What began as an FFA project has now blossomed into a full-blown business. “It’ started as a small garden, my mom helped me out. It’s grown to 15 greenhouses and a store in Kearney we’re selling crafts and vegetables and produce at,” Erickson said. Just north of Funk in Phelps County, Erickson checks on his greenhouse garden and prepares to sell the harvest at his market in Kearney. Economists say Erickson’s business is just one example of how growers can get a larger share of the money we spend on food.
Dr. Debbie Bridges, Professor of Agribusiness at University of Nebraska at Kearney. Dr. Bridges said the moment raw commodities like wheat or corn leave the farm, value is added as they are transported to food processors that turn them into the products we see in the grocery store. For farmers looking to get more for their products, Dr. Bridges said you have to go straight to the customer, like Erickson and his garden. Dr. Bridges said farmer's markets, farm-to-table and farm-to-restaurant programs are each avenues that may work for some growers.
This multi-purpose paper has been treated to be non-stick and very resistant to heat. It is also often re-usable - the same sheet can be used like a baking sheet several times. Parchment paper can be used instead of grease to line a cookie or baking tin. You can also very easily make a parchment paper sling for brownies or loaves - then all you have to do is lift the finished product out of its baking pan.
There is a great demonstration on how to use parchment paper to line a cake pan in my post on Chocolate Cake For Beginners. Parchment paper can also be used to separate foods that you want to freeze. Put a piece of parchment between hamburger patties, steaks or crepes, then wrap them as you normally would and freeze. When you want to use them, you won’t need a crowbar to separate them.
Home cooks can buy an appliance that vacuum packs food, removing all the air from the packaging. These vacuum sealers can be used on foods that are refrigerated, frozen or stored in the cupboard. Vacuum packing can extend the life of stored food, and can eliminate the issue of freezer burn. Just remember, when in doubt, throw it out! If you are new to startcooking, or are a regular visitor here, please consider subscribing for free. I really like the tip for preventing tomato sauce from staining food storage containers. This is the first time I have heard of spraying the inside with vegetable spray to prevent staining.
Bandages, aspirin, snake bite kit, splints, wound dressing, and other essential elements need to be in your first aid kit. Safety is important when camping, but accidents do happen so you have to be prepared. Take along plenty of drinking water. You need to stay hydrated and you will also need the water to prepare your food. Depending on the nature of your camping trip, this water may also be needed for clean-up and washing of the hands. It is better to bring along more than you need than not enough.
Plan accordingly when it comes to food. It is a hassle to make room in your car for all the food you need. However, proper nourishment is crucial when you are in the woods. Also, items that are fairly inexpensive in your local store often carry a higher price tag near camping sites.
Bringing enough food means that you will save money and keep everyone in your family in a good mood. If you are planning any kind of wilderness hiking and camping, you need to let others know where you are going and when you will be back. Many hikers have gotten lost and no one knows they are lost because they did not leave an itinerary with someone back home.
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