WHISPER MILL CLUB

HOW TO ORDER A WHISPER MILL THROUGH THE WHISPER MILL CLUB.
( The Whisper Mill Club is a Community service not a business )


The ‘Whisper Mill Club’ was established on the Gold Coast in 2002 by Peter and Janice Elliott to provide a free service to assist members and others to bulk purchase at Trade Price, organic grains, legumes and edible seeds. Also the club provides information on how to store grains etc. and how to incorporate them into their daily diet.
For demonstrations on the basics of how to incorporate grains etc. into your daily diet or for any further Information as well as recipes please phone;

Phone.07 55943871 or email pjelliott041@gmail.com

The Club assists members to purchase a Whisper Mill at the wholesale price of $465 which is a saving of $230 off the retail price. The ordering procedure is set out below.

1. Email your Name, Address and Phone Number to pjelliott041@gmail.com or phone your details to 07 55943871.

2. Deposit $465 into the following Suncorp Bank account ;

Suncorp BSB 484 -799 account No. 502447290 A/c Name. Peter & Janice Elliott

3. Your details will be emailed to the Whisper Mill Distributors of 16 Pinewood Street, Dandenong, Victoria. The money for the Mill will be transferred into the Westpac Bank account of Grainmaster Australia & Whisper Mill Distributors A.B.N. 89 125 181 426

4. Upon receipt of your order details and money the Distributor will send a new mill to you via Australia Post. The mill is insured during postage and you will need to collect it from your nearest Post Office upon notification and pay the small postage cost.

5. Your name will be added to the Whisper Mill Club list so that you will also receive any information that the Club sends out which may be of assistance to you.

6. You will also receive in the post a copy of the booklet titled, “The Benefits of Storing and Using Whole grains, Legumes and Edible Seeds.”


Please do not hesitate to contact either Peter or Janice at any time for information or assistance.



Phone. 07 55943871 or email pjelliott041@gmail.com

STORING USING DRY ICE (CO2)

DRY-PACK OF BULK STORAGE FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC BUCKETS

For plastic buckets to be used as dry food storage containers, they should be made of food grade plastic and have a gasketed lid. Carbon dioxide is an effective treatment method for preventing weevil infestation in dry-pack items stored in plastic buckets.

The presence of carbon dioxide in concentrations above 3% is adequate to kill weevils in closed containers. Treatment methods which depend on the absence of oxygen to kill weevils, such as oxygen absorbers and nitrogen gas flushing are not always effective in plastic buckets due to the potential for oxygen leakage.

The two common methods of CO2 treatment of buckets are dry ice and gas flushing.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRY ICE TREATMENT OF DRY-PACK BUCKETS

1. Use approximately 7 grams of dry ice for each liter of container capacity.
2. Wipe frost crystals from the dry ice using a clean towel.
3. Place the dry ice in the center of the container bottom.
4. Pour the food on top of the ice and fill the container to within 10 - 20 mm of the top.
5. Place the lid on top of the container and snap it down only about 2 way around the container.
6. Allow CO2 gas to escape from the partially sealed lid as the dry ice evaporates.
7. Allow the dry ice to evaporate completely before sealing. To see if the ice is all gone, feel the bottom of the container. If it is still very cold, it has not all evaporated.
8. Monitor the container for a few minutes after sealing the lid. If bulging occurs, slightly lift the edge of the lid to relieve pressure.
9. It is normal for the lid of the bucket to eventually pull down slightly as a result of the partial vacuum caused when the CO2 is absorbed into the product.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CO2 GAS FLUSHING OF DRY-PACK BUCKETS

10. Set up the gas flushing equipment using a cylinder, pressure regulator, air hose, and a valve handle equipped with a pipe probe to reach the bottom of the buckets.
11. With the probe valve open, adjust the regulator to the setting specified:
Granular products (Wheat, Beans, Etc.) 20 psi.
Powdered products (Milk, Flour, Etc.) approximately 3 psi.
12. Fill the buckets to within 10 - 20 mm of the top.
13. Gas flush product with carbon dioxide. Insert the probe to the bottom of the bucket. With the hand valve open, move the probe up and down in a circular motion for the time specified:
Granular products - gas flush for 5 seconds
Powdered products - gas flush for 20 seconds
14. Seal lid immediately on bucket.
15. Wipe off probe with a dry towel when changing from one product to another to avoid cross contamination of products.
CAUTIONS

Use CO2 in well ventilated areas only.
Wear gloves when handling dry-ice.
Dry-pack only products that are shelf stable. Products must be low in moisture and oil content.
Avoid exposing products to humid, damp conditions when dry-packing.

