Thrive’s October monthly specials have been flying in and out of stock all month. I had one meal planned and then all of a sudden everything was gone. So I came up with something new and I actually like it even better! This is based off of Chef Todd’s Kung Pao Shrimp so feel free to substitute […]
Freeze Dried Foods
Hawaiian Haystacks Meal-in-a-Jar
Thrive’s September monthly specials immediately made me think of Hawaiian Haystacks. I’ve heard that this is not a well-known dish outside of the western states so if you’ve never heard of them before, give them a shot! Normally you would make the rice separately and pour the chicken gravy overtop but I thought this one-pot way would […]
Ultimate Queso Recipe
I have a daughter who LOVES cheese. Other people may like to snack on chocolate or ice cream or chips or candy … but this one would eat cheese and only cheese all day if we let her. For a while she has been asking me to try to make queso so I got this […]
Homemade Pizza-in-a-Jar
Thrive’s August monthly specials included a fun assortment of ingredients that my mind immediately thought of as pizza toppings. I decided to do a bit of a unique meal this month so we can have pizza-in-a-jar! Check out the other specials for this month and the recipe below. Homemade Pizza-in-a-Jar Recipe All ingredients will be cheaper and […]
Smoothie Mix-in-a-Jar
Thrive’s July monthly specials inspired me to share my green smoothie mix idea. Check out the other specials for this month and the smoothie recipe below! Smoothie Mix-in-a-Jar Recipe All ingredients will be cheaper and are available for free shipping for delivery customers if your order is over $100. 1 quart-sized jar will make 1 smoothie. Ingredients: […]
Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork Meal-in-a-Jar
Thrive’s May monthly specials feature the pulled pork which is a favorite of many of my customers. I have been wanting to do a sweet and sour recipe for a while and having pineapple also on sale clinched it for me this month. Check out the other specials for this month and the recipe below! Sweet ‘n’ […]







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