They don’t call an event a disaster if there are no injuries! Get over the sight of blood or other injuries, your life or another’s may depend upon your First Aid Skills. We could make an entire newsletter containing First Aid lessons. In this issue, we’ll touch on...
Emergency Preparation – Basic Need: Fire
For centuries humans have carried fire wherever they have gone. Whether you shelter in place or have to create a temporary shelter, you will need an energy source to provide some warmth, cook food and even serve as a signal. Before starting a fire, take a minute and...
Emergency Preparation – Basic Need: Shelter
Our homes protect us from inclement weather and from the intrusion of other people. We live and store our personal property there. It is the center of our daily activities, and contains a place to prepare food and sanitary facilities. It is our home and we have the...
Solar Breakfast Mini Muffins
These mini egg muffins can be frozen for convenient weekday breakfasts. They are also a great party food. And, mini muffin pans fit perfectly on the Sun Oven baking racks. Sun Oven Mini Egg Muffins Ingredients 2 small zucchini, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3...
Solar British Comfort Food
If your household is anything like mine, the only way to have leftover mashed potatoes for a recipe is to make a very large batch and set aside (hide) the needed amount before serving. Any kind of leftover vegetables can be used instead of cabbage, but if they were...
Solar Braised Cabbage
Bacon infuses the cabbage with flavor for a side dish everyone will love. Sun Oven Braised Cabbage and Onions with Bacon Ingredients 3 strips bacon 1 head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges 1/2 onion, sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste. Preparation...
Solar Lime Chicken
Use the lime juice from yesterday's veggie chips for this easy to prepare chicken dish. Sun Oven Lime Chicken Ingredients 5 bone-in, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2...
Emergency Preparation – Basic Need: Food
Food storage has three major components: What to store, where to keep it and how long to hold it. The first thing to consider is what kinds of food will you and your family eat? You can start with a short term, say three days. Select items that your family likes to...
Emergency Preparation – Basic Need: Water
Water is the most critical of basic needs 65% of the human body is water. It flows through the blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and flushing wastes out of the body. It cushions our joints and soft tissues. Without water intake, we cannot digest or absorb...
Are You Ready for a Disaster?
How will you respond to a disaster? How will you respond to a disaster, whether it be an electric grid failure, a major storm or an act of terrorism? Do you have a plan in place that will sustain you and your family for a minimum of 72 hours? Eventually outside help...