Making batches of scalloped potato mix the other day was so I could try out this vintage recipe. Because it was so very late 1960's going after the teen audience (the Boomers were always pandered to for sure, even when young, by advertisers). And it does taste all pizza like. It's just one carb for… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Pizza Potatoes
Tag: Dry Mixes
Pantry Staples: Scalloped Potato Mix
Back in 2020, and earlier, I used to pick up scalloped and Au Gratin potato mixes as part of our long-term food storage. They were quite affordable (often 10 for $10 back in the day) and lasted a long time. The boxes didn't make much, but at that price I could pull a meal together… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Scalloped Potato Mix
Single Serving Instant Meals
Looking for easy to make single serving instant meals, that you could use for a 3 Day Emergency Food Kit? Or for a road trip, RV trip, for work, or even to send to your children in college? Where all you need is hot water (which you can get at an espresso bar, done thru… Continue reading Single Serving Instant Meals
Freeze-Dried Salsa: Making and Using It
We love our Harvest Right freeze-dyer and have had it running quite a bit this year. From carrots to pumpkin pie, to noodles and candy, we just love seeing what will freeze-dry in it. We grow a lot of peppers, onions and tomatoes on our homestead, and yearly I water bath can at least 100 pint jars… Continue reading Freeze-Dried Salsa: Making and Using It
Instant Mug Meals: No Cook Chicken Salad
A new recipe to join our "Instant Mug Meals" collection. With a couple freeze-dried ingredients you can have a quick no-cook lunch, snack or even dinner for the trail. The recipe itself is gluten-free, but as always read the labels on mayo packets to be sure. I served it on street taco sized tortillas, Mission… Continue reading Instant Mug Meals: No Cook Chicken Salad