Go raid your pantry and see what canned goods you have lurking about. Chances are you and your tween can make a great family dinner.
Canned Food Month is a great time of year to clean out your kitchen pantry. We all have cans of vegetables, soups, and fruits that just sit and sit on the shelf. You can probably pull them out and have the fixings for a casserole or even a fruit salad.
If you are on the other end of the spectrum and don't have many cans in your pantry, maybe this month is a good time to get some. A well-stocked pantry can help on those days when your kids can't find anything "fun" to eat. You can always pull out a can of something and make a concoction.
Check out Mealtime.org for some quick and easy recipes that you can make with those canned goods!
Here are some fun statistics about canned goods, also from Mealtime.org:
- Canned goods are packed close to home when they are their peak.
- Canned goods are safe to eat up to two years later, as long as the can has no damage.
- Many canned fruits and vegetables are fat free.
- Canning is a very safe way to preserve foods.
Happy canning!
