Picked up the newspaper ads that come in the mail today and .... WOW! There are some great sales in these pages!
BUY LOW:
Lean Ground Beef - $1.38/lb. FRIDAY ONLY -- sold in 3 lb. chub for $4.14 each
TODAY (Wednesday) ONLY AT BUY LOW: Bananas - 3 lbs/$1, Cucumbers - 4 / $1, Green Onions or Fresh Radishes - 5/$1
MACEY'S:
OK, so I am not a soda/pop drinker, but if I was.... check this out:
6 pack/12 oz. cans (7up, A&W, Sunkist and more) = 93 cents / 6 pack -- WOW!
WF 12 oz. Frozen asst Orange or Apple Juice - 93 cents
Speed Stick Deodorant - 93 cents (2.25 oz.)
Oscar Mayer Bologna - 12 oz pkg - 93 cents
Home Pride Bread (20 oz. white or wheat) - 3/$5
ALBERTSON'S:
Pop Tarts- $1.00 each (when you buy 5)
SMITH'S (Love the milk and ground beef prices):
Extra Lean Ground Beef - $1.69/lb
Mountain Dairy Milk - 2/$3
Cottage Bread - 4/$5
Crest Toothpaste (6.4 oz. size) - 10/$10
SUNFLOWER MARKET:
All natural boneless and skinless Chicken Breast - $1.57/lb in family pack
Large California Grown Yellow Peaches - 39 cents/lb.
REAM'S:
WF Milk - 2/$3
Grandma Sycamore's Bread - 3/$5
Yoplait Yogurt (6 oz. size) - 2/88 cents
Red or Green Seedless Grapes - 88 cents/lb
So, that's it for the sale items for this week! Happy Shopping!
Now, how about some recipes for all that yummy ZUCCHINI that we have coming out of our gardens right now --
**Tip before you begin** If you have a very large zucchini (anything bigger than 6 inches) make sure you scrape out the seeds before you grate it. The larger the zucchini gets, the harder the seeds are.
Brown Sugar Zucchini Bread
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 C. applesauce
1 cup light brown sugar
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg (1 T. dehydrated egg + 2 T. water)
1-1/2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (you don’t have to have this, but it does add a very nice flavor. Remember the zest is only the yellow part. If you grate the white skin underneath the color, it will be very bitter)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Grease an 8 by 4 by 2-inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon of the butter.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter, oil/applesauce, and sugar. Cream the mixture until smooth. In a separate bowl combine flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and set aside. Add the egg to the creamed mixture and mix until incorporated. Add the flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time until all is incorporated, and the batter is smooth.
Fold zucchini, and lemon zest into batter.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle nuts on top (this toasts the nuts and creates a fabulous flavor and makes the bread look SO gourmet!). Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until golden brown or when skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve the bread, warm, with butter.
Death by Chocolate, Zucchini Cake
Makes one 8 inch pan, but if you want it for a 9×13 just double the recipe
1/2 C. Brown Sugar
1/4 C. White Sugar
1/4 C. Butter
1/4 C. Oil (or Applesauce)
2 Eggs (if you’re doubling the recipe use 3 eggs)- 2 T. dehydrated eggs + 1/4 C. Water
1 t. Vanilla
1/4 C. Buttermilk-3/4 T. Dry powdered milk + 1/4 C. Water + 1/4 T. lemon juice or white vinegar, let stand for 5 minutes before adding to the recipe
1 1/4 C. Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 t. allspice
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
2 t. baking soda
3 T. cocoa
2 C. Zucchini, grated
1/2 C. Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Cream brown sugar, white sugar, butter and oil together in large bowl.
3. Add eggs vanilla and buttermilk and stir well to mix.
4. In a separate bowl mix remaining dry ingredients together and add to mixture.
5. Fold in grated zucchini.
6. Pour into greased, floured 8 inch round cake pan or 8×8 pan.
7. Sprinkle the top of cake with chocolate chips and bake at 325 for 30-35 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Spaghetti Zucchini Bake-serves 8
1 lb. Penne or Macaroni Pasta
1-1/2 lb. Italian Sausage, cooked and cut into bite size pieces or Meatballs (Costco has GREAT Italian meatballs)
2 cans 14 oz. Diced Tomatoes
1-2 cans Mushrooms (optional)
1 can Tomato Paste
1/4 C. Dehydrated onions, hydrated
1-2 Cloves of Garlic
4-5 C. Zucchini, cut into large chunks
1 t. Oregano
2 t. Basil
2 C. Mozzerella Cheese, grated
Salt to Taste
1. Cook your pasta in boiling water until tender.
2. Combine diced tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato paste, hydrated onions, garlic, oregano, and basil in large pot. Heat to boiling and simmer for 5- 10 minutes.
