Food Storage Recipe - Vinegar & Sugar on Cucumber & Onion

FRESH FROM OUR GARDEN!!

This is so simple and tasty!

NEED:

1 cup water

1 cup vinegar

1 cup sugar

4 cucumbers that have been peeled and sliced thin

1 medium onion sliced thin

In a large bowl that has a cover to it mix together the first 3 ingredients. Mix it up well. Add the cucumber and onion slices. Mix well and cover. Place in fridge for a few hours. I also add a bit of black pepper to ours.

Survival Seeds: The Heirloom Seed Saving Handbook

Survival Seeds: The Heirloom Seed Saving Handbook was a free kindle book when this post was written.

Are You Truly Prepared to Survive an Extended Emergency Situation?

If you don't have survival seeds, you may be woefully unprepared.

Survival food will only get you so far. Once it runs out, you're on your own when it comes to sourcing food for yourself and your family. Survival seeds can be used to plant a survival garden that will ensure you have a long-term renewable source of healthy food.

Learning to grow and save heirloom seeds could be the difference between living a long, healthy life and starving to death in an extended emergency.

Survival Seeds: The Heirloom Seed Saving Handbook gives you the knowledge needed to grow and collect seeds from 40 different types of fruit and vegetables, including the following:

• Artichokes.
• Apples.
• Asparagus.
• Beans.
• Berries.
• Broccoli.
• Cherries.
• Corn.
• Grapes.
• Citrus fruits.
• Leafy greens.
• Peas.
• Potatoes.
• Tomatoes.
• and many more.

Click the "Buy Now" button and learn how to ensure your family has a renewable supply of food available when you need it most.

Homesteading Handbook vol. 5 Food Drying: How to Dry Vegetables

Homesteading Handbook vol. 5 Food Drying: How to Dry Vegetables (Homesteading Handbooks) (Volume 5)was a free book for kindle when this post was written.

Do You Want to Learn How to Preserve Vegetables by Drying Them?

The Homesteading Handbook vol. 5 provides step-by-step instructions on how to dry many of the most popular dried vegetables found in stores. You dehydrate vegetables yourself at home for pennies on the dollar compared to what they'd cost when you buy them dried.

The following topics are all covered in detail in the this helpful handbook:

• The benefits of drying vegetables.
• How to dry any vegetable in 8 easy steps.
• Choosing vegetables to be dried.
• Proper washing and preparation of vegetables for drying.
• How to blanch vegetables to prevent them from browning while they dry.
• Solar, oven and machine drying.
• How to condition vegetables to ensure they're evenly dried.
• Pasteurizing vegetables to kill off harmful organisms.
• The best way to store dried vegetables.
• Step-by-step guides covering a variety of ways to dry 18 popular vegetables.

Purchase this book today to learn how to dehydrate vegetables at home.

Food Storage Recipe - Best Peach Cobbler ( Dutch Oven Recipe )

This is a great recipe for using a dutch oven at your campsite

Best Peach Cobbler

NEED:



Filling
- 3 T Sugar
- 2 qt peach slices, Canned
- 4 t Baking powder
- 3/4 c Sugar
- 6 T Lard (or butter)
- 1/4 c Water
- 3/4 c milk cut half-, Canned
- 3 t Corn starch strength with water (just Topping enough to moisten dough)
- 2 c Flour

Directions:

Filling: Dissolve corn starch in water; add mixture to peaches and juice in a large, warm Dutch oven; stir well; sprinkle sugar on top; cover and allow to simmer lightly while topping is prepared.
Topping: On a floured board, turn out a soft dough; pat down to 1/2" thick; cut into strips 1/2" wide and place criss-cross atop peach mixture; cover and cook approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
Serve with Campfire Coffee. Serves approximately 18.

Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

Don't Forget Anything!

Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack
Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
Cardboard boxes if needed
Ice Chests
ICE!
5 gallon bucket or similar container
Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage
Lighting - Check batteries!
Maglight - The larger, the better
Gas lantern (and/or electric)
BIC lighter
Matches (preferably water proof)
Spare batteries and bulbs
Spare lantern fuel and mantles
Solar Panel
Glow Sticks
Batteryless Bulbless Flashlight
Shelter/Bedding
Sleeping bag
Space Blanket
Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents
Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)
Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress
Pillow
Tent
Seam Sealer
Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes
Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes
Emergency blaket (found at walmart)
Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil), also listed in medical.
Overhead rain tarps (not just shade).
Hay bale (to spread in dirt or mud areas).
10-12 inch nails from hardware store for emergency tent stakes
Tea candles to mark where tent stakes are
Sign that says No Candles in Tents!
Medical
Epipen if you have allergies
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin
Tums
Antibiotics creams
Tweezers for splinters & ticks
Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages
First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)
Benadryl Sinus Tablets
Allergy Eye drops
Pocket Tissues
Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, scrapes and many use it on
poison ivy)
Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy)
Extra weeks supply of any Prescriptions
Box of latex gloves (100 pack)
Cleaning & Personal Items
Bar soap
Hand Sanitizer (waterless)
Washcloth
Shampoo
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair ties
Make-up bag
Razor & shaving cream
Towel
Toilet Paper
To save space, unroll toilet paper and reroll it and put inside the tube
Whisk broom to clean table and tent site
Deodorant
Contact lens supplies
Feminine supplies
Dishwashing soap and rubber gloves
Dish rack
Laundry Detergent (biodegradeable preferred)
Miscellaneous
List of important phone numbers
Spare car/truck/boat/rv keys
Small shovel
Swiss Army knife
Compass and Map
Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)
Duct tape and/or electrical tape
Safety pins
Sewing kit
Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter
Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)
Camera w/good battery and extra film
Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
Radio and/or TV
Weather Radio
Crankup Radio
Books (ID books, Little House), cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.
Card table
MONEY, credit card, ID
Pocket Tool
Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)
Bike/Seats/Helmets
Binoculars
Whistles
Signal Mirror
Chairs
Travel Clock
Clothesline and Clothespins
Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See note
Rope or String
Leather strips
Heavy rubber bands
Canoe or boat
Life jackets
Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RV entranceway
Pet Food
Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head)
Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of stores) made from wax and sawdust
Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire by touching ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!)
Sand Paper
Extension cords
Pads of paper and pencils/pens
Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder and more)
Fly Swatters
Toothpicks
Dustbuster
Ear Plugs (to block out the noisy neighbors)
Clothing
Hat
Bandanna
Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.
Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to
Pants/Overalls, with belt
Underwear - 2
Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)
Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS
Socks - 2 pair
Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
Swim suit
PJ's
Sunglasses
Sulfer - keeps chiggers out of your clothes
Cooking
Stove with fuel & lighter
Newspapers for lighting a campfire
Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the grocery store)
Firewood
Charcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ
Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice
Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid
Dutch Oven
Can opener - If you have canned goods
P-38 Can Opener (military type, small, flat and fits in wallet)
Thermos
Tongs
Coffee maker & filters
Pot lifter and/or pot holders
Tablecloth
Stew Pot
Soup Ladel
Sandwich maker (type you put in fire)
Measuring cup
Cutting Board
Strainer
Veggie Peeler
Dishes
Reusable
Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice
Collapsable camping/hiking cup
Alladin travel mug
Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a pocket knife
Small mixing bowl
Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
Small flat and phillips screwdrivers
Scrub Pad
Dish Pan
Tupperware (for leftovers)
Consumables
Paper towels & napkins
Trash bags
Garbage disposal bags (stronger than regular trash bags)
Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Plastic knives, forks, spoons
Ziplock Bags
Aluminum Foil
Dish soap
Water
At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if relying on natural water sources
Water bottle, to carry while hiking
Garden hose
Food & Drink
Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per day (need large skillet)
Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray
Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day
Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day
Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...}
Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs
Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if packing
Bacon - 2 slices per person per day
Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered
Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
Parmesan cheese
Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
Rice packages
Soup/Chili - mix or cans
Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions
Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes
Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping with a small group
Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
Catsup
Mustard
Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle
Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American
Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)
Hamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to cook)
Frozen hashbrowns in the bag
Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
Hot dogs & buns
Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid
Vienna Sausages
Lil Smokies
Snacks
Hamburgers & Buns
Steak
Ham
Corn on Cob
Cereal
Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars
Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
Beer
Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn
Popcorn oil
Spray oil (like Pam)
Squeeze butter or margarine
Beans
Camping with Children
Current photos of the children in case they get lost
Diapers
Swim Diapers
Wipes
Bottles/sippycups
Playyards
Jogging strollers
Backpack carriers
MANY sets of clothing
Extra pair(s) of shoes
Formula
Jar foods
Gerber toddler foods
Hats
Toys,
Favorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)
Powdered milk(for children that have outgrown formula)
Snacks
Storybooks
Baby Hammock
Baby Swing
kidsafe bugspray
sunblock
Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy cleanup)

From website: [http://www.outdoortentexperience.com] - Online sales of top brand name tents and camping equipment.