WATER STORAGE

WATER STORAGE

Why Store Water
Natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes may pollute or disrupt water supplies. Water is more essential than food in sustaining life. It is wise to have an emergency storage of at least 50 liters of water per person. To protect the quality of the water it must be pure to start with, treated to prevent microbial growth, and stored in clean, food grade containers.

Pre-Storage Treatments
To prevent build up of bacteria and/or algae, use these treatment guidelines:
$ Household bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite)
2 drops per liter, if clear.
4 drops per liter, if cloudy.
Let stand for 30 minutes before use. (Water taste can be improved by pouring it back and forth several times between two containers to dissipate chlorine and aerate the water.)
$ Iodine (2% solution
3 drops per liter, if clear.
6 drops per liter if cloudy.
Let stand for 30 minutes before use.

Pre-Use Treatments
If the water is not pure, use one of the following treatment methods:
$ Filtration - There are many good water filters on the market. The activated charcoal type can also remove bad tastes. Some models also add chemicals to kill bacteria.
$ Chemical - In addition to the ones listed in the pre-storage treatment paragraph above, other good treatment chemicals may be acquired from most outdoor supply stores.
$ Boiling - Boil water for three to five minutes, depending on elevation (the higher the elevation, the longer the water should be boiled).
$ Distilling - This is the most effective method of water purification. However, it is slow and the equipment required is expensive. If you plan to use this method, advance preparation will be necessary.

Water Storage Containers
Good water storage containers are airtight, resistant to breakage, and heavy enough to hold water. They need to have a lining that won=t rust or affect the flavor of the water. The following containers are commonly used:
$ Plastic Juice or Soda Bottles - Clear plastic containers made of P.E.T.E. plastic. Used containers should be food containers that are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.
$ Heavy Plastic Buckets or Drums - Should be food grade.
$ Water Heater - Close the inlet valve immediately after the water supply is disrupted.
$ Water Beds - A double water bed holds about 800 liters of water. This water contains an algaecide. Do Not Drink It. For non-food usage only, such as clothes washing and general cleaning.
$ Bleach Bottles - Not food grade plastic. For non-food usage only. This type of bottle tends to turn brittle over several years and is likely to leak.

Container Storage Note: Plastic water storage containers should be protected from light and heat. Freezing may be damaging to some types of water storage containers. Storage should be in areas where potential leakage would not cause damage to the home.

19 Feb 2002

AQUAPONICS

Hi all

I have been having a good result with my aquaponics.
however the trout we had, have not been survived the 40 degree temps they have died but we put them in the freezer to feed to the other fish (which are Baramundy) when they get bigger.
we are currently growing lettuces, tomatoes, corn, celery, onions, chives, bazel some of which has not appreciated this heat wave but they are still all surving.

For those who don't know what aquaphonics is it is where you have a tank with fish in it and you pump the water up to the growbeds that have the plants in and the plants filter the water and gravity feeds the water back into the fish clean & air rated the plants grow quicker and without sprays or pestisides. They are total organicly grown because any type of spray will kill the fish.
The lettuces will be ready to harvest in 4 weeks. herbs are ready in the same time.

For any one who wants to come and see our garden or would like more information contact
Denise Blackmore on 82851738

Nigel's tips

Hi

Don't forget that after buying the Just Juice 3L juice this week at Woolies, the containers can be used to store rice/wheat/small pasta afterwards.

We always find Salisbury Fruit Bowl on John St at Salisbury is great for cheap fruit and veg. The prices are very good. In particular you can usually find large bags of spuds for a very cheap price. When in season a 10kg bag of onions is only $5. Something to wait a bit for tho. Then after buying up big on fgruit and veg we pop into Rite Price, next door and find other great savings.

Nige

WHEAT GRINDER

Anyone interested in buying a new hand operated modern wheat grinder for $99.00 please contact me.

A sample one is available to try out
Keith

WANT TO JOIN STOREMORE?

To join STOREMORE and get weekly reminders to buy a bit of extra food and where to get great specials on things you can store. Just email storemore@iinet.net.au and say you want to be a part of it. Also add your ward/branch name so we can keep track.
You get great tips on food storage and we welcome your input too. Non members of the church are also welcome.
At any time to opt out or change your email address just send to the same place.