The purpose of this blog is to connect to one another outside of the church building. This gives us a chance to share with one another. Whether it be a recipe, an idea, a service, a question about anything, or something to give away, it can be shared and "announced" here. Please e-mail santamariasisters@gmail.com with anything that you would like to post to this blog or if you would like to be an author to posts as well. It really can be anything. Anything is worth sharing. We are all friends. We are all sisters.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

YOGA FOR SISTERS

REMINDER: YOGA FOR SISTERS will meet this Thursday, Dec 3 from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Primary Room of the Oak Knolls Building. Sisters of all ages are welcome! Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket, and dress warmly. If you have any questions, please contact Lanna Spears at 937-3004

Monday, November 16, 2009

Good sale

Target has cream of mushroom soup on sale this week for 49 cents a can. This is quite the staple item at our house, and I'm sure many others. Now is a good time to stock up!

{thanks, Teresa Gardner, for spotting that sale...}

Cooking Substitutions

Found some cooking substitutions on a food storage website that I wanted to share for those who are interested. There was a handout on different substitutions this week at our Wednesday night Relief Society meeting and I thought this would go nicely with those.

Also, the BEST food storage websites ever: http://funwithfoodstorage.NET/ There's a link there to three separate websites where you will spend hours on end reading all sorts of useful info on food storage planning, buying and cooking. Highly recommended.
-Stephanie Faulk

Cooking Substitutions:


Baking Powder (1 t.)
1) 1 t. baking soda plus 1/2 t. cream of tartar.
2) 1/4 t. baking soda plus 1/2 t. cream of tartar.
3) 1/4 t. baking soda plus 1/2 c. buttermilk (to replace 1/2 c. liquid in recipe).

Butter or Margarine (1 cup)
1) 1 1/2 c. margarine or butter powder.
2) 2/3 c. vegetable oil.
3) 1 c. shortening plus 1/2 t. salt
4) 2 sticks softened margarine plus 1/3 c. vegetable oil & 1/2 c. buttermilk. Beat until liquid is absorbed. Refrigerate.

Buttermilk
1) 1 T. vinegar (or 1 t. lemon juice or 1 3/4 t. cream of tartar) mixed in 1 c. milk.
2) 1 c. water, 1/3 c. powdered milk, 1 T. vinegar or lemon juice.
3) 1 3/4 c. dry milk in 3 c. slightly warm water (shake or beat until blended). Cover an allow to stand at room temperature until clabbered (6 - 12 hours). Refrigerate.
4) 1 c. water, 1/3 c. powdered milk, 1 T. vinegar or lemon juice. Let mixture stand in a warm place until thickened (18 hours). Stir until smooth. Refrigerate.
5) A buttermilk freeze dried culture can be purchased at a grocery or health food store, and kept indefinitely.

Chocolate (one square)
1) 3 or 4 T. cocoa plus 1/2 T. fat (butter, margarine or shortening).
2) 3 T. cocoa plus 1 T. butter.

Corn Starch (1 T.)
2 T. flour.

Cream (1 cup)
1/3 c. butter plus 2/3 c. milk.

Egg
1) Combine 1 t. unflavored gelatin with 3 T. cold water and 2 T. plus 1 t. boiling water.
2) Dissolve 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin in 1 tablespoon cold water, then add 2 tablespoons boiling water. Beat vigorously until frothy
3) 2 egg yolks plus 1 T. water.
4) 2 T. dehydrated eggs plus 2 1/2 T. water.
5) 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, 3 tablespoons water (or other liquid). Stir together until thick and gelatinous.

Evaporated Milk
1 c. water, 2/3 c. powdered milk

Fats/Oils
Applesauce (subtract some sugar), or Beans (cooked and mashed).

Flour, White (1 cup)
1) 3/4 c. whole wheat flour.
2) 7/8 c. rice flour.
3) 1 c. corn flour.
4) 1 c. corn meal.
5) 3/4 c. buckwheat.
6) 1/2 c. barley flour.
7) 3/4 c. rye flour.

Flour, Self Rising
1 pound flour, 2 tsp salt and 2 tbsp baking powder

Green Pepper (1 medium)
1/4 c. dehydrated green pepper.

Half and Half (1 cup)
1) 7/8 c. milk plus 1 T. butter.
2) 1/2 c. coffee creamer and 1/2 c. milk.

Honey (1 c.)
3/4 c. sugar plus 1/4 c. liquid.

Jello (3 oz.)
1 T. plain gelatin plus 2 c. fruit juice.

Ketchup (1/2 c.)
1/2 c. tomato sauce, 2 T. sugar, 1 T. vinegar, 1/8 t. ground cloves.

Milk, Whole (1 cup)
1) 1/2 c. evaporated milk plus 1/2 c. water.
2) 1 c. reconstituted milk plus 2 T. butter.
3) 1 c. water, 1/3 c. powdered milk

Onion (1 medium)
1/4 c. dehydrated onion

Sour Cream (1 cup)
1) 1 c. milk plus 1 1/2 T. vinegar. Let stand until mixture thickens and clabbers.
2) 1 c. plain yogurt.

