With summer in full swing we thought we would share with you our favorite go-to potluck recipe. The reason this is a go-to for us is because it’s shelf stable. Meaning we have all these ingredients ready to go in our home store. Texas Caviar (Black Bean Salsa) Mix: ½ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. […]
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50 Favorite Quinoa Recipes
THRIVE Quinoa is gluten-free and USDA-certified organic. It is unique because although it is typically considered a grain, it is actually closely related to leafy green spinach, making quinoa rich in both amino acids and protein. When cooked, quinoa can become a delicious hot cereal, pasta, or side dish. Many people may have heard of […]
German Pancakes with Powdered Milk
Today I’m sharing a new family favorite recipe. This recipe used one of June’s sale items so make sure you check it out. I’m getting hungry just posting this recipe. A few months ago we helped some friends of ours move. They promised German Pancakes to whoever came over. I live with 4 boys… you […]
Homemade Popsicles
With summer in the air (finally) I thought it would be fun to share something I’ve been doing with my kids as the weather has gotten warmer. My little 7 year old loves to cook with me, loves to use my blender, and loves to eat. For a few weeks he kept asking me to […]
15 Ways to Use Tomato Powder
Tomato powder is one of our all-time favorite products to keep in our home stores. It removes the necessity to store so many tomato-based products and it is so versatile. Here are some reason why we love it so much: It is “pure” tomatoes, so no additives, preservatives, etc. Easy to use to create lots […]
Oatmeal, applesauce and baby weight
Truth be told I have never liked oatmeal. I still don’t really LOVE it. I tolerate it and find it a good alternative to sugar cereals and breads for breakfast. Today I’m going to share with you how adding freeze-dried applesauce to my oatmeal has made it so much better!
Hi there! I’m Jodi. I teach busy moms how to save time and money in the kitchen while making healthy and delicious meals using freeze-dried foods.