Homemade goodies from your kitchen are a thoughtful gift for any occasion. Make your food gifts extraordinary by wrapping them in unique packages and using decorative accessories. Remember to always use food-safe containers with airtight lids and make sure containers are completely dry before filling them with food or ingredients. Airtight Canisters: The […]
Gift – Giving Tips Get Back to Basics No matter what you’re preparing, beautiful food starts with good cooking and baking basics. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when you’re ready to get started. Before beginning, read the entire recipe to make sure you have all the necessary ingredients, utensils and supplies. […]
In our busy everyday lives, we seem to have become alienated from our deepest instincts, such as marking the changing seasons by harvesting, storing, cooking and making, and in communal festivals and thanksgiving. Although we are thankful that labor-saving devices and modern comforts make our lives easier, we are still drawn to the simplicity of […]
Bread Pudding 5 slices day old or dried bread 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (or 2 teaspoons water and 1 teaspoon powdered butter) ½ cup moist raisins (This is a dehydrated food product.) ¼ teaspoon salt (This is a dehydrated food product.) ½ cup sugar (Dehydrated) 3 eggs, beaten (Dehydrated eggs plus water) 3 cups […]
Well let’s think about it. All the food we have in our homes is what we call storage. If you have a little bit of food in your home you have a little bit of food storage. If you have a six months supply of food in your home you have a six month supply […]
The proper care of food in the home is very dependent on an efficiently working refrigerator and freezer. Do Not Abuse this important servant in your kitchen. It demands very little care in return for its faithful service in protecting your health and your budget. Keep Your Refrigerator Cold!! 1. The temperature in your refrigerator […]
(The Why’s and Wherefores) a. We need to store food for many reasons. b. We do not enjoy making a trip to the grocery store every day. c. It is convenient and time saving. d. It is economical to purchase in bulk when food items are available at reduced prices. e. Foods that are […]
I Wish I Had A Cellar Cellars are great for storing fresh fruits and vegetables as well as canned and bottled items. I was raised in a house that had a cellar. Mother gardened and canned. We had fruit trees and bushes of various fruits. Every vegetable I can imagine was done there. […]
(The Why’s and Wherefores) a. We need to store food for many reasons. b. We do not enjoy making a trip to the grocery store every day. c. It is convenient and time saving. d. It is economical to purchase in bulk when food items are available at reduced prices. e. Foods that are stored […]
ARROZ BLANCO 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ cups long grain rice ¼ cup minced white onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups chicken, turkey or pork broth, or water 1 teaspoon salt Place the oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for […]