Contributed by RL It's that time of year when Christmas is over and the clean-up begins. We know getting rid of all those wrappings from the presents, putting the furniture back into place and deciding when to take down the tree. Then you look at that horde of stuff everyone got and wonder if we are going to have...
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Family Gathering
Contributed by RL Its that time of year when our families gather together from far and near. The weather is just about right, crisp in the mornings and cool in the afternoons. The Aspen trees have changed colors and have mostly lost their leaves in our area and the smell of pine trees is clear in the air with... -
The Bear Old Ephraim
contributed by RL As legends go Old Ephraim has to rank as one of the biggest. In the prime of his life he stood 9 feet eleven inches tall standing on his back legs. He out smarted many a would be hunter, and there were a lot, that tried to bring the big grizzly down. Sheepherders also referred to the... -
Butter Mashed Potatoes
Butter mashed potatoes make a delicious side dish! Here at Rainy Day Foods, we package all of our products with our customers in mind. We strive to distribute delicious and nutritious meals that will come in handy not only in emergency situations, but also for everyday use. We like to pride ourselves on giving our costumers’ their money’s worth... -
Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes During the holidays, it’s a tradition for families and friends to all come together and celebrate. When it comes to celebrations and get-togethers, food is an absolute must-have! Everybody loves food! And when you have a lot of people gathered together, you either need a lot of food or something that’s filling! Twice-baked potatoes are very... -
Get Prepared - Vegetables
No meal is complete without vegetables – whether as a side dish or as an ingredient in the main entrée. Likewise, no food storage supply is complete without a variety of vegetables. Dehydrated and/or freeze dried vegetables are a great way to include vegetables in your food storage supply. When stored properly in air-tight containers, vegetables will store 20 to... -
Creamed Garden Vegetables
Creamed Garden Vegetables Here it is August already and we are starting to enjoy some of the fresh vegetables from our garden. We seem to wait impatiently for the day that we can pick peas and eat them while sitting under a tree. If you are like me and love to grow a garden, you might want to consider... -
Shepherd's Pie
There's a good chance that shepherd's pie, or "cottage pie," will bring a different dish to mind for almost every reader of this blog post. The shepherd's pie that I ate while growing up was made of beef and gravy with the classic mashed potato "crust," but there are now many, many variations to this theme. The meat can be... -
Broccoli Potato Chowder
Hearty, hot soup during the summer? It makes sense if you work in an air-conditioned office and need something to warm you up at lunchtime! Chock full of broccoli, potatoes, and cheese, this chowder is filling on its own or delicious with a cool salad on the side. It also freezes well, so make a large batch and put some... -
Creamy Potato Soup Mix
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...