June's self reliance class covered "Water Storage and Purification" and "Alternate Grains"
For those who missed the class, we have included the handouts from the discussions. Recipes for the delicious foods are posted on the recipe page.
Handouts:
Water Storage and Purification Handout
Water Contaminants Chart from freedrinkingwater.com
Alternate Grains Handout
Answers to some questions that came up during our discussion:
Where to purchase Iodine Tablets? Here are two sites I found selling Iodine Tablets. I searched in Google and these are the first two sites that popped up (one and two). Prices run approximately $7.00 for 50 tablets. I don't know anything about these products or the companies selling them; this is just an example to show you where you might purchase these products and how to find them if you are interested in Iodine Tablets as a method of water purification. It was also brought up in discussion that you can ask your local pharmacy to order them for you.
Where to purchase high capacity water tanks? High capacity water tanks can be found at this website surewatertanks.com. They sell a 275 gallon water tank and a 575 gallon water tank. These tanks hold substantially more than the traditional 55 gallon water tanks.
The church and water filters. The LDS church's provident living website offers links and product reviews for two companies that sell water filters: www.seychelle.com and www.katadyn.com. As far as I could determine the church itself does not actually sell these water filters they just offer an option of where you might purchase these products if you where interested in filters as a method of water purification.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Water Storage and Purification
This is a great pdf I found all about water storage and purification that can be used as an additional reference for information.
http://connorboyack.com/drop/water.pdf
http://connorboyack.com/drop/water.pdf
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
How to Sanitize Water with Household Bleach
This chart shows you how many drops of chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) you should add to water to disinfect it before drinking.Use only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives.
Directions:
First let water stand until particles settle or filter the water to remove particles.
Pour the clear water into an uncontaminated container and add bleach per the chart.
Mix well.
Wait 30 minutes.
Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat dose.
Wait 15 minutes. Sniff again.
One gallon of Regular Clorox Bleach can sanitize 3,800 gallons of drinking water.
Keep an eyedropper taped to your emergency bottle of bleach, since purifying small amounts of water requires only a few drops.
Directions:
First let water stand until particles settle or filter the water to remove particles.
Pour the clear water into an uncontaminated container and add bleach per the chart.
Mix well.
Wait 30 minutes.
Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat dose.
Wait 15 minutes. Sniff again.
One gallon of Regular Clorox Bleach can sanitize 3,800 gallons of drinking water.
Keep an eyedropper taped to your emergency bottle of bleach, since purifying small amounts of water requires only a few drops.
Electric Wheat Grinder Comparison Chart
A great electric wheat grinder comparison chart that compares Wondermill, Nutrimill, K-Tec Grain Mill, and L'Equip VitalMill. Chart found at thefoodstorageshopper
Safe Containers for Water Storage
Make an educated decision about which plastics are safe to come in contact with your food or water. Look for the Recycle symbol and read the number located inside the symbol. The following list indicates what is generally considered safe versus not safe.
Plastics that are generally considered safe for food and water
#2 HDPE (high density polyethylene)
#4 LDPE (low density polyethylene)
#5 PP (polypropylene)
Common single use water bottle or soft drink container
#1 PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) typical water or soda bottles, not designed for reuse or storage, but if properly cleaned they are OK. Varying reports regarding BPA leaching over time.
Unsafe plastics that may leach or have hazardous ingredients
#3 PVC (polyvinyl chloride) carcinogens during manufacture and incineration
#6 PS (polystyrene) possible carcinogen
#7 other (usually polycarbonate, sometimes labeled PC) may leach BPA (Bisphenol-A)
Typical 5 gallon food storage containers are made of #2 HDPE, and are opaque, not allowing light to penetrate. The typical ‘blue’ water storage containers or barrels are also made of high density polyethylene (#2 HDPE). Be sure to verify the material before you purchase. Be safe.
#2 HDPE (high density polyethylene)
#4 LDPE (low density polyethylene)
#5 PP (polypropylene)
Common single use water bottle or soft drink container
#1 PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) typical water or soda bottles, not designed for reuse or storage, but if properly cleaned they are OK. Varying reports regarding BPA leaching over time.
