Storage Recommendation of the Week

Buy the 1.69/lb chicken from Albertsons. Make a double recipe your favorite chicken recipe. Freeze the left overs.

Buy several of the Ultra Dawn from Albertsons for $1.

Here is a chicken recipe that I made up this summer to use the plentiful zucchini and still be pretty low carb (I'm trying to avoid carbs!) This would freeze just fine.

Chicken
Zucchini
Salsa
Cheddar, Jack, or Pepper Jack Cheese
Cream (optional)

Dice and cook chicken w/minced garlic. Slice and saute' zucchini in butter. Place a layer of zucchini in a casserole dish. Add a layer of chicken. Cover chicken with salsa and cheese and a little cream if you want. Repeat. Heat to melt cheese.

Albertsons this week 10/01/08

Looks like there are quite a few items worth mentioning.

Chicken breast or tenders - 1.69/lb
Grapes .88/lb
Hot pockets (8) or Paninis (6) 1.88 Each

Cereal, Soup, etc. (when you buy 10 items) 1.50 each
Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Cheerios, Kix, Total
Progesso Rich & Hearty Soups
Betty Crocker Cookie Pouch
Pillsbury Ready to back Cookies
Ghiradelli Baking Chocolate 4 oz
Green Giant Veggies 7-10 oz
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks

Dawn Ultra Dishsoap $1

Buy one Get one Free (regular Price)
Pork Loin Chops (3.49 lb)
Boneless Pork Shoulder Ribs (3.99/lb)
Boneless Pork Sirloin (4.49)
Lean Ground Beef (4.99)
Sirloin Tip Roast (5.99)

Three Day Sale Thursday - Saturday
Beef Bone In Rib Eye 5.88
Extra Lean Ground Beef 1.99
Poink Loin Baby Back Ribs 3.99

Deals of the week - Sept 29

I read the paper and nothing seemed like a great deal to me this week. Maybe it is because I have a garage full of apples and other produce that I was able to harvest from our parents' homes in Rupert while we were there. Not to mention all the left over salads and BBQ. It makes me not think that I will ever need to grocery shop again. Or maybe the news is just getting to me and making me want to quit spending now.

One suggestion I do have for the week is that IF you have a garden and it has treated you well this season, don't quit on it. That is my tendancy this time of year. I just get tired of it. If this is you, look for someone to share the wealth with if you have canned, eaten, frozen all you can. If you need help, comment here or email me and I will find someone for you. :)

So in looking in the paper for food storage type items, I did see the following:
Fred Meyer
Whole chickens .79/lb
pumpkins (cook and freeze for pies later) .18/lb
Pillsbury cake mixes .89
Pastaroni $1

Remember the last day for the Albertons ad is tomorrow - Tuesday. There were some pretty good deals there. And don't forget Winco.

I am also considering putting together an order for dry goods such as beans, sugar, popcorn, etc. I have a contact in Rupert that can get us some good deals there. Potatoes are another possibility if there is interest. Please make a comment here and tell me if and what you are interested in.

Free TV

I always like a good deal. And I love my tv shows. I do not have USA network anymore, but I can watch my favorite shows online, for free. Also, if you missed an episode, didn't DVR/Tevo it, or what ever, almost everything is available online. Here some links if you feel like being entertained and wasting time.

http://www.usanetwork.com/fullepisodes/

http://www.nbc.com/Video/library/

http://community.abcfamily.go.com/watch

http://abc.go.com/

http://www.cbs.com/hd/

Ok, here is something you can feel a little better about. BYUTV, PBS, and Discovery Channel.

http://www.byutv.org/streaming/

http://video.discovery.com/

http://www.pbs.org/video/

Robert Smith

Here is another way to add to your food storage. Robert Smith has been selling food storage items for quite a few years. If you would like to be on his email distribution list or have a question for him, email him at rsmith20055@msn.com

