OFF THE GRID COOK BOOK

INTRODUCTION

THE PANTRY

baking powder

baking soda

bouillon beef 

bouillon chicken

butter powder

buttermilk powder

cocoa

coffee

cornstarch

eggs powdered

egg whites powdered

flour 

flour rice

heavy cream powder

honey

honey powder

maple syrup

miring wine

molasses 

orzo 

popcorn

powdered milk

powdered milk whole

raisins 

rice

shortening powder

soy sauce

soy sauce dark

sugar 

sugar brown 

tapioca

tea

wild rice

worcestershire powder

THE HERB & SPICE RACK

All spice

cinnamon

cloves ground

cloves whole

five spice

juniper berries

lemon zest

nutmeg

pepper

peppercorns

salt

The following can be grown or store bought

EXTRACTS

ALMOND

LEMON

ORANGE

VANILLA

CAN STOCK

bamboo shoots

clams

mushrooms

mushrooms shitake

mushrooms straw

pineapple chunks

pineapple crushed

pineapple juice

pineapple rings

water chestnuts

FREEZER

chili oil

olive oil

sesame oil

vegetable oil

SECTION TWO: GARDENING

artichoke

asparagus

beans great northern

beans mung

beans navy

beans pinto

beans red kidney

bell pepper green

bell pepper red

broccoli

cabbage

carrots

cauliflower

celery

corn

cucumber

ginger

green beans

lettuce

mushrooms

onions

onions pearl

parsnips

peanuts (oil)

pea pods

peas (also dry split)

peppers anaheim

peppers habanero

peppers jalapeño 

potatoes

pumpkin

scallions

spinach

sugar beets

sunflowers oil

tomatoes

turnips

walnuts

yellow squash

zuchinni

apples

avocado

blueberries

cherries

grapes red

grapes white

lemons

lime

oranges

peaches

pears

basil

bay

caraway

cayenne

celery salt

celery seed

cilantro/corriander

cumin

dill

fennel

garlic

ginger

horseradish

marjoram

mustard

onion flakes

onion powder

oregano

paprika

parsley

poppy seeds

rosemary

sage

sesame (oil)

tarragon

thyme

turmeric

SECTION THREE: HOW TO (INCLUDES DRYING,CANNING + FREEZING)

DAIRY NEEDS

The following recipes are for powdered milk. In some recipes goats or cows milk can be used. The following is a list of things to keep on hand. One box is being used and the second for having plenty and letting you know to replenish without running out

2 boxes of powdered milk (no fat)

2 boxes of powdered milk (whole)

2 - 2 pound powdered butter

2 - 1 pound heavy cream

BUTTER (using heavy cream)

1 cup heavy cream

BUTTERMILK

1 cup of milk

1 1/2 tbs of vinegar or lemon juice

Mix together and allow to sit for 15 minutes

EVAPORATED MILK

1 1/4 cups of water

1/2 cup of powdered milk

Evaporated milk can be used for pumpkin pie or any other recipe that calls for evaporated milk.

HALF & HALF

1 cup of milk (use whole milk powder)

1 tbs of butter

Mix well

HEAVY CREAM

2/3 cup of milk (use whole milk powder)

1/3 cup melted butter

mix well

SOUR CREAM

2/3 cup powdered milk

3/4 cup cold water

1 tsp vinegar

Mix first two and then add vinegar and beat until thick and peaks form.

SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK

1 cup of powdered milk

2/3 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of boiling water

4 Tbs. of melted butter

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until thick.

WHIPPED TOPPING

1/2 cup of powdered milk

1/2 cup of ice water

2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in a chilled bowl and using a mixer on high mix until peaks form.

Make caramel sauce & whipped topping over  canned apples.

SALAD DRESSINGS

ASIAN GINGER

3 garlic cloves minced

2 tbs fresh ginger

3/4 cup of olive oil

1/3 cup of rice vinegar

1/2 cup of soy sauce

3 tbs honey

1/4 cup of water

BLUE CHEESE

3/4 cup sour cream

1 1/3 cup of mayonnaise

1 tsp worcestershire

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

4 oz crumbled blue cheese

CAESAR

2 Tbs lemon juice

3/4 tsp dijon

3/4 tsp worcestershire

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 cup of olive oil

1/4 cup parmesan

CREAMY ITALIAN

1 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 onion chopped

2 tbs red wine vinegar

1 tbs sugar

3/4 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

FRENCH

2/3 cup of ketchup

3/4 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of white wine vinegar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 small onion quartered

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp worcestershire

Put in food processor until smooth

GREEK

3/4 cup of olive oil

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp dried basil

1 1/2 tsp pepper

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 tse dijon mustard

1 cup red wine vinegar

GREEN GODDESS 

1 cup of mayonnaise

2 tbs scallions

1 tbs lemon juice

2 tsp chopped garlic

5 anchovy fillets

1 tsp tarragon

1 avocado

HONEY MUSTARD

1/4 cup of mayonnaise

1 tbs prepared mustard

1 tbs honey

1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

ITALIAN

1 tbs garlic powder

1 tbs onion powder

1 tbs sugar

2 tbs oregano

1 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp thyme

1 tsp basil

1 tbs parsley

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

The above can be stored then add the following when needed.

1/4 cup of vinegar

2/3 cup of olive oil

Put in jar and shake

MAYONNAISE

1 egg yolk 

2 tbs white wine vinegar or lemon juice

1/8 tsp salt

3/4 cup of oil

Mix egg yolk, vinegar and salt in a food processor. Keep processor running and slowly and in a steady stream of oil. It will soon emulsify and continue with the slow and steady stream until gone. This yields approxametly 1 cup of mayonnaise.

ORANGE GINGER

1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 tbs orange juice

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp orange zest

pinch of cayenne

pinch of cinnamon

PEPPERCORN

1 cup of mayonnaise

1 cup of sour cream

1/3 cup of parmesan

1/4 cup of milk

3 tbs lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp cracked peppercorns

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

Mix and allow to sit in refrigerator overnight.

