May 2013

School is out so I’m looking for treats that are easy and delicious.  I found a great recipe for granola bars that I decided to try.  It calls for quick oats which led me to research the different types of oats.  All oats start off life as an oat groat.  A groat is simply the whole unbroken grain of oat. ...

One of the best ways to avoid food fatigue is to incorporate spices and seasonings into your everyday cooking.  A basic ingredient, such as pasta, can be dressed up several different ways  just by altering the type of sauce  that is added at the end.  Rainy Day Foods has a great spaghetti sauce mix, an alfredo sauce mix, and cheese...

Tomato Powder is a must for any kitchen.  With a shelf life of up to 25 years unopened and one year after opening you don’t have to worry about running out of tomato sauce or throwing out expired sauce.  How many times have you used half of a can of sauce for a recipe, planning to use the rest later...

 Here are some GREAT FREE ebooks that you can download either to your kindle or computer! Below is the list of FREE ebooks as of      05-22-13. Click on the share button at the bottom of the blog to share with your friends! ENJOY! 1- Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure 2- Survival Tactics 3- Food Remedies Facts About Foods And...

Walton Feed wheat is the best quality wheat due to the high standard we require in high protein but also in the cleaning process of our wheat. We do not use chemicals or heat but rather a 4 phase process which ensures the cleanest and best wheat available. This involves using the top of the line cleaners which results in...

  "Food fatigue" can be a serious problem when you're living off of your food storage.  When you eat the same thing day after day (plain rice and beans, for example) you can get so tired of your meals that you want to stop eating entirely. This is why it's crucially important to learn new ways to cook with your...

We recently had a minor earthquake where I live.  This got me to thinking about whether or not my family is prepared for such an emergency.  A 72 hour kit is essential for any emergency.  There are many types of disasters and emergencies:  floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes.  In many cases, a 72 hour kit could mean the difference...

Have you ever tried buckwheat pancakes? Buckwheat is a seed, not a grain, and it grinds into a flour that can be used in place of most wheat flours. These are very hearty pancakes that will keep you full throughout the morning thanks to their high fiber content.  Freshly-ground buckwheat flour yields the best results and will have more nutrients...

Factor #1: The Temperature   Temperature has more to do with how long well dried foods store than anything else. The USDA states, "Each 5.6 C. (10.08F) drop in temperature doubles the storage life of the seeds." Obviously, there is a limit as to how far this statement can be taken. However I expect it basically holds true from room temperature down...

I don’t enjoy shopping for food very much, so when I do I like to stock up as much as possible.  I like that Rainy Day Foods has so many of the basic baking items in large quantities, such as salt, flour, and baking soda.  Even foods that I use frequently like spaghetti noodles, muffin mix and rice are available...