Comments on: Christmas/New Years Recap http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/ Ten simple babysteps to food storage success! Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:09:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Diane http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-5612 Diane Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:08:31 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-5612 This is my first time on this site and I love it already and will definitely share it with the ladies in our stake. thank you! I wanted to let you know another way to use the dry beans is that I can them. I wash the beans and sort them. The bad ones usually float, and take those out. Then I take one cup of beans and put it in a quart jar. Fill to the top with water and then add one teaspoon of salt. then put the lid on and process it with a pressure cooker for 90 minutes. It is so good because you then have 7 quarts of beans already cooked and ready to make into chili or add to a soup. This is my first time on this site and I love it already and will definitely share it with the ladies in our stake. thank you! I wanted to let you know another way to use the dry beans is that I can them. I wash the beans and sort them. The bad ones usually float, and take those out. Then I take one cup of beans and put it in a quart jar. Fill to the top with water and then add one teaspoon of salt. then put the lid on and process it with a pressure cooker for 90 minutes. It is so good because you then have 7 quarts of beans already cooked and ready to make into chili or add to a soup.

]]> By: Shawna http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-3438 Shawna Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:45:16 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-3438 Seconding Prepper's comments! Thanks for reminding me of this great budget element I should be using more. I've found that one of the best ways to QUICK COOK with beans is to cook a JUMBO batch of beans, drain them and divide them into quart zip-loc bags. Pop them in the freezer and use as needed. If you're like me and forget when you did it, you'll want to make sure there is a date written on the front (and maybe the TYPE of bean it is). It's faster even than opening a CAN...and CHEAPER too! I find that when I have them in the freezer, I use them WAY more. Seconding Prepper’s comments! Thanks for reminding me of this great budget element I should be using more. I’ve found that one of the best ways to QUICK COOK with beans is to cook a JUMBO batch of beans, drain them and divide them into quart zip-loc bags. Pop them in the freezer and use as needed. If you’re like me and forget when you did it, you’ll want to make sure there is a date written on the front (and maybe the TYPE of bean it is). It’s faster even than opening a CAN…and CHEAPER too! I find that when I have them in the freezer, I use them WAY more.

]]> By: Vicki http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-2998 Vicki Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:00:16 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-2998 I can meats all the time, it is very easy and a great convenience food (no defrosting!). For instructions get a Ball Blue Book, they are around $6 where they sell canning supplies, or look at www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can5_meat.html or any extension office website, they all have safe, tested directions and recipes. I can meats all the time, it is very easy and a great convenience food (no defrosting!). For instructions get a Ball Blue Book, they are around $6 where they sell canning supplies, or look at http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can5_meat.html
or any extension office website, they all have safe, tested directions and recipes.

]]> By: Christie http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-2278 Christie Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:43:21 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-2278 Jean, I canned meat for the first time this year. I did chicken tenders, sloppy joe sauce, chili and sweet & sour with meatballs. The last three were mainly for my college son. The chicken is so easy and wonderful to have. I can open a jar and have dinner ready so quickly. I also canned beans (pinto, white and black) this year - also easy, way less expensive and really handy to have. I just look up information on canning on the internet. I am careful to only use canning info from extension agencies. You can always call your local extension agency to ask advice and get information. Jean,
I canned meat for the first time this year. I did chicken tenders, sloppy joe sauce, chili and sweet & sour with meatballs. The last three were mainly for my college son. The chicken is so easy and wonderful to have. I can open a jar and have dinner ready so quickly. I also canned beans (pinto, white and black) this year – also easy, way less expensive and really handy to have.
I just look up information on canning on the internet. I am careful to only use canning info from extension agencies. You can always call your local extension agency to ask advice and get information.

