Rainy Day Foods

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...

There's nothing like enjoying a juicy hamburger  at a picnic, but I also love eating meat-free burgers from time to time. These black bean burgers are made with ingredients that are already in your pantry and can be prepared and cooked in less than half an hour.  These aren't intended to be a meat substitute, but rather a recipe that...

Tonight I made a casserole with a wonderful food storage item:  freeze dried cheese.  Last week I tried it in my soup; I simply sprinkled a handful into the crockpot and it reconstituted as the soup cooked.  It was very easy and tasted good in the soup, so I wanted to see how it would work in a casserole.  I...

I was in the mood for a crunchy snack this weekend so I tried something that I've always loved but have never made myself - caramel corn! I used to think that making caramel corn would be difficult and require fancy equipment (like a popcorn popper and a candy thermometer) but it was easy to do right on my stove...

Because of the lack of spring at our house, soup has been a go to meal.  I decided to try Rainy Day Foods creamy potato soup.  It is part of their Quick and Easy line.  It certainly was very easy to make.  You simply add 1 cup of water and 1/3 cup of soup mix for each serving.  I have...

I haven't had cinnamon rolls in years, but the other day I couldn't stop thinking about those warm, sweet treats. These cinnamon rolls  are low fat and whole wheat, so they're a bit healthier than their butter-laden relatives...but you won't be able to taste the difference!  These are lovely right out of the oven with a tall glass of cold milk...

Here is the recipe for the quiche that I made for my Easter brunch. I made a crust-less quiche for health reasons, but I have included a crust recipe below for those of you who may be interested. A store-bought crust would also be fine. I used spinach and onions in my quiche, but the filling options are endless! Imitation...