72 Hour Kit--Day 3

Water...

Just one today, aren't you glad. I found a case of water bottles on sale at Macey's for $2.99. That's why I added it today. In the summer especially, I try to keep a case of water bottles in the car at all times.

A good idea from our R.S. Pres. is to fill 2 liter soda pop bottles with water--once you've drank the good stuff and cleaned them. Then tie the two of them together with a shoe lace, or something similar. That way if you have to you can throw them over your shoulders and carry more stuff or have your hands free.

Any more ideas?

Pancakes

1 egg
1 c. flour
3/4 c. milk
2 T. melted shortening or oil
1 T. sugar
3 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt

Makes 9 four inch pankcakes

For whole wheat pankcakes, subsitute whole wheat flour for white flour and packed brown sugar for white sugar.

These are yummy! Mom made them for us this weekend when we were up. She used whole wheat and they were delicious and filling.

Crockpot Chicken

1 packet dry Italian seasoning
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1/2 can milk
chicken breasts (as many as you need)

Put chicken breasts in crockpot and sprinkle seasoning over top. Let it cook for a few hours. Combine all the other ingredients in a saucepan and stir until creamy. Pour over chicken and cook a little longer. Serve over rice.

A Twist on Chocolate Cake

This is super easy and one of my fams favorites!

1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix
1 pkg cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
chocolate chips

Mix cake according to directions on the box. In a separate bowl mix cream cheese, egg, and sugar together. In a 9x13 pan pour 2/3 of cake mix in pan. Pour cream cheese mixture on top and sprinkle chocolate chips on top of that (I use about 2/3 of a pkg). Pour remaining cake mix on top.

Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes. No need to frost and you've got some yummies inside.

Vinegar & Baking Soda

I heard on HGTV that a little baking soda and vinegar will shine your stainless steel sink right up. So I put it to the test on my soap scummy tub. With a scouring pad and the two ingredients. It came right off. Pretty cool chemical reaction too!

Gerb's Cake for Breakfast

I stole this recipe from my sister in law off her blog. http://gerbsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/ I pretty sure she said yes. Thanks Gerb!

Oatmeal Cake
1 cup applesauce (you can use oil instead)
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
6 cups oats
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups milk(optional add-ins before baking: 1 diced apple, 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries)

Combine all ingredients and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes (or until lightly browned).You can serve each slice 'as is' (perfect to eat on the way out the door!) or in a variety of other ways. Here are a few ideas:-Pour some milk over it and enjoy-Top with brown sugar and butter-Whipped cream and fresh fruit make anything taste amazing!-Dust the top with powdered sugarThere you have it. Cake for breakfast.Oh, yeah.

Maple Syrup

1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 t. mapleine flavoring

Stir sugar into boiling water and stir til dissolved. Serve on pancakes, waffles, french toast, or whatever you please.