]]> By: Morning Sunshine http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-1496 Morning Sunshine Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:10:06 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-1496 Jean, I cannot help with canning meats (although that is on my list of things to do/learn this year). But if you have your pressure canner and want to start on some "meat" recipes, start with a homemade stock/broth. I have posted a number of times on this at my blogsite: http://www.homesteadblogger.com/wannabehomesteading/76930/ http://www.homesteadblogger.com/wannabehomesteading/110866/ you can save chicken carcasses from Roast chicken dinners, or the rotisserie chickens in the freezer. When you have about 6 lbs of bones, make a nice hearty stock with the bones, some seasonings, and a few veggies, then can it. You will NEVER buy chicken broth again. Jean, I cannot help with canning meats (although that is on my list of things to do/learn this year). But if you have your pressure canner and want to start on some “meat” recipes, start with a homemade stock/broth.
I have posted a number of times on this at my blogsite:
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/wannabehomesteading/76930/
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/wannabehomesteading/110866/

you can save chicken carcasses from Roast chicken dinners, or the rotisserie chickens in the freezer. When you have about 6 lbs of bones, make a nice hearty stock with the bones, some seasonings, and a few veggies, then can it. You will NEVER buy chicken broth again.

]]> By: Jean http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-1378 Jean Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:45:23 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-1378 I bought a large pressure canner- anyone have recipes for canning meats??? I bought a large pressure canner- anyone have recipes for canning meats???

]]> By: Jodi http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-919 Jodi Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:26:36 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-919 Julie, You've been holding out on me!!! Time for me to come play at your house ;) Julie, You’ve been holding out on me!!! Time for me to come play at your house ;)

]]> By: jweiss08 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-917 jweiss08 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:30:43 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-917 OK OK CONFESSION TIME! I have a pressure cooker. My mom got it for me a couple years ago and it's still in the box. She would love this I told you so moment right now. I'm gonna try it, the pressure cooker is coming out of the box. OK OK CONFESSION TIME! I have a pressure cooker. My mom got it for me a couple years ago and it’s still in the box. She would love this I told you so moment right now. I’m gonna try it, the pressure cooker is coming out of the box.

]]> By: Kati http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-916 Kati Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:57:41 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-916 Just wanted to second the comment about the pressure cooker! You REALLY CAN have a big pot of beans in 45 minutes. A PRESSURE COOKER really expanded the use of my food storage items. Just wanted to second the comment about the pressure cooker! You REALLY CAN have a big pot of beans in 45 minutes. A PRESSURE COOKER really expanded the use of my food storage items.

]]> By: Marni L http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-905 Marni L Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:41:51 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-905 YAY! I LOVE Those kind of gifts! I just picked up a Kitchen Tech mill a few months ago and I LOVE it! My 40th b-day is in just a few weeks (eeek!) Wanna know what I asked for? A Pressure Canner! How fun is that? I never in a million years thought I'd want something like that - hehe YAY! I LOVE Those kind of gifts! I just picked up a Kitchen Tech mill a few months ago and I LOVE it! My 40th b-day is in just a few weeks (eeek!) Wanna know what I asked for? A Pressure Canner! How fun is that? I never in a million years thought I’d want something like that – hehe

]]> By: Prepper http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-897 Prepper Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:25:29 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-897 I too cook my beans in the crockpot. It's easy and you don't have to think about it. Most of the times I'll cook more than I'll need and freeze the extras. Makes throwing a meal together so much easier and I don't resort to opening an expensive can. I too cook my beans in the crockpot. It’s easy and you don’t have to think about it. Most of the times I’ll cook more than I’ll need and freeze the extras. Makes throwing a meal together so much easier and I don’t resort to opening an expensive can.

]]> By: Hilary http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-895 Hilary Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:45:01 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-895 Genius to cook more with dry beans. That's a big wish of mine too. Just scared I suppose. One time I did black eyed peas and it did NOT smell good. At all. Maybe it's just them.... Genius to cook more with dry beans. That’s a big wish of mine too.
Just scared I suppose. One time I did black eyed peas and it did NOT smell good.
At all.
Maybe it’s just them….

