Monday Message

"Let us be in a position so we are able to not only feed ourselves through the home production and storage, but others as well." (President Ezra Taft Benson)

Can up extra or grow extra, stock up - there is always someone in need.

Prices continue to go up - we need to prepare for them to go higher as well as we can. Look for sales and store the basics.

https://preparednessnibblesandbits.blogspot.com/2009/02/basic-food-storage-cookbook.html - this is one of my favorites. I love using their recipe for apple crisp using my dried apples. But you will find good recipes and information.

https://extension.usu.edu/preserve-the-harvest/files/Food-Storage-Booklet.pdf - this has some helpful information.

https://www.thepurposefulpantry.com/basic-pantry-staples-checklist/#h-storing-basic-pantry-staples staples for your pantry.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/standard-kitchen-supplies-for-your-pantry-1808020 - more info.

https://lilluna.com/pantry-staples-list/ - this has a list here.

I am a firm believer if you store the basics to start with, it will enhance all your stock.

For example, if you store flour, sugar, salt, oil, shortening, and yeast. You will be able to make bread. If you store in addition baking powder and baking soda, you can also make muffins and biscuits and pancakes and coffee cake. Add brown sugar or molasses and cinnamon...you can now make cinnamon rolls and cookies and even more than I listed. This is just to show you when you have basics, everything else can be added to it.

And who wouldn't like cinnamon rolls?

Some people have cinnamon allergy - I read that you can use cardamom instead. I love cardamom in my julekaga bread.

https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-snacks-julekaga-jerky.html yum! This post also has the beef jerky recipe.

https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2018/04/monday-message_23.html - in this post, I tell you my favorite cookbooks. See if your library can get them for you.

Here are just shots from around the house.

These are just pictures from around the house I thought you might enjoy to bring a smile to your face... while the world can be so negative, put things in your nest that will make you smile.

Missy says you are doing great - keep working on being more frugal, learn those skills!

Tippy Longstockings says prices are so scary - don't just hide in your bag but do what you can in stocking up and building your skills.