March Q-pon kicks off Organic Thrive Foods

March is the month where Shelf Reliance rolls out the first of its many ORGANIC products and, for you lucky Q members, you can get a jump start on adding these products to your home food store with a great price on ORGANIC SPELT!  Retailing at $12.59, your can get your #10 can for just $9.49!  That is a savings of 33%!

Click here to see the flyer and watch the video of Chef Todd making Potato Spelt Cakes.

Nutrition experts refer to spelt as the "super grain" because it has not been bred over the years to accommodate a desire for an increased yield or a higher gluten content sought after both commercial bakers seeking a higher volume of goods.  Although NOT gluten free, spelt has a lower gluten content.  Spelt can be used as a replacement for wheat but will provide a hint of nuttiness to whatever you make.  Those with wheat allergies will find spelt as a viable alternative.  So - if you want to add an element of gourmet, high nutritional value, and lower gluten content GIVE SPELT A TRY!

Use the following THRIVE recipe to make delicious Potato Spelt Cakes and then try out more uses with your Organic Spelt with more delicious recipes given at Food.com.

 

Crazy Mad March Specials

March Madness kicks off early with Shelf Reliance's monthly specials on a wide variety of products - fruits, desserts, drinks, proteins, shelving, water filters, and more.

Here is a rundown of the products with delicious recipe ideas you will find when you click on the image..

Kidney Beans for $11.59 / #10 can
Click for Crazy Good Chili recipe.

Lima Beans for $13.59 / #10 can
Click for Calico Beans recipe.

Sliced Strawberries for $23.19 / #10 can
Click for Strawberries & Cream Hot Cereal recipe.

Orange Bliss Drink for $15.59 / #10 can
Click for Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe.

Chicken TVP for $10.59 / #10 can
Click for Easy to Fix Chicken Salad for One recipe.

                                                          25% off of

   Kidney Beans

   Lima Beans

 Chicken TVP
Sliced Strawberries
Orange Bliss Drink

You can also get a great price on Hard Red Wheat, Macaroon Cookies, Chili Lime Chicken Rice 5 pk., Loaded Scalloped Potatoes 5 pk., Reserve 72 #10, 14-in-1 Multi Tool, and Water Filtration Bottle 24 oz.  

Q member? You also have the opportunity to purchase ORGANIC SPELT for just $9.49.  Not a Q member?  Let me help you become one - you'll love it!!!

Say "CHEESE" Q members!

click image to see the flyer

Like macaroni and cheese? spanish rice? hearty skillet potatoes?  Cheese makes anything taste delicious!  If you know that you can't live without cheese then this is the best time to get colby cheese into your home store!  Retailing at $49.79, Shelf Reliance is offering Q members the opportunity to get a #10 can of shredded colby cheese for just $37.39.  That's a saving of $12.40 of just over 25%.

Don't miss out on the chance to try Cheff's Todd fantastic version of chicken enchiladas featuring THRIVE's colby cheese and a great selection of other THRIVE foods.  See the recipe or watch the video below:

February Specials for Lovers of Vegetables and Refreshing Fruit

Want to impress your loved ones this February?  It's NOT all about chocolate - although I would never refuse a warm fudgie brownie or double chocolate ice cream!  Valentine's is also about that romantic, delicious, and healthy meal that whose preparation was so simple that you had time to put a special note in a card, choose beautiful music and light a few scented candlles.  Shelf Reliance can certainly help you put together that quick, healthy, and impressive meal with many THRIVE ingredients found in this month's specials.

Here are a couple of ideas -
How about a Pasta Florentine using zucchini and red bell peppers sold this month at a discounted price.  The heat of flavorful Chicken Fajitas featuring THRIVE's seasoned chicken slices and red bell peppers gets balanced out nicely with the melon berry burst drink.  Include a delightful side made with instant white rice, cilantro, lime juice, sweet mangoes and other favorite ingredients.

This month's specials also offers a sadly overlooked component of one's home food store - butter powder!  Ever started making something to discover that someone finished off the butter?  Solution - butter powder.  Ever wanted to make a great, creamy sauce of a smooth, homemade pudding in a limited amount of time?  Solution - a basic, pre-made mix containing butter powder, non-fat powdered milk, and cornstarch.  Email me for the recipes :-)

Don't forget that Shelf Reliance is about more than just food.  Check out the fantastic bucket shelf, saguaro tent and, one of my favorites, the solar crank lantern!

Contact me to take advantage of these great prices!

Yogurt Comes to the Q

 Yogurt makes me think of creamy, fruity breakfasts.
Yogurt reminds me of moist cakes flavored by the fruit in the yogurt.
Yogurt serves as the base for a nutritious, delicious smoothie.

What does yogurt make you think of?