]]> By: LindaW http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-892 LindaW Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:17:29 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-892 BTW You don't have to soak beans if you have a pressure cooker. :) They cook in like 20 min or less. BTW You don’t have to soak beans if you have a pressure cooker. :) They cook in like 20 min or less.

]]> By: Lindsay http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-885 Lindsay Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:31:28 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-885 I am SO jealous!! I am asking for a wheat grinder for my birthday this year. Let us know how you like the wonder mill. Great goals! I am SO jealous!! I am asking for a wheat grinder for my birthday this year. Let us know how you like the wonder mill.

Great goals!

]]> By: Grandma Lori http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Grandma Lori Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:02:51 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-883 I read somewhere that if you add 1 Tlb. of vinegar to the water you soak/cook the beans in, the gas effect is lessened. I know the vinegar taste cooks away. Someone should test this out and see if they toot a little less. I read somewhere that if you add 1 Tlb. of vinegar to the water you soak/cook the beans in, the gas effect is lessened. I know the vinegar taste cooks away. Someone should test this out and see if they toot a little less.

]]> By: Maggie Goebel http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-882 Maggie Goebel Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:59:15 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-882 JODI- I love your goal to have the binder of food storage recipes. I want that too. I hope Crystal can help us with that. JULIE- Your spreadsheets are great. I don't know how to use Excel.. but I'll learn. JODI- I love your goal to have the binder of food storage recipes. I want that too. I hope Crystal can help us with that.
JULIE- Your spreadsheets are great. I don’t know how to use Excel.. but I’ll learn.

]]> By: Plan It: Julie Struck Gold For Christmas | Fun With Food Storage http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-881 Plan It: Julie Struck Gold For Christmas | Fun With Food Storage Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:20:57 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-881 [...] it out at Food Storage Made Easy and here’s a little hint if you couldn’t tell from the picture (wheat [...] [...] it out at Food Storage Made Easy and here’s a little hint if you couldn’t tell from the picture (wheat [...]

]]> By: Crystal http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-880 Crystal Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:59:33 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-880 I love this post! Especially that you guys are going to be cooking with it more! I know this great blog you should check where she cooks with food storage everyday...JK! (well not really the blog is really great, if I do say so myself :) Anyway...super jealous of the wondermill and the gardening. Jodi you'll have to come help me with mine this year. Crystal I love this post! Especially that you guys are going to be cooking with it more! I know this great blog you should check where she cooks with food storage everyday…JK! (well not really the blog is really great, if I do say so myself :) Anyway…super jealous of the wondermill and the gardening. Jodi you’ll have to come help me with mine this year.

Crystal

]]> By: pam http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-876 pam Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:56:28 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-876 About your grinders, do you think the wondermill is one of the best grinders? I have not bought one yet (borrow) and when I do buy one I want to get one that last and can up hold to a lot. About your grinders, do you think the wondermill is one of the best grinders? I have not bought one yet (borrow) and when I do buy one I want to get one that last and can up hold to a lot.

]]> By: christy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-875 christy Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:27:40 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-875 i just wanted to comment on julie's resolution to cook more with dried beans. i don't soak my beans i just rinse them and then cook them in the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours. they are perfect everytime! try it, they're great. we live at a very high altitude and no matter how long i would soak/cook my beans i could never get them done....that is until my friend told me to just cook them in the crockpot. it's been wonderful ever since and we have beans every tuesday. i just wanted to comment on julie’s resolution to cook more with dried beans. i don’t soak my beans i just rinse them and then cook them in the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours. they are perfect everytime! try it, they’re great. we live at a very high altitude and no matter how long i would soak/cook my beans i could never get them done….that is until my friend told me to just cook them in the crockpot. it’s been wonderful ever since and we have beans every tuesday.

]]> By: Shelly http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/01/21/christmas-new-years/comment-page-1/#comment-870 Shelly Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:27:03 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=316#comment-870 I LOVE Julie's third resolution! Too funny! I LOVE Julie’s third resolution! Too funny!

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