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Food production and storage is a vital part of any families emergency preparedness. Food storage can provide a family with peace of mind; knowing that in the event of an emergency there would be food to eat. This collection of recipes should provide some basic ideas on how to incorporate food storage items into daily life. After all, if a body has not been conditioned to eating whole grains and then, because of an emergency, is suddenly introduced to this way of eating, most likely the body will become ill and not be able to digest these types of foods. It is recommended that food storage foods be incorporated into daily living and rotated often.

TIPS:

1. Make sure you store a good variety of foods of high quality. Proteins, vitamins, minerals and fats are essential for the maintenance of good health.

2. Home storage of food should begin with basic items that will sustain life in an emergency, in case there is nothing else available to eat. The following basic items might be considered for storage. (Per one adult for one year and may vary according to location.)

Grains (Wheat, rice, oats or other cereals)	400 lbs.
Legumes (Dry beans, split peas, lentils, etc.)	60 lbs.
Powdered Milk	20 lbs.
Cooking Oil	10 qrts.
Sugar or Honey	60 lbs.
Salt	8 lbs.
Baking Powder	2 lbs.
Water (2 weeks)	14 gal.

3. Make sure you have a good hand grinder in your storage.

4. Cooking oil is extremely important. It adds calories and flavor and it is very hard to cook without. During World War II, oil was the most popular bartering item.

5. Store your foods in a cool, dry place away from any sunlight.

6. Store baking powder, soda, yeast, powdered eggs, bouillon, tomatoes, cheese and onions. You cannot cook even the most basic recipes without these items.

7. A good variety of spices and flavorings will enhance your recipes.

8. To improve the flavor of powdered milk add powdered chocolate or vanilla and chill. Your powdered milk will dissolve better in warm water and then chill.

9. Store iodized salt to provide essential iodine in the diet.

10. Store flavored gelatin - can provide a clear liquid during flu or diarrhea.

11. Egg Substitution - (for use in baking). Before starting recipe for cookies, cakes, etc., combine 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin with 3 tbsp. cold water and 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. boiling water. This mixture will substitute for 1 egg in a recipe.

12. REMEMBER: Store what you eat & eat what you store. ROTATE your storage.

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