Well quit thinking and get making when you stock up on Shelf Reliance yogurt bites available at a spectacular price!  Why pay up to $5 for a small pouch of freeze dried yogurt in your grocer's baby aisle when you can get a #10 can of cherry yogurt, passionfruit yogurt, and blueberry yogurt that offers you more servings at a fraction of the price AND with a 25 year shelf life.  Rehydrate the yogurt and you can enjoy them in any of the ways listed above.  Satisfy your yogurt crave even faster when you eat right out of the can.  Yes - they are that good!!!

Click the image to watch Chef Todd make Brownie Bites.

Get really creative and try out Chef Todd's recipe for Brownie Bites.

This product is DELICIOUS, HEALTHY, CONVENIENT, and - for the month of January - ON SALE!!

Get it in your Q and, if you don't have a Q, contact me to get yours started and take advantage of this great special.

January Specials Ring in the New Year

Shelf Reliance serves up the perfect blend of healthy foods and helpful emergency supplies in their January 2013 monthly promotion.

Click on image to go to January Specials pdf.

These THRIVE products lend themselves to fantastic APPETIZERS.  Use the cheese blend to make great yummy potato wedges accented with a touch of freeze dried green onions and bacon tvp.  Mix up some sour cream powder, another January promotion, and it is like a finger friendly baked potato. 

Complement the heartiness of the potato wedge appetizer with a refreshing glass of mango passion fruit drink.  This is the perfect drink to quench anyone's thirst!!!

click image for a lentil soup recipe

Warm up the winter cold with an easy-to-make and easy-to-enjoy lentil soup made with Shelf Reliance's lentils which are also on sale this month.

Another favorite included in this month's specials - the TOMATO DICES!!!  How many of you have opened a can of diced tomatoes only to taste a hint of metal?  Yuck!!!  These tomatoes rehydrate up to the plumpest, juiciest, beautiful and most delicious dices of tomato.  No more dicing a tomato that squirts juice all over and ends up resembling more of a smashed tomato than a diced tomato. 

Don't forget to check out the Gerber Gator Axe and Saw as well as the H2O Reserve 5 pack.  

Organize it all (the food, the axe/saw, and the water packs) in one convenient set up with the Ready Rack.  This month you can get this great organizer, normally priced at $459.99, for ONLY $258.99!!!!

Get all of it, some of it, and anything else for the best price possible by contacting me - the Shelf Reliance consultant whose motto is - your goal is my goal!

November Q pon

Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go . . . .

OK, so it's not yet Christmas and just because the song mentions "grandmother" that doesn't mean that she has granny apples.  However - this month's Shelf Reliance Q pon is for freeze dried granny smith apple slices.  Oddly enough, it made me think of that Christmas song.  Now, if grandmother happens to like granny smith apples, she should definitely stock up on this THRIVE fruit so that, when the snow comes down, she can still enjoy these delicious apples.

She can use them to make apple crisp, apple tart with caramel sauce, or Chef Todd's apple pie recipe featured on this month's November Q pon flyer.  A more simple and delicious use of these granny smith apple slices is to just add them to a bowl of basic granola cereal.


Take advantage of this great opportunity to add a healthy, delicious, and versatile fruit to your food storage or pantry with this month's Q price.  Don't have a Q?  Contact me for more details and, if it works for you, we will get you started!

November Monthly Specials

November is here and Shelf Reliance has chosen to showcase some of their fantastic gluten-free products in this month's specials. The timing couldn't be better as we approach the holiday season and plates of baked goods are shared between friends and family.

quad chocolate chip cookies

Use rice flour or millet to make delicious cookies, creative cakes, or even trendy cupcakes.  Use both rice flour and millet when you try this recipe for Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes recipe found allrecipes.com.  Impress the imagination and taste buds by blending fruity freeze dried pears into this cupcake.  Get really creative by removing the cocoa powder, adding freeze dried fuji apple slices and an oatmeal crumble topping accentuated with a caramel drizzle.

The hectic pace of the holiday season is also the perfect time to take advantage of the quick-prepare THRIVE Express products.  Add water, boil for 15 minutes, and dinner is ready.  This month's specials feature the Southwest Style Chicken and Rice as well as the Creamy Garden Vegetable Chowder.  Better yet, stick a bow on the pouch and give it as a gift.

water filtration straw

Shelf Reliance also helps you in giving unique yet practical emergency preparedness products for Christmas gifts.  Who couldn't use a Sparkie Fire Starter and/or a convenient Water Filtration Straw.  I LOVE THESE TWO PRODUCTS.  As seen by the devastation of Sandy, water and warmth become a priceless commodity when left to fend for oneself for a while.  They can easily fit into a kit, a glove compartment, or a trailer.


Check out the November Monthly Specials flyer for pricing information as well as to see the other products on sale this month.  Contact me to take advantage of this month's discount pricing.