RANCH

1 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 cup of sour cream

1/2 tsp dried chives

1/2 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried dill weed

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

RANCH DRY

THOUSAND ISLANDS

1 cup of mayonnaise

1 cup of ketchup

1/4 cup of sweet relish

2 tsp worcestershire

1 tbs sugar

2 tbs milk

1 chopped egg

Food processor until smooth

VINAGRETTE

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tsp brown sugar

1 tbs chopped garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3/4 cup of olive oil

SAUCES, MUSTARDS AND GRAVIES

One of the most important chapters when it comes to cooking off grid. If you happen to read the three books written by Elizabeth Bacon Custer you will learn the other side of off grid living. Her husband concentrated on fighting and hunting but her books revolve around living on the plains and the hardships of living with very little extras. In her books she relates the monotony of the foods that are consumed while living in the west. On rare occasions Eliza, their cook, would come across a can of tomatoes and make ketchup that was considered a great treat. The following are gravies and sauce recipes that will make the most boring of foods more palatable and using easy to obtain ingredients. In chapter ? you will be shown how to can many of these recipes for future use.

ALFREDO SAUCE

1/4 cup of butter

1 cup heavy cream

2 garlic cloves crushed

1 1/2 cups parmesan

1 tbs + 1 tsp dry parsley

BASIL PESTO

2 cups fresh basil

2/3 cup of olive oil

2 cloves garlic crushed

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup romano cheese

Put in food processor and add oil slowly in a steady stream.

BROWN GRAVY

1 cup of water

2 beef bouillon cubes

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp pepper

2 tbs flour

2 tbs butter

CHEESE SAUCE

1/4 cup of butter

1/4 cup of flour

1/2 tsp. salt

pinch of cayenne

1/8 tsp. dry mustard

2 cups milk

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

CHICKEN STIR FRY SAUCE

2 tbs cornstarch

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp ground ginger

2 cloves garlic crushed

1/2 cup of soy sauce

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 cups chicken broth

CHILI SAUCE 

1 qt jar of tomatoes or 28 oz can

1 onion chopped

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tbs salt

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp all spice

1/2 tsp ground cloves

Mix and simmer 15 minutes

CITRUS HABANERO HOT SAUCE

2 habaneros finely chopped

1 cup orange juice concentrate

1/4 cup of lime juice

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp. salt

COCKTAIL SAUCE

12 oz chili sauce

3 tbs horseradish

1 tsp worcestershire

1 tbs lemon juice

COUNTRY GRAVY

2 tbs oil

2 tbs flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 cup of milk

DASHI

DUCK SAUCE

GARLIC HOT SAUCE

6 cayenne peppers mashed

1 tsp garlic powder

2 cloves chopped garlic

1 plum tomato

1/4 cup of vinegar

1/2 tsp curry powder

3/4 tsp all spice

1 tbs sugar

1/2 tsp salt

Food processor transfer to a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.

GUACAMOLE

3 avocados

1 tbs lime juice

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup diced onion

3 tbs fresh cilantro or 1 tbs dried

2 small tomatoes seeded and chopped

1 tsp minced garlic

HOISIN SAUCE

HONEY BBQ SAUCE

2 cups ketchup

2 cloves garlic crushed

1 cup of water

2 tbs hot sauce

1/4 cup of honey

2 tbs mollasses

2 tbs brown sugar

1 tsp worcestershire

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp salt

2 tbs cajun seasoning

pinch of paprika

pinch of crushed red pepper

pinch of pepper

2 tbs cornstarch

1 tbs water

1/2 cup of butter

HONEY MUSTARD

3/4 cups of mayonnaise

2 tbs dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey

HOT SAUCE

MAPLE SYRUP USING EXTRACT 

1 cup of water

1 cup white sugar

2 cups brown sugar

1 tbs maple extract or mapeline 

KETCHUP

OYSTER SAUCE

TERIYAKI SAUCE

SEASONINGS

Formula for dry and fresh herbs and spices 1 tsp dry equals 1 tbs of fresh. All recipes will be dry ingredients unless stated otherwise.

CAJUN SEASONING

1/3 cup of salt

2 tbs of cayenne

1 tbs white pepper

1 tbs. paprika

1 tbs. onion powder

1 tbs. garlic powder

CELERY SALT

leaves from 1 bunch of celery. Dry leaves

1 part leaves

1 part salt

CHILI POWDER

5 Tbs ancho chili powder

4 1/2 tsp cumin

4 1/2 tsp oregano

4 1/2 tsp garlic

1 tbs cayenne

FIVE SPICE

3 tbs. cinnamon

2 tsp ground anise seed

1 1/2 tsp ground fennel seed

1 1/2 tsp pepper

3/4 tsp ground cloves

GARLIC SALT

3 parts salt

1 part garlic

ITALIAN SEASONING

3 tbs basil

3 tbs oregano

3 tbs parsley

1 tbs garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp red pepper

1/4 tsp pepper

PICKLING SPICE

3 tbs mustard seed

1 1/2 tbs whole allspice

1 tbs coriander seed

3 whole cloves

1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 bay leaves crushed

POULTRY SEASONING

2 tbs parsley

1 tbs sage

1 1/2 tsp rosemary

1 1/2 tsp marjoram

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp onion powder

TACO SEASONING

1 tbs chili powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp oregano

OTHER FLOUR

CHOW MEIN NOODLES

EGG NOODLES

a 1 steak sauce

alfredo sauce

au jus

BBQ sauce

beer

biscuits

blueberry sauce

bread crumbs

bread crumbs Italian

1 c bread crumbs

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp parsley

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp basil

brown gravy

burger buns

cajun seasoning

cheese asiago

cheese cheddar

cheese cottage

cheese cream

cheese feta

cheese gruyere

cheese monterey jack

cheese mozzarella

cheese parmesan

cheese pepper jack

cheese provolone

cheese ricotta

cheese romano

cheese swiss

chili powder

chili sauce

chipolte sauce

corn muffins

corn tortillas

cranberry sauce (both)

