October 14: So You Think You’re Prepared? – The truth about food storage amounts and how much is really needed for a one year supply. Also, how to make lye and different yeasts and leavening agents using what nature provides in our area.
This program included lessons learned during Hurricane Irma.
- Pet pad to keep cool when sleeping
- Tent fan
- Shelf stable milk
- Solar battery charger
- Sterno
- Canned goods date – only infant formula has mandated expire date. “Use by” and “Sell by” are determined by the company.
- Dents on a can are OK as long as they are not on a seam.
- Botulism has a 50% fatality rate for cases not receiving medical treatment.
- Sun Oven – best to have two for cooking
- Cast iron works very well with a sun oven
- 1 year food plan
- Hormel Chili is listed by Hormel as having indefinite shelf life.
- Making baking powder
- Making Sterno-type fuel
- Making yeast
- Making flour from beans and nuts
- Pellet rifle for small game with low noise
- Herbal Recipes book by Rosemary Gladstar
- Essential Oils