Food Storage Recipe - Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Sometimes you just have to have some chocolate syrup!! You can make it homemade very easily and always have it on hand.

 Homemade Chocolate Syrup

 1 1/2 cups sugar

 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

 1 cup water

dash of salt

 1 teaspoon vanilla

 In a small saucepan, add sugar, cocoa, and salt. Whisk together gently. Add water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Pie Iron Cookbook

Pie Iron Cookbook: 60 #Delish Pie Iron Recipes for Cooking in the Great Outdoors (60 Super Recipes Book 20) was a free kindle book when this post was written.

This pie iron recipe cookbook is perfect for those who crave a good meal while enjoying the great outdoors! From pudgy pies to pie iron pizza and tacos to savory grilled cheese or roast beef sandwiches this book has it all. Quick, easy to create and simply delicious, these recipes will please your camping crew, fill your bellies and take it easy on your wallet. Includes helpful tips for great results for even the most novice camper. A must have for your next nature excursion! 60 #Delish options! Enjoy & be well! (Twitter @SoDelishDish)

Off-Grid Kindle!

I finally have a new Kindle - I chose the keyboard one because it has free 3G built in. It uses any AT&T cell tower! Anywhere I go I can use this. Do not need wi-fi. Which will come in handy soon. We have looked at a few pieces of land that will be totally off-grid, but they all have great cell phone service! I can get online with this, check emails, keep up on news,  and such. Plus read all of my books that I have this stockpiled with for survival skills, recipes, and more. It is pretty hard to find the keyboard one anymore, they had stopped making them, but you can still get a Kindle that has free 3G - All-New Kindle Paperwhite 3G, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Free 3G + Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers. It is worth it.You can charge it with one of these solar power chargers.

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.