Thursday, June 18, 2009

White Wheat At Walmart

It's June 18th 2009 and today I spotted 50 pound bags of white spring wheat at Walmart for $16.00. That's only slightly higher than the LDS Cannery/Home Storage Center's price of $7.40 per 25-pound bag.

Quick math: Walmart's price is currently $1.20 more per 50 pounds than the LDS Cannery.

Of course I bought ANOTHER bag. Shush, don't tell Dave. I'll just slip it into the storage room and he'll never know.

Some people collect stamps. I collect wheat. You should too 'cause you can't eat stamps!

(There is nothing that makes me giddier than buying bulk food. It's been a good day :-)

Oh, and one more thing.... Walmart doesn't always have this product, so if you want it, get it now. Even the LDS Cannery sometimes runs out of it, too.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Conversion Chart for Dry Pack Canning Bulk Product

The Springville LDS Cannery (aka Home Storage Center) has a wonderful list which helps you plan how many #10 cans or pouches you'll need for dry packing. So, I give them credit for putting this information together.

Beans (black): 25 lb. bulk = 4-5 cans or 3-6 pouches.
Beans (pinto): 25 lb. bulk = 4-5 cans or 4-6 pouches.
Beans (white): 25 lb. bulk = 4-5 cans or 3-5 pouches.

Dry Nonfat Milk: 25 lb. bulk = 6-7 cans or 5-7 pouches.
Rice: 25 lb. bulk = 4-5 cans or 4-6 pouches.
Sugar: 25 lb. bulk = 4 cans or 3-5 pouches.

Wheat (red): 25 lb. bulk = 4-5 cans or 3-5 pouches.
Wheat (white): 25 lb. bulk = 4-5 cans or 3-5 pouches.
Apples: 15 lb. bulk = 11-12 cans or 9-10 pouches.

Carrots: 25 lb. bulk = 8-9 cans or 8-10 pouches.
Macaroni: 20 lb. bulk = 5-6 cans or 4-5 pouches.
Oats (quick): 25 lb. bulk = 9-10 cans or 8-9 pouches.

Oats (regular): 25 lb. bulk = 8-9 cans or 6-7 pouches.
Onions (dry): 35 lb. bulk = 12-13 cans or 10-12 pouches.
Potato Flakes: 25 lb. bulk = 13-14 cans or 10-12 pouches.

Spaghetti: 25 lb. bulk = 5 cans or 3-5 pouches.
Refried Beans: 25 lb. bulk = 10-11 cans or 8-9 pouches.
Hot Cocoa Mix: 25 lb. bulk = 4-5 cans or 3-5 pouches.

White flour: 25 lb. bulk = 5-6 cans or 4-5 pouches.
Fruit Drink Mix: 25 lb. bulk = 4 cans or 3-5 pouches.