dinner rolls

dressing greek

dressing Italian

dressing mayo

dressing ranch

dressing thousand island

enchilada sauce

english muffins

flat bread

french bread

french fried onions

gingersnaps

hoagie rolls

hollandaise sauce

horseradish

hot dog buns

hot pepper sauce

italian seasoning

ketchup

marinara sauce

mustard brown

mustard dijon

mustard honey

mustard yellow

neeleys meat rub

oil

onion flakes

onion powder

pasta egg noodles

pasta lasagna

pasta linguine

pasta macaroni

pasta manicotti

pasta penne

pasta spaghetti

pasta spiral

pesto sauce

picante sauce

pickles sliced dill

pickles spear dill

pickles sliced sweet

pickles spear sweet

pickling spice

pie crust

pizza dough

pizza sauce

potato chips

poultry seasoning

pumpkin pie

refried beans

relish dill

relish sweet

salsa

saltines

sauerkraut

soup beef broth

soup chicken broth

soup broccoli

soup cheddar cheese

soup chicken

soup chicken noodle

soup mushroom

soup onion dry

soup tomato

sugar beets to sugar

sundried tomatoes

ritz crackers

taco sauce

taco seasoning

tartar sauce

tomatillo sauce

tomato oil packed

tomato paste

tomato sauce

tortillas

tortilla chips

vanilla

vinegar

vinger balsamic

vinegar cider

vinegar red wine

vinegar rice

white bread

wine red

wine rice

wine sherry

wine white

won tons

andouille

bacon

breakfast sausage

canadian bacon

chorizo

cocktail franks

ham

italian

kielbasa

pepperoni

salami

sicilian sausage 

bacon

hams

pork butt

pork carnita

pork chops

pork ground

pork loin

pork picnic

pork ribs

pork tenderloin

chicken

turkey

breaded fish

crab fake

halibut

shrimp

salmon

tuna

beef corned

beef dried

beef ground

SECTION FOUR: RECIPES

EATING GOOD

GROWING VEGETABLES

ELECTRICITY, WATER & POWER

AROUND THE HOME

laundry

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Hoosier farms

NEED 

butter churner

MISCELANEOUS HOW TO

bean sprouts

LAW SUIT

Tapas vet bill April 2010

Max vet bill May 2015

Rifle loan

Moneytree loan

All the animal control calls

All the dated pictures of Jada

1) 1-3-17   2:20 PM

2) 11-6-16

3) 9-17-16

4) 9-13-16

5) 9-8-16

6) 3-2-17

7-20-16

5-21-16

4-30-16

1-10-16

5-8-16

All police calls

1) Court date March 9, 2015

2) fuck off count sign March 10, 2015

3) fuck off count sign 2 May 21 - 16

4) End of driveway threats July 14 2016

5) May 25 shooting accusation

TOP SHELF #5

6 cases top ramen 54,720

25 boxes quaker flavored oatmeal 40,000

3 cases cup of noodles 10,800

onions 2170

macaroni & cheese 4590

buttermilk pancakes 5220

beef substitute 3600

chicken substitute 3690

black bean burger 4560

bell pepper 1695

Bread scone & roll mix 5880

peanut butter powder 3900

peaches 272

bananas 5060

spiff e whip 2825

butter 7140

chicken vegetable soup 3570

159,692

MIDDLE SHELF #4

24 diced tomato 2520

24 tomato sauce 3360

12 peas 2940

12 corn 3360

12 green beans 720

12 spinach 1044

12 potatoes 2100

12 carrots

12 tomato paste 720

12 pinto beans 3660

12 great northern beans 4620

12 kidney beans 4200

12 black beans 4620

12 refried beans 5040

24 cream mushroom soup 4200

24 cream chicken soup 7200

12 tomato soup 2580

12 chicken noodle soup 1800

12 vegetable beef soup 2400

12 bean & bacon soup 4200

12 chicken w rice soup 2400

12 chicken broth 360

12 beef broth 360

24 mushrooms 1080

12 pears 4200

12 apricots 3360

12 fruit cocktail 2520

12 whole cranberry 7200

12 jellied cranberry 7920

12 applesauce 2400

12 spagetti and meatball 6240

12 ravioli 5280

12 beef a roni 6000

24 spaghetti sauce 8400

12 beef stew 7920

12 chili 7440

12 pancake syrup 30,240

12 jams 2880

6 peanut butter 17,280

6 relish 1800

6 ketchup 3600

6 mayo 36,000

6 mustard 0

12 soy sauce 3360

6 lemon juice 0

6 lime juice 0

6 tartar sauce 5040

234,564

WINDOW SHELF #3

2 gallons  blueberry muffin 24,320

2 gallons corn muffins 21760

2 gallons buttermilk biscuit mix 20,480

2 gallons brownie mix 20,480

5 cultured buttermilk powder 6,000

5 heavy cream 2# 30,000

5 cheddar cheese 2.5# 24,500

5 cream cheese 2# 30,200

5 sour cream 2# 30,000

5 butter powder 2# 33,975

238,115

SHELF#2

20# macaroni 34,000

20# spaghetti 34,000

20# angel hair 34,000

10# penne 17,000

10# egg noodles 17,440

10# tortellini 17,000

10# bow tie 17,000

10# lasagna 17,000

40# instant potatoes 63,360

25# sliced dried potatoes 63,600

24 boxes mac & cheese 36,000

350,400

FLOOR #1

3-5 gallon flour 139,440

2-5 gallon sugar 123,680

1-5 gallon brown sugar 66,880

1-5 gallon powdered sugar 37,360

1-5 gallon brown rice 54,560

1-5 gallon salt 0

1-5 gallon rice 55,280

1-5 gallon cornstarch 42,800

1-5 gallon powdered milk 50,800

3-5 gallons red wheat 177,300

3-5 gallons white wheat 176,820

2-50# bags sugar 288,000

1-50# bag of salt

1-25# bag of pinto beans 38,000

1-25# bag of great northern beans 35,000

1-25# bag of kidney beans 35,000

1-25# bag of black beans 38,000

1-25# bag of navy beans 24,000

1-25# bag of split peas 35,000

1-25# cornmeal 343,000

1,760,920

OTHER PLACES

25# oatmeal 42,525

4 qts chicken gravy 800

4 qts country gravy 800

4 qts brown gravy 800

2 gallons of cocoa powder 640

2,789,256 so far

4,000,000

powdered shortening

powdered margarine

25# pancake mix

12 good mac & cheese

canned ham

canned beef

canned chicken

canned corned beef

canned pork

canned turkey

freeze dried mozzarella

freeze dried colby

freeze dried cheddar

48 cans potted meat

12 spam

12 dried beef

TUESDAY OCT 10 DAY 1 No one here but me, have no idea what the world is like after the solar flare. Unlike the Carrington event of 1859 this one has stopped everything. I will check in the morning for all electronics. Winter is coming on and trees are turning colors. 1200 calories per day until spring for three reasons. 1) Food supplies will last longer 2) lose weight to get in shape 3) Overweight is like a neon sign around my neck "I have food." I will look for and grow more food in the spring. I have enough for 6 for 2 years. Breezy today, wind generator doing well in keeping batteries full. Watched a movie. Weighed myself, 265

