Pressure Cooker Recipes

Here are a few pressure cooker recipes from the presenters as well as notes from the cold weather class thanks to Chris Hash along with a few links. Also a favorite pressure cooker book is Pressure Perfect by Lorna Sass that can be found online from a variety of book sellers.

 
Pressure Cooker Lime Rice w/Brown Rice

2T butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves of garlic
6 c water
8t chicken bouillon
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
2t cumin
2 small cans diced green chilies
1T lime juice
½t pepper
3 ½ c brown rice (maybe ½ c more, you’ll have to play with it)

In the pressure cooker, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter. Add the remaining ingredients, place the pressure lid on and bring up to pressure. Cook at high pressure for 18 minutes. Let the pressure come down naturally. Fluff the rice and serve. (If the rice still has too much liquid, let sit awhile and it will absorb, try using more rice next time.)


BLACK BEANS

Soak 3c. black beans overnight in about 6c. water.
Next day drain the beans and put in pressure cooker with 5c. water and 3Tb. *Bean mix.
Pressure beans on hight for 30 minutes, natural release.
Remove lid and put 2c. cooked beans in blender. Puree and add back to cooker.
Add 1 quart stewed tomatoes and 2 tsp salt.
Simmer for 30 minutes.

*Bean Mix:
1/2c. dry ham or beaf soup base
1/2c. dried oregano
1/3c. dried basil
1/2c. dried onion flakes
1/4-1/3c. garlic granulated
2TB. each chili powder, ground black pepper, coriander, cumin and rosemary.
 
For chili I use the same recipe, but use small red beans instead of black beans.
I also add 1 lb. of hamburger and extra chili powder (to taste).

Hidden Disaster: Sanitation

There are just some things that we don't like to discuss in polite company.  However, by not doing so, we may be in for a disastrous wake up call in the event of an extended loss of power, plumbing or the conveniences that we take for granted.  What happens when you can no longer flush the toilet, wash your hands properly or have the garbage hauled off from curbside?

In the following video, Jim Phillips discusses a few of the unpleasantries of sanitation during emergencies.  Something to consider.

Hidden Disaster

Extreme Events of 2013

Here is a long (>2 hr) compilation of extreme events just from 2013.  Do you need to prepare?

Weird Events of 2013

Clothing: the Personal Shelter That You Wear

November's Mapleton Ready class was all about Staying Warm in Winter, featuring Jim Phillips.

Everything you have learned about staying warm in winter may be wrong!  Layering works great, while you are active & moving. What about when you stop moving?  Moisture builds up between these layers and rob you of your body heat.  Is there a better way?  Is about more than just the right clothes, but understanding the principles of staying warm.

For almost fifty years Jim has been a pioneer in outdoor living, winter camping and arctic survival.  With his broad technical background he has developed proven methods and equipment for surviving the harshest climates on earth.  In 1989 he was awarded Popular Science Magazines "Best of What's New" for his arctic clothing technology designs.  He has since been featured in a variety of magazines including: ThermoSphere , Camping Journal, The Mother Earth News, Boys' Life, Scouting, Alaska, Popular Mechanics, Sports Illustrated and Fortune.  He's also the only man I know of that's cut a hole in a frozen lake, jumped in, then survived without fire and shelter for several days, twice!

This YouTube video on Weather Happens is essentially the presentation Jim gave in class (it's over an hour long, but full of great information).

Sadly, there are few resources for getting outfitted.  However, there are a couple local people offering custom made winter clothing using the Phillips Arctic Living (PAL) principles.   You can also make your own with some creativity.  Among the links is a DVD for sale that teaches you how to make your own.  Keep checking back on this blog for updates on group purchase options or classes that are in the works.

Here are some other links on information from Jim's years of research, including notes and videos.

Safe Harbor Alliance

Winter Without Worries

 

Thermal Johns

Thermal Johns Freezer Test

PALS Mukluks

How to sew foam clothing DVD

“If you’re prepared, emergencies turn into an opportunity to have an adventure.” That was the message given at November ‘s Mapleton Ready seminar on cold weather preparedness.

“Winter is an ally, not an enemy,” said Jim Phillips, a nationally-recognized expert on cold weather clothing and survival. “If there’s ever an emergency or a pandemic, don’t go to a warm place – quarantine in an igloo. In winter, there’s plenty of water. Cold weather tends to eliminate hazards such as street gangs, flies, and mosquitoes. And it slows the spread of disease.”

