Q & A - Swine Flu and You

Questions regarding the Swine Flu? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an article with questions and answers regarding Swine Flu at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm.

Pandemic Video

Learn how to prevent or at least minimize the effects of the current swine flu epidemic. The preventative procedures are similar to those one would take to prevent the avian flu. As always, good personal hygiene is of great importance. BYU-Idaho has prepared a 17-minute training video for the 'Prevention of Avian Influenza - H5N1 - Preparing for a Possible Pandemic.' "Remember the counsel: 'If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.' D&C 38:30."

The information includes:

• Background
• Preventative Procedures (for individuals and groups)
• Shared Responsibilities

Please share this link with others:

http://streaming.byui.edu/safetyoffice/flu.wmv

Real Life -- Living It

"Unemployment. It’s a word that sends chills down everyone’s back. Whenever the economy has lagged, leaving friends and neighbors out of work, my husband and I have always sympathized readily. But it wasn’t until my husband, Tom, was laid off—through no fault of his own—that we learned for ourselves the true impact of unemployment."

In an article entitled "Our Unemployment Survival Kit," Faye shares eight essential areas they focused on that helped bring them peace during their troubling times.

(Source: Faye W., “Our Unemployment Survival Kit,” Ensign, Jun 1985, 47)

Two Days Left on One-Gallon Tomato Plants Sale

There's a great sale on one-gallon tomato plants ($1.75 each)
at J&J Nursery
1815 West Gentile Street, Layton, UT 84041
Hours: Mon–Sat 8AM to 8PM Phone: 801.544.1211

Sale ends Saturday, April 25, 2009.
They also have smaller tomato plants for .69 each, and

4-packs for 1.49 each.

This place is amazing! The quality of plants, great selection, and the reasonable prices are worth the drive. Be prepared to spend some time walking around their incredibly huge nursery. They have a humongous selection of vegetable plants, flowers, trees and bushes, with great prices to match.

My cute niece is driving down from Idaho to take advantage of this sale. I went yesterday and spent three hours there. I'll definitely be going back -- after I finish planting what I purchased. :) (Thanks to Valerie at Prepared LDS Family for the heads-up!)

Banana Milk

1 cup water
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup fluid milk

Combine part of the water with nonfat dry milk powder to make a smooth paste. Blend in rest of water. Add bananas and fluid milk together. Beat until smooth. Chill. Serves 6.

Testing comment: We liked it. I liked the fact that my 13 year old daughter made it herself and liked it. It had a subtle taste, light and yummy.

(Source: "Basic Food Storage Cookbook," South Jordan Utah River Stake, 2003, pg. 43)

Fat Free White Sauce

1 cup powdered milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch or 1/4 cup flour
salt or bouillon or other spices to taste
2 cups water

Mix dry ingredients in a sauce pan. Add water a little at a time, stirring well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly.

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Life is a book in volumes three,
The past, the present, the yet to be.
The first is finished and laid away-
The second we're reading day by day-
The third and the last of the volumes three
is locked away-God keeps the key.
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(Source: "Basic Food Storage Cookbook," South Jordan Utah River Stake, 2003, pg. 43)

Sweetened Condensed Milk

3/4 cup dry milk powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup HOT tap water

Place hot water in blender. With blender going, add sugar and dry milk; blend until smooth. Makes about 14 oz.

(Source: "Basic Food Storage Cookbook," South Jordan Utah River Stake, 2003, pg. 44)

Peanut Butter Snap, Crackle, and Pop

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 square margarine
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies

Mix powdered sugar and powdered milk thoroughly. Add peanut butter and melted margarine. Stir in Rice Krispies. Form into walnut-size pieces. For an added treat, dip in chocolate.

Testing comment: The kids really liked this treat. It was easy to make.

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For if ye forgive men their trespasses,
your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Matthew 6:14
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(Source: "Basic Food Storage Cookbook," South Jordan Utah River Stake, 2003, pg. 44)