Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

This is a freezable crockpot meal!! You can even make this Gluten Free!! Gotta love it!

I like to make double the amount and then take the left over and put it in a Ziplock baggie for another meal. Makes for a quick meal when you need one in less than 30 minutes!

 Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
15 oz can tomato or spaghetti sauce (I just used diced tomatoes)
4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 c. water
1/2 t. Shirley J's Chicken Bouillon
1/2 t. Shirley J's Pizza & Pasta Seasoning

Directions: Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour on sauce, mushrooms, and water. Sprinkle on seasoning and Bouillon.
Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 6-8.
Serve over rice or noodles.

Emergency Preparedness: Clothing and Shelter

When deciding what is important with clothing and shelter you will need to consider: who you are preparing for, where, and what you can carry. Please know that these are suggestions and your needs are different from other's. You also need to think about your expenses. If you can only do some of the items, then that is a great start. Know that if you can't buy a tent, a tarp with rope will work just fine, except in extremely cold weather.

So, for Level 1 preparedness (which is minimal level) this is what you need to consider:
Do you have a minimum of one of the following for shelter?

• Plastic sheeting (ground cover, tenting, windbreak)
• Large (33-gal. or larger) plastic bags
• Mylar emergency "Space" blanket

 Twine or rope is needed no matter.

Do you have the following for personal protection?

• Large (33-gal. or larger) plastic bags (2 for and improvised sleeping bag or poncho)
• Mylar emergency "Space" blanket
• Change of clothing (needs to be appropriate for the season) for each person
• Large handkerchief or bandanna
• Hat

Level 2 Preparedness is all from Level 1 PLUS the following:

For Personal Protection add the following:

• Blanket (wool is preferred)
• Poncho
• Extra Shoes
• Gloves (for work and warmth)
• Goggles
• Dust/mist Respirator
• Sunglasses
• Work Boots
• Insect netting
• Extra large plastic bags

For Basic Shelter add the following:

• Rope
• Duct Tape
• Wire

Level 3 Preparedness is all of the above AND the following:

At least one of the following for each person:

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable
• Plastic Ripstop Tarp ( min. 12'x12')
• Several changes of clothing

For longer emergencies:

• RV or Camper (not necessary but it would be nice)
• Dome/Family tent
• Ground cloth
• Camp stool/chair

Additional Preparedness:

• Instant hand/body warming pads
• Sturdy belt
• Sturdy work gloves

Additional Comfort (for extreme weather):

• Shorts
• Sunscreen
• Long pants and long-sleeved shirty
• Thermal underwear

Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

I found this website on Pinterest and saw that they had freezable crock pot meals. I LOVE easy and dinners that I can take and freeze, especially when it's the end of the pay period and I don't have anything on the shelves. It's soooo nice.

Now these ingredients will make 2 meals. You each meal will feed around 6 to 7 adults. So you can make one for today and put the rest in a baggie and freeze for later. So nice, so easy!

So here are the ingredients:

12 new potatoes and cut into ¼ inch round slices or a large bag of frozen potatoes

1 c. Whisk Bliss Original or Gluten Free
2 c. of water
2 ham steaks, cubed--we used turkey ham
8 oz cheddar cheese
4 cups of broccoli
salt and pepper

Directions:  Whisk up your Whisk Bliss with the water before hand, make sure it starts to thicken. Don't bring it to a simmer. Divide everything evenly into two containers.  Cook on low for 8 hours. **I put my cheese on top the last 30 minutes of cooking. I have found that if you add it too soon it will curdle on you.

 

*EDIT* People have mentioned the potatoes turning black if frozen.  Mine didn't do that, but just to be safe, either use frozen potatoes or add potatoes the day of cooking.

This is what your Whisk Bliss sauce will look like.

 

And here is the final results, ready to freeze. This photo was taken from www.six-cents.com

Chicken and Dumplings and Pasta Salad

I really enjoyed this meal and I love it when I look over at my husband and he is shaking his head up and down, because I know that is a meal that he REALLY wants me to make again.

Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:

3 c. chicken, cooked and shredded
1 - 16 oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables
4 c. water
2 c. Shirley J's Whisk Bliss
2 t. Chicken Bouillon

Dumplings
1 - 12 oz package Shirley J's Biscuit & Baking Mix
3/4 c. water

Directions:
In saucepan over medium heat, whisk together water and Whisk Bliss. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add chicken, chicken bouillon, and frozen vegetables. Bring back to a boil and simmer again for 5 minutes. Pour into 9 x 13 baking dish. Mix up one batch of biscuit mix according to package directions. Spoon large spoonfuls of dough directly on top of the sauce and chicken mixture-making eight to ten, big biscuits. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

 

Vegetable and Pasta Salad

**I halved this recipe and you can see that there was a lot there.

 

Ingredients:

1 lb penne pasta

2 1/2 T Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning

1/4 c. white vinegar

2/3 c. canola oil

2 T water

2 carrots, shredded (I diced mine)

1 cucumber, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1/3 red onion, diced

1 1/2 c. spinach, chopped

2/3 c. Parmesan cheese

1 c. feta

1/4 t. pepper

1/2 t. salt

 

Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain. Mix Pizza & Pasta Seasoning with oil, vinegar, and water; shake well. Toss the pasta with dressing, vegetables, cheese, salt, and pepper.

 

And as always, let me know what you think!!

Preparedness - Sanitation

Sanitation can be one of the most important parts of being prepared. If things aren't properly sanitized people can become sick. It is one of the major ways that you can prevent disease.

So....again there are 3 levels of preparation.

Level 1 (Short-term)

Do you have...

1. Plastic bags and ties to dispose of sewage waste?
2. Personal hygiene supplies, including toothbrush/paste, toilet paper (one per person), soap?
3. Non-breakable containers of disinfectant?

Level 2 (Short-term but better prepared)

Do you have...

1. All of the above?
2. Ammonia?
3. Deodorant?
4. Paper cups & plates?
5. Plastic utensils, plastic gloves?
6. Aluminum foil?
7. Paper towels?
8. Feminine hygiene products?
9. Shampoo and conditioner?
10. Diapers, wipes and other baby supplies?
11. Water purification means?
12. Insect repellent?
13. Newspaper (absorption, insulation, wrapping)?
14. Dish soap?

Level 3 (Long-term)

Do you have...

Image taken from pgward.org/

1. All of the above?
2. Improvised toilet seat?
3. Portable camp toilet?
4. Small trash can or sturdy bucket with tightly fitted lid?
5. 10 gallon garbage can/waterproof container with tight lid?
6. Storage of large amounts of water?
7. Basic hygiene supplies in a handy to-go pack, in your vehicle, or at work?
8. First aid kit?
9. Mosquito netting/repellent?
10. Mouthwash, breath fresheners?
11. Hair supplies?
12. Hand sanitizers, moist towelettes?

Some tips:
Washing your clothing

Image taken from www.beprepared.com

This washer can be found at www.beprepared.com for $46.95. I also previously shared a way you come make your own washer.
Damaged water lines
Don't flush the toilet. Avoid digging holes.

Toilet is NOT Flushable
Remove all bowl water, line with heavy-duty plastic bag.

Homemade soil bags
Put one large grocery bag inside another, and a layer of shredded newspaper or other absorbent material between.

Disposing garbage
Old newspaper can be used for wrapping garbage and lining larger containers.http://pgward.org/ep/archives/category/sanitation

Washing your Clothing in an Emergency

I have looked for many different pictures to share with you, but I figured it would just be better to give you a video on how to make one. All of your supplies, for cleaning your clothing, can fit into the bucket. Happy cleaning!!

Supplies Needed:

• 5-gallon bucket with lid (cut hole in middle of lid for plunger handle to fit through)
• Toilet plunger (brand-new, clean)
• Store in bucket:
• Liquid laundry detergent
• Stain remover/stain stick
• Vinegar (add 1/2 cup to rinse water) helps remove soap
• Rope (for clothes line)
• Clothes pins

To Use:

1. Empty contents of bucket.
2. Place water, small amount of detergent, and clothes in bucket.
3. Move plunger up and down for a few minutes or until clothes are clean.
4. Remove soapy clothes and ring them out.
5. Dump out soapy water (on your garden or lawn.)
6. Place soapy clothes in bucket and fill with clear, clean water.
7. Add 1/2 cup vinegar to rinse water.
8. Move plunger up and down to rinse clothing.
9. Wring out clothes and hang to dry.

Conserve water - use rinse water for next load of laundry.
NOTE: You could store two 5-gallon buckets, stack one inside of the other. Use one bucket for the soapy water and the other for the rinse water. You may be able to wash and rinse a couple of batches of clothes without changing the soapy water depending on how dirty the clothes are.

information was found on: http://preparednessnibblesandbits.blogspot.com/

This website has a great how to on making one.
www.tacticalintelligence.net/blog/clothes-washing-in-a-grid-down-world.htm