Okay, whether you’re routing for the Packers or the Giants-this weekend is a great excuse to use some food storage! If you know me, I love chili dogs-it’s one of those guilty pleasures I have. The only problem with chili dogs is that they are SO messy! (And anyone who knows me, also knows I [...]
Store this not that: Food Storage Style…TVP Chicken and Freeze Dried Chicken
TVP CHICKEN VS. FREEZE DRIED CHICKEN & CANNED CHICKEN Okay, so I tried. I really, really tried to stomach the chicken tvp. I tried putting it in a really flavorful soup but here’s the thing, the fake chicken taste is hard to hide (in fact nothing I did hid it). It’s just so….fake….tasting. I personally [...]
Food Storage Sausage TVP & Eggs
First of all, thank you to those who came and saw me at my book signing at Deseret Book. It as great to meet you! Yep, you knew we had to go there some day….and today is the day! The day we start talking about food storage TVP. TVP is one of those dreaded [...]
Saturday Show Offs: Powdered Milk Facial?!
Who says powdered milk is only for drinking? LesliAnn says…”I found this recipe for a Milk and Honey Facial Mask using powdered milk in the latest Woman’s Day magazine. Thought you might get a kick out of it!” Well I thought all of you would too! And you can guarantee I’ll be doing this tonight [...]
Food Storage Video: No Added Sugar Nectarine Jam
And of course, here is my favorite kind of jam-the no sugar added kind! Why? Because I love that it tastes more like the actual fruit. It can be tarter than regular jam, but I like a little tart. I did my nectarine jam this way and it is awesome! The best way is warmed [...]
Food Storage Video: Regular Sugar Apricot Jam
Alright, now it’s time to show how to make regular ol’ jam-the old fashioned way. I chose to make some apricot jam this way. Another tasty decision. My personal favorite is to put it on French Toast…but really it’s great on almost anything. Using pectin in this recipe will make the process of cooking the [...]
MORE Grocery Store Knock Offs!
WHAT DO YOU MEAN GROCERY STORE KNOCK OFFS? I’m talking making what you commonly buy at the store AT HOME for LESS MONEY all while using YOUR FOOD STORAGE! If you saw my last Studio 5 appearance where I showed how to make your own Pop Tarts and fruit leather using food storage, you’ll know [...]
The Everyday Food Storage Cooking Club!
Okay, so I have so much fun stuff planned for this blogging season that I decided to blog about it each day this week! So…here we go… WHY A FOOD STORAGE COOKING CLUB? It’s simple, there is a great power in numbers! Whether you feel like you’re the only person on the planet (besides me) [...]
The Everyday Bean e-Cookbook Sneak Peek!
I’m so excited! I have a new e-cookbook coming out this week, The Everyday Bean Cookbook. It will have 90+ recipes for breakfasts, sides & salads, dinners, and DESSERTS all with no added fats…just good ol’ beans from your food storage. Don’t worry the recipes aren’t scary, the recipes cover pancakes, waffles, muffins, quick breads, [...]
Food Storage Back to Basics: Top Secret Tips for Getting Dinner on the Table
As we come to a close on the Food Storage Back to Basics Series, learn my top secret tips for getting (and finding time) to get dinner on the table! More great food storage recipes!