3. While the noodles are cooking, grill Italian sausage. (Or if you’re using the frozen meatballs from Costco, you can just microwave them…EASY!)
4. Place zucchini chunks in a bowl and microwave for 3 minutes (just to cook them slightly).
5. Add zucchini and meat to sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Add in noodles and 1 C. of cheese and stir. If you don’t want to heat up your oven just place remaining cheese on the table for people to top theres with.
6. Place Spaghetti Zucchini Bake in a 9×13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted. Make sure and watch it so the cheese doesn’t burn.
**Make ahead tip** You can make this meal in the morning (do everything but place under the broiler) and place in the fridge. To re-heat place it in the oven at 350 for 1/2 hour or until the cheese is melted.
So, let's give it a try -- let others know what you thought of these recipes. BTW, I pulled these recipes from one of my very favorite food storage websites: www.everydayfoodstorage.net CHECK THEM OUT!
Until next time....
Susan
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sales, Great Newsletter, etc....
I love the days when I wake up in the morning and go outside and "commune" with my garden. I don't have the best garden around, by any stretch of the imagination -- as a matter of fact, I am having quite a few problems with it this year. I have been told that I overwater, so this year I am not putting on as much and I think I went the opposite direction. At any rate, I digress... I love early morning -- with the birds chirping and the sun just coming up and my "alone time" -- I love my quiet time. Hope you make time for "me time" often -- it refreshes the soul!
For those of you who are working on our ward's next humanitarian project (or who simply need to buy school supplies for the upcoming school year), here are some of the items on sale this week (though August 1st) here locally (Provo/Orem area):
Office Max:
• 24 count Schoolio Von Hoolio crayons = 1 cent per pack (limit 3)
• Junior Scissors (blunted or pointed) = 20 cents each (limit 3)
• Assorted erasers and grips = 25 cents per pack (limit 3)
Staples:
• Elmer’s glue (4 oz.) = 25 cents
• Manual pencil sharpener = 25 cents
• 12 pack cap erasers = 25 cents
• Bic Matic Grip mechanical pencils (5 pack) = 25 cents
• Index cards (100 pack) = 25 cents
• Pencil case = 25 cents
Target:
• 12 count Paper Mate pens, pencil box, pencil pouch, or 8 ct water colors = 50 cents
Shopko:
• 70 page notebook of paper or 2 pocket folders = 10 cents each (limit 18 of each)
• Elmer’s glue (4 oz.) Or 24 ct Crayola crayons = 20 cents each (limit 4 of each)
• 12 count Paper Mate pens, Glue sticks (2 pack), 150 pages of filler paper,
100 page composition book, or pencil box = 50 each (some limits apply)
FYI: I receive a newsletter that I absolutely love. It is usually chock full of great ideas, recipes, special classes, special bulk orders, etc. I have been working with the editor of that newsletter, Anitra Kerr (I am sure you have heard me talk about her OFTEN -- I just love the information she puts out there for us) and she has figured out how to give me a link to her newsletters. So, I am going to post it here: http://www.madmimi.com/promotions/16196702861417/raw and then you will see this week's newsletter.
If you are interested in receiving this newsletter every time it is published, please send me a quick e-mail to susan_wheatley@comcast.net and I will forward your e-mail to Anitra. I don't want to send a bulk e-mail list to her in case some of you do not want to be on this listing. You will love her newsletters (as well as her website at http://www.simplylivingsmart.net/). Lots of free instructional videos, etc. -- I subscribe to their site and get trained in classes all year long. I LOVE THIS SITE -- you have heard me say it before and you will hear me say it again. So, go -- check it out!
Also, putting a feeler out there for anyone who would like to get together for another basic breadmaking class OR a Mix a Meal class, where we put together quick and easy mixes that will shorten your time in the kitchen. I am putting together a bulk order (see below for items on sale) of Powdered Dairy products -- using those products, we can make a lot of wonderful "mixes" that help you rotate your food storage, yet eat VERY well--without spending money for the prepackaged mixes. Notice the Mix a Meal cookbook -- a must-have! FABULOUS!
