Food Storage Use and Management: Sample Basic Menu

Are you guys ready for today? Of course! We are going to plan and cook using our food storage! Hooray!!! "This Menu is given to show that you can maintain a semblance of traditional meals even if all you have are the BASIC foods." (Once Upon the Ark) When this is complete, you will each have access to one week of meals that focus on food storage. And, you will have the recipes to accompany them. Cooking with food storage - I love it! And if you don't already, you will!

Food Storage Use and management
Sample BASIC Menu

Day One
Breakfast

• Old Fashioned Oatmeal
• Sugar or Honey
• Whole Wheat Toast
• Jam of Choice

Lunch

• Bean Burrito
• Sprouts
• Cookies

Dinner

• Soup of Choice
• Whole Wheat Roll

Day Two
Breakfast

• Hot Whole Wheat Biscuits
• Country Gravy
• Jam or Honey

Lunch

• Peanut Butter Sandwich
• Jam or Honey

Dinner

• Pasta of Choice
• Butter Horn Rolls

Day Three
Breakfast

• Cracked Wheat Cereal
• Sugar or Honey
• Whole Wheat Toast

Lunch

• Chicken Sandwich*
• Whole Wheat Roll

Dinner

• Chicken Enchiladas
• Spanish Rice
• Chocolate Pudding

Day Four
Breakfast

• Perfect Whole Wheat Pancakes
• Hot Maple Syrup
• Sausage Pattie*

Lunch

• Soup of Choice

Dinner

• Chicken Fried Steak*
• Seasoned Rice
• Gravy
• Baked Beans

Day Five
Breakfast

• Oatmeal Croquettes
• Sausage Patty*

Lunch

• Soup of Choice
• Whole Wheat Roll
  

Dinner

• Chicken Fried Steak*
• Seasoned Rice
• Gravy
• Baked Beans

Day Six
Breakfast

• Waffles
• Maple Syrup
• Sausage Patty*

Lunch

• Navajo Tacos

Dinner

• Soup of Choice
• Whole Wheat Roll
• Cake of Choice

Day Seven
Breakfast

• Sausage Patty Biscuit*

Lunch

• Soup of Choice
• Whole Wheat Roll

Dinner

• Fettuccine Alfredo
• Butter Horn Rolls
• Vanilla Pudding

*Wheat Meat. I'll explain these, and teach you what to do, once we get into this a little more. I will also teach you what to do if you have some type of wheat or bran allergy - like me.

"Note: This Menu has no fruit, vegetables, or meat. 'Got seeds?' you're going to love your Spring garden! Be sure your jars and canning equipment are in good shape. This Menu is given to show you that you can maintain a semblance of traditional meals even if all you have are the BASIC foods...Well!...I assume that you do have a few spices, herbs, and seasonings" (Once Upon the Ark).