Backpacker's Delight

We recently received this great customer tip (for Beef Ravioli and Wheat Snack Bread MRE's) and wanted to share it with everyone:

"I love this stuff (Beef Ravioli MRE). I once went on a 3 day hike through a part of the Appalachian Trail and packed enough MRE's to last the hike. The entrees were 2 of these (Beef Ravioli MRE's) and a Cheese Tortellini. Those were my dinners. Here's a suggestion: Take this Beef Ravioli, and take a Wheat Snack Bread. Break the snack bread up and mix it in to the ravioli (after the ravioli has been heated) and eat. I love it and have henceforth dubbed it as Backpacker's Delight."

-Carlos, New Jersey

Beef Ravioli and Wheat Snack Bread MRE's

Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Here is a great, easy-to-make dish to put on your dinner menu for this week. Prep time is only about 10 minutes and it bakes in 20-25 minutes. Plus, it passes the kid test. Enjoy!

Ingredients

I always like to use a variety of cheese, so I used ½ cup of freeze-dried monterey jack and ½ cup of cheddar (the recipe calls for 1 cup of cheddar). ½ cup of freeze-dried onions will give you about a cup after rehydrating.


 

Add rehydrated ground beef and onions to pan. Sprinkle salt and cheese on top.

Mix milk, eggs and scone mix. Pour into pan.

Just out of the oven

No wonder it's called "Easy Cheeseburger Pie"

Enjoy!

Fall Harvest Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Lisa S. from California who has won a Hand Grain Mill in our Fall Harvest Giveaway! We would like to thank everyone for your entries. Remember that the Hand Grain Mill is on sale this month for only $59.99 (a $79.99 value). It is a food storage plan must because it works even when the power is out.

Hand Grain Mill

Don't forget to check back often to read our new posts and to find out about our next exciting Giveaway.

GoBe™ Power Hub Battery & Solar Briefcase

Preparing alternative sources of electricity plays an important role in your emergency preparedness plan. These alternative sources can include battery powered devices as well as generators. Another excellent option to consider is the GoBe™ Power Hub Battery and Solar Briefcase.

Once the unit is charged, the GoBe™ Power Hub gives you electrical power anytime or anywhere you need it. It is very versatile and can be charged in 3 different ways: 1) by your home electrical outlet, 2) through the DC adapter, 3) or with the Solar Briefcase (all adapters included). The solar briefcase folds in half (21¾" x 16" x 1¾") for easy transporting.

3 Different Charging Methods (DC adapter shown)

The GoBe™ can power a variety of items with its 3 output plugs. It is great for use in the outdoors or in an emergency when power is needed most.

3 Different Output Plugs

The fully charged battery on the GoBe™ holds approximately 150 Watt hours. It powers electronic appliances and devices requiring 80 Watts or less with the standard electrical outlet. You can also use the USB or DC output (DC adapter included) ports.

Briefcase Dimensions:

Open - 21¾" x 31" x ¾"
Closed - 21¾" x 16" x 1¾"

Power Hub Battery Dimensions:

15" high x 5½" wide

Run-Time on Full Charge:

60 Watt Light Bulb - Approx. 2.5 hours

 

60 Watt Equivalent Fluorescent Light Bulb - Approx. 10 hours

AM/FM Radio - Approx. 10-15 hours

Also powers cell phones, PDAs, and more!


The GoBe™ Power Hub Battery and Solar Briefcase is on sale during the month of November for only $129.99. This is a savings of 67% off the value! Quantities are limited, so don't pass up this opportunity to add one of these to your emergency or camping supplies. Click here to go to the Power Hub page on our website.

Food Storage Homemade Bread and Butter

Here is a bread recipe for your bread machine (or oven) made entirely from food storage items. We love the smell of fresh baked bread here at Emergency Essentials, and the creamy butter made from our butter powder is irresistible! We hope you like it as much as we do.

Homemade Bread and Butter (using butter powder)

Ingredients:

1 cup plus 4 Tbsp warm water
2 cups enriched white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp butter powder
1 Tbsp instant powdered milk
1 ¾ tsp salt
½ Tbsp dough enhancer
2 tsp yeast

Directions:

Add all ingredients in order to bread machine. This makes a 1.5 pound loaf. We like to use the light crust setting.

Butter directions:

Put ¾ cup butter powder in a mixing bowl. Slowly add 4 Tbsp lukewarm water to powder using a whisk. Mix well. Add 1 tsp oil and mix. Cover and chill in the refrigerator while the bread is rising and baking. This makes a creamy and spreadable butter for your bread.

Fall Harvest Giveaway

In celebration of the Fall Harvest, we would like to announce our latest giveaway. The prize for this giveaway is the Hand Grain Mill (see below for instructions on how to enter). The Back to Basics Hand Grain Mill is a simple way to convert your stored grains into wholesome flour or cracked wheat cereal. A storage plan must because it works even when the power is out!