Unsafe plastics that may leach or have hazardous ingredients
#3 PVC (polyvinyl chloride) carcinogens during manufacture and incineration
#6 PS (polystyrene) possible carcinogen
#7 other (usually polycarbonate, sometimes labeled PC) may leach BPA (Bisphenol-A)
Typical 5 gallon food storage containers are made of #2 HDPE, and are opaque, not allowing light to penetrate. The typical ‘blue’ water storage containers or barrels are also made of high density polyethylene (#2 HDPE). Be sure to verify the material before you purchase. Be safe.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
All About "Sport Sun Ovens"
Information and Sites Featuring Sport Sun Ovens
The temperatures don't get as high as in the Sun Oven, it's more like a slow cooker.
It will not burn food.
It is a great oven and doesn't cost as much.
Some families who bought this oven last year have been cooking in it off and on all year.
It does a great job and very easy to use.
Head over to the Sport Sun Oven website for more information: solarovens.org
Recipes for the Sport Solar Oven: click here
Side-by-side cost and comparison of four sun ovens: click here
Review for the Sport Ovens: click here
Pros and cons for the Sport Ovens: click here
The temperatures don't get as high as in the Sun Oven, it's more like a slow cooker.
It will not burn food.
It is a great oven and doesn't cost as much.
Some families who bought this oven last year have been cooking in it off and on all year.
It does a great job and very easy to use.
Head over to the Sport Sun Oven website for more information: solarovens.org
Recipes for the Sport Solar Oven: click here
Side-by-side cost and comparison of four sun ovens: click here
Review for the Sport Ovens: click here
Pros and cons for the Sport Ovens: click here
All About "Global Sun Ovens"
Information and Sites Featuring Global Sun Ovens
The oven can get up to 350 degrees.
It is a great oven and it will give you many years of service.
It will burn food if not watched.
Head over to the Global Sun Ovens website for more information: www.sunoven.com
For video instructions on how the sun oven works: click here
Sun Oven recipes: click here
Solar Cooking for a year blog: click here
Wendy DeWitt video on solar oven cooking: click here
Cooking off the Grid" reviews the global sun oven: click here
Solar Oven put to the test: click here
"The Survival Podcast" video showing an actual Global Sun Oven user: click here
How to use Global Sun Ovens - Video Seminar in 6 parts
Part 1:
Basic overview of the Sun Oven and it’s components.
How long with my Sun Oven last for?
How is it possible that nothing burns in my Sun Oven?
The Sun Oven looks small-can I really cook for my entire family in it?
Is the Sun Oven safe to use around children?
Will animals get into my Sun Oven?
Part 2:
What are the two basic ways to cook in a Sun Oven?
What is the basic rule of thumb for cooking in a Sun Oven?
What about the basic cooking times for a Sun Oven?
Can you tell me specifically how the Sun Oven will save me money on my energy bill?
What is Paul’s favorite thing to bake in the Sun Oven?
How can I multi-task in the Sun Oven?
Part 3:
How do I bake bread in the Sun Oven?
How do I pre-heat my Sun Oven?
How do I know if it is sunny enough to use my Sun Oven?
How can I know when my bread is done in a Sun Oven?
How can I bake cookies in the Sun Oven?
Is it possible to burn cookies in the Sun Oven?
Part 4:
Can I cook a turkey in a Sun Oven?
Which pots are best to use in the Sun Oven?
Which pots are best for use in the winter in a Sun Oven?
Can I simply reheat leftovers in a Sun Oven?
Can I use the Sun Oven in the winter?
Part 5:
Can I use the Sun Oven as a Solar Dehydrator?
Can I make jerky in the Sun Oven?
What do I do if the drying process takes longer than one day?
Part 6:
How can I purify water in a Sun Oven?
What is a WAPI and how do I use it to help me purify water?
What is the most efficient way to purify water in the Sun Oven?
The oven can get up to 350 degrees.
It is a great oven and it will give you many years of service.
It will burn food if not watched.
