Families Are Oh So Special!

Families are Oh So Special!

Such a hoot to try to get a picture of Dad with the 5 little Holts! Brian had to sit in so that the twins would cooperate!

Monday was a day of canning all of the peaches that were ripe and making fruit leather of the peaches that were over ripe. I love the sight of canned fruits and veggies because it makes me feel safe and prepared! I also shredded the zucchini that has ripened and am looking forward to making some zucchini cakes and breads with it. 

As a food budget update I did spend $62.00 on the peaches at Green Bluff but that is for the coming year. I have been using what's in the house for our daily meals and hope to continue that for as long as possible. I have a lot of frozen foods that need to be used up. I know this because I finished my 4 freezer inventory and printed off the list so I know what I have and what I need to use. 

Today I made hummus using the Instant Pot and the recipe from Living Traditions Homestead. I bought the sesame oil a while ago and that will last me through many batches of hummus. And we bought the chick peas from Winco's back in their bin area. They are so cheap and when I make my own hummus I get over 3 cups for pennies! I made one batch with lemon juice and one batch with lime juice. I love them both. I encourage you to try it.

I hope you are all being wise in your food choices and doing your best to eat well and thriftily!