I didn’t think it could happen…but it has. There is now another favorite zucchini bread recipe in my house. I have been a loyal champion of my favorite recipe, a moist zucchini bread that stands out with a little lemon zest. But change can be good. So I tried the recipe that the ladies at Our Best Bites convincingly hyped as unbeatable…and it was pretty darn good. Their Chocolate Zucchini Bread gains moistness from a little sour cream, and doesn’t just call for “accent” chocolate from chocolate chips. It gives this bread a rich chocolate base from cocoa, and then sprinkles in the chocolate chips for a recipe with true chocolate chops! Our Best Bites has a great recipe index with lots of delicious creations. If you haven’t visited their site, be sure to stop by.
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With all the zucchini from this year’s harvest, there’s plenty to enjoy both recipes!
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If this site and many others online haven’t inspired you to put some effort into building a well-rounded food storage supply and learning to use it, I think this article on the global food demand will add some encouragement.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43221576/ns/business-consumer_news/?GT1=43001
I found it scary initially, but then thought, “Isn’t this why we’re trying to be diligent about preparedness?” I still feel faith instead of fear will keep us fed. Be consistent and organized with planning your food storage, and continue to improve your supply week by week.
It’s Pay It Forward Day, a day that encourages us to do something kind for someone else and, rather than expecting payment or a good deed in return, we challenge the recipient to pass it on. I love this idea! I think paying kindness forward is a great way to live life…and I’ve experienced its boomerang effect of returning kindness back to my own life. So, I’ve been trying to find a way to apply this to food storage today and this is what I came up with. Here are a few ideas to help others embrace preparedness:
- Offer to present a free mini-class in your area on preparing food storage recipes, or planning your year-supply. You can even do this in your home with a few friends. You may be surprised how many people would love to learn what you know!
- Take a few jars of your prized peaches and leave them on the doorsteps of friends with a note that encourages them to share their bounty with someone else in the area.
- Help a friend build a few shelves in her storage room to hold more food storage.
- Teach your kids frugality by inviting them to help you cut coupons and shop for toothpaste, shampoo, and soap to replenish your supply. (The blessing of teaching your children the value of a dollar will always come back around.)
- Bake something using food storage ingredients and take it to a neighbor who could use a pick-me-up (include the recipe).
I’d love to hear your creative ideas too!
Click HERE for a link to the Pay It Forward Day website, where you can download free printable tags to introduce others to the idea of paying it forward. Enjoy your day!
Tags: food storage
The most recent commodity reports show rising prices on flour, sugar, eggs and shortening due to steady demand and tight supplies. If you are low on these food storage staples, buy what you can afford. Sugar has risen from $48.60 / cwt in April 2010 to $61.00/ cwt in April 2011. It may take some time for prices to stabilize, so if you can find any decent sales on these items, replenish (or build) your supply.
Too much rain in the corn areas has delayed planting, so only a record corn crop will keep the supply from being depleted next year. Watch for case-lot sales on canned and frozen corn if your family enjoys this vegetable. I also store freeze-dried corn, which is compact and light-weight, retains the most nutrition, and rehydrates with sweet flavor.
With steadily increasing fuel prices, we are starting to see people cut back on their miles driven and some companies are charging higher delivery fees. It’s a good time to inventory your food storage supplies, see where items may be lacking and search for the best prices to replenish your supply. Consider whether your inventory has all of the ingredients for meals your family enjoys. Higher fuel costs will lead to rising food prices in general.
Be prepared, not fearful!
Tags: commodities, food storage, gas prices