Head over to the Global Sun Ovens website for more information: www.sunoven.com
For video instructions on how the sun oven works: click here
Sun Oven recipes: click here
Solar Cooking for a year blog: click here
Wendy DeWitt video on solar oven cooking: click here
Cooking off the Grid" reviews the global sun oven: click here
Solar Oven put to the test: click here
"The Survival Podcast" video showing an actual Global Sun Oven user: click here
How to use Global Sun Ovens - Video Seminar in 6 parts
Part 1:
Basic overview of the Sun Oven and it’s components.
How long with my Sun Oven last for?
How is it possible that nothing burns in my Sun Oven?
The Sun Oven looks small-can I really cook for my entire family in it?
Is the Sun Oven safe to use around children?
Will animals get into my Sun Oven?
Part 2:
What are the two basic ways to cook in a Sun Oven?
What is the basic rule of thumb for cooking in a Sun Oven?
What about the basic cooking times for a Sun Oven?
Can you tell me specifically how the Sun Oven will save me money on my energy bill?
What is Paul’s favorite thing to bake in the Sun Oven?
How can I multi-task in the Sun Oven?
Part 3:
How do I bake bread in the Sun Oven?
How do I pre-heat my Sun Oven?
How do I know if it is sunny enough to use my Sun Oven?
How can I know when my bread is done in a Sun Oven?
How can I bake cookies in the Sun Oven?
Is it possible to burn cookies in the Sun Oven?
Part 4:
Can I cook a turkey in a Sun Oven?
Which pots are best to use in the Sun Oven?
Which pots are best for use in the winter in a Sun Oven?
Can I simply reheat leftovers in a Sun Oven?
Can I use the Sun Oven in the winter?
Part 5:
Can I use the Sun Oven as a Solar Dehydrator?
Can I make jerky in the Sun Oven?
What do I do if the drying process takes longer than one day?
Part 6:
How can I purify water in a Sun Oven?
What is a WAPI and how do I use it to help me purify water?
What is the most efficient way to purify water in the Sun Oven?
Best Prices on Canning Supplies (prices as of May 2011)
Foodtown | HEB | Wal Mart | Kroger | |
Regular lids | $1.97 | $1.63 BHG red $2.44 | $2.09 | |
Wide lids | $2.97 | $2.27 | $2.99 | |
Reg lids & rings | $3.70 | $3.59 | $3.17 | $4.59 |
Wide lids & rings | $5.09 | $4.97 | $4.34 | $6.19 |
4 oz jars | $7.49 | $7.97 | $10.29 | |
12 oz jars | $9.84 | $12.99 | ||
Half pint jars | $8.63 quilted | $7.48 $8.47 quilted | $7.47 $8.47 quilted BHG $8.12 | $9.89 $11.99 quilted |
Regular pints | $8.16 | $8.48 | $7.97 BHG $8.70 Mainstays $6.82 | $10.99 |
Wide pints | $8.97 | $9.24 | $11.99 | |
Regular quarts | $9.61 | $9.47 | $9.44 BHG $9.82 Mainstays $7.88 | $12.59 |
Wide quarts | $10.66 | $13.47 | $10.44 | $13.99 |
Canning salt | $1.69/4 lb | $1.34/4 lb | $2.97/3 lb | $2.19/4 lb |
Pickle crisp | $5.47 | $6.29 | ||
Fruit Fresh | $3.31 | $4.49 | $3.58 | $4.99 |
Certo liquid pectin | $3.98/2 pouch | $3.49/2 pouch | $6.47/4 pouch | $3.99/2 pouch |
Ball pectin | $2.10 | $1.92 | Jar instead of box | Jar instead of box |
Sure Jell pectin | $2.79 | $2.29 | $3.37 | $2.79 |
Discovery kit | $10.47 | $11.99 | ||
Canning tool set | $6.97 | $13.49 | ||
Canning funnel | $1.23 | $4.99 | ||
Jar lifter | $10.99 | |||
Ball Blue Book | $5.95 | |||
Presto 16 qt canner | $64.88 | |||
Water bath canner | $18.97 |
All jars are Ball or Kerr except where marked Mainstays or BHG (Better Homes and Gardens).
Water bath canner is a ripple bottom speckleware canner. It should only be used on gas stoves. A flat bottom canner is best on an electric stove.
This cost comparison was put together by Cheryl Driggs. Thank you, Cheryl, for you hard work and for letting us pass this on to our sisters!
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