Wednesday, November 7, 2012

PUMPKIN PUREE: Pumpkin Oatmeal

FEATURED ITEM:
PUMPKIN PUREE


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • According to Still Tasty, pumpkin puree can be store 2-5 years unopened, 2-3 months in the freezer and one week in the fridge once opened (don't store in the metal though, move it to a plastic container or bag).
  • Because it is a vegetable, it add lots of nutrients to even sweet things and tastes oh so good!
  • It is a signature fall flavor and you will want it if the zombie apocalypse includes the fall season.


Sunday, November 4, 2012

PUMPKIN PUREE: Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce



FEATURED ITEM:
PUMPKIN PUREE


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Pumpkin is on sale this time of year so it’s time to stock up!
  • Vitamin A is supper abundant in pumpkin which is great for your eyes and immune system.
  • Pumpkin is such a subtle flavor but adds great richness and nutrition to any meal, why not store it!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

MAYONNAISE: Pesto Mayonnaise Sandwich Spread



FEATURED ITEM:
MAYONNAISE

WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • The jar says it has a year out-date, unopened.
  • Every food-storage needs a little fat to add flavor to your dry meals. Mayonnaise is a tasty, cheap, and convenient way to add fat to your food-storage.
  • Fat is an essential part to food texture that you might miss out on when eating from your food storage.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

CHICKEN BROTH: Easy Tortilla Soup



FEATURED ITEM:
CHICKEN BROTH


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • An unopened can of broth can be stored for up to 5 years, according to Stilltasty.com.
  • Here is a post featuring an easy homemade chicken broth recipe
  • Chicken broth is a wonderful base for most recipes, and the cans are cheap!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Homemade Item: Rice-O-Roni



I love rice-o-roni. The rice and pasta mixture is such a complimentary flavor to most meals. Having this mixture pre-made in your pantry will make dinner prep faster. This recipe easily doubles or triples so you can make it in bulk which is cheaper than storing the box form.

I found this recipe online and have loved it ever since. I’ve adapted it slightly to fit my own tastes, but here is the original so you can adapted it to your own tastes and liking.

In a large mixing bowl add rice,


Orzo pasta,


Parsley,


Chicken bouillon,


Onion powder,


Garlic powder,


Thyme


Black pepper,


Mix all together,


Then divide into one cup increments. 


I like to put mine in food savers bags so it keeps the flavors fresh.



Ingredients:

2 cups rice
1 cup orzo pasta
¼ cup parsley
4 tablespoons chicken bullion
2 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon black powder
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a warm skillet.

Add 1 cup rice mixture to the skillet and stir until the pasta becomes golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Add 2 ¾ cups of water to the skillet. Bring the water to a boil and make sure to stir the rice mixture.

When the water boils, cover the mixture and reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the water has been adsorbed and the rice is cooked through.

Fluff the rice mixture with a spoon before serving and then enjoy!



Monday, October 22, 2012

FROZEN VEGGIES: Chicken Pot Pie



FEATURED ITEM:
FROZEN VEGGIES

WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Frozen vegetables are usually fresher than what you get in the produce sections. They are flash frozen at the peak of freshness so they retain almost all of their nutritional value.
  • Most frozen veggies come pre chopped or diced which makes adding them to recipes even easier.
  • It’s easy to freezer the veggies from your own garden so you can eat them all winter long.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

EVAPORATED MILK: Creamy Mac-N-Cheese



FEATURED ITEM:
EVAPORATED MILK


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • This milk can be used as a substitute for cream in most recipes.
  • Shelf stable for 1 year.
  • This item is also good for baking so you can have tasty treats in your food storage as well.