tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post3262471244818697522..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Survival 101: Put together a basic food stockpileFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-701337839636550602016-08-11T18:52:05.302-07:002016-08-11T18:52:05.302-07:0050 mL of alcohol to heat a pot of water using a Su...50 mL of alcohol to heat a pot of water using a SuperCat for 5-6 minutes, sure, if it's a mere TWO CUPS OF WATER inside the pot!<br /><br />http://supercatstove.com/makeSupercat.php : "Heat until desired. Two cupes of water will typically boil in 5-6 minutes, depending on temperature, altitude, etc."<br /><br />Have fun cooking your pasta with only that much water each meal...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-73382681671980953482016-08-11T17:56:47.797-07:002016-08-11T17:56:47.797-07:00The reason most pasta is 'enriched' is bec...The reason most pasta is 'enriched' is because most pasta is made with only the wheat starch. It has had all of its germ and bran removed. That means it has no fiber and is lacking in many important nutrients. US law requires all highly processed wheat flour (e.g., white flour and the durum flour used in pasta) to be processed to be 'enriched' with some of the nutrients lost when the bran and germ are removed. But here's the thing -- the 'enrichment' does *not* restore as much as was lost. Whole wheat pasta includes all of the germ and bran and is *much* better for you. It includes the vital nutrients from the germ and the fiber from the bran. If you can, it is much better to buy only whole wheat and other whole grain foods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-84246943008672177332016-08-10T09:32:11.658-07:002016-08-10T09:32:11.658-07:00Great article - thank you. With teenagers to feed...Great article - thank you. With teenagers to feed, I always have pasta stored. I also purchased dry pasta packed for long-term storage from the LDS online store. It's important to store what you already eat and what your family likes, and this way you never waste food that you've stored. You rotate it into your regular meals. It's not "weird" storage food.<br /><br />In the US, pasta is available at almost any store, and even places like gas station stores. Where I live, it's about $1 US per pound (454 g.) I looked at a package of spaghetti and the whole one pound package is 1680 calories, but elbow macaroni was 1600 calories per one pound box. I'm not sure why it's different for the same weight of a different pasta shape.<br /><br />Also, it's important to note that pasta is enriched with nutrients (at least, the Great Value Wal-Mart brand). This is in addition to the carbs, protein and fiber from the wheat. The enrichment could be important if you're eating it long-term. The spaghetti I have contains added Iron, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), and Folic Acid (B9). Research has shown that women need Folic Acid if they become pregnant (right before and during early pregnancy), because it prevents a type of birth defect.<br /><br />I also store spaghetti sauce, and I prefer to store the ones in jars. You can also make spaghetti with oil and garlic (and broccoli), with butter and parmesan, served with chili and cheese on top (Cincinnati-style), or with a can of cream-of-mushroom soup. Some people use tomato soup instead of spaghetti sauce, and some used crushed tomatoes. Add whatever vegetables and meat you want.<br /><br />When in a hurry, I have broken the spaghetti noodles in half and then added them (dry and uncooked) to a pan of sauce, adding extra water as needed. Simmer, stir often and add water a little at a time. The pasta turns out a bit different, but it's still good. <br /><br />Finally, I've seen a suggestion online to pre-soak your pasta for about 30 minutes before cooking. I haven't tried it yet. Supposedly, it will then cook much faster and use less fuel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-81840485023395822532016-08-10T00:32:49.345-07:002016-08-10T00:32:49.345-07:00As far as cooking goes you can soak the lentils an...As far as cooking goes you can soak the lentils and they will soften, you can save fuel this way. You will have to plan ahead, but if you are low on fuel or can't have a fire this will work. Also in parts of the USA we have a plant called worm seed. It is full of vitamin c, it was used to help keep scurvy away. Plus some pine needles can be chewed or made into a tea. Everyone should learn about a few native plants. You can't live off of plants only but they have many uses and can be used as a filler also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com