preparedness nuggets part 1

8/14/2019 Preparedness Nuggets Part 1

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Beer Sourdough for BreadBread and FlourDutch Oven BakingOutdoor Brick OvensSeveral Guys Shopping Lists in Several CategoriesSolar Cooker

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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 16:01:21 EDT>A great solution is a solar cooker. I have just put the finishing touches onmine, made completely from things I had on hand...cardboard boxes, aluminumfoil, newspaper and a piece of glass I got from an old picture frame. Needs nofuel, except a sunny day, and will work summer and winter.At first I was disbelieving that it would work, but I was reminded of how youcan start a fire with a magnifying glass and the sun's rays. The sun isamazing!! This particular cooker is supposed to be able to even bake bread,which is at about 450 degrees. Beans will take 3-4 hours, depending on the sun.Missionaries have developed these little wonders so that people in third worldcountries don't destroy their greatest economic asset (their forests) for

cooking fuel. There is also the added benefit of no smoke/ashes/exhaust to dealwith.Tomorrow is the test drive...we are having "solar day" at the office. I will becooking pot roast in the solar oven, which we will position down in the parkinglot. After an impressive demonstration :-) people may be jazzed about making onefor themselves. Looking forward to a "solar cooker" party, where we can all makethem together...B.Y.O.C.B. (bring your own cardboard boxes.)I think I saw a link to a solar cooking site once, but if anyone wants theseplans, I will be happy to post them.The one we made and use is http://www.accessone.com/~sbcn/minimum.htm The"Minimum" Solar BoxCooker. You can also check out thesehttp://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~ccat/sub/slinks.html Solar cooking links A verysimple, inexpensive and effective design for solar ovens can be found in both

the Brownie and Junior Girl Scout handbooks.If you can locate both current, and older handbooks for both Girl Scouting andBoy Scouting, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the resources contained in themthat will be useful to anyone looking to become self-sufficient.Here are some solar cooker sites:http://www.accessone.com/~sbcn/minimum.htmhttp://www.accessone.com/~sbcn/easylid.htmhttp://www.eren.doe.gov/solarnow/activ_3.htmhttp://www.accessone.com/~sbcn/cookit.htmhttp://www.accessone.com/~sbcn/newpanel.htm


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----------------------------------------BREAD AND FLOUR [top]Sam's Club sells 25 lb. containers of baker's flour in heavy paper bags forabout $4.50. This amounts to 18 cents a pound or 18 cents a loaf for the flour.Shelf life is shorter under these packaging conditions though.You can store white flour in a galvanized garbage can with bay leaves in it todiscourage the 6-legged brethren 'n sistren. You may also want to consider

adding some soy flour to your bread and instant nonfat dried milk. By doing thisyou are providing a protein/carbo complete meal! Especially with little kidsthis is so important. I've begun baking this "Cornell" Bread and we are eatingthis exclusively for two weeks now. I have six kids (2-15) and they all love it.The aroma is incredible. French toast is yummy!! I also am adding wheat germ ora proportion of whole wheat flour.Here is the recipe.Place in a large mixing bowl and let stand:3 cups of warm water2 pkges or 2 Tbs. of active dry yeast2 Tbs. honey2 Tbs. oil3 tsp. sea salt

In separate container ( I use a big Tupperware, measure then shake!)6 cups unbleached flour2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup full-fat soy flour1 cup non-fat dry milkStir the liquids and add 1/2 to 3/4 of flour mixture. Beat vigorously. Addremaining flour. Work with hands till its ready to knead. Knead for 5 minutes orso. Place in an oiled bowl and rub little oil on top. Let rise in a warm placetill double in size (1-3 hours - test by seeing if fingerprint remains indough). Punch down, fold over edges, turn upside down to rise for another 20-30min. (test again). Turn onto board, divide into 3 portions. Let rest 10 minutes.Make 3 loaves. Place in oiled pans. (81/2 x 41/2 x 21/2). Let rise till double(45 min). Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes. Check doneness by tapping bottom of

loaf - if it sounds hollow its done.Now....about the Dutch Oven baking . [top]This recipe will work in two 12" ovens. Just form into two round loaves andplace in greased oven for final rising. When it "ALMOST" doubles its time tobake. Bake with both top and bottom heat for 2/3's of the time and finish withonly top heat. So for 350 degrees that's 17 coals on the top and 8 on thebottom. Since it takes about 45 minutes, after 30 minute take oven off bottomheat and continue with only top heat. Rotate oven every 15 min 1/4 turn for thatfirst 30 minutes and for the final 15 minutes check to see if bread is evenlybrowning. Adjust coal position accordingly.For more detailed info and recipes there are two books I'm using for help.The Cornell Bread Book (I got this from Lehmans) by Clive M. McCay andJeanetteB. McCay

Lovin' Dutch Ovens by Joan Larsen. I got this book from Chuckwagon Supply (alongwith my ovens)http://chuckwagonsupply.com/For the outdoor brick oven plans see:http://shell10.ba.best.com/~ovncraft/Also The Bread Book by Thom LeonardBoth The Bread Book and The Cornell Bread Book can be gotten from Lehmans.Lehmans 330-857-5757.

