Robert Walsh, in his “Tips for Living” article: Stocking a healthy pantry, freezer, in the Mormon Times section of the Deseret News offers these tips on shopping for needed items in your pantry and freezer:
• Check what you need against what you have and will use in the near future.
• Make a list, which generally reduces impulse buys.
• Shopping less often saves money.
• Consider the purpose, quality, & price of items you buy.
• Be a label reader – also check for expiration dates, items may have been on store shelves a while.
• Put nonperishables in your shopping cart first and end with the refrigerated and frozen products.
• Use coupons only for what you use or might try.As you put foods into the freezer, be sure to use moisture-proof containers or bags and remove as much air as possible. It is always a good idea to date the item.
Brother and Sister Conrad, who have been serving as Church service missionaries at the Lindon Cannery, gave me the following information: Dry Pack canning is available for anyone without appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Space availability is on a first come, first served basis. There is no limit to the amount you may pack and purchase, however, it is recommended that you bring a buddy to help with your packaging efforts. It makes it much easier.
The cannery provides members with the opportunity to add to their food storage needs. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this wonderful facility.Next month: Ideas and recipes to help use and rotate that food storage in your basement.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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