It has been awhile since I have visited the blog. In April our world was turned upside down when my husbands mother died quite suddenly. Upon returning home summer was upon us and I struggled with getting back into the routine of life. But back I am and ready to go. I have been reading and learning more and more about food and recipes and nutrition. Ready to share knowledge and health and preparedness with you!

Shelf Reliance is a company I have been part of for more than a year. They are the kind of company I am glad to attach my name to. They take every care - and then some- so make sure their food is top quality when it comes to nutrition, taste, and freshness. It stands head and shoulders above the rest.

I am inviting you to give them a try.

The food is freeze dried and although it has a long shelf life, is really something to be used daily. It really will save you time in the kitchen as well as save on time and money as you will not have to run to the store as often (no more $60 loaves of bread cuz you picked up this and that as long as you were out...)! The food is already chopped and peeled and ready to be eaten. It is quick and simple to throw something together!

Here is a quick chicken salad recipe that is delicious, nutritious, and fast:



1 cup freeze dried chicken (reconstituted)
1/2 cup freeze dried celery (reconstituted)
1/3 cup freeze dried onions (reconstituted)
2 Tablespoons mayo
salt and pepper to taste

This is the standard recipe we use at parties to allow people to try freeze dried meat. It is a weird concept and takes some time to get used to, but once you try it you will realize it is delicious and a tremendous time saver! And I love to change it up!

 For a fruity chicken salad I add:
1/3 cup pineapple (reconstituted)
1/3 cup mandarin oranges (reconstituted)
Chinese noodles

Sometimes I just throw in 1/2 cup apple pieces (reconstituted) and some almonds for a touch of sweetness and crunch.

A great seasonal recipe is strawberry chicken salad:




2 cups THRIVE freeze fried chicken (reconstituted)
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup THRIVE white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup freeze dried THRIVE onions (reconstituted)
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 heads Bibb lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 cup THRIVE freeze dried strawberries (reconstituted)



Place chicken in warm water for 15-20 minutes to reconstitute.

Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.

In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.

Gently stir together chicken, pecans, and strawberries.

Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with chicken, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.

Substitute THRIVE Mandarin Oranges, THRIVE Blackberries or THRIVE Raspberries. It's yummy!!

CLICK HERE TO TRY FREEZE DRIED CHICKEN NOW! A real time saver and scrumptious tasting!

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