Thursday, April 28, 2011
Strawberries still on sale!
Strawberries are still on for $2.99 for 2 lbs at Smith's. I didn't see them in any other ads, so please leave a comment if you find some at a better price anywhere else.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Homemade Strawberry Jam. Yum.
Strawberries are on sale this week for $1.50/lb (until Tuesday). That is about as low as they go. I heard yesterday that Walmart had them for $1.18 on Saturday, wow! Also, Smith's has their 4 lb sugar bags on sale for $1.89 a bag. This is a great time to make some jam!
If you make one batch using the 8oz jars with strawberries at this price, they end up being $1.68 a jar if you buy brand new jars or $0.87 a jar if you already have jars and only need lids.
If you make one batch using 16 oz jars, they are $2.36 a jar if you buy brand new jars or $1.54 if you only need lids (that's $0.77 for 8 oz!). Not too bad!
If your family will go through a 16 oz jar in 2-3 weeks, I would recommend using 16 oz jars as it is a better price per ounce.
To make your own homemade strawberry jam you will need:
1. Blender or potato masher
2. Large pot and small pot
3. bowl for sugar
4. soup ladel and canning funnel if you have one
5. 2 lbs strawberries - I sometimes buy a little extra in case of getting a few bad berries
6. approx. 7 cups sugar (depending on recipe)
7. 1 box Sure Jell or Ball pectin
8. lemon juice (per recipe)
9. 1/2 to 2 hours time
How to make jam Kammi Pyles style:
1. Soak jars and lid bands in soapy water.
2. Boil water in small pot on stove. Once boiling, remove from heat and put can lids in hot water to soften rims.
2. Measure exact amount of sugar and put in large bowl, set aside.
3. Trim off strawberry leaves and put strawberries in blender. Blend as you go on a low speed. You don't want to puree them. Alternately you can mash them with your potato masher.
4. Pour strawberries into large pot. Add 1/2 tsp butter to avoid foaming, Sure Jell, and lemon juice if recipe calls for it.
5. Follow Sure Jell or Ball pectin directions for making jam. Usually something like: Heat until boiling point (boil that cannot be stirred down), add sugar all at once, heat until boiling point is reached again and boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour into jars.
6. Once jam is in jars and lids are secure, turn jars upside down for about 5 minutes. This is called the invert method. The heat from the freshly boiled jam will seal the jars. There is no need to use/prepare a canner. Once you turn your jars back over wait for a 'pop' noise from each jar. Your jam is done!
See, easy peasy.
Please give me a call if you have any questions and enjoy stocking your food storage shelves with homemade jam! FYI our family goes through about 1 batch of jam every 2 months. For a year's supply I plan on making 6 batches while strawberries are on a good deal.
If you make one batch using the 8oz jars with strawberries at this price, they end up being $1.68 a jar if you buy brand new jars or $0.87 a jar if you already have jars and only need lids.
If you make one batch using 16 oz jars, they are $2.36 a jar if you buy brand new jars or $1.54 if you only need lids (that's $0.77 for 8 oz!). Not too bad!
If your family will go through a 16 oz jar in 2-3 weeks, I would recommend using 16 oz jars as it is a better price per ounce.
To make your own homemade strawberry jam you will need:
1. Blender or potato masher
2. Large pot and small pot
3. bowl for sugar
4. soup ladel and canning funnel if you have one
5. 2 lbs strawberries - I sometimes buy a little extra in case of getting a few bad berries
6. approx. 7 cups sugar (depending on recipe)
7. 1 box Sure Jell or Ball pectin
8. lemon juice (per recipe)
9. 1/2 to 2 hours time
How to make jam Kammi Pyles style:
1. Soak jars and lid bands in soapy water.
2. Boil water in small pot on stove. Once boiling, remove from heat and put can lids in hot water to soften rims.
2. Measure exact amount of sugar and put in large bowl, set aside.
3. Trim off strawberry leaves and put strawberries in blender. Blend as you go on a low speed. You don't want to puree them. Alternately you can mash them with your potato masher.
4. Pour strawberries into large pot. Add 1/2 tsp butter to avoid foaming, Sure Jell, and lemon juice if recipe calls for it.
5. Follow Sure Jell or Ball pectin directions for making jam. Usually something like: Heat until boiling point (boil that cannot be stirred down), add sugar all at once, heat until boiling point is reached again and boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour into jars.
6. Once jam is in jars and lids are secure, turn jars upside down for about 5 minutes. This is called the invert method. The heat from the freshly boiled jam will seal the jars. There is no need to use/prepare a canner. Once you turn your jars back over wait for a 'pop' noise from each jar. Your jam is done!
