Healthy Canning of Beans

https://www.healthycanning.com/canning-beans/

This article explains why the short-cut of putting dry beans in jars and cover with water before canning is inconsistent and unsafe.

First soak the beans using the method explained in the article.

Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are becoming more prevalent in our society today.  As we search for answers and therapies to assist those who struggle with these challenges it is good to remember that there are multiple factors contributing to this challenge.  The root cause of anxiety or depression may be different for each individual.  The following chart illustrates several contributing factors.

President Ezra Taft Benson prophesied of this day and gave excellent prophetic counsel for those who struggle in a general conference talk in October 1974.  Click here to read or listen to his talk, Do Not Despair. 

Foundation for Health Food Guide

What if a food guide diagram was based on the Word of Wisdom?  What would it look like?  This slide show combines the basic principles in the Word of Wisdom with some of the latest discoveries in nutrition science.

Foundation for health food guide (updated) from Home Makers

Changes to Blog

All of the information on this blog has been transferred to the following website:

http://sites.google.com/site/homereliancegroup/

If you have enjoyed using the information on this site, please bookmark the above site.  The website allows me to organize the information in a more user-friendly manner.  

Freezer Meals

Our next class will be held on Friday, September 11 at 10:00 am.  K’Lea will share some ideas for make-ahead freezer meals.  This should be a great class and we hope you can make it.

I have also been experimenting with uploading documents onto the blog.  You should be able to access that all handouts using either link on the left side – Slide share or List of Handouts. 

GOOD LUCK with Canning Season – there are many fruits and vegetables in season right now.  I would love to hear about your experience. 

Mango Avocado Salsa

Remember that fresh fruits and vegetables are a nutritious and tasty addition to your Food Storage plan.  Thanks to Barb and my Minnesota friends for sharing this recipe with us!  It tastes great and is very healthy!

1 (24 oz) jar sliced mango, drained and sliced  (located in the produce section of the grocery store by the bagged salads)

7 green onions

2 large avocado, peeled and diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

2 TB chopped fresh cilantro

3 TB lime juice

2 TB honey

1/4 tsp salt

Combine and chill.

Vacuum Sealed Foods: Safety Guidelilnes

Many foods have a longer shelf life when oxygen has been removed from the environment. Therefore, several food preservation methods create a vacuum seal to increase the amount of time the food will stay fresh on the shelf. This method of food storage can be used successfully when you follow some important safety guidelines.