Comments on: Week 1 Plan- “Eating From the Pantry and Freezer” Month http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:34:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Vikahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-21005 Vika Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:44:41 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-21005 Thanks for answering that question! I've saved a lot just by making the yogurt myself; it only costs me about $1 to make a quart vs the $3 to buy a quart of organic whole milk yogurt. By purchasing the mark downs and saving it, I'll do even better! Thanks for answering that question! I've saved a lot just by making the yogurt myself; it only costs me about $1 to make a quart vs the $3 to buy a quart of organic whole milk yogurt. By purchasing the mark downs and saving it, I'll do even better!

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-21004 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:15:05 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-21004 The milk I freeze is exactly the milk you're talking about- near expiry and marked down! If it's in a cardboard carton, I just freeze it as is. If it's in plastic, I usually empty out just a little bit (maybe a 1/2 cup?) and then make sure it's upright until it's frozen, and then I can store it however I want. It works perfectly and you would never, ever know the difference! This is how I make all of our organic yogurt and kefir so affordable! The milk I freeze is exactly the milk you're talking about- near expiry and marked down! If it's in a cardboard carton, I just freeze it as is. If it's in plastic, I usually empty out just a little bit (maybe a 1/2 cup?) and then make sure it's upright until it's frozen, and then I can store it however I want.

It works perfectly and you would never, ever know the difference! This is how I make all of our organic yogurt and kefir so affordable!

]]> By: Vikahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-21003 Vika Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:36:14 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-21003 You mentioned that you have organic milk in the freezer that you'll use for yogurt and kefir. I've never tried using previously frozen milk for yogurt but I often see organic milk marked down when it is nearing expiration date. Do you need to store it in any particular way or just put a full jug in the freezer? I'd love to stock up when I find a good deal! You mentioned that you have organic milk in the freezer that you'll use for yogurt and kefir. I've never tried using previously frozen milk for yogurt but I often see organic milk marked down when it is nearing expiration date. Do you need to store it in any particular way or just put a full jug in the freezer? I'd love to stock up when I find a good deal!

]]> By: Noelle @ Life of Another Mamahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-21002 Noelle @ Life of Another Mama Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:20:52 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-21002 I wish I still have some home canned tomatoes. I went through all of mine already. And I would LOVE a spaghetti squash! lol I am really trying to use up what we have too. As for your steaks, we find they need lower heat and less time than conventional beef. You could always use them in the crock pot to do shredded beef for tacos. I wish I still have some home canned tomatoes. I went through all of mine already. And I would LOVE a spaghetti squash! lol

I am really trying to use up what we have too.

As for your steaks, we find they need lower heat and less time than conventional beef. You could always use them in the crock pot to do shredded beef for tacos.

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-21001 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:26:18 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-21001 Nola, by "shredded" chicken I just mean the chicken that completely falls off the bone after doing my whole chicken in the crockpot. It can't really be called diced chicken, because it's more or less ripped into shreds or little pieces. I guess I just don't know what else to call it. A completely non-technical term, to be sure! LOL! Nola, by "shredded" chicken I just mean the chicken that completely falls off the bone after doing my whole chicken in the crockpot. It can't really be called diced chicken, because it's more or less ripped into shreds or little pieces. I guess I just don't know what else to call it. A completely non-technical term, to be sure! LOL!

]]> By: Nolahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-21000 Nola Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:19:56 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-21000 what is shredded chicken? I am making a bunch of stir-fry dishes to use up my many peppers! More smoothies with strawberries and peaches, and maybe even making some strawberry jam too if I get some time. Probably just a freezer jam since it takes less time. what is shredded chicken?

I am making a bunch of stir-fry dishes to use up my many peppers! More smoothies with strawberries and peaches, and maybe even making some strawberry jam too if I get some time. Probably just a freezer jam since it takes less time.

]]> By: Alisonhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-20999 Alison Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:38:53 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-20999 What is your recipe for sweet and sour lentils?? I am interested in this! I like to do at least one meatless meal a week. You're being a good steward of the resources you have by using them up!! Awesome! :) What is your recipe for sweet and sour lentils?? I am interested in this! I like to do at least one meatless meal a week.

You're being a good steward of the resources you have by using them up!! Awesome! :)

]]> By: Ravenhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-20998 Raven Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:15:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-20998 A suggestion for your tough beef. I've never done it with beef, but I know that if you take tough antelope and marinate it in milk, it becomes tender and mild, almost like veal. Couldn't hurt-- you could always make a creamy sauce to go with the beef if you don't want to waste the milk in the marinade. :) A suggestion for your tough beef. I've never done it with beef, but I know that if you take tough antelope and marinate it in milk, it becomes tender and mild, almost like veal. Couldn't hurt-- you could always make a creamy sauce to go with the beef if you don't want to waste the milk in the marinade. :)

]]> By: Faithhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html/comment-page-1#comment-20997 Faith Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:00:10 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/03/week-1-plan-eating-from-the-pantry-and-freezer-month.html#comment-20997 Stephanie, If you have a chance sometime, could you post your zucchini bread recipe? I tried the link for it in an old post, but the website is gone now. Also...I want to second another posters thoughts in january for posting your tortilla recipe (although I will check out that video link). I just bought tortillas today at the store for the first time in months and was shocked by how much they were! ($4 something for 8 tortillas!) I will not be paying that again! Stephanie,
If you have a chance sometime, could you post your zucchini bread recipe? I tried the link for it in an old post, but the website is gone now. Also...I want to second another posters thoughts in january for posting your tortilla recipe (although I will check out that video link). I just bought tortillas today at the store for the first time in months and was shocked by how much they were! ($4 something for 8 tortillas!) I will not be paying that again!

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