Winter brings dangers too, of course: discomfort, hypothermia, frostbite, to name a few. But the good news is that these dangers can be minimized with proper preparation. “You can’t guarantee that you’ll always have a source of heat,” Mr. Phillips said. "But you can prepared by understanding how to conserve heat; having a source of backup heat; reducing the need for heat; and most important of all, having the proper cold weather clothing. In a cold weather emergency, don’t expect to continue the same lifestyle you’re used to. It won’t be practical to heat your whole home indefinitely. But there are ways to keep warm.”

To conserve heat, you can prepare your home now by adding insulation, insulation, storm windows, etc. In an emergency, you can cordon off rooms with plastic sheeting and duct tape so that you only have a small area to heat. “Now is the time to get the plastic sheeting. Look for clear, 4 mil plastic.”

Sources of backup heat include various fuels such as wood, propane, white gas, etc., plus alternative options such as solar heating. “Be very aware of safety issues, especially if there are children in the home. Combustion poses hazards such as burning and carbon dioxide poisoning. Understand the fuel you are using and how to use it safely.”

“Auxiliary heating isn’t really practical for the long-term, and sometimes not even for the short term,” said Mr. Phillips. “The most practical, affordable, and reliable solution isn’t to try and keep your house warm – it’s to keep yourself warm. You can do that with the right clothing. Clothing is your personal portable shelter. To use it effectively, you need understand how to stay warm and dry."

“Layers have their advantages, but they will fail in extreme weather, partly because moisture is trapped between the layers. A monolayer system is best for extremes.”

He then went on to explain Phillips Arctic Living System (PALS) clothing – foam clothing with a synthetic shell. “You can make winter clothing that will outperform anything you can buy. You’ll need 1/2″ or 1″ open cell polyurethane foam for insulation, and polyester or nylon fabric for the outer shell. Never use cotton – it becomes death cloth in cold weather, because it traps moisture. Also, never use coated or sealed (waterproof) fabrics – they keep water out, but they also keep water in.” There are various ways to make the PALS clothing, but in a pinch, you can even “roll and stuff” the foam behind your current clothing.

“Just having the right ‘stuff’ isn’t enough,” Mr. Phillips concluded. “You need to also have experience and confidence. Test whatever emergency solution you’re relying on ahead of time. For example, dress in your winter clothing and then go spend the night outside on a lawn chair. If you can’t make it, then come back and change your solution. Practical experience is key.”

 

Also, a quick re-cap on LDS underclothing options for staying warm in the winter.

100% Nylon Mesh will keep you the driest.

100% Nylon Drisilque because of it's very tight weave slows moisture passing through and will also feel more "clingy" when wet.

100% Polyester Thermax as the name implies is the warmest feeling when dry, however,  because of its thick dense weave it will retain and hold more moisture longer.

Dri-Lux 85% Polyester / 15% cotton and Carinessa II 91% polyester / 9% spandex retain some moisture but dry much quicker than cotton so if you can't live without the cotton feel either of these may work better for you.

Any of the 50/50 cotton blends retain even more moisture and of course 100% cotton is the most absorbent of all and should not be worn in cold weather.

Bottom line, your underclothing is to help you stay dry by keeping moisture away from your skin.  100% Nylon Mesh is likely your best bet but before you buy a whole bunch you may want to just try one to be sure you can live with the feel.  Many find they love it and wish they had been wearing these all along, but it may not work for all.

Incidentally, the same applies to warm weather and will help you feel drier instead of moist and clammy.

Hope this helps.

Derek Haynie

derek@MapletonReady.org

+1 (801) 491-1111

Life's an Adventure . . Are You Ready?®

 

HAM Radio License

My wife, my oldest daughter & I just passed the test to get our Technician level HAM radio licenses. We tried to study at home using the online study guides, but just couldn't focus enough to do it.  So, we went to Boot Camp.  Steve Whithead (call sign NV7V) and several other HAM enthusiasts donate their time to put on a FREE study class nearly every month to help others prepare for the test (which does cost $14).  The next class will be on Saturday, Dec. 21st. at 7:30 a.m. at the BYU law library.

The test is mostly about the rules governing HAM radio activities as well as a bit about the physics and principles of radio communications.  It can seem boring to sit in class early on a Saturday morning.  But it is quite the sense of accomplishment to pass the test (I got 100%!) and know that you've joined with others that in times of emergency will be able to assist the community when telephones, texting and internet may not be available.

