Show May 28 2003 Do you have Millard County Chronicle Anther by Joanne Route he Utah State L'nisersity Extension Family and Consumer Science Agent Lknis County With the ruing cosI of groceries it u important to shop wisely Consider these tips to make the most of your grocery dollar Buy larger quantities of meat and prepare it for upcoming meals Aa example u to buy 0 pounds of hamburger at a reduced pnee and prepare it as follows Brown 5 pounds with onions and peppers Divide into pound bags and freeze These are ready to use in such things as casseroles tacos and spaghetti Shape 2 pounds into meatballs brown and divide into two bags and freeze These are ready for Swedish or other meatballs Use the remaining 3 pounds and make two meal loaves Freeze them in a foil pan or baking dish lined w uh foil When frozen remove and foil wTap so it is ready for baking Buy at case lot sales when items you use are on sale Only buy products your family likes enough to keep rotated Compare prices before buying to see if the sale price is lower than the genenc brand Split a case with a friend or neighbor to keep cost and quantity manageable Shop for sales Read sale ads carefully Read labels and calculate the cost per serving Keep a price book Track prices of products you use often By doing this you will know when the pnee is “right " Compare such things as the cost of frozen concentrate juices versus the equivalent in the dairy case Do not waste Freeze small servings of leftovers for lunches Use a leftover chicken breast or small pieces of steak for topping a salad Make bread crumbs croutons or bread pudding from end pieces or bread that is getting old To eliminate doubt label and write the date on your leftovers Flave a leftover night Make soup or a casserole to use vegetable or meat leftovers Serve leftovers with a new side dish or a favorite bread Add an appetizing garnish or sprinkle with cheese or slivered almonds Add sauce or salsa to change the appearance or flavor Be cautious when serving leftovers however Serving your family too many unappetizing leftovers could sour them to all leftovers Carefully plan your shopping trips Make a shopping list and stick to it Avoid impulse buying Shop before you run out of an item since it is more expensive to replace it when it is not on sale If a product you use is on sale buy as much as you can afford and store what will last until the next sale Avoid trips to the comer store or local convenience store Minimize the number of shopping trips you make — the more often you shop the more opportunity for impulse buying Shop alone You will generally spend time money and resources when shopping alone Avoid shopping on an empty stomach since everything looks and smells better when you are hungry For bargains shop early ui the morning since many item are marked down then Analyze your spending Save your grocery receipts for a month to see w here your grocery dollars are going Avoid buying toil ernes at the grocery store Plan your menus Plan your meals around the food guide pyramid products and sale items Use items from your pantry or food storage Keep a monthly menu plan for breakfasts lunches dinners and snacks This will save time and remind you of what your family likes to eat Preparing food yourself is generally cheaper than convenience foods foods are however convenience cheaper than eating out Choose menu items that use less expensive foods such as powdered milk instead of fresh milk in recipes If your family doesn’t like powdered milk try adding a drop of vanilla Meat is a good source of protein but it can be expensive Consider using less expensive protein sources such as cheese poultry eggs peanut butter dried peas beans lentils and fish levs Direct column topics to: Julene Utah Stole University Reese Extension Logan I tah julenera exlusu edu Nile Virus Detected in Kane County Public urged to take precautions against spread of the virus Kane County UT ) - The Southw esl Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) and the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) are reporting the first identification of West Nile virus A dead (W NY) in Utah for 2008 crow found in Kane County tested a private veterinary lab at positive “Now that we have our first detection it is important for the public to remember that West Nile virus season has arrived and that it’s time to sun taking the usual precautions to prevent its spread" said SWU’PHD director and health officer Dr David EqyiPMENT for Long-Ter- OPERATORS Water R CompacUir Operators Wagon Operators Grade Setters Laborers Heavy Fquipment Mechanics Water Truck Drivers (CDL required) Nielson Construction is a family owned business dedicated to performance excellence We offer competitive pay plus per diem and our Benefit Package includes Paid Vacation Holidays Medical Dental Life Insurance and 401 Iv Interested individuals should submit a resume to We are an Nielson Con'truction Attn: Crescent Junction Project Equal Opportunity PO Box 620 Employer Huntington UT 84528 E R U S S T E D LIE K H Using mosquito repellents containing DEET or picandin when outdoors from dusk to dawn shirts and Wearing pants while outdoors Getting rid of standing water on your property to reduce mosquito populalions (old ures buckets wading pools etc While most people who become infected with the virus will not experience any symptoms about 20 N S D A T E E M IhllHHOli'MMiiill-n- l PANELS $90 $80 CORRAL S'x12' 84111 Heavy Duty 6' x 12' - 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