OCT 11 Breezy and sunny outside both the solar panels and the wind generator are keeping the batteries full. Turned computer on and it's not working. Then spent the day working on wood for the winter after next. Will take the bastard file to one of the mauls tomorrow. Didn't need to use the sledge or the wood spikes. Will turn the TV on and see if I can get any local channels. TV is working but only one channel is available and quite snowy. Reminds me of watching TV in the 50s and 60s. TV Antenna seems to be working and TV and VCR work, will watch a movie later. Satellite was knocked out when the solar flare hit. Pick up is also dead. Just got through checking both generators, both are working, glad for that. The one channel showed the news this evening. Heavy riots in the low income areas. A lot of looting and shootings. John once said his wife and 2 kids would head for my place but so far no one.

OCT 12 Had eggs and toast for breakfast. Just plain white bread made with flour, sugar, yeast, powdered margarine, salt and water. kneaded the bread in the bread machine because of arthritis. Baked it in a foldable oven over the wood stove. Need to use that or microwave for cooking. In the spring I'll build an outdoor cook shack. About 4 PM I had an unexpected visitor. I saw a 4 wheeler pull up and pulled my 270 w scope just in case. It was a guy named Raymond, a friend of Johns who I let hunt here last year. Him and about 20 others are heading south to Lewiston, the banana belt for the winter, asked me to come along. I declined the offer. He brought along the makings for burgers and fries, figured it might be a while so I decided to go off my diet and indulge. Noticed I had no ketchup, didn't want to open the pantry so he could see all my resources including 24 bottles of ketchup. Only 3 people know I'm a prepper everyone else thinks I only stock up month to month. I like it that way, keeps me off the radar as a "have" target. I don't care for lying but I have no problem safe guarding information. Raymond told me at first everyone enjoyed the Aurora Borealis as the lights in Spokane went out, unfortunately it caused a great many sparks and fires. Very few fire engines were computerized and made it to the fires but the lack of power shut down the water pressure. The pumper trucks did what they could but the fires were just out of control. On the second day fires were burning, supermarkets were empty and barely a cop to be found. The entire state is down and no one knows where to send the National Guard first. Him and some friends decided to pool their resources and head south on 4 wheelers. He also told me he saw 2 airliners crash by the airport. The wires on the high tension lines are gone as if they just evaporated and he saw explosions somewhere west of him. Raymond will spend the night and leave after breakfast. Noticed a red glow in the western sky. At first I thought it was a beautiful sunset. by 10 PM I realized it was the city burning. The one emergency broadcast system is no longer working. Also saw a coyote checking out my chickens.

WHITE BREAD

1 cup water

1/3 cup sugar

3/4 tsp salt

2 tbs. reconstituted margarine

3 cups flour

2 tsp yeast

350 for 30 minutes

DAY FOUR OCT 13 Raymond and I had a breakfast of eggs, bacon and potatoes. After breakfast we shook hands and he left. Don't really know him that well and fear I may have been scoped out for a place to go, I'll know in a day or two. Fed the dogs and looked at their feed supply, enough dog food for 2 years. After that I'll make it from scratch. Glad the dogs are well trained the dog training book was worth it's weight in gold. A burnese mountain dog and a 1/2 Great Dane and 1/2 white lab. A lot of cumulus clouds overhead seems it might rain within 24 hours. My small weather station thermometer shows it's 48 degrees outside, the hygrometer shows 62% humidity, the barometer shows a drop in pressure making a good possibility for rain and the wind gauge shows winds are coming from the west at 7 mph. The rain gauge outside should let me know how much we get. The book on weather & clouds along with the weather station will certainly keep me informed on weather conditions.

DOG FOOD FOR 2 LARGE DOGS FOR 1 DAY

2 3/4 pounds ground meat cooked

1/4 pound organ meat, heart, liver cooked

1 hard boiled egg with shell

3/4 pounds sweet potato cooked

1/2 pound carrots cooked

1/4 pound kale cooked

1 cup lentils cooked

Run it all through a manual hand grinder & mix

OCT 14 Made an apple pie today. Did not cook it, just wrapped it and put it in the freezer. The apple peeler comes in handy. Will freeze some late bloomer carrots using plastic bags that I will now have to reuse by bleaching and drying in the future.

2 # various apples (canned or fresh)

1/2 cup butter (prepared powdered)

