Rainy Day Foods

I have to admit I was nervous to try sour cream powder.  We use a lot of fresh sour cream in our cooking and I was concerned about how the powdered would stack up.  I tried it tonight for the first time in a stroganoff and found it comparable to fresh.  I mixed it according to the directions on the...

I decided to try something new for breakfast this weekend - German pancakes!  I've heard about this delicious, spongy treat but I decided to finally give them a whirl with my new favorite ingredient, Ova Easy egg crystals.  My pancakes weren't very pretty (see note below about opening the oven too early), but they tasted amazing and were a wonderful...

Who doesn’t enjoy fresh-baked muffins?  I certainly love them and so does my family.  I recently tried the basic muffin mix from Rainy Day foods and was pleasantly surprised at how good they were.  Since it is a mix, making them was very easy.  You simply add water; oil can also be added.  I tossed in some huckleberries that I...

Whether you're  a stay at home parent or a CEO, your job is sure to be full of surprises. There are probably some days when you get stuck at work for longer than you intended, or you just can't find time to fit in a full meal. I found myself unexpectedly working 10 to 12 hours per day last week...

Omelet sausage scrambled Ova Easy Eggs Ova Easy Omelet   It seems as though powdered eggs are one of the long term storage foods that scare people the most.  Fresh eggs have such a unique flavor and texture that the thought of a powder substitute is indeed a little strange. I shied away from egg powder for a long...

My family loves spaghetti.  Because it’s so versatile, I like to keep plenty on hand.  I also find it much cheaper to buy it in larger quantities.  One of our family’s favorite recipes is Pasta in a Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce.  Food storage items that can be used in it are:  spaghetti, garlic granules, canned chicken, chopped onions, mixed peppers...

Contributed by Kate Wilt Spring may be on the way, but chilly evenings can still make us crave warm, comforting meals. This barley soup is  filling but not heavy, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe can be made entirely from food storage, or fresh vegetables can be substituted when available or desired. Homemade barley soup...

Homemade pizza may seem like a time-consuming venture, but a little advanced preparation can transform this dish into an easy weeknight meal.  The crust and sauce can be prepared days ahead of time, and fully-assembled pizzas may be frozen to ensure that you can have a wholesome meal at a moment's notice. Even better, this recipe can be made entirely...

Hot Cocoa Drink Watched the rain clouds turn to snow clouds here in Idaho. As I walked around the yard clearing limbs from the recent winds, feeling the nip in the air then watching the first snow of the winter season falling in the early hours this morning, I realized the comfort of hot cocoa and a big slab...

Shopping with a plan Before you go to a website or drive to a business to buy food storage, you should have goals and a specific plan in mind. -Have a budget: Know exactly how much you can spend before you start shopping, and don't go over budget. This will help you stay focused on what you need, rather...