Powdered Eggs (100 per can) = $18.70
Powdered Milk - Country Cream (5 gallons per can) = $13.30
Powdered Cheddar Cheese (great for Mac and Cheese) = $16.20
Powdered Butter = $16.30
Mix a Meal Cookbook = $11.95
If you are interested and have not already signed up, send me an e-mail at susan_wheatley@comcast.net with your order NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15th!
Take care -- have a great week and I'll be posting grocery sales on Tuesday! See you back here again then!
Susan
For those of you who are working on our ward's next humanitarian project (or who simply need to buy school supplies for the upcoming school year), here are some of the items on sale this week (though August 1st) here locally (Provo/Orem area):
Office Max:
• 24 count Schoolio Von Hoolio crayons = 1 cent per pack (limit 3)
• Junior Scissors (blunted or pointed) = 20 cents each (limit 3)
• Assorted erasers and grips = 25 cents per pack (limit 3)
Staples:
• Elmer’s glue (4 oz.) = 25 cents
• Manual pencil sharpener = 25 cents
• 12 pack cap erasers = 25 cents
• Bic Matic Grip mechanical pencils (5 pack) = 25 cents
• Index cards (100 pack) = 25 cents
• Pencil case = 25 cents
Target:
• 12 count Paper Mate pens, pencil box, pencil pouch, or 8 ct water colors = 50 cents
Shopko:
• 70 page notebook of paper or 2 pocket folders = 10 cents each (limit 18 of each)
• Elmer’s glue (4 oz.) Or 24 ct Crayola crayons = 20 cents each (limit 4 of each)
• 12 count Paper Mate pens, Glue sticks (2 pack), 150 pages of filler paper,
100 page composition book, or pencil box = 50 each (some limits apply)
FYI: I receive a newsletter that I absolutely love. It is usually chock full of great ideas, recipes, special classes, special bulk orders, etc. I have been working with the editor of that newsletter, Anitra Kerr (I am sure you have heard me talk about her OFTEN -- I just love the information she puts out there for us) and she has figured out how to give me a link to her newsletters. So, I am going to post it here: http://www.madmimi.com/promotions/16196702861417/raw and then you will see this week's newsletter.
If you are interested in receiving this newsletter every time it is published, please send me a quick e-mail to susan_wheatley@comcast.net and I will forward your e-mail to Anitra. I don't want to send a bulk e-mail list to her in case some of you do not want to be on this listing. You will love her newsletters (as well as her website at http://www.simplylivingsmart.net/). Lots of free instructional videos, etc. -- I subscribe to their site and get trained in classes all year long. I LOVE THIS SITE -- you have heard me say it before and you will hear me say it again. So, go -- check it out!
Also, putting a feeler out there for anyone who would like to get together for another basic breadmaking class OR a Mix a Meal class, where we put together quick and easy mixes that will shorten your time in the kitchen. I am putting together a bulk order (see below for items on sale) of Powdered Dairy products -- using those products, we can make a lot of wonderful "mixes" that help you rotate your food storage, yet eat VERY well--without spending money for the prepackaged mixes. Notice the Mix a Meal cookbook -- a must-have! FABULOUS!
Powdered Eggs (100 per can) = $18.70
Powdered Milk - Country Cream (5 gallons per can) = $13.30
Powdered Cheddar Cheese (great for Mac and Cheese) = $16.20
Powdered Butter = $16.30
Mix a Meal Cookbook = $11.95
If you are interested and have not already signed up, send me an e-mail at susan_wheatley@comcast.net with your order NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15th!
Take care -- have a great week and I'll be posting grocery sales on Tuesday! See you back here again then!
Susan
Thursday, July 23, 2009
GREAT CLASSES AVAILABLE
My friend, Anitra, has just released her new schedule of classes -- I highly recommend them to you. I am going to the August 15th class on artisan breads if anyone wants to join me, but there are so many other classes as well. These classes are what helped me jumpstart using my food storage! I highly recommend them! Call her quickly and sign up -- there are only spaces for 12 people in each class... well worth the money -- you even get a great homemade lunch made in front of your eyes!
Here is the info:
Food Storage Classes…
“Eating Gourmet, the frugal way!!!”
