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7 Ears of Corn April 2002
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April 2002 7 Ears of Corn
Editor: jew-@skamania.net
"The revelation to produce and store food may be as essential to our
temporal welfare today as boarding the ark was to the people in the days
of Noah." Ezra T. Benson
SPRING
As spring approaches, many of us start thinking of a garden. I would
like to suggest you contact your local Extension office and request
information on companion planting this allows you to plant twice as
much in a small space; also think about container gardening for patio or
porch.
Our local Extension Office now has a reading room; in the reading
room you may read and take notes from many books that they cannot allow
you to remove from the office. I would like to suggest you avail
yourself of the expert help that is available from the people at the
Extension Office.
A number of years ago, Better Homes and Gardens ran an article on
container gardening where they purchased bags of potting soil; cut a
corner off, for drainage; placed the bag, flat, on the side of a deck;
cut 2 or 3 Xs in what is now the top; inserted plants they used
flowers, but I dont see why tomatoes, cabbages and other vegetables
could not be used. I would suggest you insert a piece of screen, plastic
canvas or coffee filter (I still have some around from before I
converted; you might be able to get some from a coffee drinking
neighbor) place this inside the drain hole to retain the soil when
watering.
One of the advantages of this type of container gardening is water
conservation; with the plastic bag covering most of the soil, the water
does not evaporate as quickly as open pots.
Plan your garden so that you will have plenty to can and dehydrate
this fall. You will be another step forward on your food storage and
save money at the same time.
~0~
In Providing For Your Ark Last month the items for the Ark were:
Wk 3 4# rice (2 2# bags)
Wk 4 1 quart vegetable oil
Wk 5 5# flour
Wk 6 4# macaroni pasta
Also there were suggested items:
Wk 2 25# unflavored TVP this will take on the flavor of anything you
mix with it.
Wk 3 Flavored TVP comes in #10 cans and comes in beef, chicken, ham,
sausage, bacon, taco and
Sloppy Joe.
Wk 4 Soup base mix this comes in handy for flavoring unflavored TVP,
soups and sauces.
Wk 5 Canned tomatoes good for adding variety to otherwise plain dishes
and soups
Wk 6 water - Water is best stored in glass, 2 liter pop bottles or
specially designed containers for water. A two-week supply - That is 14
gallons per person. (7 gallons for drinking and 7 gallons for everything
else.)
Last month saw the first recipe using items already called for:
Dressed Up Mac n Cheese
1 box Mac n Cheese
1 can pinto beans
1 can tomatoes
Cook Mac n Cheese as directed on the package. Add the beans and
tomatoes. Mix well and serve.
~0~
Basic Recipes
Basic storage can be fairly flavorless, so, this month I have
located some basics that can add variety.
Taco Mix
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly mixed. Spoon
mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight.
Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Make 1
package (about 2 T.).
NOTE: To make additional packages, increase ingredient amounts
proportionately.
Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ttsp. dried, chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Mix all together; store in airtight container. Make up a large
batch and save time latter.
Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon anise
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix thoroughly and allow flavors to blend for at least one
hour.
Cornbread and Mix
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon powdered eggs
3/4 cup flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dry milk
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup shortening
Combine dry ingredients and store in a sealed container until
ready to use.
TO USE: Grease a frying pan and shake a little flour in it. Add
water and shortening to the dry mix and stir until just moistened; cook
in the covered pan in coals for 20 minutes or until done. (425 deg. F.)
FRY BREAD
16 servings
4 cup flour
2 1 /4 cup water
5 teaspoons baking powder
Shortening for frying
1 1/2 t. salt
Mix dry ingredients; add water to make a soft dough. Knead until
well mixed and smooth.
Roll dough 1/2 - inch thick , cut into circles, squares or triangles;
heat shortening to 400 degrees. Fry dough browning on both sides. Drain
on absorbent paper.
Tortillas
Mix 1 cup biscuit mix and 1/4 cup water; knead 1 minute on a board that
has been lightly dusted with biscuit mix; shape into 8 balls, and roll
each into a 5 inch circle; fry on an un-greased cast iron griddle a few
seconds on each side until lightly browned.
~0~
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is
because we do not dare that they are difficult." - Seneca
~0~
If this was forwarded to you and you would like to receive the monthly
mailing -
7EarsOfCorn-@topica.com
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April 2002 <font size=+2>7 Ears of
Corn </font> <font size=-1>Editor: jew-@skamania.net</font>
<p><b>"The revelation to produce and store food </b>may be as essential
to our temporal welfare today as boarding the ark was to the people in
the days of Noah." Ezra T. Benson
<center>
<p><b><font size=+1>SPRING</font></b></center>
As spring approaches, many of us start thinking of a garden. I would
like to suggest you contact your local Extension office and request information
on companion planting this allows you to plant twice as much in a small
space; also think about container gardening for patio or porch.
<br> Our local Extension Office now has a reading room;
in the reading room you may read and take notes from many books that they
cannot allow you to remove from the office. I would like to suggest you
avail yourself of the expert help that is available from the people at
the Extension Office.
