Seeds for Survival (GIVEAWAY)
March 9th, 2010Have you ever wondered what you would do in time of a catastrophic emergency? How would you feed your family? Where would you get water? What if there is a food shortage?
Disasters bring these thoughts to our minds that normally stay hidden away in the recesses. And honestly, more often that not we have the mentality that it won’t happen to us so why worry about it.
Hometown Seeds has made a Survival Seed Package that is water-tight sealed and will last, as is, for 5 years or in the freezer for 10 years. It comes with instructions and all the seeds that you need to get a good start on growing food during time of disaster. These kits are well thought out…I am very impressed.
Not only are these kits great to put up for a disaster, they would also make GREAT gifts for those in your life that are facing tough times due to the economy. By giving them the gift of one package they would be able to grow some of their own food and not have to worry so heavily about what they were going to put on the table.
Emergency Survival Seeds Package Contents:
* Know that your family will have food during a crisis.
* Includes an in-depth instruction booklet.
* Enough seeds to plant 3/4 of an acre!
* Non-Hybrid Survival Seeds produce true to variety seeds to replant for future harvests.
* Optimum water content to increase storage life.
* Double water tight packaging.
* 5yr. minimum shelf life, up to 10 yrs. if frozen.
* Hometown seeds is 100% GMO free!
* Makes a great addition to your long term food storage.
* Nearly 1 1/2 lbs. of premium seed.
Includes 16 Easy To Grow Non-Hybrid Varieties:
Lincoln Peas
Detroit Dark Red Beets
Kentucky Wonder Brown Pole Bean
Yolo Wonder Pepper
Champion Radish
Lucullus Swiss Chard
Black Beauty Zucchini
Waltham Butternut Winter Squash
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach
Scarlet Nantes Carrots
Long Green Improved Cucumber
Rutgers Tomato
Golden Acre Cabbage
Romaine Paris Island Cos Lettuce
Golden Bantem Sweet Corn
Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion
Hometown Seeds offers a huge variety of premium quality seed and supplies within a user friendly, secure online seed store. They not only offer the Survival Seeds but other gardening seeds, wildflower seeds, herb seeds, annuals and perennials for all your gardening needs.
Thanks to Hometown Seeds you have the opportunity to win a Survival Seed Package for your families peace of mind.
To Enter: Visit Hometown Seeds and leave a comment here stating what your biggest disaster related fear is. Water? Food? Transportation? etc.
One lucky reader will win a survival seed package to help ease those fears. All entries must be received by March 20th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.
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Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon is a HIT
February 22nd, 2010I hosted an Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon party recently…and we had such a good time.
Thanks to Oscar Mayer we had napkins, a grocery list that has a magnetic back, recipe cards and a coupon for a free pack of turkey bacon for everyone in attendance.
Our special guest was Oscar. He hung out on the table all day and really enjoyed dancing and singing for everyone.
Oscar Mayer also provided the sparkly centerpiece, a serving tray, tongs and a spatula.
Other than the Oscar Mayer recipes I provided a few of my own.
This Quiche was made from Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon, Spinach, low fat cheese, and Egg Beaters.
Super easy to make, tasted fabulous…I almost got it WAY too done.
I also cut up chunks of deer tenderloin. I marinated it overnight then wrapped each piece in Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon and cooked it.
Ohhh, it was so good!
We call them Hoo-Dats. Not sure why, that is just what we have always called them.
We had a house full of friends and family enjoying one anothers company and having food on the table.
All the guest received some great goodies from Oscar Mayer and learned just how great tasting and versatile Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon can be.
Thank you to Oscar Mayer and House Party for a Fabulous time!
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2010
I hope you all have a great day filled to the brim with love and happiness!
Well, not so much love that you will be taking prenatal vitamins. But you know what I mean.
We are here celebrating not only Valentine’s Day but Erin’s Birthday!
So our day will be filled with TONS of celebrating, food, family and friends.
I hope yours is as well.
Oh, and it is snowing again.
Yummmy YumYum!
December 8th, 2009I came across a recipe on Kelli’s blog today and decided that we would try it tonight…and oh my, it is delicious!
It is called Girl Scout Stew. You have to try this for a quick, easy and delicious meal on a cold night.
I paired it with grilled cheese sandwiches which turned into a comfort meal that won’t soon be forgotten. I also changed up a couple of things in the recipe. I added a can of diced tomatoes and I didn’t use butter…I used my favorite Olive Oil by Star
Please don’t look at my dirty stove.
