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How Long Does Dehydrated or Freeze-dried Food Last after Opening?
Mormon Life says: Learn just how far you can stretch those precious cans and packets of food storage by considering quality of food and exposure to air, heat, and light.
When the time comes to use your food storage items - either in an emergency or in your day-to-day meal planning - one thing you'll want to know is the shelf life of your items once they have been...
Preventing Menu Fatigue
Mormon Life says: Find out which things you might not think of (along with many you do) are essential to include in your food storage to provide variety.
Most of us are accustomed to having a wide variety of food choices available to us. Consider the dishes you ate at home in the last week. Then think of the types of food available in your local...
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Mormon Life says: Use food storage or leftovers easily in this classic casserole.
A touch of lemon pepper adds a little spice to this easy-to-make chicken or turkey casserole. Ingredients 2 cups freeze-dried chicken+ and/or turkey+ 1-2 cups freeze-dried broccoli+1...
{Lifestyle} Planting an Edible Garden
Mormon Life says: Whether you have two acres or two containers, it is possible to harvest crops nearly year round in your own little slice of garden heaven.
“Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the veggies is?”Planting an edible landscape gives room for all the veggies and fruits any family would love. In many areas, spring planting may...
Chicken a la King
Mormon Life says: Update your meal rotation with this versatile dish. And make sure to check out our step-by-step video guide.
Did you know there are a myriad of recipes that you can make exclusively from your food storage? They are quick, easy and taste great! Using your food storage requires less prep time, less mess and...
Outdoor Cooking with Food Storage
Mormon Life says: Make delicious and easy meals outdoors and rotate your food storage as well.
If you're planning a weekend getaway or a large family reunion, how about pulling out some of your food storage and giving your camp meals a delicious new twist? Food storage should be first on your...
Egg and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Mormon Life says: Try this recipe for a loaded breakfast casserole, filled with hash browns, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, sausage, and cheese. Delicious!
I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! I just put together a great new recipe for Food Storage Breakfast Casserole. As usual, all ingredients come straight from food storage (I love using...
Water Storage Options
Mormon Life says: In most emergency situations, fresh drinking water is the most important item you can store. Learn your options for portable and stationary water storage.
It is recommended to have both portable and stationary emergency water storage. Portable water containers should be light enough to carry during an emergency. Be sure to take into consideration that...
Preparing for a Tornado
Mormon Life says: Tornadoes can be unpredictable and scary, but an emergency plan will go a long way toward bringing you peace of mind.
The following information on preparing for and responding to tornadoes is taken from the FEMA web side at ready.gov/tornadoes. Before a Tornado: How to Plan Conduct tornado drills each...
The Bright Cooking Option: Solar Cooking
Mormon Life says: Solar cooking is a provident and increasingly popular method for cooking. Learn some tips for cooking your food right with solar energy.
Solar cooking is a method that has been growing in popularity and sophistication in recent years, probably due to the emphasis on emergency preparedness. A solar cooker is basically a box or...
Tasty Grilled Beef Quesadillas
Mormon Life says: These Grilled Beef Quesadillas, were a huge hit at our house the other night! Made with a few main freeze-dried ingredients, they are a delicious way to cook with food storage.
The main ingredients used here are freeze-dried corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and roast beef. Let me just say that freeze-dried foods are amazing! They have excellent shelf lives and will give you the...
Delicious Weekend Food Storage Recipes
Mormon Life says: These are a couple delicious and simple recipes that incorporate food storage - perfect for a weekend brunch.
Augason Farms® Sweet Strawberry Muffins2 ½ cups Augason Farms Buttermilk Pancake Mix1 ¼ cup water½ cup sugar¼ cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon Augason Farms Whole Egg Powder½ teaspoon nutmeg½ teaspoon...
New Tips for Old Food Storage
Mormon Life says: Find out from a food expert how long stored foods stay good, how they retain nutritional value, how best to store your food supply, and what to store.
As the lead researcher of BYU's Long-Term Food Storage Research team and chair of the Brigham Young University Department of Nutrition, Dietetic, and Food Science, Oscar A. Pike (BS '80) is...
Young Women Lesson 11: Growing and Maturing in Self-Reliance, Part 1
Mormon Life says: "People need to realize that regardless of their circumstances, as desperate as those may be, they are entitled to the Light of Christ in their lives." -M. Russell Ballard
Discussion Questions• What does it mean to “govern yourself”? (See Young Women manual 1, 43).• How does following the Lord’s standards help us govern ourselves?• Becoming self-reliant also means...
Delicious Food Storage Recipes
Mormon Life says: Here are a few delicious and simple recipes that incorporate food storage - perfect for a weekend meal.
Augason Farms® Corn and Honey BBQ Chip Salad2 cups hydrated Augason Farms freeze-dried sweet corn1 tablespoons Augason Farms red and green peppers4 cups salad dressing 1 - 10 ounce bag Honey BBQ...