3 tbs flour

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp lemon juice

double pie crust

3 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

3 tbs sugar

1 cup shortening

1 egg

1 tsp white vinegar

5 tbs water

alergies

bleach

blood pressure meds

cat

chain saw

chickens

compost bin

cooking

dogs

electricity/inverter/battery/solar/wind/power gauge

first aid

food supply/ramen/potted meat $80 for 240 cans 240 calories

fruit orchard

garden

generators & gas plugs etc

haircuts

hygiene

laundry

microwave/morning coffee

oil lamps/candles

propane

ramen noodles 10 cases $35 240 packs 380 calories

showers

vitamins

water

water tank

water chemical for lasting longer

weather set

MAINTENANCE

stove pipe

PROBLEMS

wind generator

snow

fire

DANGEROUS PROBLEMS

Coronal mass ejection/Carrington event 1859

Every 100 years

17 hour warning

no electric

power surges

communication down

elevators down

modern food system down

harvesting/transporting/refrigeration gone

financial system crashes

preppers

preppers with a mouth

OFF THE GRID COOK BOOK

INTRODUCTION

THE PANTRY

baking powder

baking soda

bouillon beef 

bouillon chicken

butter powder

buttermilk powder

cocoa

coffee

cornstarch

eggs powdered

egg whites powdered

flour 

flour rice

heavy cream powder

honey

honey powder

maple syrup

miring wine

molasses 

orzo 

popcorn

powdered milk

powdered milk whole

raisins 

rice

shortening powder

soy sauce

soy sauce dark

sugar 

sugar brown 

tapioca

tea

wild rice

worcestershire powder

THE HERB & SPICE RACK

All spice

cinnamon

cloves ground

cloves whole

five spice

juniper berries

lemon zest

nutmeg

pepper

peppercorns

salt

The following can be grown or store bought

EXTRACTS

ALMOND

LEMON

ORANGE

VANILLA

CAN STOCK

bamboo shoots

clams

mushrooms

mushrooms shitake

mushrooms straw

pineapple chunks

pineapple crushed

pineapple juice

pineapple rings

water chestnuts

FREEZER

chili oil

olive oil

sesame oil

vegetable oil

SECTION TWO: GARDENING

artichoke

asparagus

beans great northern

beans mung

beans navy

beans pinto

beans red kidney

bell pepper green

bell pepper red

broccoli

cabbage

carrots

cauliflower

celery

corn

cucumber

ginger

green beans

lettuce

mushrooms

onions

onions pearl

parsnips

peanuts (oil)

pea pods

peas (also dry split)

peppers anaheim

peppers habanero

peppers jalapeño 

potatoes

pumpkin

scallions

spinach

sugar beets

sunflowers oil

tomatoes

turnips

walnuts

yellow squash

zuchinni

apples

avocado

blueberries

cherries

grapes red

grapes white

lemons

lime

oranges

peaches

pears

basil

bay

caraway

cayenne

celery salt

celery seed

cilantro/corriander

cumin

dill

fennel

garlic

ginger

horseradish

marjoram

mustard

onion flakes

onion powder

oregano

paprika

parsley

poppy seeds

rosemary

sage

sesame (oil)

tarragon

thyme

turmeric

SECTION THREE: HOW TO (INCLUDES DRYING,CANNING + FREEZING)

DAIRY NEEDS

The following recipes are for powdered milk. In some recipes goats or cows milk can be used. The following is a list of things to keep on hand. One box is being used and the second for having plenty and letting you know to replenish without running out

2 boxes of powdered milk (no fat)

2 boxes of powdered milk (whole)

2 - 2 pound powdered butter

2 - 1 pound heavy cream

BUTTER (using heavy cream)

1 cup heavy cream

BUTTERMILK

1 cup of milk

1 1/2 tbs of vinegar or lemon juice

Mix together and allow to sit for 15 minutes

EVAPORATED MILK

1 1/4 cups of water

1/2 cup of powdered milk

Evaporated milk can be used for pumpkin pie or any other recipe that calls for evaporated milk.

HALF & HALF

1 cup of milk (use whole milk powder)

1 tbs of butter

Mix well

HEAVY CREAM

2/3 cup of milk (use whole milk powder)

1/3 cup melted butter

mix well

SOUR CREAM

2/3 cup powdered milk

3/4 cup cold water

1 tsp vinegar

Mix first two and then add vinegar and beat until thick and peaks form.

SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK

1 cup of powdered milk

2/3 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of boiling water

4 Tbs. of melted butter

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until thick.

WHIPPED TOPPING

1/2 cup of powdered milk

1/2 cup of ice water

2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in a chilled bowl and using a mixer on high mix until peaks form.

Make caramel sauce & whipped topping over  canned apples.

SALAD DRESSINGS

ASIAN GINGER

3 garlic cloves minced

2 tbs fresh ginger

3/4 cup of olive oil

1/3 cup of rice vinegar

1/2 cup of soy sauce

3 tbs honey

1/4 cup of water

BLUE CHEESE

3/4 cup sour cream

1 1/3 cup of mayonnaise

1 tsp worcestershire

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

4 oz crumbled blue cheese

CAESAR

2 Tbs lemon juice

3/4 tsp dijon

3/4 tsp worcestershire

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 cup of olive oil

1/4 cup parmesan

CREAMY ITALIAN

1 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 onion chopped

2 tbs red wine vinegar

1 tbs sugar

3/4 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

FRENCH

2/3 cup of ketchup

3/4 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of white wine vinegar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 small onion quartered

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp worcestershire

Put in food processor until smooth

GREEK

3/4 cup of olive oil

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp dried basil

1 1/2 tsp pepper

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 tse dijon mustard

1 cup red wine vinegar

GREEN GODDESS 

1 cup of mayonnaise

2 tbs scallions

1 tbs lemon juice

2 tsp chopped garlic

5 anchovy fillets

1 tsp tarragon

1 avocado

HONEY MUSTARD

1/4 cup of mayonnaise

1 tbs prepared mustard

1 tbs honey

1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

ITALIAN

1 tbs garlic powder

1 tbs onion powder

1 tbs sugar

2 tbs oregano

1 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp thyme

1 tsp basil

1 tbs parsley

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

The above can be stored then add the following when needed.

1/4 cup of vinegar

2/3 cup of olive oil

Put in jar and shake

MAYONNAISE

1 egg yolk 

2 tbs white wine vinegar or lemon juice

1/8 tsp salt

3/4 cup of oil

Mix egg yolk, vinegar and salt in a food processor. Keep processor running and slowly and in a steady stream of oil. It will soon emulsify and continue with the slow and steady stream until gone. This yields approxametly 1 cup of mayonnaise.

ORANGE GINGER

1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 tbs orange juice

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp orange zest

pinch of cayenne

pinch of cinnamon

PEPPERCORN

1 cup of mayonnaise

1 cup of sour cream

1/3 cup of parmesan

1/4 cup of milk

3 tbs lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp cracked peppercorns

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

Mix and allow to sit in refrigerator overnight.