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BEER SOURDOUGH FOR BREAD [top]Mix one can of beer with one cup of flour. Stir and cover lightly and let sit onthe counter for few days till its got that great sour smell. Stir it a few timesa day while its sitting. Then refrigerate and use in any recipe.-------------------------------------------------

SEVERAL GUYS' SHOPPING LISTS [top][I combined several lists here, so there's a lot of duplication. Never mind:it's still useful to scan through and make sure you didn't completely forgetsomething important.]Food:Dried beans, peas, and lentils6 cases Power Bars/Survival BarsRice, PastaPeanut ButterPowdered Juices, Gatorade, Iced Tea, Milk, CocoaPowdered/condensed milk, cheeseCanned/Dehydrated Fruit, Vegetables, Meats, Tuna

FlourVegetable Oil/LardSpices, Salt, PepperWhole Grains (Corn, Barley, Millet)SugarMulti-vitamin/minerals - you can buy now with expiration dates of 01.

Seeds for Gardening:Eggplant, Tomato, Green Pepper, Squash, Spinach, Lettuce, Green Beans,Radishes

Herbs to grow indoors in a sunny window:Basil, Parsley, Oregano

Toiletries:Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Fluoride Rinse, Deodorant,Disposable Razors, Combs, Hair Brush, Sanitary Pads (good as pressurebandages), OTC pain relievers and medications you use now.

Warm, Waterproof, Windproof clothing. Think wool, Gore-Tex, Thinsulate,Polarfleece. Spare pairs of shoes/boots, gloves, hats, socks,underwear. Lots of that stuff is on sale now that it's summer time. If

the power goes out in January lots of people will be cold.

Equipment:Some type of water filtration/purification and storage system. I'musing a Katadyne(tm) water filter/purifier.Can OpenerFood-Grade Airtight ContainersCamp stove and Coleman Fuel (White Gas)Meat GrinderHD Aluminum Foil, Oven Roasting Bags, Dutch Oven


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Solar Oven, Solar Water StillHammer, Roofing Nails, Wood ScrewsHacksaw, Blades, Wood SawHatchet, Chisel/Wedge3' Crow Bar, 10" Wire CuttersGood sledge hammer (short handle)Tow Chain/Straps24" or 30" Bolt Cutters

CO Detector, Smoke Detector, ABC Fire Extinguisher (2)Duct/100 MPH TapeThick, clear plastic to repair/insulate windowsSewing materials (needles, thread, patches, fabric)Solar LightsPaper, Pens, PencilsMedical/First Aid KitCandles, Matches----------------------------------------------------------------------------

AND..PAPER GOODS

Toilet PaperKleenexDinner PlatesNapkinsPlastic knives, forks, spoonsReynolds Wrap FoilZiploc Bags - SandwichZiploc Bags - Storage

Rubber dish glovesLatex disposable glovesPaper cups

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Soap BarsLiquid Hand SoapLiquid Hair Shampoo (Adult)Liquid Hair Shampoo (Child)Toothbrushes - Adult - Child

ToothpasteDental FlossDeodorant - Mens - WomensShaving Blades - Womens - MensShaving CreamMouthwashAstringent

MEDICINE


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First Aid bookFirst Aid KitCough DropsAspirin: Adult - Children'sPepto BismolCold & AllergyFeminine supplies

PeroxideAlcoholKaopectatePrescription Drug supplyVitamins

Coleman metal dinner plates (to hold cheap paper plates)Dutch OvenGrain Mill (non electric)Dish soapHot pad holdersClothes soap

Various food spicesScrub padsThermos (wide mouth type for cooking food)Electrolytes

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

Gas CansRubber MalletHammerNails

2 cycle oil (if you have a chainsaw)Stabil gas treatmentShovelsWood sawsWork glovesWood Axes - Large - SmallPry Bars - Large - SmallRopeHeavy duty bolt cutters (just in case)

HEAT/LIGHT

Propane TanksColeman lanternColeman stove or backyard BBQColeman lantern mantlesButane lightersFlashlights w/batteriesFlashlight bulbsCandles - 7 day typeMatches - Stick typeSterno cooking fuel cans


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Bags of charcoalCharcoal Starter tubeLamps - Aladdin kerosene typeKeroseneGasolineGenerator (if you want to use this)Newspapers for starting fire

MISCELLANEOUS

Wind up or solar type radioWater bucketsClothes washing buckets - 15 gallon galvanized typeMetal bucket - for charcoals/ashesClothesline

Washboard - for clothesClothes Wringer (hand crank)

ClothespinsBicycle tube repair kitBicycle tube (spare)Bicycle tube hand air pumpBike rack for carrying suppliesTire pressure gaugeDisinfectant/CleanerSpongesWatering can - (for do-it-yourself shower)5 gallon paint bucket w/lid - emergency toiletTrash bags - 33 gallon sizeTrash bags - 13 gallon size (for toilet bucket)Toilet seat

Ant spray concentrateSprayer/Pumper - 2 gallon sizePortable push vacuumFire extinguishers)

WATER

Bleach - 1 gallon (5.25%) - to purify water (4 drops/qt. - 2teaspoons/10 gal - =BC cup/55)Children's pool - rigid wall type - 6 ft. diameter =3D 200 gallons (forwashing)

Pool water testing kitWater chlorinating granules (for pool)Pool tarp - 11 x 16 ft.Water can - 5 gallon sizeWater bag (collapsible) - 5 gallon sizeWater/gas funnelsWater Filter55 gallon water drums (for drinking)Water pump for drums (hand type)[top]Go to Access to Catholic Social Justice Teachings

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