Week Fourteen

My husband came home last night and wanted to know how much more we needed for our storage. I thought maybe he was wanting to talk about it during FHE. But the truth was he has been really worried because of the economic situation in our country right now. These are the last days - not that we are predicting anything - but it did give a great opportunity to discuss with the children once again the importance of following the prophet. Following a prophet even when we don't see the importance or value of it. We are not near our goal of a years supply but we are closer than we have been in a long time. We were able to show the kids that even though we are very active in the church we as adults need to be listening just as much as they are. Knowing we are obeying gives us peace. Peace in a time when there is so much unrest going on in the world around us. I think it is a very valuable lesson for our children to have.

This weeks food is wheat. If you have your wheat then I suggest maybe replenishing some petty cash for yourself. I know of a sister that always has hidden away in a couple of places $100. I know that that is a lot of money but if you add some every week it could add up. This is not cash that is to be used for any other purpose than during a crisis situation. And no it is not a crisis when shoes go on sale for half off and you need one of every color:) What is a crisis? Well that is for you to decided for your family but it is something I would make a matter of prayer. The Lord will bless you as long as you are obeying and what you might think is a crisis just might be one of the blessings. So don't get discouraged or overwhelmed. The Lord knows your heart and will open doors!

WEEK FOURTEEN: 100 lbs. of wheat

Week Thirteen

Now that school has started it seems I have a little more time to organize things. So I have been putting things on my shelf in date order. Making new lists of things I want to add to my storage and deciding how to fit more into what space I have. It seems that a lot of people have made the comment to me that they really want to start their storage or add to what they already have. Please do not put it off anymore. If you are only just buying the few items a week you are doing something. I think sometimes we think we have to have it all - I promise it will come and the Lord will provide a way for those who are earnestly seeking to obey. Since I have started this there have been two times that some extra money has just fallen into our lap. I used that money to purchase food because I felt that is what the Lord intended it for. He knows our hearts and our situations - don't give up. Keep taking it a little at a time. I just want to encourage everyone to keep going and going and going. Just like that commercial for the bunny and the batteries don't run out. One week at a time, one purchase at a time and you are obeying the counsel from our prophet. You can become perfect in this.

WEEK THIRTEEN: 1 bottle of multiple vitamins

Week Twelve

I am sorry to be late in my post this week. I had some computer problems and could not post! Boy am I glad for good neighbors and friends who are smarter than me at this computer stuff.

I heard back from Lynne Jensen and she shared this awesome recipe to use with the soup mix from the storehouse. It was so good! Thank you so much. I really appreciate the feedback. I am going to be posting more recipes that we can use with our food from the storehouse. If you have some things you have tried please share! If you don't want to leave a comment just email me @ motherofeleven@msn.com. Thanks so much for your support!

Deseret Soup Mix Soup

8-9 cups water
1-1/2 cup soup mix
1 pound hamburger
1/2 chopped onion (or dehydrated equivalent)
4-5 beef bullion cubes
optional add ins (we usually use all of them):
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped celery

Brown hamburger and drain off fat. Add all ingredients to a large pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours.Serves 6-8

WEEK TWELVE: 4 cans mushroom soup, 2 lbs shortening

Week Eleven

I have been finding new recipes to use with our wheat. I came across this "No-knead raisin bread" that I thought looked really good. So I will share with you -

1/2 C sugar 1 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 C soft margarine 1/4 C warm water
1 tsp. salt 2 eggs, beaten
1/3 C boiling water 4-41/2 C sifted whole wheat flour
1 C seedless raisins
1 C canned milk

The topping: 1 tbsp. granulated sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix sugar, margarine, and salt in large bowl. Add boiling water and stir until margarine is melted. Add milk. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to first mixture. Stir in eggs and raisins. Add flour, one cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Beat down batter, then beat for 2 minutes. Turn into well greased 10-inch tube pan, smoothing evenly with spoon. Let rise until double in bulk, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle top with sugar and cinnamon, and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.

I am so excited to try this out. I was amazed at how many things you can use your wheat flour for. Cookies, cakes, breads, rolls, pie crust, seasoned flour for meats, stew, casseroles, soups, pancakes, etc. I don't know why in my mind I limited our wheat use to cracked hot cereal and bread. If anyone has recipes to share please do - I really want this to be interactive - and have not had much success with that - Thanks!

WEEK ELEVEN: 10 lbs. sugar, 1 box salt