RANCH

1 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 cup of sour cream

1/2 tsp dried chives

1/2 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried dill weed

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

RANCH DRY

THOUSAND ISLANDS

1 cup of mayonnaise

1 cup of ketchup

1/4 cup of sweet relish

2 tsp worcestershire

1 tbs sugar

2 tbs milk

1 chopped egg

Food processor until smooth

VINAGRETTE

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tsp brown sugar

1 tbs chopped garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3/4 cup of olive oil

SAUCES, MUSTARDS AND GRAVIES

One of the most important chapters when it comes to cooking off grid. If you happen to read the three books written by Elizabeth Bacon Custer you will learn the other side of off grid living. Her husband concentrated on fighting and hunting but her books revolve around living on the plains and the hardships of living with very little extras. In her books she relates the monotony of the foods that are consumed while living in the west. On rare occasions Eliza, their cook, would come across a can of tomatoes and make ketchup that was considered a great treat. The following are gravies and sauce recipes that will make the most boring of foods more palatable and using easy to obtain ingredients. In chapter ? you will be shown how to can many of these recipes for future use.

ALFREDO SAUCE

1/4 cup of butter

1 cup heavy cream

2 garlic cloves crushed

1 1/2 cups parmesan

1 tbs + 1 tsp dry parsley

BASIL PESTO

2 cups fresh basil

2/3 cup of olive oil

2 cloves garlic crushed

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup romano cheese

Put in food processor and add oil slowly in a steady stream.

BROWN GRAVY

1 cup of water

2 beef bouillon cubes

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp pepper

2 tbs flour

2 tbs butter

CHEESE SAUCE

1/4 cup of butter

1/4 cup of flour

1/2 tsp. salt

pinch of cayenne

1/8 tsp. dry mustard

2 cups milk

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

CHICKEN STIR FRY SAUCE

2 tbs cornstarch

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp ground ginger

2 cloves garlic crushed

1/2 cup of soy sauce

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 cups chicken broth

CHILI SAUCE 

1 qt jar of tomatoes or 28 oz can

1 onion chopped

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tbs salt

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp all spice

1/2 tsp ground cloves

Mix and simmer 15 minutes

CITRUS HABANERO HOT SAUCE

2 habaneros finely chopped

1 cup orange juice concentrate

1/4 cup of lime juice

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp. salt

COCKTAIL SAUCE

12 oz chili sauce

3 tbs horseradish

1 tsp worcestershire

1 tbs lemon juice

COUNTRY GRAVY

2 tbs oil

2 tbs flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 cup of milk

DASHI

DUCK SAUCE

GARLIC HOT SAUCE

6 cayenne peppers mashed

1 tsp garlic powder

2 cloves chopped garlic

1 plum tomato

1/4 cup of vinegar

1/2 tsp curry powder

3/4 tsp all spice

1 tbs sugar

1/2 tsp salt

Food processor transfer to a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.

GUACAMOLE

3 avocados

1 tbs lime juice

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup diced onion

3 tbs fresh cilantro or 1 tbs dried

2 small tomatoes seeded and chopped

1 tsp minced garlic

HOISIN SAUCE

HONEY BBQ SAUCE

2 cups ketchup

2 cloves garlic crushed

1 cup of water

2 tbs hot sauce

1/4 cup of honey

2 tbs mollasses

2 tbs brown sugar

1 tsp worcestershire

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp salt

2 tbs cajun seasoning

pinch of paprika

pinch of crushed red pepper

pinch of pepper

2 tbs cornstarch

1 tbs water

1/2 cup of butter

HONEY MUSTARD

3/4 cups of mayonnaise

2 tbs dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey

HOT SAUCE

MAPLE SYRUP USING EXTRACT 

1 cup of water

1 cup white sugar

2 cups brown sugar

1 tbs maple extract or mapeline 

KETCHUP

OYSTER SAUCE

TERIYAKI SAUCE

SEASONINGS

Formula for dry and fresh herbs and spices 1 tsp dry equals 1 tbs of fresh. All recipes will be dry ingredients unless stated otherwise.

CAJUN SEASONING

1/3 cup of salt

2 tbs of cayenne

1 tbs white pepper

1 tbs. paprika

1 tbs. onion powder

1 tbs. garlic powder

CELERY SALT

leaves from 1 bunch of celery. Dry leaves

1 part leaves

1 part salt

CHILI POWDER

5 Tbs ancho chili powder

4 1/2 tsp cumin

4 1/2 tsp oregano

4 1/2 tsp garlic

1 tbs cayenne

FIVE SPICE

3 tbs. cinnamon

2 tsp ground anise seed

1 1/2 tsp ground fennel seed

1 1/2 tsp pepper

3/4 tsp ground cloves

GARLIC SALT

3 parts salt

1 part garlic

ITALIAN SEASONING

3 tbs basil

3 tbs oregano

3 tbs parsley

1 tbs garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp red pepper

1/4 tsp pepper

PICKLING SPICE

3 tbs mustard seed

1 1/2 tbs whole allspice

1 tbs coriander seed

3 whole cloves

1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 bay leaves crushed

POULTRY SEASONING

2 tbs parsley

1 tbs sage

1 1/2 tsp rosemary

1 1/2 tsp marjoram

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp onion powder

TACO SEASONING

1 tbs chili powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp oregano

OTHER FLOUR

CHOW MEIN NOODLES

EGG NOODLES

a 1 steak sauce

alfredo sauce

au jus

BBQ sauce

beer

biscuits

blueberry sauce

bread crumbs

bread crumbs Italian

1 c bread crumbs

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp parsley

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp basil

brown gravy

burger buns

cajun seasoning

cheese asiago

cheese cheddar

cheese cottage

cheese cream

cheese feta

cheese gruyere

cheese monterey jack

cheese mozzarella

cheese parmesan

cheese pepper jack

cheese provolone

cheese ricotta

cheese romano

cheese swiss

chili powder

chili sauce

chipolte sauce

corn muffins

corn tortillas

cranberry sauce (both)

