Group Ideas

Sorry, I've been a little out of it with a bum right shoulder that is especially irritated by a keyboard & mouse...
Here are a couple of deals that are stock-up-worthy if you can make it to Smith's today or tomorrow:
Barilla Pasta $1 for 16 oz.
Ground Turkey $1.99 for 1.25 lbs.
Dole Pineapple $$1 for 20 oz.
Aquafresh Toothpaste $1. (They have a great kids' pump if you're stuck on your brand)
Suave Deodorant $1. (I switched to this from Secret and like it)

Here is the list of ideas I had about what we might want to exchange ideas and/or meet about as a group. Anyone have any input??

recipe exchange (include nutrition info or points if you have it)
using coupons
how to use a pressure cooker
exchanging foods we have too much of or our family doesn't like
splitting/sharing cases, exchanging before food expires
cooking classes with long term foods (wheat, beans, rice, etc)
group orders for best price
Kitchen Kneads presentation (it's free and they will bring, grinders, solar ovens, etc)
sprouting
canning
taste testing long term stuff -like different types of dried milks, fruits & veggies, etc
tricks, shortcuts, etc -like using vinegar to make your own buttermilk

Why don't we start by putting together some of our favorite recipes that are almost entirely from our pantries (or that can be delicious even without the meat or the celery or whatever). Basically any simple recipe that you feel could come from your three month supply. Email them to me and I'll put together some kind of post sorted by food type once a month. (or if we get enough good recipes we could get together and assemble our own food storage recipe books using three ring binders and page protectors)

***If you are reading this blog because you clicked on the link in the newsletter, email Shelley that you want to join the group and I'll include you on all emails and invitations (you won't be required to come!). And I won't share your email with anyone.