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Another Prepping Trip To Dollar Tree

Finally made it to the Dollar Tree again. This time I focused on medical items. Picked up some Zrtek, hand sanitizer, exedrin, bandages, rubber gloves, and some of those disposable face mask! 

While I was there I also picked up some bleach and some of those cans of diced ham . Pretty good. It is the ham that is in the bigger cans, but this is already diced up. Pretty good in beans.

There is a lot of items to be gotten at Dollar Tree. It has become my favorite store. I get a lot of my school supplies there also. Check it out.

Prepping For Ebola

Prepping For Ebola (Prepping Made Easy Book 1) was a free book for the kindle when this post was written.

Prepping for Ebola is a brief guide designed to give you an overview of Ebola and to offer suggestions for preparing your family. You’ll learn the signs and symptoms of Ebola, discover tips for improving your family’s immune systems, and even find some talking points for discussing Ebola with your kids.

This book is not a medical guide, nor does it offer a complete overview of the history of the Ebola virus. It is specifically designed for moms and dads to start preparing their homes and families for the possibility of an Ebola outbreak on American soil.

Edible Flowers

If you're new to this phenomenon, you should know that there are a lot of flower blossoms which you can enjoy fresh and even cooked. It may be a bit tricky to find edible flowers being sold in the market but it is easy to grow them in your garden. Since the flowers are intended to be eaten after harvesting, it makes more sense if you'd grow them yourself.
A Few Words of Caution When Selecting Your Edible Flowers

• Be sure you only eat flowers when you're absolutely sure that they're edible. Just because you see flowers as a garnish, doesn't always mean they're edible
• Don't ever eat flowers which have been treated with pesticide that weren't labeled safe for use on food products. Be sure to follow the pesticide label instructions when you're harvesting your flowers.
• Never eat the flowers which you get from florists or roadsides.

Tips When Harvesting and Storing Flowers

• For most of the flower varieties which have been listed as edible, only refer to the petals of the plant. Before eating or serving the flowers, gently remove the pistils as well as the stamens. If there are attached sepals you must remove them too.
• Expect that the flavor of the edible flowers may vary depending on the season, as well as the growing location.
• Flowers that are edible are supposed to be harvested early in the morning, when the temperature is cool. If you aren't sure you're going to use them immediately, cut them and leave the stems in place before keeping them in water. Alternately, you may also store these flowers with a few dampened paper towels and keeping them in the fridge.

Common Flowers You Can Grow In Your Garden

• Borage - This has a fresh cucumber-like scent and taste. It has striking blue flowers which look great when you toss them in a fresh salad.
• Pot Marigolds or Calendula - The petals of the calendula are great with both cooked and fresh dishes because the flower can be used as a substitute of saffron. The yellowish to orange petals can give food a beautiful color and tastes once you chop and sauté them.
• Gem Marigolds - Known also as the Lemon or Tangerine Gem, it has a citrusy flavor, even if you don't get to have the citrus scent. Gently pull the petals off and remove the bitter part of the flower.
• Pansy - You'd be surprised by this one because the entire flower is edible! Pansies are great in giving off a minty flavor which make them great in candying, as well as cute decorations for hors d'oeuvres.
• Squash Blossoms - These edible flowers are very tasty, especially when you stuff them up with a savory filling and fried to a crispy perfection.

Cloth Diapering Made Easy

Cloth Diapering Made Easy was a free book for kindle when this post was written.

This book chapter on cloth diapering appears in "New Moms, New Families: Priceless Gifts of Wisdom and Practical Advice from Mama Experts for the Fourth Trimester and First Year Postpartum."

A section on Elimination Communication, a form of diaper-free potty-training, and easy cloth diaper laundering is included.

This chapter shows convenient ways to be 100% on cloth and creative ways to reuse these diapers when done with the diapering years.