dinner rolls

dressing greek

dressing Italian

dressing mayo

dressing ranch

dressing thousand island

enchilada sauce

english muffins

flat bread

french bread

french fried onions

gingersnaps

hoagie rolls

hollandaise sauce

horseradish

hot dog buns

hot pepper sauce

italian seasoning

ketchup

marinara sauce

mustard brown

mustard dijon

mustard honey

mustard yellow

neeleys meat rub

oil

onion flakes

onion powder

pasta egg noodles

pasta lasagna

pasta linguine

pasta macaroni

pasta manicotti

pasta penne

pasta spaghetti

pasta spiral

pesto sauce

picante sauce

pickles sliced dill

pickles spear dill

pickles sliced sweet

pickles spear sweet

pickling spice

pie crust

pizza dough

pizza sauce

potato chips

poultry seasoning

pumpkin pie

refried beans

relish dill

relish sweet

salsa

saltines

sauerkraut

soup beef broth

soup chicken broth

soup broccoli

soup cheddar cheese

soup chicken

soup chicken noodle

soup mushroom

soup onion dry

soup tomato

sugar beets to sugar

sundried tomatoes

ritz crackers

taco sauce

taco seasoning

tartar sauce

tomatillo sauce

tomato oil packed

tomato paste

tomato sauce

tortillas

tortilla chips

vanilla

vinegar

vinger balsamic

vinegar cider

vinegar red wine

vinegar rice

white bread

wine red

wine rice

wine sherry

wine white

won tons

andouille

bacon

breakfast sausage

canadian bacon

chorizo

cocktail franks

ham

italian

kielbasa

pepperoni

salami

sicilian sausage 

bacon

hams

pork butt

pork carnita

pork chops

pork ground

pork loin

pork picnic

pork ribs

pork tenderloin

chicken

turkey

breaded fish

crab fake

halibut

shrimp

salmon

tuna

beef corned

beef dried

beef ground

SECTION FOUR: RECIPES

EATING GOOD

GROWING VEGETABLES

ELECTRICITY, WATER & POWER

AROUND THE HOME

laundry

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Hoosier farms

NEED 

butter churner

MISCELANEOUS HOW TO

bean sprouts

LAW SUIT

Tapas vet bill April 2010

Max vet bill May 2015

Rifle loan

Moneytree loan

All the animal control calls

All the dated pictures of Jada

1) 1-3-17   2:20 PM

2) 11-6-16

3) 9-17-16

4) 9-13-16

5) 9-8-16

6) 3-2-17

7-20-16

5-21-16

4-30-16

1-10-16

5-8-16

All police calls

1) Court date March 9, 2015

2) fuck off count sign March 10, 2015

3) fuck off count sign 2 May 21 - 16

4) End of driveway threats July 14 2016

5) May 25 shooting accusation

TOP SHELF #5

6 cases top ramen 54,720

25 boxes quaker flavored oatmeal 40,000

3 cases cup of noodles 10,800

onions 2170

macaroni & cheese 4590

buttermilk pancakes 5220

beef substitute 3600

chicken substitute 3690

black bean burger 4560

bell pepper 1695

Bread scone & roll mix 5880

peanut butter powder 3900

peaches 272

bananas 5060

spiff e whip 2825

butter 7140

chicken vegetable soup 3570

159,692

MIDDLE SHELF #4

24 diced tomato 2520

24 tomato sauce 3360

12 peas 2940

12 corn 3360

12 green beans 720

12 spinach 1044

12 potatoes 2100

12 carrots

12 tomato paste 720

12 pinto beans 3660

12 great northern beans 4620

12 kidney beans 4200

12 black beans 4620

12 refried beans 5040

24 cream mushroom soup 4200

24 cream chicken soup 7200

12 tomato soup 2580

12 chicken noodle soup 1800

12 vegetable beef soup 2400

12 bean & bacon soup 4200

12 chicken w rice soup 2400

12 chicken broth 360

12 beef broth 360

24 mushrooms 1080

12 pears 4200

12 apricots 3360

12 fruit cocktail 2520

12 whole cranberry 7200

12 jellied cranberry 7920

12 applesauce 2400

12 spagetti and meatball 6240

12 ravioli 5280

12 beef a roni 6000

24 spaghetti sauce 8400

12 beef stew 7920

12 chili 7440

12 pancake syrup 30,240

12 jams 2880

6 peanut butter 17,280

6 relish 1800

6 ketchup 3600

6 mayo 36,000

6 mustard 0

12 soy sauce 3360

6 lemon juice 0

6 lime juice 0

6 tartar sauce 5040

234,564

WINDOW SHELF #3

2 gallons  blueberry muffin 24,320

2 gallons corn muffins 21760

2 gallons buttermilk biscuit mix 20,480

2 gallons brownie mix 20,480

5 cultured buttermilk powder 6,000

5 heavy cream 2# 30,000

5 cheddar cheese 2.5# 24,500

5 cream cheese 2# 30,200

5 sour cream 2# 30,000

5 butter powder 2# 33,975

238,115

SHELF#2

20# macaroni 34,000

20# spaghetti 34,000

20# angel hair 34,000

10# penne 17,000

10# egg noodles 17,440

10# tortellini 17,000

10# bow tie 17,000

10# lasagna 17,000

40# instant potatoes 63,360

25# sliced dried potatoes 63,600

24 boxes mac & cheese 36,000

350,400

FLOOR #1

3-5 gallon flour 139,440

2-5 gallon sugar 123,680

1-5 gallon brown sugar 66,880

1-5 gallon powdered sugar 37,360

1-5 gallon brown rice 54,560

1-5 gallon salt 0

1-5 gallon rice 55,280

1-5 gallon cornstarch 42,800

1-5 gallon powdered milk 50,800

3-5 gallons red wheat 177,300

3-5 gallons white wheat 176,820

2-50# bags sugar 288,000

1-50# bag of salt

1-25# bag of pinto beans 38,000

1-25# bag of great northern beans 35,000

1-25# bag of kidney beans 35,000

1-25# bag of black beans 38,000

1-25# bag of navy beans 24,000

1-25# bag of split peas 35,000

1-25# cornmeal 343,000

1,760,920

OTHER PLACES

25# oatmeal 42,525

4 qts chicken gravy 800

4 qts country gravy 800

4 qts brown gravy 800

2 gallons of cocoa powder 640

2,789,256 so far

4,000,000

powdered shortening

powdered margarine

25# pancake mix

12 good mac & cheese

canned ham

canned beef

canned chicken

canned corned beef

canned pork

canned turkey

freeze dried mozzarella

freeze dried colby

freeze dried cheddar

48 cans potted meat

12 spam

12 dried beef

TUESDAY OCT 10 DAY 1 No one here but me, have no idea what the world is like after the solar flare. Unlike the Carrington event of 1859 this one has stopped everything. I will check in the morning for all electronics. Winter is coming on and trees are turning colors. 1200 calories per day until spring for three reasons. 1) Food supplies will last longer 2) lose weight to get in shape 3) Overweight is like a neon sign around my neck "I have food." I will look for and grow more food in the spring. I have enough for 6 for 2 years. Breezy today, wind generator doing well in keeping batteries full. Watched a movie. Weighed myself, 265