See, easy peasy.
Please give me a call if you have any questions and enjoy stocking your food storage shelves with homemade jam! FYI our family goes through about 1 batch of jam every 2 months. For a year's supply I plan on making 6 batches while strawberries are on a good deal.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
A Little at a Time
Today is the last day for a few good caselots. Check the links in the last post to get to Smith's and Fresh Market's caselot deals.
If you like Mac n Cheese, give the Kroger brand a try. The new boxes seem to come with a new formula because it tastes great. It is only $0.29 a box with a case purchase and a great addition to a family food storage!
Remember to set aside some $ each month just for food storage. Even $5 or $10 is enough. Then remember to use that extra $ to buy something you can store. A few extra jars of spaghetti sauce, a couple cans of fruit or veggies, peanut butter, anything will help.
Little by little you will find that you are beginning to create your own grocery store right in your basement! When things get tight you'll enjoy shopping from your own family food storage.
"...Church members will be blessed for their obedience to the First Presidency’s counsel as they gradually build home storage. “We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings,” the First Presidency explains. “Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once.” Rather, they suggest a modest, consistent approach. “With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve.”
-March 2009 Liahona, Family Home Storage: A New Message
If you like Mac n Cheese, give the Kroger brand a try. The new boxes seem to come with a new formula because it tastes great. It is only $0.29 a box with a case purchase and a great addition to a family food storage!
Remember to set aside some $ each month just for food storage. Even $5 or $10 is enough. Then remember to use that extra $ to buy something you can store. A few extra jars of spaghetti sauce, a couple cans of fruit or veggies, peanut butter, anything will help.
Little by little you will find that you are beginning to create your own grocery store right in your basement! When things get tight you'll enjoy shopping from your own family food storage.
"...Church members will be blessed for their obedience to the First Presidency’s counsel as they gradually build home storage. “We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings,” the First Presidency explains. “Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once.” Rather, they suggest a modest, consistent approach. “With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve.”
-March 2009 Liahona, Family Home Storage: A New Message
Friday, April 1, 2011
Free Conference Treats/10 Cent MRE's
It's Conference time! That means it is time to do a simple inventory of your 72 hour kits. Take out anything that is about to expire and enjoy it for a 'free' Conference treat.
Things that may be ready to be eaten are: trail mix, granola bars, crackers, cookies, and cereal. Be sure to check dates on water, juice, and other items as well.
Watch for sales and quickly re-stock anything you took out for a Conference treat.
And now for the 10 cent MRE's. Check out Smiths and Fresh Market this week for Ramen Noodles. They are on sale with the caselots going on 10/$1.
Essentially these make great MRE's that last for 1 1/2 to 2 years. And, they're really cheap. A great addition to a 72 hour kit. Smith's has Maruchan (my preferred brand) and Fresh Market has Nissen.
And because I just can't help it...
Food Storage Items at Smith's Caselot:
Libby's Vegetables $0.48
Nalley Chili $0.88
Kroger Fruit $0.79
Kroger Tomato Sauce 5/$1
Kroger Peanut Butter 4/$5
Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce $0.75
For more deals:
Smith's Ad: http://smithsfoodanddrug.mywebgrocer.com/Circular.aspx?c=1470&n=1&s=1493921&g=bbae3bc6-912e-4f28-a5f5-23821f203474&uc=DFB8E50002
Fresh Market Ad: http://freshmarketstores.inserts2online.com/customer_Frame.jsp
Things that may be ready to be eaten are: trail mix, granola bars, crackers, cookies, and cereal. Be sure to check dates on water, juice, and other items as well.
Watch for sales and quickly re-stock anything you took out for a Conference treat.
And now for the 10 cent MRE's. Check out Smiths and Fresh Market this week for Ramen Noodles. They are on sale with the caselots going on 10/$1.
Essentially these make great MRE's that last for 1 1/2 to 2 years. And, they're really cheap. A great addition to a 72 hour kit. Smith's has Maruchan (my preferred brand) and Fresh Market has Nissen.
And because I just can't help it...
Food Storage Items at Smith's Caselot:
Libby's Vegetables $0.48
Nalley Chili $0.88
Kroger Fruit $0.79
Kroger Tomato Sauce 5/$1
Kroger Peanut Butter 4/$5
Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce $0.75
For more deals:
Smith's Ad: http://smithsfoodanddrug.mywebgrocer.com/Circular.aspx?c=1470&n=1&s=1493921&g=bbae3bc6-912e-4f28-a5f5-23821f203474&uc=DFB8E50002
Fresh Market Ad: http://freshmarketstores.inserts2online.com/customer_Frame.jsp
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