My Food Storage challenge

How are things going with your" FOOD STORAGE CHALLENGE"? A challenge given to our ward members that wanted to test their food storage?
We were told by our Relief Society Pres. that during the month of October, to prepare meals for one week or two with food we had stored and to keep a journal on how our challenge went. For some they're meeting this challenge with flying colors, for others myself included it's a eye opener. But we can do almost anything, as long as we approach it one step at a time. Trying our best and learning how we can do better. As the Lord Himself declared, "And out of small things proceedeth that which is great" (D&C 64:33-34).
A quote from Crystal Godfrey writer of I can’t believe It’s Food Storage is “If you haven’t started your food storage or don’t know how to use what you do have, you’re not alone. Many of those who do have food storage don’t reap the full benefits of a three-month supply and a one-year supply, which modern prophets counsel us to have. Generally speaking, this failure is not due to lack of faith or motivation, but to the fact that people don’t know how to use food storage in everyday recipes”.
I mention earlier that my “Food Storage Challenge” has been an eye opener! We decided that everyday recipes, is where we need to start. Resources of information are unlimited, and I appreciate the help received from all of you.
Start with the Family Home Storage Center Products list in one hand and your everyday recipes in the other and inventory your recipes.

Condensed Milk Story

Never Worry about.....out dated cans!!
With a supply of the cannery's Nonfat Dry Milk on hand your ready to fix that favorite recipe calling for a can of condensed can milk or evaporated milk.
Laura S comment is "that she hasn't bought condensed milk in years." I want to add that using the recipe below the volume in my cheesecake is better and it sets up faster. No worries with ageing cans and always a supply on hand.

Condensed Milk
(14 oz. can)
1/2 C. Hot Water
1 C. Dry Pdred Milk
1 C. Sugar
1 T. Butter
Blend VERY WELL in blender.

Evaporated Milk
(12 oz. Can)
1-1/2 C. Water
1/2 C. + 1 T. Dry
Powdered Milk
Blend VERY WELL in blender.

News, News, and More News Coming!

Need information on How to make bread... visit Crystal's web-site www.everydayfoodstorage.net/ she has "how to videos and handouts." Today her post is "Dough Enhancer for making Homemade Bread", follow through the week for more helps. Coming the end of March her cook book "I can't Believe It's Food Storage".

My Success Story

Wow!! I was able to afford Powered Egg this month.

We saved on groceries by buying bulk, and rotating. Check out Andrea's Corner on theobsessiveshopper.com for tips on how to buy: long term food storage.