After one lady successfully completed the test, she asked "Now what do I do with this license that I have?"  Inquiring what her purpose and goals were for taking the class & test, she responded "I saw a notice in the ward bulletin on Sunday stating that more people were needed for the class, so I signed up!"  What a sweet lady: willing to help keep this program going, not even realizing what it would do for her.  Now she needs to go buy a radio and get started.

Getting started need not be expensive.  There are inexpensive Baofeng UV5R handheld radios available for as little as $33 that can get you going. Check out www.HAMradio.com.  Upgrade to hardy, drop resistant Yaesu FT60R or submersible VX8DR models for $180 - $240 and add back-up batteries and interchangeable antennas later.  If you get addicted,  sit for your General Operator level license,  install a tower antenna & get a base transceiver worth >$2,500 that will allow you to talk to people in Europe, Asia or Australia.

Mapleton North Stake tests it's HAM radio emergency network ("net") each Sunday evening at 9:00 p.m.  Anyone with a HAM radio is welcome to participate by simply listening to any announcements, review of rules or procedures, and then by "checking in" with your call sign.  In this manner, the Church keeps an active emergency communication plan ready from the stake to the region to Church headquarters in the event an actual crisis arises.

1st Sundays, the net is on the 2 meter band at frequency 145.770 MHz using what is called simplex (just radio to radio).
Other Sundays, the net is at 146.800 MHz using Mapleton's new repeater (one of the best in the country).

You can listen and even check in with the Mapleton Stake net at 8:45 p.m. each Sunday evening.

Short of getting a HAM radio, Mapleton has a plan using just the FRS (Family Radio Service) walkie-talkies for communication among ward neighborhoods.  Our ward is assigned channel 7 (go figure) without any subchannels.  These can be purchased just about anywhere and can make family hikes more fun and safe, while learning how to communicate during emergencies.

Observations of Super-Typhoon Hayian

The Philipine islands experience more than their share of tragedies at the hand of Mother Nature.  As I have watched the events of Typhoon Haiyan unfold this past week, I have made a few observations of human nature that are common in everyday life, but that manifest in the extreme during times of crisis.

We've all watched the news stories of the wide spread destruction of entire communities and the deplorable conditions that the Philipinos have been thrown into.  Almost no shelter, no fresh water, belongings swept away by wind and flood, loved ones pulled from clinging grasps to perish or go missing, no communications, looters ransacking the few remaining stores & warehouses and dead bodies bloating in the sun.

My observations:

1. The majority of the people just huddle en masse, waiting for help to come, overwhelmed by the enormity of the destruction of all they cherish and have worked for.  But waiting for help from whom?  The government? The military? World humanitarian organizations?

2. As the news agencies are highlighting the plight of these victims, I see a few people in the background working silently: carrying away the dead, searching for survivors and usable goods, building temporary shelters.  But the workers are few compared to the swarms of the helpless.

3. As the military and relief agencies arrive to help, I see angry people shaking their fists at their would-be rescuers, demanding immediate aid rather than displaying gratitude that help is coming.

4. Not seen, and only barely mentioned in the news stories, are the doctors & nurses providing what care and medicine they can with limited supplies, no electricity, and no running water.

5. Even if the people had had emergency supplies, most would have either been swept away by wind or water, buried amid the rubble, destroyed or ruined, or taken away by looters.

6. I also see fences, armed guards (some guarding the stores that have already been looted), people being herded and shepherded without much choice (even if for their own good).

7. As already mentioned, the Philipines are hit with several typhoons each year, and are along a very active fault line, so they also experience numerous earthquakes.  They've learned to endure.  So, when officials drove through towns, calling out on bullhorns for people to evacuate two days before Typhoon Haiyan made landfall, many long time residents probably felt like "this is just going to be another storm like all the rest.  We'll just hunker down and pick up the pieces after it passes, just like we always have.  Life will go on like usual."  So, relying on their resilience and determination to be tough, it's not surprising that so few left.

8. On the other hand, seeing as many of those residents are poor, having no form of transportation aside from bicycles and motorcycles, evacuation may not have been a very feasible option for most.

