Dry pack canner use

The following is a message from Mary Ann Degn.

We have had questions about the possibility of taking our own products to the dry pack cannery to have them sealed in cans. That is no longer allowed because of the possibility of contamination. We have, however, been able to reserve a canner to bring into the ward. We will have it from noon on this Tuesday, the 29th, until Thursday morning. We have to have it back to the cannery by Thursday at noon. If you are interested, here's the game plan. Mary Ann Degn will pick up the machine and any cans, lids, etc. that people need. If you are not able to get the money to Mary Ann by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday and still want to participate, you could pick them up yourself at the cannery (165 E 2200N in North Logan - 752-6425). The cost of cans+lids+oxypacks (used for everything but sugar) = $.60 a piece. For every 6 cans a plastic lid will be provided free of charge. They will not let us return any unused cans, so try to figure it exactly. According to their calculations, this is the amount you will need.
Weight in lbs. - Product - No. of cans
25 - Black Beans - 4 1/2
25 - Pinto Beans - 4 3/4
25 - White Beans - 4 3/4
25 - Powered Milk - 6
25 - White Rice - 4 1/3
25 - Sugar, granulated - 4
25 - Wheat, Hard Red - 4 1/3
25 - Wheat, Hard White - 4 1/3
15 - Apple Slices - 11 1/2
25 - Carrots - 9
20 - Macaroni - 5 3/4
25 - Oats, Quick - 9 2/3
25 - Oats, Regular - 9 1/4
35 - Onions, Dry - 12 1/2
25 - Potato Flakes - 13 3/4
25 - Spaghetti - 5 3/4
25 - Beans, Refried - 10 1/2
25 - Cocoa Mix, Hot - 4 1/3
25 - Flour, White - 5 1/4
25 - Fruit Drink Mix - 4

We hope this gives you an idea. Obviously, you can fill these cans with anything you want.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this canner, please call Mary Ann Degn (245-3467) for an appointment time. The canner will be in her garage ( unless anyone has a better idea). We hope this will be of use to the members of the ward. Remember, -the money for the cans needs to be to Mary Ann no later than 10:00 a.m. this Tuesday if you would like her to pick them up for you.

P.S. Irene Lusk is passing on a tip about her favorite powdered milk substitute. Macey's currently has Morning Moo Milk for $109 for a 50 lbg. bag. On the 16th of August it will go on sale for $79.

Wraps: Main Dish

Here is a main dish you can make without heating up your kitchen. It is very simple.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 package dry ranch dressing mix
• tortillas
• tops you want

Method:

• mix sour cream, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix until smooth. This makes the "spread" for your wrap.
• put the amount of desired spread on wrap. Put other toppings on wrap. Some ideas for topics include meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, etc. Whatever you want.
• close it up like a burrito and eat!

Theme for July

I decided we should have a theme each month to get this blog rolling. For July, let's all (who want to) contribute recipes we love that won't heat our homes up. You can do main dishes, side dishes, desserts, etc. Anything you want.

To contribute, do one of the following:

• Post a comment on this post. For more information on how to do that, see this post: http://wellsvilleoverstock.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-use-this-blog.html
• Become an author and post a post.
• Hand write or type your recipe and give it to Valerie, Laraine, or any member of the RS Presidency.

Thanks for your wonderful recipes!

Cannery Food Costs Are Changing

Food prices at the cannery will be changing at the end of this week. Starting Monday, there are new prices. Some stuff is going up, some is going down. Here is a breakdown of the items (just in the bulk bags; you can get the idea from these):

Prices That Are Going Down

• Black Beans: from 17.25 down to 14.35
• White Beans: from 14.50 down to 14.35
• Dry Milk: from 75.50 down to 44.45 (WHOA!!!)
• Sugar: from 13.00 down to 10.00
• Carrots: from 70.75 down to 46.00 (another WHOA!!!)
• Onions: from 72.45 down to 69.15
• Refried Beans: from 32.25 down to 25.95
• Cocoa: from 29.75 down to 22.75

Prices That Are Going Up

• Pinto Beans: from 12.25 up to 12.65
• Rice: from 9:50 up to 15.90
• Red Wheat: from 4.75 up to 6.75
• White Wheat: from 6.25 up to 7.85
• Apples: from 52.05 up to 64.95
• Macaroni: from 14.60 up to 20.05
• Quick Oats: from 10.00 up to 10.40
• Regular Oats: from 10.00 up to 10.40
• Potato Flakes: from 28.00 up to 28.05
• Spaghetti: from 18.00 up to 24.45
• Flour: from 7.00 up to 9.50
• Fruit Drink: from 16.25 up to 18.65
• Pancake mix: from 8.80 up to 12.55
• Potato Pearls: from 39.90 up to 40.00

If you want food that is going up--now is the time to get it!

How To Use This Blog

I know not all people are intuitively "savvy" when it comes to computer stuff, so I thought I would create a "how-to" so more people can participate on this blog.

To Create a Post:
Definition: A post is what you are reading right now. Each post on this blog starts with the date and title in green, then the text in black. There is a green line separating each post. As I type this, only Laraine and Valerie have posted so far.

We can have as many authors as we want on the blog. To write a post on this blog, you need to first be invited by Valerie to do so (not just verbally, but electronically :) ). If you would like to be able to post on this blog, you can either leave a comment that includes your email address (instructions below on how to do that) or email Valerie at valplowman@yahoo.com. You do need an email address to be able to be invited.

Let me assure you that to create a post on a blog is just as easy as writing and sending an email. If you can email, you can create a post. Once you have been invited, let Valerie or Laraine know if you need help posting your first time. No problem.

To Comment:
I have set comments to allow anonymous comments on this blog. That way, you can comment without creating a username and password. If you comment anonymously, please add your name to the comment so we know who wrote it.

If you want to share information but creating a post intimidates you, you can always share it in the form of a comment. Valerie will then make it into a post for you.

You can also make comments to each post about the post. To comment:

1. Go to the bottom of the post you want to comment on. If you are commenting to request to be an author, comment on any post. You can also ask questions by commenting on any post.
2. Look for the words that say "0 comments" or "1 comment" etc. (depending on how many comments have been made).
3. Click on those words.
4. A new window will open.
5. Click in the comment box under "Leave Your Comment."
6. Type your comment.
7. Scroll down and choose what identity to use to comment by clicking in the radio button (the round thing next to how you want to comment).
8. Click "Publish Your Comment"
9. You are done!

To Post Without Commenting or Becoming a Blog Author
If it is easier for you, you can just email your post to Valerie and she will post it for you.

This will be a great place for sharing recipes, tips, deals, etc. I hope all who want to will participate, so please ask if you have questions.

Chicken

Don't miss Smith's this week. They have boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $1.59 lb until June 3rd. If they're out just get a rain check.

Stephens anyone?

I noticed when I was at Sam's club yesterday they had the Mint Truffle Stephens cocoa - 4 LB. can on clearance for $4.81. Stock up now and enjoy good cocoa next winter - and maybe even the next.

Thanks

Thanks to Valerie for creating this cool blog. Looks great!


Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/3 cup boiling water
1 cup powdered milk
2/3 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. Butter
Put all ingredients in blender and blend until all of the sugar is dissolved.
You can a few drops of water if the mixture is too thick.
Equals approx. 1 can sweended condensed milk.

Wellsville Overstock

This is a blog for Wellsville-ians to post extra produce we have, good deals we know about, and great recipes we love. Anything else you want to post that is pertinent is great too.