Ever wonder what to do with all that wheat that’s been sitting in your basement, or would like to learn how to sneak other healthy foods into your family’s diet? Are you ready to step up your culinary repertoire, and venture into a whole new concept of meal planning and organization?
Well, I invite you to come share a great time learning how to turn your food storage into an extension of your pantry by learning the simple pleasures of everyday meal planning. Learn skills that will empower you to do more for yourself, eat fresh and preservative-free, and see creative storage solutions that will help you access your food more efficiently.
90 minute classes are held every Satuday morning at the home of Anitra Kerr, “THE FOOD STORAGE DIVA”
Lunch is served with each class, and you’ll leave with great ideas, a full stomach, and some great literature to inspire you at home. I’ll even have products and food storage items at the class for you to purchase!
Please register early to reserve your spot. Classes are limited to 12 people, so grab a friend, and join us!
Anitra Kerr (801)910-6233
(801)278-9845
Class Fee $35
CLASS SCHEDULE
Aug. 1 10:00 am The Wonders of Wheat
Learn how to grind, crack , bake, pop, sprout and do many other fabulous things with your wheat! We’ll make whole wheat bread, using healthy ingredients from your food storage, and sample everything from wheat grass smoothies to pita bread, tasty salad, feather-light pancakes, and more! You’ll also learn about the best grinders, and bread mixers on the market.
Aug. 15 10:00 am Artisan and Variety Breads
This is a great class that teaches advanced bread making techniques. Learn how to make classic rye bread, sourdough and English muffins, bagels, pretzels, pita, French baguette, Italian Focaccia, and more. Explore various baking tools that make artisan bread truly simple and successful!
Aug. 22 10:00 am Capture the Harvest—Dehydrate!!!
Come and learn how to dry delicious fruits, Veggies, leathers, granola, jerky, and more. Then see how simple it is to use these foods in your every day meals. Stock up your pantry with wholesome and delicious dried foods, and enjoy the convenience of implementing them often. Explore freeze –dried fruits and veggies and see how versatile they can be!
Aug.29 10:00 am Powdered Dairy and Pantry Mixes
Learn to make your own pantry mixes using powdered butter, eggs, milk, cheese, and much more. Learn how versatile and essential powdered dairy products can be in your food storage. No more trips to the grocery store for cake and pancake mixes, great recipes for dips, sauces, and dressings. Also make yogurt and creamcheese from scratch—all at home without a machine! This class will blow your socks off!
Sept. 5 10:00 am Alternative Grains
Learn how to incorporate a variety of grains into your daily diet. Power grains such as Amaranth, Quinoa, Kamut, Sweet Brown Rice, and others are packed with flavor and healthy nutrition, and add a great balance to your daily menu. We’ll make fluffy rolls, multi-grain pancakes, granola bars, sourdough English muffins, and even caramel candy that’s all kinds of healthy!
Sept. 12 10:00 am Classic Breads…
A great class for beginner bread makers. Come learn how to make you’re your favorites from scratch—cinnamon rolls, crescent dinner rolls, breadsticks, delicious pizza crust, buttermilk scones, honey wheat bread, and more. Learn how simple it is to make yeast breads with just a few simple tips and tricks.
Sept. 19 10:00am Beans, Beans the magical fruit….
From tasty cereals to rich fudge, from tantalizing salads to hearty burgers, come and see what you’ve been missing from your beans! Learn the secrets of using a pressure cooker, and why it’s not only healthier, but time-saving. See how to make beans user-friendly, and how to sneak them into foods you already eat every day!
Sept. 26 10:00 am Meal Planning
Come and learn how to turn your tired old 10 meals into 91 fresh and exciting meals by creating your personalized meal planning calendar. Learn how to save time and money by planning ahead not only for mealtime, but also stocking up your pantry, your fridge, and your freezer with healthy and nutritious foods that make snack time and meal-planning a cinch! See the value of using a pressure cooker and how to create healthy and well-balanced meals in minutes!
Oct. 10 You and Me, Gluten Free…
Enjoy all your favorite comfort foods gluten-free. Learn how to create your own everyday foods like breads, cream soups, snacks, desserts, and salad dressings—gluten free. Save money and eat better by eating from scratch instead of “out of the box”. Open your mind to a whole new world of gluten free foods and start enjoying life again!
