Contributed by RL 2 person 72 hour kit It’s starting to melt! There is even some lawn showing in the yard and if I am not mistaken there is a hint of green on the borders by the house of that lawn. The sun comes out and the birds sing. There’s mud. You can hear the geese as they flock...
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Macronutrient Balance: It's Time to Start Loving Carbs Again
Article contributed by Jennifer Dawson Carbs have so often been seen as the bad guys, the ones to cut out of your diet if you want to lose some weight. But maybe it’s time to start loving carbs again. Proteins, carbs and fat, the three macronutrients that our bodies need, are all essential for good health. And it turns out... -
Hot Meals for Hunters - Meal Idea #6
For our last “Hot Meals for Hunters” blog, we’re letting our mighty hunter prepare his own meal while he’s out. Rainy Day Foods offers a variety of Quick and Easy Meals in a Mylar bag that has either a pasta or a rice entree, or there’s also the option of Tomato Basil Soup. The nice thing about these meals is... -
Get Prepared - Beans, Legumes, Rice, Pasta
Now that you have begun your food storage plan with the essential grains, it is time to add additional staples to the list. These staples include beans, legumes, rice and pasta. These are great staples to include in your food storage supply because of their long shelf life. Stored in an air-tight container (such as cans or buckets), these items... -
Spaghetti pasta salad! A cool menu!
Summer spaghetti salad from food storage shelf! Summer salads are always a hit. Don't be afraid to try using your home storage supply to make a family favorite. Spaghetti-regular or whole wheat- salad will be a repeat for you this summer. Here is the standard recipe. I have included suggestions from your food storage. 1 pound spaghetti... -
Chicken Bouillon / Chicken Noodle Soup
Fall is in the air and that means it’s soup time at my house. One of the ingredients I use in my soups is chicken bouillon that I get from Rainy Day Foods. They sell it in a #2.5 can or #10 can. This bouillon is made by adding a ½ teaspoon of it to a cup of hot water. ... -
White Bean Pasta Alfredo
Here is a simple recipe that makes pasta night a little more interesting. This cheesy sauce is a healthy twist on regular alfredo, and the beans add protein and a creamy texture to the pasta. Use grated parmesan cheese for the most authentic alfredo flavor, or substitute your favorite freeze-dried cheese. I like mozzarella, but cheddar or colby could turn...