Hand Grain Mill

• Two-year warranty on stainless steel mill head from manufacturer
• Easily grinds and mills wheat, corn, oats, barley, spices and more
• Clamps to your table or countertop
• Measures 13" in height
• Compact for easy storage
• Mills approximately 1/2 cup of flour per minute
• Outperforms larger, heavier hand grinders
• Stainless-steel grinding burr chamber

The Hand Grain Mill is on sale during the month of November for only $59.99 (Value $79.99) - click here for more information. In addition, all of our Wheat (#10 cans and SuperPails) has new low pricing - click here to go our wheat page for more information.

New Low Prices on all Wheat (#10 cans and SuperPails)

A recent customer stated the following about the Hand Grain Mill:

"We bought one (Hand Grain Mill) for each one of our kids for Christmas. They are building their food storage and they did not have anything to grind their wheat with. If they can afford to get an electric one later GREAT... but, they have something to use if the power is ever out. It is a win win buy. It really grinds the wheat fine..."     Sandra, Arizona

To enter this giveaway, send an email to blog@BePrepared.com with 'Hand Grain Mill' in the subject line. That's it! All emails received through Wednesday, November 4th will be entered into the drawing. The winner will be chosen at random and posted on the blog no later than Thursday, November 12th. (If you buy a Hand Grain Mill during this giveaway and win, we will issue you a refund.)

Please note: We welcome emails and entries from everyone; however, free shipping of the Hand Grain Mill is included for the winner to the 48 contiguous United States only. For any locations outside this area, the winner is responsible for arranging and paying their own shipping costs.

Kaito KA009 4-Power Shortwave Radio Tip

"I listen to this radio (Kaito KA009 4-Power Shortwave Radio) daily and often carry it with me wherever I go. I plug it in inside and use the battery power very often. They last a long time. It is very lightweight and I can take my favorite talk radio shows with me everywhere!"

Christy, West Virginia

Communication in an Emergency

In an emergency, you will need to be able to communicate with your family in order to ensure their safety. You will need to have contact with the outside world and receive current information from emergency authorities in your area. You will need to be able to communicate with medical professionals and other key people on whom your family members rely.

In times of developing emergencies remember to stay tuned to the radio or television and await instructions. If evacuation is recommended, you should move quickly but calmly and follow instructions (route to be used, evacuation shelter to be sought, etc.).

Have access to several different means of communication. These will keep you informed, and, if necessary, aid rescuers in locating you or a family member. Maintaining a flow of information helps to eliminate stress.

Emergency broadcasts typically focus on disaster locations and how to avoid them. They will provide weather updates and information about the status of the emergency. They may also give you tips on how to remain safe. You should become familiar with the locations of emergency agencies such as the Red Cross.

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION

RADIOS

Radios are powered in a variety of ways - battery, solar, and hand crank dynamo. They also receive many types of signals such as AM, FM, TV, weather bands, and shortwave bands.

Wavelength™ Emergency Radio, Charger & Flashlight

WALKIE-TALKIE/TWO-WAY RADIOS (FM TRANSCEIVER), CB (CITIZENS BAND)

These are often used in hiking, hunting, and search and rescue operations.

WHISTLE

A whistle can be heard much farther than your voice, it uses less energy and there is less chance that you will lose your voice. A whistle is a must for all emergency kits.

Emergency Whistle

SIGNAL MIRROR

A signal mirror can be seen for miles under the right conditions.

PAPER AND PENCIL

Paper and pencil are important items for leaving messages and recording your thoughts.

MOBILE AND CELLULAR PHONES

In an emergency, cell phone systems easily overload. If you are using a cell phone, make a quick call or send a text message to your contact person and ask him or her to relay messages for you.

One More Week for Food Storage Analyzer™ Giveaway

Have you had a chance to write your review of the Food Storage Analyzer™ and post it on your blog? Don't pass up this chance to become familiar with this free food storage tool and get a $10.00 Emergency Essentials® gift card in the process! You have until Wednesday, October 28th to post your review. Click here for details.

We appreciate all of the great reviews that have been posted so far. Many of you have seen how powerful and helpful the Food Storage Analyzer™ can be. One review stated:

"Go try it out for yourself! You can add stuff that you already have and see where you might be lacking. Maybe you need some more protein or more carbs. It's great because then you know what to keep your eye out for when you are looking for deals. Also, you have the option of buying things to supplement your food storage straight from Emergency Essentials which makes things super easy."

Again, don't forget to write a review and let all of your friends and family know about the free Food Storage Analyzer™.

Halloween Tip - Rotate Your Lightsticks

Halloween is a great time to rotate your lightsticks. You can hang them around the necks of your children while they are trick-or-treating. This will help make them more visible to traffic during those dark trick-or-treating hours. You will also be able to keep a better eye on them while you are out.

Lightsticks can last from a few months up to 5 years. Just look on the packaging of your lightsticks to check their expiration dates. Our lightsticks last from 3-5 years. Dig through your stored lightsticks and emergency kits, use the old ones, and replenish with some new ones. Better yet, they are all on sale this month for only $.99 each! They come in green, red, yellow, blue, orange and white.

Our lightsticks last for 3-5 years

All colors on sale this month for only $.99 each! Click on image to check them out on our webpage.

We hope you have a safe, enjoyable, and 'light' Halloween.