Oct. 17 10:00 am Artisan and Variety Breads
Oct. 24 10:00 am The Wonders of wheat
Oct. 31 10:00 am Beans Beans the Magical Fruit
Nov. 7 10:00 am Powdered Dairy, Pantry Mixes, and yogurt
Nov. 14 10:00 am Alternative Grains & Comfort foods
Nov. 21 10:00 am Classic Breads
Dec. 5 10:00 am You and Me, Gluten Free
Dec. 12 10:00 am Home Organization Made Simple…
From Anitra’s new book, “Simply LivingSmart—Everyday solutions for a more organized you!” Come learn how to keep every part of your house neat and organized. Everything from taming the paper tiger and organizing your pantry space to creating a mini office and learning to containerize! Get excited to dejunk, donate, and live clutter free!
Don't miss these classes -- I have taken almost all of them and they are GREAT!
Also, an important note -- their website has been updated and the new website has been changed to http://www.simplylivingsmart.net/ -- check it out. It is a lot more user-friendly and has TONS of free instructional videos that will help you get started on your food storage and USING IT!
Here is the info:
Food Storage Classes…
“Eating Gourmet, the frugal way!!!”
Ever wonder what to do with all that wheat that’s been sitting in your basement, or would like to learn how to sneak other healthy foods into your family’s diet? Are you ready to step up your culinary repertoire, and venture into a whole new concept of meal planning and organization?
Well, I invite you to come share a great time learning how to turn your food storage into an extension of your pantry by learning the simple pleasures of everyday meal planning. Learn skills that will empower you to do more for yourself, eat fresh and preservative-free, and see creative storage solutions that will help you access your food more efficiently.
90 minute classes are held every Satuday morning at the home of Anitra Kerr, “THE FOOD STORAGE DIVA”
Lunch is served with each class, and you’ll leave with great ideas, a full stomach, and some great literature to inspire you at home. I’ll even have products and food storage items at the class for you to purchase!
Please register early to reserve your spot. Classes are limited to 12 people, so grab a friend, and join us!
Anitra Kerr (801)910-6233
(801)278-9845
Class Fee $35
CLASS SCHEDULE
Aug. 1 10:00 am The Wonders of Wheat
Learn how to grind, crack , bake, pop, sprout and do many other fabulous things with your wheat! We’ll make whole wheat bread, using healthy ingredients from your food storage, and sample everything from wheat grass smoothies to pita bread, tasty salad, feather-light pancakes, and more! You’ll also learn about the best grinders, and bread mixers on the market.
Aug. 15 10:00 am Artisan and Variety Breads
This is a great class that teaches advanced bread making techniques. Learn how to make classic rye bread, sourdough and English muffins, bagels, pretzels, pita, French baguette, Italian Focaccia, and more. Explore various baking tools that make artisan bread truly simple and successful!
Aug. 22 10:00 am Capture the Harvest—Dehydrate!!!
Come and learn how to dry delicious fruits, Veggies, leathers, granola, jerky, and more. Then see how simple it is to use these foods in your every day meals. Stock up your pantry with wholesome and delicious dried foods, and enjoy the convenience of implementing them often. Explore freeze –dried fruits and veggies and see how versatile they can be!
Aug.29 10:00 am Powdered Dairy and Pantry Mixes
Learn to make your own pantry mixes using powdered butter, eggs, milk, cheese, and much more. Learn how versatile and essential powdered dairy products can be in your food storage. No more trips to the grocery store for cake and pancake mixes, great recipes for dips, sauces, and dressings. Also make yogurt and creamcheese from scratch—all at home without a machine! This class will blow your socks off!
Sept. 5 10:00 am Alternative Grains
Learn how to incorporate a variety of grains into your daily diet. Power grains such as Amaranth, Quinoa, Kamut, Sweet Brown Rice, and others are packed with flavor and healthy nutrition, and add a great balance to your daily menu. We’ll make fluffy rolls, multi-grain pancakes, granola bars, sourdough English muffins, and even caramel candy that’s all kinds of healthy!
Sept. 12 10:00 am Classic Breads…
A great class for beginner bread makers. Come learn how to make you’re your favorites from scratch—cinnamon rolls, crescent dinner rolls, breadsticks, delicious pizza crust, buttermilk scones, honey wheat bread, and more. Learn how simple it is to make yeast breads with just a few simple tips and tricks.
Sept. 19 10:00am Beans, Beans the magical fruit….