9. I was so grateful to hear that all the LDS missionaries had been accounted for and were safe. Their Mission President had provided them each with a 72-hour kit and relocated them to safer areas. I cannot be sure, but I didn't hear any general call from Church leaders for members to flee for safety.  It may have occurred as a quiet suggestion on Sunday to "be wise and do what you feel is best for your family."  Are we not all "agents unto ourselves" for most of our decisions in times of crisis?  Now, some 200 LDS chapels in the area are serving as "places of refuge" for survivors.

Lessons for me, in my life, here in Mapleton:

• I can't expect the government, the military, the Church or anyone else to come to my aid in the event of a disaster. ...at least not immediately, and probably not with enough supplies to go around.

• For the few people who see a need and jump in to find solutions to problems, there will be many more (hordes) that will sit as helpless victims waiting for someone else to provide for them.

• No matter how well I prepare for my family's needs, I will find myself surrounded by many who are unprepared, either temporally or mentally, or both.

• I can't prepare for everything. Life is too unpredictable.  Mother Nature is too powerful. There will always be something that I couldn't foresee.  All I can do is consider the most probable scenarios and prepare accordingly, step by step, here a little and there a little.

• Even with excellent preparations, all could be lost.  Eathquakes bury and smash.  Fires burn.  Floods ruin and carry away.  Thieves steal.  I need to find ways to safeguard the emergency supplies so they aren't destroyed, buried under rubble, looted or otherwise ruined.

• In every situation, there will be a few good people doing whatever they can to put their talents and limited resources to use in helping others.

• I don't want to be herded like sheep.  I want to decide whether I accept help and under what  conditions.  I do not want to give up my freedom for a loaf of bread and a bottle of water.

• I need to be diligent in listening to the voice of warning, be that a living prophet, the whisperings of the Holy Ghost or the counsel of a local priesthood leader.  Satan laughs at our suffering when we adopt the attitude of "all is well in Zion" and fail to take heed in time.

• Should a call or prompting come to take my family and leave on short notice, will I be willing and in a position to do so, thus avoiding the full impact of a disaster?  Jerusalem wasn't under siege when Lehi took his family into the wilderness.  Noah built his ark in a desert during a drought over a hundred years before the rains came.  How often did the Lord instruct the Nephites in bondage to flee in the night before the Lamanites could stop them?  The early LDS Saints's tragedy at Haun's Mill would have been averted had the Saints given heed to the Prophet Joseph's warning to gather together with the main body of Saints for safety rather than stay at the homestead of Bro. Haun.  Will I go, or will I regret, saying "things aren't so bad!  I'll be alright."

• What preparations do I need to make to be able to leave on a moments notice, whether for just 72 hours or for an extended period of time?  Are my cars in good working order and filled with gas?  Do I have an evacuation and communication plan for my family so everyone knows what to do, where to meet, who to contact if we're separated?  Do I have have financial reserves for fuel, a hotel, or other unexpected needs?  Are my emergency supplies organized and updated?

• The Lord and his chosen leaders of our Church don't always warn us away from tragedy and crisis. The righteous often suffer right along with the wicked and unbelievers, whether it be in daily hardships (unemployment, illness, untimely loss of loved ones) or local disasters.  We are called on to endure with faith and reach out to others, lifting their spirits and lessening their burdens.

I continue to pray for relief for those who suffer.  I continue to contribute my Fast Offerings.  I will make a renewed effort to help the Humanitarian Fund as I am always filled with peace to know that the Church is among the first to have relief supplies on the ground following any disaster.  I will also continue to do the best I can wherever I am called to serve until I am called to do otherwise.

Reducing Debt While Increasing Savings using the 60/40 Principle

Most folks think that it is nigh impossible to pay off their credit card debt while saving money. They try to put all their extra cash to debt only to get themselves deeper in debt because they have no money in savings to pay out when an emergency occurs. This is a vicious cycle that most of us are familiar with and don't see a way out.

Take heart. There is a simple system that will allow you to pay off debt while at the same time increase your savings account balance. It is called the 60/40 Principle. It is the system that I used to get my family out of debt and eventually we moved from being middle class to millionaires over a 7 year period. Here are the basics:

This concept is the main rule that governs the flow of money in our lives. If you implement the 60 / 40 principle on any money you receive, you will immediately see your savings account start growing while your debt load decreases. If your debts are great, start only with money that is not part of your income, such as birthday money, rebates, unexpected cash from part-time employment, your change jar, your bonus from work, a tax refund check, whatever; you get the idea. You allocate money in this way by the 60 / 40 principle:60% you live on. This goes into your main checking account.

