Sprouts anyone?

Did you know you can sprout alfalfa, clover, mung beans, garbanzo beans or even pumpkin seeds on your own counter and get all of this –

Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K
Calcium, Carbohydrates, Chlorophyll, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, All Amino Acids, Trace Elements, Protein: up to 35%
(according to www.sproutpeople.com)

If you want a source of fresh food for your food storage you may consider storing sprouting seeds and learning how to sprout them. Seeds last on an average of 2 years in your freezer and can offer a welcome relief to dried and canned goods. Sprouting also offers a fun and easy way to provide your family with healthy food on a daily basis. How do you do it? Easy instructions, seeds, and inexpensive supplies can be found on the web on many sites - my favorite being www.sproutpeople.com. Seeds can also be found at local health food stores, but the variety is limited.

Egg Substitutes

During World War II, eggs and oil were
precious and hard to come by.
Save these ideas as a back up if you ever need it.

Will substitute for 1 egg:
* 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin with 3 tbsp. cold water and 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. boiling water.

(Taken from www.providentliving.org)
* 1 Tbl. Milled flax seed plus 3 Tbsp. of water

* Health food stores sell powdered egg substites made of

potato starch & tapioca flour

*Powdered eggs from food storage companies also work well, just use before expiration date for the best flavor

Substitutes will not work for every recipe. Start experimenting now so you'll be prepared, or at least have the ingredients on hand.