<br> A number of years ago, Better Homes and Gardens
ran an article on container gardening where they purchased bags of potting
soil; cut a corner off, for drainage; placed the bag, flat, on the side
of a deck; cut 2 or 3 Xs in what is now the top; inserted plants they
used flowers, but I dont see why tomatoes, cabbages and other vegetables
could not be used. I would suggest you insert a piece of screen, plastic
canvas or coffee filter (I still have some around from before I converted;
you might be able to get some from a coffee drinking neighbor) place this
inside the drain hole to retain the soil when watering.
<br> One of the advantages of this type of container
gardening is water conservation; with the plastic bag covering most of
the soil, the water does not evaporate as quickly as open pots.
<br> Plan your garden so that you will have plenty to
can and dehydrate this fall. You will be another step forward on your food
storage and save money at the same time.
<center>
<p>~0~</center>
<p>In Providing For Your Ark Last month the items for the Ark were:
<br>Wk 3 4# rice (2 2# bags)
<br>Wk 4 1 quart vegetable oil
<br>Wk 5 5# flour
<br>Wk 6 4# macaroni pasta
<p> Also there were suggested items:
<br>Wk 2 25# unflavored TVP this will take on the flavor of anything
you mix with it.
<br>Wk 3 Flavored TVP comes in #10 cans and comes in beef, chicken,
ham, sausage, bacon, taco and
<br> Sloppy Joe.
<br>Wk 4 Soup base mix this comes in handy for flavoring unflavored
TVP, soups and sauces.
<br>Wk 5 Canned tomatoes good for adding variety to otherwise plain dishes
and soups
<br>Wk 6 water - Water is best stored in glass, 2 liter pop bottles or
specially designed containers for water. A two-week supply - That is 14
gallons per person. (7 gallons for drinking and 7 gallons for everything
<br>else.)
<p> Last month saw the first recipe using items already called
for:
<p> <b>Dressed Up Mac n Cheese</b>
<br>1 box Mac n Cheese
<br>1 can pinto beans
<br>1 can tomatoes
<br> Cook Mac n Cheese as directed on the package. Add
the beans and tomatoes. Mix well and serve.
<center>~0~
<p><b><font size=+1> Basic Recipes</font></b></center>
Basic storage can be fairly flavorless,
so, this month I have located some basics that can add variety.
<center>
<p> <b><font size=+1>Taco Mix</font></b></center>
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
<br>1 teaspoon salt
<br>1 teaspoon chili powder
<br>1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
<br>1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper
<br>1/4 teaspoon oregano
<br>1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
<br>1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
<br> Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until
evenly mixed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil
and fold to make airtight. Label. Store in a cool, dry place.
Use within 6 months. Make 1 package (about 2 T.).
<br> NOTE: To make additional packages,
increase ingredient amounts proportionately.
<center>
<p><b><font size=+1>Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix</font></b></center>
1 tablespoon minced onion
<br>1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
<br>1 ttsp. dried, chopped green pepper
<br>1/2 teaspoon chili powder
<br>1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
<br>1 teaspoon salt
<br>1/4 teaspoon celery seed
<br>1 teaspoon cornstarch
<br> Mix all together; store in airtight container.
Make up a large batch and save time latter.
<center>
<p><b><font size=+1>Barbecue Sauce</font></b></center>
1/2 cup ketchup
<br>1/2 cup corn syrup
<br>1/4 cup soy sauce
<br> 2 teaspoon garlic
<br>1/2 teaspoon anise
<br>1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
<br>1/4 teaspoon pepper
<br>1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
<br> Mix thoroughly
and allow flavors to blend for at least one hour.
<center>
<p><b><font size=+1>Cornbread and Mix</font></b></center>
3/4 cup cornmeal
<br>1 tablespoon powdered eggs
<br>3/4 cup flour
<br>4 teaspoon baking powder
<br>1/4 cup sugar
<br>3/4 teaspoon salt
<br> 2 tablespoons dry milk
<br>3/4 cup water
<br>1/4 cup shortening
<br> Combine dry ingredients and store in
a sealed container until ready to use.
<br> TO USE: Grease a frying
pan and shake a little flour in it. Add water and shortening to the
dry mix and stir until just moistened; cook in the covered pan in coals
for 20 minutes or until done. (425 deg. F.)
<center>
<p><b><font size=+1>FRY BREAD</font></b></center>
16 servings
<br>4 cup flour
<br>2 1 /4 cup water
<br>5 teaspoons baking powder
<br>Shortening for frying
<br>1 1/2 t. salt
<br> Mix dry ingredients; add water to make a soft dough.
Knead until well mixed and smooth.
<br>Roll dough 1/2 - inch thick , cut into circles, squares or triangles;
heat shortening to 400 degrees. Fry dough browning on both sides.
Drain on absorbent paper.
<center>
<p><b><font size=+1>Tortillas</font></b></center>
Mix 1 cup biscuit mix and 1/4 cup water; knead 1 minute on a board that
has been lightly dusted with biscuit mix; shape into 8 balls, and roll
each into a 5 inch circle; fry on an un-greased cast iron griddle a few
seconds on each side until lightly browned.
<center>
<p>~0~</center>
<p>"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because
we do not dare that they are difficult." - Seneca
<center>
<p>~0~</center>
<p>If this was forwarded to you and you would like to receive the monthly
mailing -
<br>7EarsOfCorn-@topica.com
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