Sugar (1 cup)
1) 3/4 c. honey (reduce liquid by 1/4 c. or add 1/4 c. flour).
2) 1 c. molasses.
3) 1 1/2 c. carob syrup.
4) 1 1/4 c. malt syrup.
5) Corn syrup (reduce liquid). 6) Brown sugar.

Sugar, Brown
Sugar & Molasses.

Sugar, Powdered (1 cup)
1 c. sugar and 1/2 t. cornstarch. Blend in blender until powdered.

Sweetened Condensed Milk
1) 1 1/2 c. powdered milk, 3/4 c. sugar, 1/2 c. hot tap water. Place hot water in blender. With blender going, add sugar and dry milk, blend until smooth.
2) 1 c. hot water, 4 c. powdered milk, 2 c. sugar, 1/4 c. butter. Blend in blender. Can be refrigerated or frozen.
3) 1/2 c. hot water, 1 c. powdered milk, 1 c. sugar. Blend in blender. Can be refrigerated or frozen.

Tapioca (2 t.)
1 T. flour.

Tomatoes, Canned (1 cup)
1 1/3 cups cut up fresh tomatoes, simmered 10 minutes.

Tomato Juice (1 c.)
1/2 c. tomato sauce, 1/2 c. water

Whipped Topping
1) 6 T. powdered milk, 1 c. boiling water, 2 t. unflavored gelatin, 2 T. cold water, 2-4 T. sugar, 1 t. vanilla. Dissolve the milk in the cup of water and scald (boil until milk forms a skin on top). Soak the gelatin in cold water. Combine the scalded milk, dissolved gelatin and sugar. Stir and chill in the refrigerator until it jells. Then beat the mixture until it acquires the consistency of whipped cream. Add the vanilla and whip again.
2) 1 c. water, 2/3 c. powdered milk. Chill. Add 1/2 t. lemon juice. Whip. Fold in 1 T. sugar to taste.
3) 1/2 cup dry milk, 1/2 cup cold water. Beat to soft peak stage--about 4 minutes at medium-high speed on electric mixer. Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract and beat 6 to 7 minutes at same speed. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat 1 minute at same speed. Pictures and links for this recipe foundhere (Safely Gathered In).

Wine
1) Use apple or grape juice minus some sugar.
2) Use broth and lessen the salt.

Yeast (1 package)
1 T. yeast.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Yoga For Sisters

Reminder: YOGA FOR SISTERS will meet this Thursday, Nov. 19 in the Primary Room, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and a blanket. If you have any questions, please contact Lanna Spears, 937-3004 or email her: Lanna5354@gmail.com

Thursday, November 12, 2009


Deanna Armijo has the following furniture available for sale:

5 piece sectional couch that is microfiber with a recliner, lounger, and twin sleeper.

An Ashley Dinette set that seats six with leaf and has beautiful wood inlay.

A side by side refrigerator with ice maker and ice and water in the door.

Washer and Dryer not even a year old

King size bedroom set with lighted and mirror headboard with 3 drawers on each side. 5 drawer chest of drawers and 6 drawer dresser with mirror.

Her phone number is (805) 310-2784 if you need any further information. She is in the process of taking pictures of all items to post them on craigs list and Hoobley classified.


(All items will be sold at a very fair price to church members like the dinette set i paid $1300 for i will sacrifice for $400 or best offer. I am moving to a smaller place and will not have room)

7 for Sisters.

I'm having a special this month for my ward sisters. I know how stressed out we can all get in these days leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm offering a special price on a Bowen session for any sisters who feel the need to unwind. Reserve an hour for yourself or bring your husband and have a relaxing date night. The price is 7$ per session for sisters and those you bring. Children are welcome and I will give them a free session with a paying adult. This is a 40$ value and it will last until the end of November. Wear comfortable clothes. No jeans. For more information, please refer to my website: www.bowenworkofsantamaria.com Thank you. Andrea Jones

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Garage Sale Preview

GARAGE SALE PREVIEW

Carl Doemland will be having a garage sale this Saturday morning, November 7. Here is a preview of items that will be available on a “make an offer/price is negotiable” basis.

Two 4-drawer filing cabinets

Fluorescent lights

Exercise board

Vending machine

Christmas decorations

Pre-lit Christmas tree

Bicycle

Scooter

Aquariums

Carl also has the following items for sale, which are currently in storage. These items are also available on a “make an offer” basis.

Freezer

Sofa

Double bed

Twin bed

Dining Room set (very high quality Thomasville or Ethan Allen): 4 chairs, table with a leaf, table pad, Italian style; chair pads are green; can be reupholstered; all in good condition

Bedroom set (very high qualify Thomasville or Ethan Allen): French Provincial style; queen headboard, 1 chest of drawers, 1 dresser, 2 end tables; fruitwood color; all in good condition.

For more information, or to schedule a viewing of the items in storage, or to make an offer, please contact Carl Doemland at 937-6840