Update on foil tape used for making applebox reflector ovens
Be sure to use "metal repair tape" when making applebox reflector ovens. Other kinds of foil tape can melt and emit noxious fumes.
Summer Salads with Food Storage
Refreshing salads made with rice, pasta, canned beans and meats are delicious even without an emergency! Dried green peppers and celery are easy to substitute for fresh and very convenient when you’re in a hurry. Use these substitutions: 1 stalk of celery = 2 T. dried, ¼ cup diced green peppers = 2 T. dried. Simply soak these dried foods in double the amount of lukewarm water for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the salad. Drain the dried vegetables and add them to the salad.
Dried onions are a great substitute for green onions. These contribute the best flavor when added dry, without pre-soaking them.
Yummy homemade dressings can be made with vinegar, bottled lemon or lime juice, oil and spices. It’s amazing how great the flavor can be.
You will find a collection of 46 delicious summer salads in our new 3rd Edition.
Storing charcoal
August and September are good times to look for end of season sales on charcoal and stock up. This is a great cooking fuel to store because it stores indefinitely.
Charcoal must be protected against moisture. The Kingsford Charcoal Company web site now recommends storing charcoal in a cool, dry place. However, some people store charcoal in a garage or shed in the original bags and, for additional protection against moisture, place them in plastic containers or large plastic bags. In humid climates, there is some concern that just the right combination of humidity and heat can cause charcoal to spontaneously combust. One interesting web site lists an impressive amount of research from foremost authorities suggesting that spontaneous combustion is unlikely with the quantities of charcoal people would store at home. When storing any fuel in or around your residence, always check your insurance policy and any applicable city or county ordinances. Check with your local fire authorities for their recommendations. Then you decide how to store your charcoal.
Charcoal must be protected against moisture. The Kingsford Charcoal Company web site now recommends storing charcoal in a cool, dry place. However, some people store charcoal in a garage or shed in the original bags and, for additional protection against moisture, place them in plastic containers or large plastic bags. In humid climates, there is some concern that just the right combination of humidity and heat can cause charcoal to spontaneously combust. One interesting web site lists an impressive amount of research from foremost authorities suggesting that spontaneous combustion is unlikely with the quantities of charcoal people would store at home. When storing any fuel in or around your residence, always check your insurance policy and any applicable city or county ordinances. Check with your local fire authorities for their recommendations. Then you decide how to store your charcoal.
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