1. 10% goes into a long-term savings vehicle (IRA, 401k, Keogh account, solo 401k) for retirement. If you don't currently have a retirement account of any kind open two savings accounts at your bank. (One for long term and one for short term savings)
2. 10% goes into a short-term savings account (local bank or a money market account) for use in those occasional large-scale expenses (new tires) and emergencies (the water heater explodes).
3. 10% is tithed to a church or secular charity that is in line with your purpose. This is your ''rent'' for occupying space on the planet.
4. 10% is pure philanthropy. That's right, you just give it away for the benefit of the community at large. This primes the pump so that the Universe starts sending wealth your way.

Once you have retired your debts, you apply the 60 / 40 principle to all your money, including your income, to keep money flowing in your life. Should you have any questions or comments please post them. I'll do my best to answer you quickly.

5 Secrets to Making 100% Whole Wheat Bread

1. Start with the right tools

A good mixer with at least an 8-cup capacity and a dough hook for kneading the dough makes bread-making almost effortless. You can make 2 loaves in an 8-cup mixer, and 4 loaves in a 16-cup mixer.

2. Start with the right ingredients

• Whole Wheat Flour: Grind your wheat fresh, if possible. Store wheat that has a protein content of 12 percent or more. 
• Gluten Flour: Gluten is the substance in wheat flour that gives it its “cohesive strength.”  Adding a little extra gluten flour to your wheat bread allows extra gluten protein strands to develop so the dough can stretch and expand as the yeast ferments but still stick together without becoming crumbly.
• Dough Enhancer: Dough enhancer makes fluffier baked goods, enhances the natural flavor, and increases dough strength and shelf life.
• Sweetener: You can use honey, molasses, or sugar, but you must add some sweetener, as the yeast feeds on the sugars. Without it, the yeast won’t grow and the dough won’t rise. 
• Yeast: You’ll get the best results with fresh yeast. Store yeast in a tightly-closed jar in the freezer, and if you aren’t sure it is still good, try putting your yeast in some warm water with a little sugar first to make sure it is still active. Instant yeast can be added directly to the bread ingredients without being softened first. If your water is too hot, it will kill the yeast and you’ll be baking bricks instead of bread. Water should be warm to the touch, but not hot.
• Salt: You’ll need some to give your bread good flavor. 
• Oil: Oil, butter and shortening produce a “tender” crumb and promote even browning.

3. Add just enough flour, but not too much

If you are kneading by hand, this is tricky, but don’t add flour unless you absolutely have to. Yes, it will get sticky. You can cope.

If you are kneading with a mixer (highly recommended), add flour only one cup at a time, and watch the consistency of the dough. Add flour only until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and the sides of the bowl look clean.

4. Make sure you knead long enough for the gluten to develop

If you are kneading by hand, knead until the dough springs back to normal when you press your finger into the side of the ball you are kneading. You can also look for little “blisters” on the outside of the dough. When those form, you’ll know you have kneaded enough.

If you are kneading with a mixer, always let the dough hook “knead” the dough for at least 8 minutes for whole wheat breads. White flour breads only take about 6 minutes.

5. Don’t let the dough raise too much, and keep it warm

If you use the recipe provided, you will NOT have to let the dough rise twice. Simply form it into loaves and let it rise in the pans in a warmed (100 degree) oven, or on the counter covered with a cloth. The dough should be rounded up softly over the tops of the pans. It will continue to rise as you bake it. Allowing the dough to rise too much causes it to be airy and crumbly.

Jannelyse Allred:

 jannelyse@gmail.com

Sprouted Wheat Bread

Makes up to 3 Loaves

Ingredients:
½ Cup Grain for Sprouting
2 Tablespoons Active Yeast
2 ½ Cups Very Warm Water
½ Cup Agave
½ Cup Oil
7-8 Cups Whole Wheat Flour or White Whole Wheat Flour
1 Tablespoon Salt

Step 1:
Prepare the Sprouts:
Place ½ cup of grain into the sprouting tray base or a jar of some kind. Fill with warm water until the water covers the grain by over
an inch. Soak 8 to 12 hours. Drain and rinse. Put the soaked seeds into the green sprouting trays, rinsing with warm water every
8 hours or so. Allow the seeds to sprout for between 16 and 24 hours until small white sprouts emerge from the seeds. When the
sprouts are at this stage, proceed to Step 2. Notes on Sprouts: Do not allow the sprouts to grow more than a millimeter or two
before use. Refrigerate to slow growth of the sprouts. You can use any of the 3 types of wheat provided. For more variation you
can use Triticale, Spelt, Rye, Barley, Lentil, Kamut, Quinoa, Sesame, Chia, Sunflower. (all these mentioned would be good. You
could use up to 5 different grains or seeds, or just one. But if using more than one, and sprouting them all together be sure they all
sprout, before adding to the dough).

