in any pain and metabolizes sugar, keeping you sugars level and steady. A book on the subject is "Simple Hospitality" on how to grow herbs. (A girl friend present)
Sage for colds and flue an ant fungal, most culinary herbs are. The tradition of passing the knowledge down to use certain herbs with meats definitely has merit. Mix /4 ounce per pint of boiled water, and then steep for 10 minutes. Take no more than 3 cups a day for 10 days. Sage contains thujones, which causes convulsions in large doses. It’s easy to grow in dry places. Garlic, used for cold and flu. To prepare garlic oil, place 8 ounces of peeled, minced cloves in a jar. Add enough olive oil to cover it and allow standing for about 3 days. (Shaking a few times a day) Strain, discard the cloves and store the oil in a cool place. Take 1 teaspoon of garlic oil per hour while symptoms persist. Garlic contains amino acid derivative, and alliin. When crushed or minced, the enzyme is released which converts the alliin to allicin. Allicin is an antibiotic equivalent to 1 percent penicillin. Garlic also thins the blood and prevents clotting, which may help in controlling high blood pressure, and prevent heart attack. It's a good herb to always have on hand. Garlic will also serve as a source of sulfur for the liver to detoxify items in the body. Garlic also helps normalize the gut flora by killing parasites and yeasts that should not be there.
Olive oil and garlic sauce 1/2 cup and 1 Tbs. of olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper 4 Tbs. finely chopped flat leaf parsley Use was garlic/parsley is needed, good over meats.
Herbs De Napa: 6 tablespoons dried thyme leaves 3 tablespoons fennel seed 2 1/2 tablespoons dried summer savory leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons crumbled bay leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers (this is already a good herbal formula) use safflower or another herb here.
Comfrey: I grow and use so I will add here. Root cuttings; Soak 2 ounces in 1 quart of water overnight; simmer for 30 minutes then strain. Add 6 ounces of honey. Take 2 Tablespoons 3-4 time a day. Comfrey is often regarded as an herbal panacea. ..."Has healing effect on every organ in the body..." Perhaps? Recent research shows that this herb contains several carcinogens. The safety of Comfrey is hotly debated in herbal circles.
Oregano: Origanum ValgareL. Lamiaceae. Wild marjoram, in the Mint family (basil, oregano, sage, mint), MANY types of oregano, perennial, likes drier conditions. The phenolic compounds are different significantly to marjoram. Use for problems such as; Respiratory, gas, urinary tract, menstruation, arthritis, swollen glands, lack of perspiration, itching, aids digestion, and candida. Is a fungus Tina versicolor, a microbial, Listeria bacteria...this herb has lots of germ fighting abilities and keeps bacteria at bay and Note...keeps food from spoiling. Learn to use and grow this herb. "It's a keeper."