While we don’t have a large family, we do feed a lot of people. Sporadically sometimes……
I have found that by keeping my pantry full and always buying 2 or 3 of any one thing, sometimes even cases, helps keep my mind at ease when company comes or we feel like inviting someone over. Or we have drop-ins frequently. I love to cook and when needing something, it’s always a pain to go looking for it or have someone else hunt for the item. So, for basics I visit my friendly WalMart and stock up. Big savings here. I go to gourmet grocers to get some items also. Things I can’t get otherwise.

Also Sam’s Club is a place that’s good to buy for a longer time or a bigger family! I buy my pecan halves 2 or 3 bags at a time for baking through out the year and keep them in the freezer. But sometimes the containers are too large for me, so halfing them with someone else would be nice. Then it would be less expensive for both of you.

I still cook for large numbers and always seem to cook for an army. I haven’t learned the art of “cooking for 2″ yet. And time seems to be running out for me to learn this particular art!

The best food times of the year are coming and good, tasty food is the main ingredient of the holidays. So this is good. Also big money is spent this time of year for gifts. So, saving on food stuffs is most important.

All this talk about food….makes me want to start cooking right now! I love baking, candy and cookie making. But all cooking makes me happy!!! Yummy in my tummy!!!!

Thank you, Ron. I love your blog.

God bless America!!!!!