Step 2: Soften the yeast by adding 2 tablespoons of active yeast to 2 1/2 cups very warm water. Let it sit about 5 minutes till it
shows bubbles and has a foamy effect.

Step 3: Stir in… ½ cup oil and ½ cup agave, and 2 cups of prepared sprouts: You can either put the sprouts into a blender and
pulse on and off until the kernels come together in a doughy mass, or leave the seeds whole or chopped slightly if you prefer a
nutty texture.

Step 4: Add 4 cups whole wheat flour or even better White Whole Wheat flour, or your choice, and beat well (or mix 4 minutes in an
electric bread mixer.) Note on Flour: As to the type of flour used, you could mix and math grains, but when using whole wheat or
rye flours you may want to add a little wheat gluten to get better textured bread.

Step 5: Cover and let this sponge rest 45 -60 minutes.

Step 6: Stir down and gradually add 1 tablespoon salt and 3-4 cups more flour of your choice.

Step 7: Turn dough onto a lightly floured or oiled surface and knead till smooth.

Step 8: Make the size of loaves desired and place into greased or oil sprayed bread pans.

Step 9: Let rise around 1 hour or till doubled in size.

Step 10: Place in a 375 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 11: Enjoy!
Serving Ideas:

• Brush lightly with olive oil or lightly salted olive oil, and serve toasted or untoasted.
• Serve toasted or untoasted with fresh fruit preserves
• Toast with agave and cinnamon for cinnamon toast
• Spread with hummus, toasted or untoasted
• Use in any sandwich

Sprouted Wheat Kit
Living Whole Foods Inc.
www.WheatgrassKits.com
Toll Free:1-866-948-4727

HAM Radio Buying Guide

In case anyone is interested in a Yaesu handheld here are Derek Haynie's top HAM radio picks:

Good:  Yaesu FT-60R $200.00

Better:  Yaesu VX-7R $300.00

Best:  Yaesu VX-8DR $429.00

For starters I'm partial to Yaesu because they’re higher end models are compact, rugged and waterproof, perfect for adventure.  Also, by having a few common models we'll be better able to help each other learn and operate.

YaesuFT-60R ($200.00): is a solid 5-watt radio with both 2M and 440.  

YaesuVX-7R ($300.00): 2M/440/6M and more importantly, for me at least, it is ruggedized, waterproof, compact and dual receive which means you can monitor two frequencies at once. For example you could have the stake simplex frequency 145.770 on one and at the same time be monitoring the repeater 146.80 on the other which I think is invaluable in an emergency. 

YaesuVX-8DR ($429.00) is the top of the line that's even more bomb proof with the most important additional feature, for me at least, of AM/FM receive.  Now you can monitor both HAM and the news channels on one radio.  The VX-8DR also has optional satellite for navigation and position tracking. 

There is also a Yaesu VX-8GR ($389.00) with a built in satellite receiver.  I'm not as jazzed about this one yet for two main reasons.  One, it is NOT waterproof or as ruggedized and two, it does NOT receive AM/FM.  If a future update would include those two features it would likely become my favorite radio.  I've spoken to the engineers at Yaesu and was told you can only pack so much into a radio so this update may not happen anytime soon.  As for being limited to only 2M/440, not 6M, isn't a big deal for me since most if not all of the emergency action is on 2M/440.

The best prices are online at places like Ham Radio Outlet.  A quick internet search may pull up even better prices.

Hope this helps!

Derek Haynie (K2KOA)

derek@haynie.us

(801) 491-1111

Life's an Adventure . . Are You Ready?®

Popcorn Popper

Derek demonstrated a stove top popcorn popper that can be used on a gas camp stove.  It makes great kettle corn or plain popcorn. 

The popcorn poppers won’t be available until around the middle of November, but we can get as many as you need. Let us know how many you want and we’ll include them with our order. If you need them sooner there are a few places online that appear to still have a few.

