Food Storage Recipe - Pinto Bean Bread

 Great way to make bread that uses Pinto Beans.

NEED:

2 cups cooked and mashed Pinto Beans

2 cups of milk

2 tablespoons of sugar

6 cups all-purpose flour

2 (1 Tablespoons) packages of active dry yeast

2 tablespoons of shortening

2 teaspoon salt

Sprinkle the yeast over lukewarm milk and stir.

Blend in the beans, sugar, salt, and shortening. 

Gradually add 4 cups of the flour, stirring with a spoon as you add it.

Add enough of the remaining flour to handle easily.

Knead until it is smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl and grease the top. 

Cover and let rise until doubled.

Punch down and let it rise again. 

Divide the dough into 2 loaves.

Cover and let rise in the bread pans. 

Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. 

 

Take Advantage Of The Sun & Nature

It isn't difficult to utilize the sun to help with easing the cost of your power usage. It will help by using the natural heat and light. You will use less power and be more sufficient. This will save your family money in the long run.

• Orient you buildings to take advantage of the sun and to protect your home from the cold winter winds. You can plant a living "fence" to help with this if you have to. Plant a row of evergreen trees to keep the cold wind away.
• Be sure to have as much insulation in your home as possible. This will also help in the summer by keeping the heat out and in the winter will hold the heat in.
• Think about adding a sunroom to your home. You can vent the heat into the home during the winter and in the summer vent the heat outside.
• Use the natural light during the day. In the winter open the curtains and let that natural light and heat into the house.
• Think about adding brick to the outside of your home. This really helps with controlling the temperature. 
• Use hanging plants and overhangs to cool the home in the summer. 
• Plant your own food garden in your yard to save money on food costs. 

• Have a rain barrel to catch water to use to water your garden and yard. My son also used our rain barrel to wash the cars. Great way to save money on water.

There are many ways to use nature to help you keep your utility bills low.

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Homemade Carpet Deodorizer

 

 Carpet deodorizer is something that every household with kids and pets should use. It is natural and safe. Not any crazy unpronounceable chemicals!


NEED:

10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil

10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil

20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil

16 ounces of baking soda.

Mix all of the essential oils into the baking soda thoroughly. The lemon essential oil could stain your light colored carpets if you do not mix them together completely.
Sprinkle it on the carpet and let it set for about 20 minutes and then vacuum.

Store in a container and use whenever.

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• Powerful Cooling & Heating. With EcoFlow's tailor-made compressor, Wave 2 can drop the temperature by 18℉ (10℃) in 5 mins in cooling mode (5100BTU) and raise the temperature by 18℉ (10℃) in 5 mins in heating mode (6100BTU).
• Four Ways to Charge. Charge EcoFlow Wave2, the ultimate air cooler and heater, quickly with AC, solar, car, and power stations. Its swappable battery allows for cool or warm air anytime, anywhere, with the flexibility of multiple charging options, making it the perfect tent, RV or camping air conditioner.
• Peaceful and Long-lasting Comfort. Enjoy a peaceful snooze with Wave 2's quiet operation (44 dB) in Sleep Mode, and up to 8 hours of use in Eco Mode. With multiple modes and app control, it offers longer-lasting comfort in your tent, RV, or home. Its powerful and portable design ensures you can take it anywhere you need it.
• No Water Left Behind. Enjoy the convenience of cooling and heating right out of the box! EcoFlow Wave2 is the perfect air conditioner for any compact space. It's extremely simple to use, requiring no installation or drainage*.*No drainage is needed in cooling mode when humidity is below 70%, but it is still needed in heating mode.
• 8-Hour Wireless Operation with an Add-on Battery. WAVE 2 with its swappable 1159Wh Add-on Battery, offers up to 8 hours of wireless operation in eco mode, ensuring all-night cooling for your off-grid journey. With a strong EER rating of 9.3, WAVE 2 maximizes cooling power and runtime while minimizing energy consumption. 
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Food Storage Recipe - High Protein Quinoa Bowl

 A delicious high-protein vegan dish. Yummy fresh flavors. Simple to throw together. 

NEED:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, or water
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
• Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, hot sauce, limes, etc.
  

In a large pot , heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the diced onion and red bell pepper until they are softened and browned, approximately 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional thirty seconds.

 Stir in the rinsed quinoa, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Ensure the quinoa is well-coated with the aromatic mixture. Pour in the vegetable broth, stir, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

 Stir in the frozen corn and cooked black beans and cook on low heat until the corn and beans are heated through, approximately 5 minutes. Add the chopped fresh cilantro and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve in bowls. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and any desired optional toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, hot sauce, or a squeeze of lime juice.