From tasty cereals to rich fudge, from tantalizing salads to hearty burgers, come and see what you’ve been missing from your beans! Learn the secrets of using a pressure cooker, and why it’s not only healthier, but time-saving. See how to make beans user-friendly, and how to sneak them into foods you already eat every day!
Sept. 26 10:00 am Meal Planning
Come and learn how to turn your tired old 10 meals into 91 fresh and exciting meals by creating your personalized meal planning calendar. Learn how to save time and money by planning ahead not only for mealtime, but also stocking up your pantry, your fridge, and your freezer with healthy and nutritious foods that make snack time and meal-planning a cinch! See the value of using a pressure cooker and how to create healthy and well-balanced meals in minutes!
Oct. 10 You and Me, Gluten Free…
Enjoy all your favorite comfort foods gluten-free. Learn how to create your own everyday foods like breads, cream soups, snacks, desserts, and salad dressings—gluten free. Save money and eat better by eating from scratch instead of “out of the box”. Open your mind to a whole new world of gluten free foods and start enjoying life again!
Oct. 17 10:00 am Artisan and Variety Breads
Oct. 24 10:00 am The Wonders of wheat
Oct. 31 10:00 am Beans Beans the Magical Fruit
Nov. 7 10:00 am Powdered Dairy, Pantry Mixes, and yogurt
Nov. 14 10:00 am Alternative Grains & Comfort foods
Nov. 21 10:00 am Classic Breads
Dec. 5 10:00 am You and Me, Gluten Free
Dec. 12 10:00 am Home Organization Made Simple…
From Anitra’s new book, “Simply LivingSmart—Everyday solutions for a more organized you!” Come learn how to keep every part of your house neat and organized. Everything from taming the paper tiger and organizing your pantry space to creating a mini office and learning to containerize! Get excited to dejunk, donate, and live clutter free!
Don't miss these classes -- I have taken almost all of them and they are GREAT!
Also, an important note -- their website has been updated and the new website has been changed to http://www.simplylivingsmart.net/ -- check it out. It is a lot more user-friendly and has TONS of free instructional videos that will help you get started on your food storage and USING IT!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Time Travels Too Quickly....
Everyday I plan to post on this blog and before I know it, a month has gone by. Life is traveling too quickly for my taste! I have friends that I want to check up on, projects to work on, and places that I want to go, but the day-to-day "have tos" take up almost all of my time. How do we "make" time for those things that we most want to do? I don't have the answers... I wish I did. I think sometimes the house has to wait to be cleaned (which is really hard for me), so last night my husband and I went on a bike ride. I hate to exercise but I love to bike. My sweet husband is good enough to ride "my speed" and we have some good talks while we are riding. We don't go out as often as I would like, but I truly cherish those times when we get to get away and ride together.
Last night, we started off on our "little" ride and got to a place where the paved road met a dirt road. Now, for those of you who know me, I am not an adventurous person and I am NOT a mountain biker. I like to ride on flat surfaces in safe places. I am the same way with food. I rarely try something new (although that has been changing recently). At any rate, we decided to go on an adventure and try the dirt road. We thought it was probably a short-cut to where we wanted to go and since it was already getting late, that might be the best option for that night.
However, as we quickly found out, it was no short-cut! An hour later, we hit paved roads again. It was an adventure - full of rocks and holes and some very breathtaking scenery. It was just here in Provo (actually, just down the street from our neighborhood), but it was a place that I would venture to say most Provo residents have never been. We passed large fields of vegetables, swamplands, a few people fishing, cows, horses, and LOTS of sagebrush (I know this because I am very allergic to sagebrush and boy were my arms itching). Our reward? A BEAUTIFUL, breathtaking sunset over Utah Lake. Before we arrived at the lake (where the dirt and paved roads met), we saw so many bits of scenery that would have been incredible picture moments -- we just recently bought a digital SLR camera and oh, man -- I was so upset that I hadn't brought it with us. However, with the mosquitos, etc. following quickly on our heels, I doubt that I would have really wanted to take the time to shoot pictures last night. You can bet that we will be taking that ride again -- this time with camera in tow.
What did I learn from this "little" ride that ended up being well over an hour? I learned that sometimes you have to take chances and that sometimes taking those chances are the very same that create the most beauty and joy in your life. So, try a new food -- take a bike ride "off road" and see the beauty that God has created for us -- MAKE time to visit friends that you haven't seen for awhile even if it means that your house will have to wait "one more day" to be cleaned. I sure hope that my company that we are having over this week until next understand when my house isn't spotless (or even close to it) -- I hope they understand that that time with my husband and with God's nature was, for a moment, more important. I hope it always is...