Popcorn Poppers = $38.00

Don’t worry about prepayment, you can pay when you pick them up.

Derek Haynie

derek@MapletonReady.org

+1 (801) 491-1111

Iwatani Butane Stoves

Our bulk order of stoves and fuel is on it’s way and should be here in about a week. Those receiving this email will have first crack at however much you need.

1 Stove + 2 cases of fuel = $70.00

1 Stove + 4 cases of fuel = $110.00

extra stove = $28.00

extra case of fuel = $21.00

Iwatani Stove Website

Don’t worry about prepayment for stoves, fuel or popcorn poppers, you can pay when you pick them up.

Derek Haynie

derek@MapletonReady.org

+1 (801) 491-1111

Turbo Tents

We have an opportunity to get discounted pricing on Turbo Tents.  These can be set up within 2 minutes by just one person.  These tents were purchased at places like Costco and returned for some reason.  They may be slightly used, have a blemish or scratch & dent type of defect.  You may need to make a minor repair.  Most will be Grade A quality and even brand new open box returns with no problems at all.  We estimate that the quality is between that of Springbar and Kodiak canvas tents.

Visit the website for Turbo Tents to see the styles and sizes.  The Deluxe Canvas 4- and 6-person tents are their most durable for all seasons.  Their polyester fabric tents are lighter and thinner, but also cheaper.

Look at the MSRP.   We can get these for about 50%  (or more) OFF the original price depending on how many we order.

Contact:
Grant & Delia Madsen

Pressure Cookers Group Purchase

WMF Pressure Cooker Webpage

It looks like we have enough interest for a group buy of pressure cookers. We also just learned some great news that WMF recently introduced a new pressure cooker set with a 6.5qt and 4.5qt pans (4.5qt instead of the 3.0qt), one pressure lid plus it now includes a glass lid and an extra sealing ring. This set retails for $450.00, however we can get them landed for $265.00.

The other set has an 8.5qt and 4.5qt pan, one pressure lid and also includes a glass lid and an extra sealing ring for just $15.00 more at $280.00.

My wife’s favorite and most used pan is the 6.5qt, however, when she’s cooking for a larger group the 8.5qt is very nice.

Lastly, an optional accessory bundle (see below for details) with an insert set, extra safety valve and extra cooking indicator seal is $31.00.

Please reply and let us know many of each you would like

[ ] 6.5q / 4.5qt set $265.00

[ ] 8.5qt / 4.5qt set $280.00

[ ] bundle $31.00

Let us know ASAP so we can get our order in soon and beat the Christmas rush.

All prices already include shipping and sales tax. Also, because of the larger dollar amounts we need payment up front.

Call anytime if you have any questions.

Derek Haynie

902 East 700 North

Mapleton, UT 84664

derek@MapletonReady.org

+1 (801) 491-1111

A few benefits of WMF Pressure Cookers:

1. Very easy to open and close with a simple mechanical locking mechanism.

2. Large, very visible pressure indicator so you can easily view the exact pressure.

3. Pressure is released away from you with a simple operation from the handle.

4. 5 safety features, most of the others had 3, they are guaranteed to NOT ever explode.

5. A removable handle made cleaning far and away easier.

6. Very nice looking and incredibly well made from Germany.

WMF Perfect Plus

6.5qt / 4.5qt Pressure Cookers

-6.5 quart pressure cooker pot

-4.5 quart pressure cooker pot

-interchangeable pressure lid

-glass lid

-extra sealing ring

-Instruction manual & DVD

-Made in Germany

WMF Perfect Plus

8.5qt / 4.5qt Pressure Cookers

-8.5 quart pressure cooker pot

-4.5 quart pressure cooker pot

-interchangeable pressure lid

-glass lid

-extra sealing ring

-Instruction manual & DVD

-Made in Germany

Accessory Bundle

Perfect Plus insert set

Art. No.0789426030

Retail Price: $30.00

trivet, perforated insert suitable for all WMF pressure cookers with qt (3.0, 4.5, 6.5, 8.5 )

Perfect Plus Safety Valve

Art. No.0793109510

Retail Price: $9.50

Perfect Plus cooking indicator seal

Art. No.6093109502

Retail Price: $5.00

This WMF pressure cooker Safety Valve and indicator seal are designed as a spare parts for your WMF pressure cooker accessories, in the event you want to replace either. Fits all WMF Perfect Plus pressure cookers.