Well, Ebola is Back In The News

 This is very scary! People who thought that they were cured of the Ebola virus are having relapses about one year later. There have been other complications reported in other Ebola patients. What about all of the thousands that had been "cured" of Ebola in Africa?? This can turn out to be a very nasty re-outbreak.

 Ebola Returns: 2nd Case of Relapse Raises Questions

Second Ebola Nurse Now In Critical Condition

We all need to take car of ourselves and make sure that our pandemic emergency kits are prepped and ready. Be prepared for if you have to shelter in place.


Lets pray that this does not turn into something horrific. Just be prepared for anything. If nothing happens at least you know that you had taken the precautions.

Commercial Restaurant Equipment

Planning Ahead Reduces Stress
Running a restaurant or dining operation requires great attention to detail. There are many aspects that must be considered. The daily practices of running a food service operation involve more than just food. Finances, inventory and other business functions must also be considered. There are a few ways to ensure that the operations flow smoothly.

Focus on Food First
The food is perhaps the most important focal point. The menu is what will attract potential customers to a dining establishment. Review the menu carefully and take note of the most popular items. It is important to always have proper inventory on hand so that there is never a delay in preparing the items that customers enjoy most.

Train Staff Consistently
It is also important to train staff so that each staff member prepares a menu item the same way every time. Repeat customers will develop expectations, and consistency will help keep them satisfied. Make sure that each dish looks and tastes the same way every time. Menu items should only be prepared differently in cases where a customer specifically requests a change.

Make sure that there are always enough staff members to handle the demands of the business. Monitor sales for each hour that the restaurant is open to determine how many staff members will be needed. It is typical to have more staff on hand during busier times, such as lunch or dinner. Slower time periods may only require minimal staffing.

Use Professional Equipment
Part of making sure that items consistently have a quality appearance is keeping quality ingredients stored correctly. Using commercial restaurant equipment is a way to have enough storage space to keep an adequate inventory. Restaurants who do not have adequate space are sometimes forced to substitute their usual ingredients with items of a lower quality. For example, a refrigerator that is too small may cause a restaurant to run out of an essential ingredient. Professional suppliers, such as Mission Restaurant Supply, can provide kitchen equipment that offers plenty of storage space.

These suggestions will help make operating a food service establishment easier. It can be difficult to juggle all of the demands of food service. Tracking sales, using proper equipment and having a trained staff can lighten the workload.

Another Dollar Tree Find

Every time that I go to Dollar Tree they have some new item that looks so good. A while back they had these sauce packs that were great in the crockpot - I had gotten the stir fry one that was so good.  This one is for the skillet. You fry up some ground beef and then add this sauce to it. Have not tried it yet, but it will probably be as yummy as the other flavors. The only bad thing is that this is one of those things that you get at Dollar Tree once and then they never have them again. You have to watch for items like that. Get them while they have them.

The End: Surviving the Apocalypse

The End: Surviving the Apocalypse was a free kindle book when this post was written. If you do not have a Kindle download the free reading app for your phone, tablet, laptop, or pc.

The End: Surviving the Apocalypse is an eerie tale about the end of times. The world is in shambles and the dead have begun to rise. All that is left is a barren wasteland a few survivors that cling on to one hope, to find salvation and survive. This story follows a young girl who will do anything to reach this goal, even if that means betraying her own people and looting their corpses. Prepare to be amazed, shocked, thrilled, and moved.

Must Have Item ~ Food Storage

These packets of gravy mix and seasonings are a low cost way to add variety to your food storage. You can do just about anything with them. I use the brown gravy ones to season my roast that I slow cook in my crock pot. The country gravy is great for putting over pork chops, country fried steak, and biscuits.  These packets are a frugal person's dream. I usually get them 2 for $1.00, but sometimes they are on sale 3 for $1.00. Watch for the sales and stock up!! Keeps your food storage from getting boring. These are a great way to season up things and turn a boring meal into something fabulous. The chicken gravy can make instant potatoes taste a lot better!!