Just a hint for anybody looking for cheaper prices on must-have grocery items. The grocery stores know that people get their government assistance at the beginning of the month. Prices are always higher on things, especially meat at this time. They know people need their stuff, so they are going to make as much money as they possibly can. Oh, and just a heads up... beef will be starting to become extremely expensive and even hard to get since we had that early winter snow storm in South Dakota which killed a lot of cattle and because of drought, too.
I know this is so very hard, but if at all possible, try to buy your meat and basic foods towards the end of the month, when prices are usually cheaper. Buy extra if possible and freeze it. By the way, did you know you can freeze bread, milk and butter?
Always try to stay away from any processed, frozen or packaged meals. They are not healthy or filling and only waste your money. I am not saying there is anything wrong with buying a little ice cream or a treat every now and then, but we have to try harder to learn to prepare our own food. It is cheaper and much healthier.
A crock pot is such an excellent investment for busy families. Here is an apple crisp recipe you can make if you have one. It is so easy, uses apples which are at a good price right now and makes your house smell great! It is a nice treat for the family.
Crock Pot Apple Crisp
Makes 8 servings
2 lbs cooking apples (usually a tart variety), peeled and sliced (about 6 med apples)
2/3 c old-fashioned oats
2/3 c flour
2/3 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, not margarine
1. Add sliced apples to slow cooker.
2. Combine oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg in medium mixing bowl. Cut in softened butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
3. Cover slow cooker with paper towels (2 or 3 thick). Place lid firmly over paper towels (towels will absorb some of the condensation). Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until apples are soft.
(I used extra spice...adding a little ground clove, too)
Remember, November and December are excellent months to buy baking supplies. Here are some things to watch out for that may be on sale. Also, you can always cook your turkey, which is an excellent meat to buy right now, take the meat off and freeze in portions to use later in soup, casseroles and pot pies. Some of these things fit into the list of foods to always keep on hand. (refer to lists in earlier blogs, please):
Flour (buy 2 if possible and keep in the fridge or freezer)
Sugar (buy 2 if possible)
Brown sugar
Evaporated Milk (good for more than just pumpkin pie, so get some extra)
Canned Pumpkin (great for making bread too)
Turkey
Mushroom soup
Nuts
Spices
Cranberries (Recipe for cranberry coffee cake recipe below)
Canned Green Beans
Fresh Sweet Potatoes/Yams
Apples
Oranges
Shalom, Shalom ~
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