I would much rather us talk about Star Olive Oil…because it is the star here really.
STAR® Olive Oil Launches Nationwide “Flavors of the Mediterranean” Recipe Contest September 20 through December 20.
STAR Olive oil is encouraging cooks to try olive oil in place of butter this season and is looking for creative new recipes in its “Flavors of the Mediterranean” Recipe Contest. Contest begins Sept 20 and runs thru Dec 20 with judging and prizes Jan 2010. The Grand prize winner will enjoy an all-expense paid culinary adventure to Catalonia Spain with daily cooking classes, visits to local wineries, food markets, historic sites and a private olive oil tasting and lunch at STAR’s facilities in Tarrega. Runners-up receive Sur La Table gift cards and first 500 entrants will receive free Olive Oil/Vinegar cruets. For more details visit http://www.starfinefoods.com.
Check out Kelli’s recipe and Star Olive Oil today for a great meal to comfort your family this holiday season.
Nancy’s Appetizers (GIVEAWAY)
December 4th, 2009
We tried something new as part of our Thanksgiving appetizers this year and they were a HUGE hit…even with the kids. As part of our menu we added Nancy’s Deli spirals as something to snack on before the main meal was served and this is what happened:
I followed the easy directions…all I had to do was thaw them out. Yeah, seriously, it was that easy! I then arranged them on a tray with pickles for all to enjoy.And within 10 minutes…
…they were GONE! I mean seriously, I got ONE. They were that good. These will definitely be on the table for Christmas and all other get-togethers that we have.
I will just have SEVERAL more boxes to refill the tray…and hopefully they will last a little longer.
Check out www.Nancys.com to find out more information about the products that Nancy’s has to offer and to find a retailer near you.
Thanks to Nancy’s you can enter to win a coupon for a free product to trsy for yourself and see just exactly what I am talking about. You won’t be disappointed!
To Enter: Visit Nancy’s and leave me a comment stating which product you would really like to try. All entries must be received by December 11th at 5 PM EST. All entrants must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected by random drawing and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail before another winner will be selected.
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Merry Happy Day!
November 28th, 2009We had a fabulous Thanksgiving this year. I hope that you did as well. The day was spent with family, friends and lots of food. You just can’t get much better than that. We did miss having a discount cigar after dinner because well, that really isn’t something that we normally do but we all ate so much that we felt we should…instead, this is what happened:
That is Susan’s husband..he was basically comatose after dinner. And we had great fun at his expense. He is such a good sport though that he got over it pretty fast. I wish I had thought to paint his nails bright pink!
The best part of the meal? Hmmm, the fried turkey was delicious, the pineapple casserole was superb but these…
…yes, all desserts. The desserts were divine! That Red Velvet cakes was sooo good. I could have eaten myself into a coma with that. So glad there wasn’t much left.
So, from my family to yours…I hope that you were as blessed as us this Thanksgiving and may the upcoming Christmas Holidays be Merry and Bright.
Thanksgiving Left-Overs. What To Do?!
November 17th, 2009Thanksgiving is almost here. At my house that means gobs of food, family, friends and fun. The holidays are big for us and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Well, except for maybe having some appetite suppressant around because I KNOW I will overeat. It happens every year. We will have a typically southern Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings and then some…and then….afterwards we will all moan and groan and talk about how we shouldn’t have eaten so much. Then we will get a game of Shangai Rummy going and see who can beat the pants off of who.
What do you for Thanksgiving? What do you do with your left-over turkey? Me…I am going to make Red Curry Turkey Pot Pie thanks to Thai Kitchen. I am not a big sandwich fan so I was thrilled when I received this recipe!
Red Curry Turkey Pot Pie
1 can (14 oz) Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
1/2 cup water
2 pkgs (.87 oz each) turkey gravy mix
1 TBSP Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 refrigerated pie crust
Mix coconut milk and water in a large sauce pan. Add the gravy mix and curry paste. Stir until well blended. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in the turkey and vegetables. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Spoon into a 9 ince deep dish pie plate or a 2-quart baking dish. Top with pie crust. Seal edges and cut several slits on top.
Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
NOTE: I used both a crust on bottom and a crust on top simply because that is our preference.
This pot pie was seriously the best I have ever had. Everyone here loved it and has already been asking for it again. So, if you need a solution for your left over turkey, I HIGHLY suggest that you try this recipe.
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Thank you to Thai Kitchens for supplying the coconut milk, red curry paste and recipe for this post!
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