Food Storage Recipe - Minestrone Soup

 A hearty soup that is really tasty.

NEED:

• 2 medium carrots, diced
  
• 2 small zucchinis , diced
  
• 1/2 large onion, diced
  
• 6 celery stalks. diced
  
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  
• 32 oz vegetable broth
  
• 15 oz canned great northern beans, drained
• 15 oz  canned kidney beans. drained
  
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  
• 1 tbsp  dry basil
  
• 1/2 cup macaroni noodles
  
• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
• 2 cups water
  

In a large pot heat up the olive oil.

Add the carrots, zucchini, onion, and celery.

Saute until tender.

Add the canned tomatoes. 

Season with the Seasonings.

Add the broth, noodles, and beans.

Simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add the water.

Add the minced garlic.

Simmer for about 10 more minutes.  

Just depends on when noodles are done.

Make Your Own Disinfectant Room Spray

Making your own household items is a great way to save money and keep your home clean and fresh!

Here is an easy way to make your own disinfectant room spray:

Ingredients:

* 15 drops lavender oil
* 8 drops orange or lemon oil
* 2 drops eucalyptus oil
* 1/4 cup water

Combine all in a spray bottle; shake well before each use. Mixture can be sprayed into the air. This is just such a great way to refresh the air in your home.

Food Storage Recipe - Potato Casserole

 Simple recipe to throw together. 

16 oz. wide egg noodles 

 6 C. prepared mashed potatoes

  1/4 C. butter 

 2 large onions, chopped  

garlic, minced 

 1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese 

Preheat the oven to 350 F. 

Grease a casserole baking dish with some butter.  

 Prepare the noodles by following the instructions on the package and cook them until  they are done.

In a large pan over medium heat heat up some butter. 

Saute the onion and  garlic  for 2 min. 

Get a large mixing bowl and Mix together the potato with onion , garlic mix, a pinch of salt and pepper.

 Place half of the cooked noodles in a greased casserole dish. 

Spread the potato onion mixture over the noodles.  

 Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes then layer the remaining noodles over that.  

Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top. 

Place the casserole in the Oven and bake for about 40 minutes.

50+ Freezable Foods That Will Save You Time and Money

 

 

50+ Freezable Foods That Will Save You Time and Money | Andrea Dekker

 

Being able to have a full freezer can actually save you some money. There are so many things that you can freeze. I free bread that I buy that has been mark downed. Meat  that is on sale. So much more. Garden all summer and freeze the veggies that you grew.

Making a Hobo Stove -

 

 

 

Making a Hobo Stove -

 

Always looking for ways to reuse #10 cans! This is a great way to reuse one and easy to make. Very useful item to make. Anyone can make one and it could come in handy.