Thanks for indulging me. Now, for the "preparedness" part of this blog....
1. Are you interested in learning how to make artisan type breads (rye, sourdough, english muffins, etc) -- if so, join me for a class with Anitra Kerr on August 15th! Two hour class which includes a full lunch and handouts, etc. costs $35 and is worth every penny. I have already signed myself up and would love to have someone to drive up to Murray with to the class. These are small classes (around 8 people or so) -- if you are interested, call me and I will put you in touch with Anitra. I would be happy to drive! You won't be disappointed! I love her classes and was so excited to see that she was offering a new one!
2. Speaking of Anitra, she is having a big "dairy" sale right now -- powdered milk, eggs, butter, cheese at a discount. Contact me if you are interested! And remember -- simplylivingsmart.com is her website!
3. Watch for sales this week and in the coming several weeks on school supplies -- we were out of town last Sunday when the ads came out, but my guess is that there were a MOUNTAIN of sales on school supplies. Don't forget about our Humanitarian project of school bags. Check with Sister Vena Lee Cannon for a list of needed items. Stretch yourself and donate more than you think you can -- you will be blessed! We will be collecting these supplies until our September Enrichment (September 18th) -- Super Friday event.
4. Local grocery sales -- Just a sampling of the sales (look in your ads that came on Tuesday in the mail for more details):
BUY LOW: T-Bone Steaks (our family's personal favorite) -- $3.98/lb
Wednesday only -- Yellow onions (4 lbs/$1), Celery (4 bunches/$1),
Cantalope (5 lbs/$1, Kiwi (7/$1) and Watermelon (5 lbs/$1)
Friday only -- Super Lean (93%) Ground Beef -- $1.79/lb., Boneless/Skinless
Chicken Breast -- $1.69/lb.
REAMS: Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.69/lb.
SMITH'S: Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz) - 99 cents (when you buy 10 items from sale)
VO5 shampoo or conditioner -- 79 cents each
Crest Toothpaste -- 10/$10 (6.4 oz size)
Smith's Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns - 10/$10
Kroger Orange Juice (Gallon) - $1.99
Homepride Bread -- $1.69 each
Smith's Cottage Bread - 4/$5
SUNFLOWER MARKET: Blueberries (pint) - 99 cents; Strawberries (1 lb) - 99 cents
MACEY'S: Hamburger or Hot Dog buns (WF) - 89 cents each; WF Relish -- 99 cents;
Gallon of ShurSaving Milk - 3/$5
I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine and good weather. Our lawn is suffering greatly -- wish we could rip out the old sprinkler system -- this one is a piece of junk. We get mushrooms in some parts of the yard and dry grass in the other parts. We have replaced all heads and adjusted all the timers and had sprinkler repair people out here -- it was just installed incorrectly. UGH! I hate a dry yard!
One more thing -- it is that time of the year again -- ZUCCHINI is everywhere over here. If you are interested in any zucchini, let me know -- i also have a few cucumbers! Soon I will have more tomatoes than I will know what to do with. I am looking for the best salsa recipe to can this year -- I have never canned salsa but I planted tons of tomatoes and peppers so that I could do my own this year. If you have a great recipe, I would love to hear it! If anyone would like to help by teaching me how to can salsa this year, I would be forever in your debt! Let me know!
Until next time (which I hope will be soon) -- KEEP SMILING!
SuWheat
Last night, we started off on our "little" ride and got to a place where the paved road met a dirt road. Now, for those of you who know me, I am not an adventurous person and I am NOT a mountain biker. I like to ride on flat surfaces in safe places. I am the same way with food. I rarely try something new (although that has been changing recently). At any rate, we decided to go on an adventure and try the dirt road. We thought it was probably a short-cut to where we wanted to go and since it was already getting late, that might be the best option for that night.
