Crazy Peanut Butter Deal

I received this email from Kim Hubbard today and raced to Ridleys...They still had quite a bit left. (The sell by date is August 2012) I made some of my favorite peanutbutter cookies I post the recipe at the end of this message :)

Kim Writes:

Hey! Thought I'd let ya know I just got back from Ridley's and scored a killer on peanut butter. On their clearance rack (the metal rack at the end of the freezer cases) they have stacks of "Sunland Natural Peanut Butter" (the high dollar organic stuff) on clearance for $2. The kicker? There are peelies on the jars (the coupons that are stuck on by the manufacturer) for $1 off making them $1 a jar. It's been a very, very, very long time since I've seen peanut butter for that price. Honestly, I could care less if it's organic and I'm not sure how it tastes yet, but for that price we'll make it work! LOL! Just out of curiosity, I went down the aisle to see the regular price and they're regularly $6.45 each. Ouch! Anyway, just thought I'd pass it on before I spread the love on facebook. :)
~Kim

These are the best cookies :) Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies . The recipe is posted on my recipe blog Anissa's Kitchen . Enjoy !!

Winners of the giveaway :)

Thanks so much for the feedback ......I heard from 11 different people who live in Middleton.

And the Winners are :

Ashley Green who wrote:

I would really love a class on freezer meals. I would love a class where we put together 72 hour kits, everyone could be assigned to bring one item? For the blog perhaps you could have a little permanent section at the top or to the side that would be the Assignment of the Week or something like that where you could put in something small we can do this week to help us get more prepared. I also need help with menu planning with our food storage...... Ashley is the winner of the Families on the Go freezer Meal Cook Book :)

And Debbie Ashby who emailed :

I thought of something that might help people and maybe you are already doing it or are going to. If people have extra produce from their garden list who and then others can contact them.. So I have extra eggs. Our chickens are laying between 3 to five a day and Larry and I just don't eat that many. If you know someone that would like some eggs let them know. Also when I was doing what you were several people wanted information of the best kind of grinders for wheat, beans, corn etc.
Some won't grind beans and corn well. I think the cannery had some kind for awhile. You might check into that and see it you made an order you could get them at a good price. I have some good info on grinding beans and using for soups, refried beans and other things. Thanks for all you are doing.

   Debbie is the winner of Dinner and dessert :)

Survey and a "Give Away"

Attention :

In my efforts to find ways to motivate and encourage everyone to become "Prepared" I am asking for some feedback as to what will help motivate and assist you in your journey .
 Please leave a comment on this post or email me at anissaferguson@aol.com with your thoughts on what type of information or classes you would like to see offered such as:

 food storage basics and menu planning (to help you store what you will actually eat) including food allergies

living frugally and planning ahead through freezer cooking (helps avoid those last minute Mcdonalds adventures)

budgeting helps (including budgeting ideas for children) 

 Emergency Preparedness (including 72 hour kits).


Resume building and interviewing skills

Since it always helps to motivate with a "Give Away" ...... everyone who participates in this survey will be entered into a drawing (using the random generator.org ) and the winner will receive a homecooked meal including dessert :) ***** Must Live in Middleton, Idaho to enter :)

Thanks for your assistance !!

Important update : I've added an additional prize it's a great cook book full of freezer meal Ideas .....keep the feedback coming !!

Attention Ladies :) Stephanie Puterbaugh has access to Cherries .... Combination of Bing and Lamberts. They are priced at 20 lbs for $35 ($1.75 per Pound) If you are interested you can either call her at (208) 585-6342 or email her at putermom6@gmail.com.

If anyone has any great ideas or "finds" that can help us all on our journey to living providently please email me at anissaferguson@aol.com  I Love Feedback and Ideas :)

Box Oven and Aluminum Pan Instructions

Crystal Cole, our amazing Relief Society President researched and provided us with the following instructions to make a Box Oven and an Aluminum Pan to use for a convenient disposable pan. You can eat out of it orcook a couple of eggs etc. If you will  click on the underlined words linked above, it will take you to a printable instruction sheet. Making the Aluminum foil Pan would be a fun FHE activity.

Paint Can Cook Stove

Crystal Cole found this great idea for paint can cook stove on a wonderful blog called

Prepared not scared. Click here for the link to print this .

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Emergency Cook Stoves or Paint Can Heater

To make this project you will need

New Gallon-Sized Paint Can with Lid

1 New Quart-Sized Paint Can with Lid

1 Roll of Toilet Paper (cheap toilet paper works best)

1 Small Box of Matches

1 Paint Can Opener

1 Bottle of Alcohol

1 4x4 Tile

1 Bottle Opener

Squish the toilet paper roll so that it will fit inside of the quartsized

paint can.(It's a little tight, but I I promise it fits!)

Push it all the way down into the can.

Pour alcohol over the top of the toilet paper to saturate it.

I used 16 ounces.

Remove the center of the toilet paper roll.

