Rainy Day Foods

Creamy Penuche Are you looking for a delicious and easy candy for Easter?  Well look no more.  Penuche is one of my family’s favorite candies to eat, and it is not that difficult to make.  If you’ve never had it before, it is kind of like caramel fudge.  Here is my recipe: Mix together in a 3 quart pan...

Banana Cream Pie We had a birthday at our house and the one thing that was requested was Banana Cream Pie.  It really is one of our family’s favorite foods. I love that it is so easy to make. Here is the recipe: Combine these ingredients in a saucepan:  2/3 c. sugar        1/3 c. cornstarch       1/2 tsp. salt cooking...

  Nacho cheese sauce  Ever have those nights when dinner just needs a lil something extra, but you just don’t know what to do with it? Next time you find yourself in this situation, why not try whipping up a little bit of Rainy Day Foods Nacho Cheese Sauce Mix and add some flavor to your meal. This sauce mix...

Milk is a basic ingredient for so many recipes as well as a favorite beverage.  But if you’re not able to run to the store for a gallon, powdered milk is handy and easy to use.  That’s why it is so important to include it in your food storage plans.  What is powdered milk?  Powder milk is made from fresh...

waffles Are you struggling to catch up with Daylight Savings? If so, you’re not the only one! But don’t let this loss of an hour take away your breakfast time. After all, breakfast IS the most important meal of the day! I know it’s hard to make time for everything in a single day, but the way you start...

Baking with family can be the best therapy for a cold day.   We made meat filled biscuits just like my mom used to make and her mother before her.   It was satisfying  to eat but a boost in strengthening family and memories.   So easy and versatile. Save Time white bread meat biscuits. Delicious!             Cabbage...

Commuting in the winter can be dangerous! It’s just an hour after sunset, and the single-digit temperature is settling in on your winter surroundings. The shiny asphalt is giving the illusion that it’s bare and you can drive the speed limit, but you know better. You know that’s really black ice on the road. It’s been lightly snowing all...

dangerous driving conditions We recently had to make a day trip to another city for a doctor’s appointment.  It had been snowing off and on all day and our appointment wasn’t until later in the afternoon. The drive to the appointment wasn’t too bad.  The roads were mostly bare but the wind was blowing hard.  We worried about what...

Building snowmen, shoveling sidewalks, making snow forts…..  With the cold and snowy days of winter upon us, one of the things my family really enjoys is drinking a steaming hot mug of cocoa when we come indoors.  Whether it’s topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a handful of mini marshmallows we love to sip on this rich and...

 “The cookie that has a little bit of everything” Surprise cookies from Rainy Day Foods products. Still have some left over candy from Christmas? Try chopping them up to bake a batch of cookies! They can make for a very special dessert for Valentine’s Day, along with a little note saying, “Here’s a sweet treat to help show you that...