However, as we quickly found out, it was no short-cut! An hour later, we hit paved roads again. It was an adventure - full of rocks and holes and some very breathtaking scenery. It was just here in Provo (actually, just down the street from our neighborhood), but it was a place that I would venture to say most Provo residents have never been. We passed large fields of vegetables, swamplands, a few people fishing, cows, horses, and LOTS of sagebrush (I know this because I am very allergic to sagebrush and boy were my arms itching). Our reward? A BEAUTIFUL, breathtaking sunset over Utah Lake. Before we arrived at the lake (where the dirt and paved roads met), we saw so many bits of scenery that would have been incredible picture moments -- we just recently bought a digital SLR camera and oh, man -- I was so upset that I hadn't brought it with us. However, with the mosquitos, etc. following quickly on our heels, I doubt that I would have really wanted to take the time to shoot pictures last night. You can bet that we will be taking that ride again -- this time with camera in tow.
What did I learn from this "little" ride that ended up being well over an hour? I learned that sometimes you have to take chances and that sometimes taking those chances are the very same that create the most beauty and joy in your life. So, try a new food -- take a bike ride "off road" and see the beauty that God has created for us -- MAKE time to visit friends that you haven't seen for awhile even if it means that your house will have to wait "one more day" to be cleaned. I sure hope that my company that we are having over this week until next understand when my house isn't spotless (or even close to it) -- I hope they understand that that time with my husband and with God's nature was, for a moment, more important. I hope it always is...
Thanks for indulging me. Now, for the "preparedness" part of this blog....
1. Are you interested in learning how to make artisan type breads (rye, sourdough, english muffins, etc) -- if so, join me for a class with Anitra Kerr on August 15th! Two hour class which includes a full lunch and handouts, etc. costs $35 and is worth every penny. I have already signed myself up and would love to have someone to drive up to Murray with to the class. These are small classes (around 8 people or so) -- if you are interested, call me and I will put you in touch with Anitra. I would be happy to drive! You won't be disappointed! I love her classes and was so excited to see that she was offering a new one!
2. Speaking of Anitra, she is having a big "dairy" sale right now -- powdered milk, eggs, butter, cheese at a discount. Contact me if you are interested! And remember -- simplylivingsmart.com is her website!
3. Watch for sales this week and in the coming several weeks on school supplies -- we were out of town last Sunday when the ads came out, but my guess is that there were a MOUNTAIN of sales on school supplies. Don't forget about our Humanitarian project of school bags. Check with Sister Vena Lee Cannon for a list of needed items. Stretch yourself and donate more than you think you can -- you will be blessed! We will be collecting these supplies until our September Enrichment (September 18th) -- Super Friday event.
4. Local grocery sales -- Just a sampling of the sales (look in your ads that came on Tuesday in the mail for more details):
BUY LOW: T-Bone Steaks (our family's personal favorite) -- $3.98/lb
Wednesday only -- Yellow onions (4 lbs/$1), Celery (4 bunches/$1),
Cantalope (5 lbs/$1, Kiwi (7/$1) and Watermelon (5 lbs/$1)
Friday only -- Super Lean (93%) Ground Beef -- $1.79/lb., Boneless/Skinless
Chicken Breast -- $1.69/lb.
REAMS: Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.69/lb.
SMITH'S: Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz) - 99 cents (when you buy 10 items from sale)
VO5 shampoo or conditioner -- 79 cents each
Crest Toothpaste -- 10/$10 (6.4 oz size)
Smith's Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns - 10/$10
Kroger Orange Juice (Gallon) - $1.99
Homepride Bread -- $1.69 each
Smith's Cottage Bread - 4/$5
SUNFLOWER MARKET: Blueberries (pint) - 99 cents; Strawberries (1 lb) - 99 cents
MACEY'S: Hamburger or Hot Dog buns (WF) - 89 cents each; WF Relish -- 99 cents;
Gallon of ShurSaving Milk - 3/$5
I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine and good weather. Our lawn is suffering greatly -- wish we could rip out the old sprinkler system -- this one is a piece of junk. We get mushrooms in some parts of the yard and dry grass in the other parts. We have replaced all heads and adjusted all the timers and had sprinkler repair people out here -- it was just installed incorrectly. UGH! I hate a dry yard!
One more thing -- it is that time of the year again -- ZUCCHINI is everywhere over here. If you are interested in any zucchini, let me know -- i also have a few cucumbers! Soon I will have more tomatoes than I will know what to do with. I am looking for the best salsa recipe to can this year -- I have never canned salsa but I planted tons of tomatoes and peppers so that I could do my own this year. If you have a great recipe, I would love to hear it! If anyone would like to help by teaching me how to can salsa this year, I would be forever in your debt! Let me know!
Until next time (which I hope will be soon) -- KEEP SMILING!
SuWheat
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