Sept 08 - Food Storage Items
Red Feather Canned Butter:
We have found a canned butter that is
imported from New Zealand with an
indefinite shelf life, no refrigeration is
necessary!!
It is a smooth, creamy, high-quality
butter. And the best part (besides the
great taste), is the list of ingredients;
Pasteurized Cream and Salt – that’s
it!!
___4.35 12 oz can
___99.05 18 lb case of 24 cans
Red Feather Canned Cheddar
Cheese:
We have found a canned cheese that
is imported from Australia with a 10 -
15 year minimum shelf life, no
refrigeration is necessary!!
This is real cheese that can be
grated like any other cheese. It
melts, it can be sliced into thin
slices for sandwiches, pizzas,
lasagna or meat loaf – it’s great
for grilled cheese sandwiches,
fantastic omelets or just by the
slice.
___2.65 7.9 oz can
___91.25 18 lb case of 36 cans
Yoder's Canned Bacon:
Each can is 9 ounces of fully
cooked and drained bacon. Each
can is the highest quality fresh
#1 bacon slices. Cured, cooked
and then hand wrapped, rolled
and packed in the U.S.
With a shelf life in excess of 10
years, this bacon makes a perfect
addition to your food storage
program and it is great for every
day use.
___9.50 9 oz can
___108.90 6.75 lb case of 12
cans
Yoder's Canned Meats:
Made in Ohio as an Amish family
tradition for more than 40 years.
Each case contains 12/28 oz cans
- Fully Cooked, Low fat content,
10+ years non-refrigerated shelf
life, and 100% US Raised and US
Canned Meats.
Beef Chunks
___6.85 28 oz can
___78.35 21 lb case of 12 cans
Chicken Chunks
___6.85 28 oz can
___78.35 21 lb case of 12 cans
Pork Chunks
___6.85 28 oz can
___78.35 21 lb case of 12 cans
Turkey Chunks
___6.85 28 oz can
___78.35 21 lb case of 12 cans
Pork Sausage
___6.85 28 oz can
___78.35 21 lb case of 12 cans
Ground Beef
___6.85 28 oz can
___78.35 21 lb case of 12 cans
MOUNTAIN HOUSE FREEZE
DRIED PRODUCTS:
If you want to eat or store the best...
look no further than the Mountain
House® brand. Mountain House®
Freeze dried food products are
surprisingly delicious, generally require
no cooking (just add water) and taste
as fresh years from now as they do
today. Great for Emergency
Preparedness, camping, hiking and
backpacking meals, 72 hour kits,
comfort food and sick days. Great
tasting, High Quality, Light Weight,
Easy to Prepare, hearty servings and
long shelf life...10+ years.
SINGLE SERVING:
Rice & Chicken
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Spaghetti
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Beef Stew
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Beef Stroganoff
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Chicken Teriyaki
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Lasagna
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Chili Mac w/Beef
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Sweet & Sour Pork
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Pasta Primavera
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
Mexican Chicken w/Rice
___4.54 each
___26.24 case of 6
DOUBLE SERVING:
Rice & Chicken
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Spaghetti
___4.69 each
___27.14 case of 6
Hearty Stew w/Beef
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Beef Stroganoff
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Chicken Teriyaki
___5.98 each
___34.59 case of 6
Lasagna
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Chili Mac w/Beef
___4.69 each
___27.14 case of 6
Sweet & Sour Pork
___5.98 each
___34.59 case of 6
Pasta Primavera
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Mexican Chicken w/Rice
___5.54 each
___32.08 case of 6
Chicken Stew
___5.54 each
___32.08 case of 6
Chicken ala King
___5.98 each
___34.59 case of 6
Chicken Polynesian
___5.98 each
___34.59 case of 6
Beef Teriyaki
___5.98 each
___34.59 case of 6
Noodles & Chicken
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Wild Rice & Mushroom Pilaf
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Turkey Tetrazzini
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Vegetable Lasagna
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Oriental Style Spicy Chicken
___5.98 each
___34.59 case of 6
Seafood Chowder
___5.54 each
___32.08 case of 6
Jamaican Style Chicken w/Rice
___5.54 each
___32.08 case of 6
Macaroni & Cheese
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Potatoes & Cheddar
___4.33 each
___25.03 case of 6
Potatoes & Beef
___4.69 each
___27.14 case of 6
Grilled Chicken Breast w/Mashed
Potatoes
___6.85 each
___39.61 case of 6
FOUR-SERVING:
Spaghetti
___8.68 each
___25.11 case of 3
Hearty Stew w/Beef
___8.68 each
___25.11 case of 3
Beef Stroganoff
___8.68 each
___25.11 case of 3
Lasagna
___8.68 each
___25.11 case of 3
BREAKFAST:
Scrambled Eggs
___3.43 each
___19.85 case of 6
Scrambled Eggs w/Ham
___3.88 each
___22.44 case of 6
Scrambled Eggs w/Bacon
___3.88 each
___22.44 case of 6
Granola w/Blueberries
___3.39 each
___19.60 case of 6
VEGETABLES:
Peas
___2.45 each
___14.18 case of 6
Green Beans
___2.45 each
___14.18 case of 6
Corn
___2.45 each
___14.18 case of 6
SNACKS & DESSERTS:
Neapolitan Ice Cream Bar
___1.75 each
___20.25 case of 12
Ice Cream Sandwich
___1.68 each
___19.44 case of 12
Raspberry Crumble
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Blueberry Cheesecake
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Chocolate Strawberry Crunch
___5.11 each
___29.57 case of 6
Organic Strawberries
___3.02 each
___23.33 case of 8
Organic Mangos
___3.02 each
___23.33 case of 8
Organic Apples
___3.02 each
___23.33 case of 8
Organic Bananas
___3.02 each
___23.33 case of 8
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Build a Reserve - Avoid Debt

I have been thinking a little about debt and savings. The latest statistics show that our national savings rate is actually in the negative for the first time ever. See this article for an interesting perspective on this topic. http://www.fool.com/personal-finance/retirement/2007/02/02/our-savings-rate-is-abysmal.aspx

Here's what our prophets have counseled.

President Heber J. Grant said, “From my earliest recollections, from the days of Brigham Young until now, I have listened to men standing in the pulpit … urging the people not to run into debt; and I believe that the great majority of all our troubles today is caused through the failure to carry out that counsel.”

President Ezra Taft Benson said, “Do not leave yourself or your family unprotected against financial storms. … Build up savings.”

President Harold B. Lee taught, “Not only should we teach men to get out of debt but we should teach them likewise to stay out of debt.”

President Gordon B. Hinckley declared: “Many of our people are living on the very edge of their incomes. In fact, some are living on borrowings. …I urge you to be modest in your expenditures; discipline yourselves in your purchases to avoid debt to the extent possible. Pay off debt as quickly as you can, and free yourselves from bondage.”

President Gordon B. Hinckley has taught: “Set your houses in order. If you have paid your debts, if you have a reserve, even though it be small, then should storms howl about your head, you will have shelter for your wives and children and peace in your hearts” ("To the Boys and to the Men," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 54).

"We encourage you wherever you may live in the world to prepare for adversity by looking to the condition of your finances. We urge you to be modest in your expenditures; discipline yourselves in your purchases to avoid debt. . . . If you have paid your debts and have a financial reserve, even though it be small, you and your family will feel more secure and enjoy greater peace in your hearts."—The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances, Feb. 2007, 1