Campbell Family: Turkey, Food Storage, and Gingerbread Houses!

We went to my parent's house for Thanksgiving this year. As always, we managed to stuff our faces and be lazy all afternoon. It was great!

We also had the opportunity to do another round of packaging food storage items over the weekend. Along with the food storage, we were treated to several interesting demonstrations. My Mom made us "Survival Bread" to try. It was alright, but it had a very distinct lemon taste that kind of made it weird. Apparently, this stuff is easy to make, won't go bad, and will help give you the nutrients you need. If it ever came down to it, I think I could eat it. My Mom has also been trying to preserve cheese. In a year, we're going to try them to see what they taste like - yummy!! My sister-in-law Heidi also told us that Fritos are great to keep in your car and as part of your food storage. Not only are they a delicious snack, but the oils in them work as a great fire accelerant. Finally, my sister Laura told us to fill up your sinks and bathtubs with water if a disaster ever hits (if you have time). You can use the water to help flush your toilets in an effort to keep things "normal" and sanitary.

We also kept with Guymon Family tradition and made gingerbread houses. We usually use graham crackers for the houses, but this year my sister Laura shared a gingerbread recipe that I tried. It is not good for eating, but it gets really hard and is perfect for houses. Kara was great and let me use her rolling pin - I don't have one. I found a pattern off the internet that was simple and used it to cut out a house. I impressed myself with the great job I did!! It was so much fun that I think I'll always use gingerbread.