I'm a Prepper Foodie ... with a "Group"

... all these years of researching, taking classes, experimenting, trying again ... being a foodie best fits with the passion I have for EATING and making sure the family around me will be able to eat too.  It's evolved over the years to love - love - loving being self sufficient, stocking an in-home pantry, growing our own food, understanding nutrition, finding deals and expanding local resources. 

The preparedness part is really synonymous with my love of eating.  I can't tolerate the thought of ever being in a situation that my little ones would go hungry.  And as intolerable as being hungry would be; the monotony of typical food storage selections wouldn't be fun either.  So, I began to look for ways to economically acquire foods that would create variety in my prepper plan.  I quickly found that we had much more leverage for pricing if we could order in larger quantities.  So - the group ordering hub was created - the parent company is The Chilly Lizard Trading Post and the store front is www.ichowlocal.com. 

In a nut shell; Group Ordering and information sharing is ...

• me finding products as close to the supplier, farmer & grower as possible;
• letting other's know;
• collecting the orders
• and then bringing it in. 

By joining forces in this way - we expand our resources, our connections, our purchasing power.   I appreciate your personal efforts to be more healthy, to prepare your homes and families.  You inspire me and strengthen my resolve to continue expanding our network.

Here are some upcoming products we will be ordering in the next couple of months:

• Honey
• Oats (all kinds)
• Brown Rice Flour
• Tapioca Flour
• Sorghum Flour
• Hard White Wheat
• Multiple spices
• Bulk cleaning supplies
• Solar Cookers
• Gun Holsters
• Fresh tomatoes
• Fresh potatoes
• Fresh salad greens

We prefer our Wheat Hard and White from Dave's Farms

Our Hard White Wheat - comes from Dave's Farms out of Delta, Utah.  

Dave has been farming all of his life.  He's a father & grandfather - living in the Delta, Utah area and we receive the benefit of his knowledge, skill and farming prowess.  The Hard White Wheat we bring in is always fresh and from the most recent harvest.  I have experienced bread makers tell me all the time that his wheat is the best, makes fluffy, beautiful loaves and they love it.  I don't know how he does it but his pricing is way below anyone else, even the Bishop's Storehouse.  His 50 pound bags of cleaned fresh hard white wheat are only $17 compared to $22.50 at the next closest price point.  Most on-line vendors are selling it for $50-75 a bag.  

Contact us for more info on getting a bag or two for your family. Email: chillylizard@gmail.com

HARD RED WHEAT - HARD WHITE WHEAT? What's the difference?

When it comes to wheat, did you know there are different kinds? The most popular ones you will hear about are Red and White Wheat.  Did you know...

The terms “red” and “white” are used to identify the color of the kernel and not of the flour that is eventually milled from those kernels. Hard white wheat was actually originally developed from hard red wheat. The idea was to create a new type of wheat with the same overall nutritional value, but with some different characteristics for baking.

Red wheat has a slightly higher amount of protein which makes it better for more rustic, artisan and generally harder bread loaves. In contrast, hard white wheat’s more moderate level of protein makes for softer loaves such as your typical pan loaves and dinner rolls.

The other major difference between the two types of wheat is in flavor. Red wheat has a certain genetic makeup that gives the bran its darker color, whereas white wheat has been cultivated to be free of these certain genes. By eliminating these genes, the bitter taste sometimes experienced with red wheat is reduced. Health conscious bakers often prefer white wheat because this genetically reduced bitterness requires less additional sweeteners in the final product.

Of course, the best way to discover which flour is the one that you prefer is to test both out for yourself.

For more great information on Hard White Wheat and Hard Red Wheat, please visit this really neat site.

http://www.histakes-spelt.com/wheat.php