Here it is the 1st of December and time for the next month of our Stake Food Storage Plan.  First, I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving.  I know that we did as we gathered at my sisters house, enjoyed each others company and the great food.  We have had a lot to be thankful for this year.

I hope everyone is working on each month's food storage in the goal to have a one year supply by next October.  Here is this month's items.

December food storage tips:
Vegetables: the cannery offers dried chopped onions, dried carrots, potato flakes, (also potato pearls: these have a short storage life). Consider other basic vegetables such as canned or bottled green beans, etc. (remember that dried beans and lentils are vegetables, and they store very well).
Meat/ Fish/ Jerky:  good to use sparingly to flavor your supply of grains, dry beans, and lentils. Meats contain essential vitamins and minerals, though lacking in necessary fiber.

The Christmas project.  We would like every family to bake 4 loaves of bread before Christmas to be given to your neighbors on each side of you.  If one of them is an active member, take it to the next house.  Tell them you made it from your food storage and can give them more information if they want it.  A great way to break the ice and do some missionary work and give a great Christmas present.  Recipes are available.  Bob and LouAnn Singer, Ward Welfare Specialists and supported by the Bishop.

I have some great recipes and ideas for this month and going to try a product I just found.  These meat products are manufactured by Keystone Meats out of Ohio.  Here is what they say about the beef:

• Beef and Sea Salt
• Fully cooked--Ready to eat; All Natural--No MSG or other preservatives; No water added; Chunk style--Maintains texture and flavor; Gluten Free; Low in Sodium/Fat; Shelf stable
• Ideal for chefs (home and restaurant), campers, boaters, survivalists, etc.

They make Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Hash along with broths and soup bases.  They have long shelf lives and have very good ratings.  We are going to get some to try and pass along our review.  The best place I have found to get them is Amazon.com.  Just go to Amazon.com and do a search for Keystone Meat.

Remember, food storage items are still available at the Cannery and now it is already canned for you so you can get in and out quickly.

Have fun with your food storage.

Bob and LouAnn Singer