Last Day for Orders & Money

Just a friendly reminder that if you wish to place an order for the 2-Filter Water Filtration Device or for the Water Bottle with Filter, you need to let me know TODAY or TOMORROW. Orders and money are due on Sunday, 17 April 2011.

As a reminder, the 2-filter device is $41.90 each, including taxes & shipping.

The water bottle with filter is $24.20 each, including taxes & shipping.

If you have questions about these products, check out information about them by clicking here. And, of course, email me with any additional questions, to place an order, or to arrange payment.

Happy ordering!!

Water Filtration Buckets

At the fireside on Sunday night, Bro. D. presented us with a lot of great information about water cleanliness and filtration.

One of the ideas he mentioned was creating a bucket system whereby you put one bucket on top of the other, insert a water filter and then let gravity do the work. You can use any ceramic water filter, like the one you can order right now through me - click here to go to the information about that order. Remember money needs to be in by Sunday, April 17, 2011.

Here's a picture of the sort of contraption you can make to let gravity do all the work:

This is a great solution for long-term water filtration because it is economical and saves a lot of time (because gravity is working for you so you don't have to). Anyhow, one of our ward members tipped me off to the website where you can find directions to make these lovelies. You can either click on the picture above, or click here.

Additionally, it was mentioned to me that right now you can find 55 Gallon Water Barrels for sale secondhand on Craigslist. To check out the posting mentioned, click here. I e-mailed the owner of these barrels, and will find out ASAP what was in them beforehand so we can be sure they will be suitable to use for long-term water storage.

Remember, you cannot store water in containers that previously held juice, milk, glycerin, or gasoline (or like substances). So always be sure to ask about what was stored in them prior to your purchase if you are buying them secondhand. A good rule of thumb is this: when in doubt about what was stored inside, DON'T USE IT. After all, better safe than sorry, sick, or (worst of all) dead. Sorry to be so morbid, but the point is hopefully clear that water storage is not something worth taking risks with.

Anyhow, I'll let you know as soon as I do about whether or not these barrels are going to work out. In the meantime, if anyone happens across a great, local water barrel deal (less than $50 is a good deal, usually), please let me know so I can pass it along!

Fireside Review

Tonight, several people asked me for my whole wheat bread recipe. Originally, I got the recipe from www.allrecipes.com. But, to save you time and effort searching for it, here's a copy for you:

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

·         3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

·         2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

·         1/3 cup honey

·         5 cups bread flour

·         3 tablespoons butter, melted

·         1/3 cup honey

·         1 tablespoon salt

·         3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

·         2 tablespoons butter, melted

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Directions

1.       In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.

2.       Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.

3.       Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.

4.       Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard.

Additionally, for those who were interested in reading the articles that I quoted from in tonight's discussion, please check them out here:

"How Beautiful to Live in These Times and Be Prepared!" by Elder F. Enzio Busche, June 1982

"Preparation for the Second Coming," by Dallin H. Oaks, April 2004 General Conference

"Prepare Ye," by President Ezra Taft Benson, January 1974 Ensign

"Prepare for the Days of Tribulation," by President Ezra Taft Benson, November 1980 Ensign

Sunday Fireside

This Sunday, April 10, 2011, there is going to be a Food Storage Fireside at the Stake Center. It will run from 6-7pm, and will be located in the Relief Society Room.

The plan is to provide individuals with a sense of why food storage is important, as well as an idea of what the ward plan will be regarding food storage. Information will also be provided about water storage and how to make food storage work for your individual family.

This fireside is being hosted by the Elder's Quorum, but all are invited to attend. If you have any questions about this, you can contact the Elder's Quorum President, or you can contact me by email at peachwoodpantry@gmail.com.

I hope to see you all there!!

Note: I tried to send out an email, but several bounced back to me as undeliverable or filtered as Spam. If you did not get the email, first check your Spam folder. If it's still not there, please contact me ASAP so I can make the appropriate changes on my contacts list.