Food Find

I don't normally use a prepared sauce for pasta.  I prefer to make my own.  However today I found one that is very good.  It is an Alfredo with Roasted Pablano Peppers.  I used in with some cooked chicken breast over pasta and it was wonderful.  I can see where this could also be used with shrimp or vegetables.  So try it.  The brand is Classico and I do recommend it.  Great flavor and not expensive.

Money Saving Ideas

In today’s economy we all can use some ideas on how to stretch the food budget.  One of the easiest is to buy an ice cube tray.  - You know, the plastic one like we used before ice makers.  Here are some ways to use that to help you save money,

Soups - If you have left over stock, gravy or soups pour into the ice cube tray and freeze.  When it is frozen solid  pop the cubes out and put in a freezer bag. That way when you are making soup or sauces you can add as much as you need to boost the flavor.

Milk - I don't always get to use the milk before it goes bad.  I started freezing it in the ice cube tray as it got closer to the expiration date. I use these in gravy or sauces or to make hot chocolate.  Works great and I don't throw it out.

I am sure that many of the reader may have other ideas too.  Please share them!

Cooking Class - Healthy Eating for Kids

At the class today we had several new recipes that were designed to help kids eat more healthy, One of the recipes used baked strawberries to enhance a Spinach Salad.  You find the recipe on Williams Sonoma's website.  Very interesting!