It should come out very easily once the toilet paper has been

saturated.

Place the lid on the quart can.

Make sure it is tightly closed!

Use the can opener to make vents in the bottom of the gallon-sized

paint can.

Use a sharp bottle opener to keep from denting the can.

Punch vents in the top as well.

If you do dent the can, just push it back out with your fingers.

Make sure you watch the sharp edges.

Add the paint can opener to the handle.

Attach the handle to the can.

Place the above items into the gallon-sized paint can and seal the

lid.

To use the heater or camp stove:

Remove the small can, the tile, and matches.

Open the lid of the quart can and light the toilet paper with a

match.

Place the gallon-sized can upside down over the top.

This creates a cooking surface.

You can also cook without the gallon-sized can

if you want to roast marshmallows or hot dogs.

Note:

The toilet paper won't burn, and so when your alcohol burns out -

just refill it!

Cooking with Pie Irons

This fabulous handout was put together by Crystal Cole if you scroll to the end of the post you can find a link to print this wonderful addition to our cooking without electricity posts.

Cooking with Pie Irons

Basic Instructions For Bread

1. Lightly spray inside of cooker with cooking spray. Place slice of bread on lower half of cooker. Spoon filling on center of bread.
2. Place second slice of bread in top half of cooker. Close pie iron and latch handle.

3. Toast over campfire, stove, fireplace or charcoal until golden brown on both sides.

Basic Instructions For Burrito Size Tortilla

Best for camping because you don't have to worry about your bread getting smashed.

 

1. Lightly spray inside of pie iron with cooking spray. Lay tortilla in middle of lower half of cooker. Place filling in center.
2. Fold in all sides of tortilla until it fits inside of pie iron and all edges overlap so filling won't leak out.

3. Close pie iron and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Good to know: Don't forget the irons and fillings get very hot! Pie iron does not need to be sprayed every time.
Don't over fill, or the filling will leak onto iron and burn. A delicious meal in just 3-6 minutes.
Recipe Ideas :

French Toast:
Place jam between two slices of bread. Dip bread into a beaten egg then cook.

Breakfast Pie:

Are the best for camping! Before leaving for your trip, cook some scrambled eggs. Dice cooked
ham, bacon, or sausage. Chill completely. Make pie by filling with scrambled egg, diced meat and cheese.
Breakfast Pocket:

Beat egg with a tablespoon of milk. Dip 2 slices of bread in egg mixture leaving one side

dry. Place one slice of bread egg side down on pie iron sprayed with cooking spray. Place diced cooked meat, and cheese on the dry side. Then place other piece of bread dry side next to cheese.
Pizza Pies:
Spread pizza sauce on inside. Fill with your favorite pizza toppings.

Grilled Cheese:

Fill with your favorite cheese and if you like a slice of tomato.

Hot Meat & Cheese:

Fill with a slice of cheese and a slice of meat.

Grilled Tuna:

Fill with your favorite tuna salad mix.

Meat Pie:

Fill with ¼ cup cooked and cubed meat, ¼ cup canned mixed vegetables, and 2 tablespoons gravy.

Pie Iron Reubens:

Spread 1000 Island dressing on inside of rye bread. Between bread slices, place a slice of
cooked corned beef, a spoonful or two of sauerkraut,a slice of swiss cheese.

Pie Iron Sloppy Joes:
Fill with cooked sloppy joes and cheese.

Chili Pie:

Fill with 2 tablespoons of chile, 1 teaspoon salsa, and 2 tablespoons cheese.

Hobo Pie:

Stir 1 teaspoon taco seasoning into can of can of refried beans. Fill with 2 or 3 tablespoons of
mixture, then sprinkle with cheese.

Burrito Pie:
For camping, cook and season meat. Saute' onions and bell peppers. Chill the taco meat, grilled onion and peppers; place in zip-lock bags.
At camp: Fill with 2 tablespoons of taco meat, a spoon of salsa, cheddar cheese and a few grilled onions and peppers. Serve topped with sour cream and salsa.

   Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla: Fill tortillas with cooked, seasoned chicken strips and cheese. Serve cut in half with sour cream and salsa.

Peanut Butter & Banana:

Spread on peanut butter. Slice enough bananas to cover peanut butter.

Peanut Butter Cup:

Spread on peanut butter then sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Rocky Road Treat:

Spread on peanut butter add a few mini or one large marshmallows and chocolate chips.

Peach Pie:

Fill with drained peaches and a few mini marshmallows. Can dust with powder sugar to serve.

Lemon Meringue Pie:

Fill with lemon pie filling add a few mini marshmallows or one large.

Fruit Turnover:

Fill with pie filling. For Treat: Spread soft cream cheese on inside before adding pie filling.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Pie:

Place a spoonful of cherry pie filling in center. Sprinkle with chocolate chips
and mini marshmallows.

Turtles: Fill with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1 tablespoons nuts and then 2 or 3 flattened caramels.


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