October Monthly Specials

This month's specials are all about accommodating a vegetarian lifestyle or that occasional meal where you make vegetables the star.

Mix a basic veggie side dish with broccoli, mushroom pieces, and chopped onions.  Add a touch of protein with kidney and/or small white navy beans.

Want to approximate meat at about half the price? Try THRIVE beef or taco tvp.  It does a fantastic job of standing in place for the real stuff.  Still not ready to completely eliminate real meat from your dish?  Use the TVP as an extender by using half TVP and half real meat.

Top it all with the oh-so-delicious mozzarella cheese and you have a complete meal that is ready to put on the table!

Of course, Shelf Reliance monthly specials are not just about individual products.  This is the month to build up your store of freeze dried fruits and vegetables with the 3 Month Fruit Pack and the 3 Month Vegetable Pack.  You'll get a fantastic mix of fruits, vegetables and more when you purchase the Basic 6 Month Freeze Dried & Dehydrated pack.

Address your emergency preparedness needs in an even more budget-friendly way when you take advantage of Shelf Reliance's discount pricing on a Fire Escape Ladder and the Six in One Survival Shovel.

See the entire flyer by clicking here.

Check it all out!  Add it to your Q!  Contact me to place an order!  Remember that my goal is simply to help you meet your goals!

October Q pon

I am soooo excited about this Q pon! I have fallen in love with the freeze dried green chili peppers for many reasons.

• They are delicious.
• They are easy to use.
• They are a budget friendly way to have green chili peppers.
• They are ON SALE!

My family loves to make Fabulous Wet Burritos as found at allrecipes.com.  I rarely had diced green chili peppers on hand so we sometimes had to make this recipe without the chili peppers.  Well - once I discovered THRIVE green chili peppers I got them into our house as soon as possible and, from that moment on, we have never had to have a fabulous wet burrito without this key ingredient.

Add some green chili peppers to your Q and start enjoying this exciting ingredient when the occasion presents itself.

Follow this link to the actual Q pon and check out Chef Todd's recipe for a delicious White Chili.  You can check out Chef Todd making this recipe when you watch this by invitation only video to which the image below will take you.

September Shelf Reliance Specials

After school treats are as easy as adding water to a mix with September's Shelf Reliance specials.  Who doesn't love brownies, ice cream, and (if you are a Q member) cookies.  If you love making delicious treats from scratch, Shelf Reliance accommodates that passion with a full selection of baking basics like baking powder, flour, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and shortening powder ON SALE!!!

Shelf Reliance knows that indulgent sweets should come after a delicious and healthy meal.  Take advantage of the sale prices on three of THRIVE Express' delicious pouch varieties to put quick, nutritious foods on the table for your busy or worn out family.  Choose between creamy chicken noodle soup, pasta carbonara, or wild rice pilaf.

Prepare for the unexpected power outage with the convenient Pocket Socket and the ingenious Red Cross Blackout Buddy.

Shelf Reliance then lets you pull all of these great items together in a convenient food rotation system sporting features that accommodate not only your food, but your kits and other emergency supplies.  Jump on the chance to get a great set in your house when you purchase the Ready Rack at almost 50% OFF!!!

Contact me today to take advantage of these September sale prices today!

September Q-pon

What makes for a perfect cookie?  For me it has to be soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, have a touch of texture, and satisfy my sweet tooth.  When your diet only gives you so many calories to work with in a day, the treat has to be a home run!!!  This THRIVE dessert cookie hits the mark.

Not only do they hit the mark as is but imagine the possibilities of dipping them in chocolate, caramel, or fruit sauces.  How about making the mix and spreading it on a layer of fruits just like a crisp.  It's fresh, exciting, and original.

Shelf Reliance makes experimenting with these macaroon cookies when you have the opportunity to purchase them at a fantastic price.  Purchase the case of 6 and you save even more.  Purchase the case of 6 and pass the cans or the prepared cookies as gifts.

Take a moment to check out Shelf Reliance's own Chef Todd's twist on how to enjoy macaroon cookies using the recipe below.

Fried ice cream with from macaroon cookies!  Who would have thought?  Answer - Chef Todd.  Go to Shelf Reliance's recipes link to get even more great ideas!

July Q-pon

This month's Shelf Reliance Q-pon is fantastic in that when you use this Q-pon you are not adding just 1 item to your shipment but 12 different healthy and delicious entrees, soups, and sides. Imagine the luxury of serving your family a delicious Chili Lime Chicken Rice put together in less than 15 minutes from beginning to end. How about feeling confident that your babysitter won't have any trouble feeding your children a nutritious dinner when you leave a pouch of Pasta Carbonara on the counter. The babysitter will appreciate only having to add water and cooking it in the microwave. Give your children the confidence that they can cook tasty food for the family when you let them prepare a pouch of Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. The benefits are innumerable! Now you can discover the benefits for yourself when you use this Q-pon to add the THRIVE Express Variety Pack to your July Q shipment.

