German Potato Soup.

So far I have only made this recipe with Thrive onions and carrots but I'm sure you could also use Thrive Potato Dices or Potato Chunks and Beef Bouillon.

German Potato Soup

4 tablespoons butter
2-4 tablespoons Thrive FD Carrots
1/4 cup Thrive FD Chopped Onion
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
32-48 ounces (4-6 cups) beef stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Splash of vinegar

Combine butter, carrots, onions, and potatoes in a slow cooker. Add enough beef stock to cover all the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
     Use a potato masher or spoon to mash some of the potatoes for thickening the soup. Cover and let cook for 30 more minutes on low. Add a hint of vinegar and serve. Yield: 3-4 servings.

Food For Thought-Answers.

Here are the answers to the Food for Thought quiz I posted last week.

How much does an average family of four spend on food in a year? $6000

What percent of that will go to waste? 25%/$1250

What percent of that will be impulsive buying? 50%

How many times does the average family eat around the table in a week? 3

What percent of the grocery store food is processed? 90%

What percent of Thrive food is processed? 10%

How many calories in a typical THRIVE home cooked meal? 600

How many calories in a typical fast food drive thru meal? 1500-2000

How long does it take to prepare a regular home cooked meal? 30 minutes~1 hour

How long does it take to cook a THRIVE meal? 10~15  minutes

What percentage of our food budget is used on eating out? 40%

How many times a week do you go to the store to pick up one thing, and pick up many more items than just the one? 1-2 times

If I can show you a way to save time, money, serve more healthy meals, and get your family back around the table, would that interest you? If your answer to this question is YES, send me a quick e-mail, survivewiththrive@gmail.com.

Spectacular New Preparedness Package.

You won’t want to miss this! Shelf Reliance is offering a great package for a limited time only to all home party customers and it's an amazing package!

Complete 3-month, 2-person Food Supply with 55-gallon Barrel Water Storage System

4,251 Total Servings
Averages Over 2,000 Calories
Per Person Per Day
96 #10 Cans

$1399.99 Value for only $973.00, plus tax and shipping.  In addition you will get $100 in free food of your choice and you can order an additional $150 for 50% off!  AMAZING!!!

Need something to hold all that food? Add a 72” Harvest to hold the can for only $264.99 (retails for $459.99).  Shelf Reliance is known for providing unsurpassed quality in all of its products, and their line of food storage is no different. THRIVE Food Storage is a premium name you can trust. Every THRIVE product has been carefully selected based on taste and quality. We are confident that you will look forward to using THRIVE in your everyday meal planning and emergency food storage.

The Shelf Reliance Complete 3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System was designed to provide you with a package complete with a supply of both food and water. This package provides two people with over 2000 calories per person/day for up to 3 months. Contents for this package were based off of the USDA Food Pyramid to provide a well-balanced diet. With the wide selection this pack presents, you'll get a taste of the best foods THRIVE has to offer. Each can contains usage suggestions, recipes, and helpful information about re-hydration. This package also includes other useful tools to help you to become better prepared.

The Complete 3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System comes complete with 96 #10 (gallon size) cans of grains, fruits, veggies, protein & beans, dairy and baking essentials and also includes a 55-gallon barrel water storage system. With over 4000 servings and many foods with a shelf life of up to 25 years, this package will give you variety, nutrition, and peace of mind.

• 4,251 total servings
• Simple re-hydration instructions and recipes included on each can
• Foods are contained in 96 #10 (gallon size) cans
• Over 2000 calories per person/day for up to three months

Grains/Starch

• 6 Hard White Winter Wheat (44 servings per can/170 calories per serving)
• 4 Potato Chunks (42 servings per can/80 calories per serving)
• 6 Elbow Macaroni (25 servings per can/210 calories per serving)
• 6 Six Grain Pancake Mix (46 servings per can/140 calories per serving)
• 3 Cornmeal (48 servings per can/150 calories per serving)
• 3 Quick Oats (24 servings per can/170 calories per serving)
• 6 Instant White Rice (48 servings per can/80 calories per serving)

Fruits/Veggies

• 6 Sweet Corn – Freeze Dried (46 servings per can/35 calories per serving)
• 6 Green Peas – Freeze Dried (41 servings per can/50 calories per serving)
• 3 Broccoli – Freeze Dried (52 servings per can/10 calories per serving)
• 3 Raspberries – Freeze Dried (48 servings per can/20 calories per serving)
• 2 Strawberries – Freeze Dried (45 servings per can/20 calories per serving)
• 6 Apple Chips (47 servings per can/35 calories per serving)
• 3 Carrot Dices (49 servings per can/90 calories per serving)
• 3 Mixed Bell Pepper (42 servings per can/50 calories per serving)
• 3 Potato Beads (44 servings per can/20 calories per serving)