OCT 11 Breezy and sunny outside both the solar panels and the wind generator are keeping the batteries full. Turned computer on and it's not working. Then spent the day working on wood for the winter after next. Will take the bastard file to one of the mauls tomorrow. Didn't need to use the sledge or the wood spikes. Will turn the TV on and see if I can get any local channels. TV is working but only one channel is available and quite snowy. Reminds me of watching TV in the 50s and 60s. TV Antenna seems to be working and TV and VCR work, will watch a movie later. Satellite was knocked out when the solar flare hit. Pick up is also dead. Just got through checking both generators, both are working, glad for that. The one channel showed the news this evening. Heavy riots in the low income areas. A lot of looting and shootings. John once said his wife and 2 kids would head for my place but so far no one.

OCT 12 Had eggs and toast for breakfast. Just plain white bread made with flour, sugar, yeast, powdered margarine, salt and water. kneaded the bread in the bread machine because of arthritis. Baked it in a foldable oven over the wood stove. Need to use that or microwave for cooking. In the spring I'll build an outdoor cook shack. About 4 PM I had an unexpected visitor. I saw a 4 wheeler pull up and pulled my 270 w scope just in case. It was a guy named Raymond, a friend of Johns who I let hunt here last year. Him and about 20 others are heading south to Lewiston, the banana belt for the winter, asked me to come along. I declined the offer. He brought along the makings for burgers and fries, figured it might be a while so I decided to go off my diet and indulge. Noticed I had no ketchup, didn't want to open the pantry so he could see all my resources including 24 bottles of ketchup. Only 3 people know I'm a prepper everyone else thinks I only stock up month to month. I like it that way, keeps me off the radar as a "have" target. I don't care for lying but I have no problem safe guarding information. Raymond told me at first everyone enjoyed the Aurora Borealis as the lights in Spokane went out, unfortunately it caused a great many sparks and fires. Very few fire engines were computerized and made it to the fires but the lack of power shut down the water pressure. The pumper trucks did what they could but the fires were just out of control. On the second day fires were burning, supermarkets were empty and barely a cop to be found. The entire state is down and no one knows where to send the National Guard first. Him and some friends decided to pool their resources and head south on 4 wheelers. He also told me he saw 2 airliners crash by the airport. The wires on the high tension lines are gone as if they just evaporated and he saw explosions somewhere west of him. Raymond will spend the night and leave after breakfast. Noticed a red glow in the western sky. At first I thought it was a beautiful sunset. by 10 PM I realized it was the city burning. The one emergency broadcast system is no longer working. Also saw a coyote checking out my chickens.

WHITE BREAD

1 cup water

1/3 cup sugar

3/4 tsp salt

2 tbs. reconstituted margarine

3 cups flour

2 tsp yeast

350 for 30 minutes

DAY FOUR OCT 13 Raymond and I had a breakfast of eggs, bacon and potatoes. After breakfast we shook hands and he left. Don't really know him that well and fear I may have been scoped out for a place to go, I'll know in a day or two. Fed the dogs and looked at their feed supply, enough dog food for 2 years. After that I'll make it from scratch. Glad the dogs are well trained the dog training book was worth it's weight in gold. A burnese mountain dog and a 1/2 Great Dane and 1/2 white lab. A lot of cumulus clouds overhead seems it might rain within 24 hours. My small weather station thermometer shows it's 48 degrees outside, the hygrometer shows 62% humidity, the barometer shows a drop in pressure making a good possibility for rain and the wind gauge shows winds are coming from the west at 7 mph. The rain gauge outside should let me know how much we get. The book on weather & clouds along with the weather station will certainly keep me informed on weather conditions.

DOG FOOD FOR 2 LARGE DOGS FOR 1 DAY

2 3/4 pounds ground meat cooked

1/4 pound organ meat, heart, liver cooked

1 hard boiled egg with shell

3/4 pounds sweet potato cooked

1/2 pound carrots cooked

1/4 pound kale cooked

1 cup lentils cooked

Run it all through a manual hand grinder & mix

OCT 14 Made an apple pie today. Did not cook it, just wrapped it and put it in the freezer. The apple peeler comes in handy. Will freeze some late bloomer carrots using plastic bags that I will now have to reuse by bleaching and drying in the future.

2 # various apples (canned or fresh)

1/2 cup butter (prepared powdered)

3 tbs flour

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp lemon juice

double pie crust

3 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

3 tbs sugar

1 cup shortening

1 egg

1 tsp white vinegar

5 tbs water

alergies

bleach

blood pressure meds

cat

chain saw

chickens

compost bin

cooking

dogs

electricity/inverter/battery/solar/wind/power gauge

first aid

food supply/ramen/potted meat $80 for 240 cans 240 calories

fruit orchard

garden

generators & gas plugs etc

haircuts

hygiene

laundry

microwave/morning coffee

oil lamps/candles

propane

ramen noodles 10 cases $35 240 packs 380 calories

showers

vitamins

water

water tank

water chemical for lasting longer

weather set

MAINTENANCE

stove pipe

PROBLEMS

wind generator

snow

fire

DANGEROUS PROBLEMS

Coronal mass ejection/Carrington event 1859

Every 100 years

17 hour warning

no electric

power surges

communication down

elevators down

modern food system down

harvesting/transporting/refrigeration gone

financial system crashes

preppers

preppers with a mouth