Click here to see the full Q-pon as well as three fantastic videos about THRIVE Express.

Not yet a Q member? Contact me to discuss the benefits and to get you on the Q!!

July Shelf Reliance Specials

   

Summer and camping go together like peanut butter and jelly, like hot chocolate and marshmallows, like milk and cookies. 

You get the idea :-) We know that Shelf Reliance gets the idea with the discount priced products that they have selected for the month of July!

Imagine awakening to the sound of birds and the invigorating fresh air at your campsite. You can easily match the great atmosphere with a great breakfast consisting of things like scrambled eggs, a tall glass of delicious milk, and a bowl of mixed blueberries and banana slices. Opt for a more hearty breakfast with healthy 10 grain pancakes served with a side of eggs mixed with savory sausage.








Cooking breakfast outdoors has never been more simple than when you use THRIVE products. No concern about keeping the eggs, meat and milk cold. No worry about cleaning up the sausage grease. The freeze dried nature of these specially priced products means that you can easily transport enough food for large groups. For example, one #10 can of scrambled eggs mix contains the equivalent of 107 eggs!  You will DEFINITELY want to check out these discount prices!


Camping is not just about the food - it is also about the equipment and Shelf Reliance offers some great outdoor supplies in the July month specials as well. Check out the Kid X +20 sleeping bag and the compact portable outdoor stove.


That's just the beginning of July's specials. Shelf Reliance has also put a few THRIVE Express products in the mix.


Don't miss out! Click here to see the complete flyer. These are great products at great prices. Contact me today to take advantage of this sale!

Quick Oats - the perfect product for your June Q Shipment

Oats are one of those main grains that taste great in so many different dishes, deserts, and breads! Given both the versatility of THRIVE quick oats and limited time FANTASTIC price, now is the time to stock up!!

Chef Todd has created a fantastic streusel-style peach cobbler recipe that is sure to become a family favorite! Watch him work his magic in the kitchen with Shelf Reliance's quick oats and other THRIVE ingredients like reconstituted freeze dried peach slices. Want to make it at home? Just follow the recipe below and your home will soon be filled with the smell of cinnamon peaches garnished with a fantastic oatmeal-based streudel topping.

Ingredients		Instructions
Peach Filling:		To make the filling, heat up a medium saucepan and melt the butter. Add the peaches and sauté lightly. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the peaches and stir; add the vanilla, brown sugar, and salt and stir; finally add the water (any leftover water drained from reconstituting the peaches can be used in the ½ c. water). Simmer until sauce just starts to thicken, but don’t let it get too thick, as it will thicken more as it bakes. Pour filling into an 8x8 pan and let rest while making the streusel topping. To make topping, mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl. Cut the butter into small pieces and cut into the dry ingredients. Spread the streusel topping evenly over the top of the peach filling. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Allow to rest before serving.
3	c. THRIVE™ Peach Slices (FD), reconstituted
½	c. THRIVE™ Brown Sugar
3	tbsp. butter
½	tsp. cinnamon
1	tsp. vanilla
¼	tsp. THRIVE™ Iodized Salt
½	c. water
Streusel Topping:
1	c. THRIVE™ Flour
1	tsp. cinnamon
¼	tsp. THRIVE™ Iodized Salt
½	c. THRIVE™ Brown Sugar
¼	c. THRIVE™ White Sugar
¼	lb. butter, cold
½	c. THRIVE™ Quick Oats
¼	c. chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or macadamia)

June Specials just in time for Summer

They say that April showers bring May flowers but, for Shelf Reliance,

June brings more great specials!!!

Take advantage of this month's special prices to try out the newly introduced line of THRIVE Express products. With flavors like Baked Potato Cheese Soup, Chili Lime Chicken Rice, Garden Fresh Vegetable Pasta, and more, you are sure to find the perfect healthy, quick meal that your family will love!

Make your own fantastic vegetable-filled pasta salads this summer with ease when you use THRIVE freeze dried carrot dices, chopped onions, zucchini, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers tossed into elbow macaroni coated with your favorite salad dressing and spices. Throw in small red beans or pinto beans to add an element of protein and texture. This month's special pricing on these summer salad staples will make lunches at a park delicious, easy, and quick.

Keep breakfasts as equally refreshing and convenient when you toss fantastic freeze dried raspberries into your yogurt, cereal, or mouth :-) 

Any way you look at it, Shelf Reliance is helping you have a fantastic summer with family, neighbor, and friends with their selection of THRIVE foods offered at special pricing just for the month of June! 

Contact me to place your order and let's get the summer off to a healthy, happy start!!!