Dairy/Cheese

• 6 Non-Fat Powdered Milk (43 servings per can/110 calories per serving)
• 4 Chocolate Drink Mix (48 servings per can/190 calories per serving)
• 2 Cheddar Blend (52 servings per can/140 calories per serving)

Meats/Beans

• 2 Bacon TVP (47 servings per can/80 calories per serving)
• 2 Beef TVP (45 servings per can/100 calories per serving)
• 2 Chicken TVP (45 servings per can/80 calories per serving)
• 2 Taco TVP (42 servings per can/130 calories per serving)
• 2 Pinto Beans (58 servings per can/60 calories per serving)
• 2 Black Beans (65 servings per can/70 calories per serving)
• Kidney Beans (44 servings per can/90 calories per serving)
• Whole Eggs (236 servings per can/35 calories per serving)

Discretionary Calories

• THRIVE Orange Drink (88 servings per can/110 calories per serving)

Other Tools Included:

• Deluxe Wheat Grinder
• Sturdy and compact
• Cone shaped burrs are self-aligning
• Smooth, even milling
• Creates 1/2 cup of fine flour per minute
• Create grains at a fraction of the cost of store-bought
• Stores easily in drawers, cupboards, and other small spaces
• Adjustable texture settings
• Stainless steel construction

The Shelf Reliance Water Storage System includes the following:

• 55 Gallon Water Container
• Barrel is made from high-density polyethylene (food grade/ BPA Free).
• Barrel comes in blue color to restrict light, which helps to control the growth of bacteria and algae.
• Barrel weight when full is approximately 480 lbs.
• Water Pump - (45" long, 3" wide) Hose (47" long, 1"wide)
• Sturdy Bung Wrench - doubles as a gas shutoff tool and provides access to storage barrels of all sizes.
• Water Treatment Solution - easy to follow instructions that allows water storage for up to 5 years.
• Detailed instructions of how to prepare your water storage.

To take advantage of this offer, send me an e-mail at survivewiththrive@gmail.com

Food For Thought.

Quiz time! Lisa Warnick came up with this little quiz. I will post the answers in a few days. See how many you can answer correctly.


1. How much does an average family of four spend on food in a year?


2. What percent of that will go to waste?


3. What percent of that will be impulsive buying?


4. How many times does the average family eat around the table in a week?


5. What percent of the grocery store food is processed?


6. What percent of Thrive food is processed?


7. How many calories in a typical THRIVE home cooked meal?


8. How many calories in a typical fast food drive thru meal?


9. How long does it take to prepare a regular home cooked meal?


10. How long does it take to cook a THRIVE meal?


11. What percentage of our food budget is used on eating out?


12. How many times a week do you go to the store to pick up one thing?


13. If I can show you a way to save time, money, serve more healthy meals, and get your family back around the table, would that interest you?

Spring Specials.

Fruits
Apple Slices $12.29

Vegetables
Broccoli (FD) $15.39
Onions, Chopped $10.89


Grains
Barley, Pearled $5.89
Germade $6.79
Rice, White $7.59


Meats & Beans
Small White Navy Beans $9.89


Basics
Beef Bouillon $21.39




*All prices above are for #10 cans and are 20% off retail price. Above prices are available when ordering through me. Please send an e-mail to survivewiththrive@gmail.com.

Baked Chicken Penne.

Baked Chicken Penne

1½ tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish

¼ pound penne rigate

¼ teaspoon olive oil

1 cup mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced

2½ tablespoons flour, divided

1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1½ cups whole milk

¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced

3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup THRIVE chicken dices, rehydrated

Kosher salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 2-quart baking dish. In a large pot of boiling salted water, start cooking pasta. Cook 3 minutes short of al dente (about 8 minutes); drain pasta and set aside.


     While pasta is boiling, heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.  Saute mushrooms until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Use a little extra olive oil if needed.


     In a large saucepan, melt 1½ tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, for 1 minute. While whisking constantly, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer. Keep whisking frequently as sauce thickens, about 1 minute more. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Take the pan off the heat and gradually stir in provolone and 1/4 cup Parmesan; then stir in the chicken.


     Place pasta in baking dish and cover with sauce and stir a bit. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper on top.


     Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 2-3 servings.

Tomato Sauce.

Makes 8 ounces.

2 1/2 tablespoons THRIVE tomato powder
3/4 cup warm water

Stir tomato powder into water.