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today i'm going to tell you about Linda. not me... my friend Linda! Linda Olsson, the author of the incredible book, Seven Years of Plenty. Linda is the mom to three energetic boys {i can vouch for that! i took their family photos this summer and those boys don't hold still! lol} and she is "married to her favorite person." she is one of the sweetest gals i've ever met! i met Linda and her fun family at church a couple years ago when they moved into the area. little did i know that Linda is a food storage guru! she took 2 years to compile recipes from all around the world using basic ingredients that are commonly stored {such as beans, rice, oats, and wheat} and put together a planning section in the book that guides you through making your own 3 month plan of meals. then she shows you how to turn that into lists of storable ingredients. she did an excellent job on this book! i am so proud to call her my friend!
today i'm going to tell you about Linda. not me... my friend Linda! Linda Olsson, the author of the incredible book, Seven Years of Plenty. Linda is the mom to three energetic boys {i can vouch for that! i took their family photos this summer and those boys don't hold still! lol} and she is "married to her favorite person." she is one of the sweetest gals i've ever met! i met Linda and her fun family at church a couple years ago when they moved into the area. little did i know that Linda is a food storage guru! she took 2 years to compile recipes from all around the world using basic ingredients that are commonly stored {such as beans, rice, oats, and wheat} and put together a planning section in the book that guides you through making your own 3 month plan of meals. then she shows you how to turn that into lists of storable ingredients. she did an excellent job on this book! i am so proud to call her my friend!
i love how Linda breaks it down and makes food storage do-able and tasty! i've tasted a couple of her recipes and i would never have guessed you could make such delectable foods using your food storage!
Linda also provides the background and other tidbits of info about foods and where they came from.
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GIVEAWAY
win a copy of Seven Years of Plenty by Linda Olsson.
Required Entry: visit Seven Years of Plenty's site and leave a comment telling me something you learned. {can be as simple as how many pages are in the book!}{1 entry}
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Disclosure: i received a free book to review for this post. although i had fully intended on buying one!
Linda also provides the background and other tidbits of info about foods and where they came from.
DISCOUNT
get FREE shipping when you order Seven Years of Plenty! select Free Shipping option during checkout. offer valid until March 4, 2011.
GIVEAWAY
win a copy of Seven Years of Plenty by Linda Olsson.
Required Entry: visit Seven Years of Plenty's site and leave a comment telling me something you learned. {can be as simple as how many pages are in the book!}{1 entry}
Additional Entries
- follow Seven Years of Plenty's blog by signing up for email updates{1 entry}
- follow Craftaholics Anonymous blog- current or new {1 entry}
- 1 entry for each of the following that you do to spread the word about this giveaway: tweet, blog, or FB status {copy and paste if you want}
- win a copy of 7 years of plenty food storage book! http://tinyurl.com/6joxqun @CraftaholicAnon
**leave a separate comment for EACH entry and your email address in one comment unless it is linked to your account**
*open to USA ONLY*
giveaway ends Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 11:59PM. winner will be chosen by random.org.*open to USA ONLY*
Disclosure: i received a free book to review for this post. although i had fully intended on buying one!
I learned that her recipes come from all over the world.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this giveaway! We just started looking into food storage, so this came at a good time for us!
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I learned that there's an "in a pinch" section at the end of each chapter... what a great collection for this economy
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i also follow you :)
ReplyDeleteand now follow seven years of plenty... looking forward to some great information
ReplyDeleteI learnt that I need this book, and my sisters and mother need it too :)
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of Seven Years of Plenty's blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of yours (thanks for a great giveaway)
ReplyDeleteI have shared the link for the giveaway on my Facebook. Happy to send a screen shot if needed :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this quote and had not heard it before:
ReplyDelete"Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program."
Spencer W. Kimball
I learned that to be properly prepared I need to make a life change not just a program implementation.
I LOVE being a CA follower!
ReplyDeleteI am a seven years of plenty follower, and excited to learn new recipes!
ReplyDeleteI learned about the "in a pinch" sections that she has in her book! It sounds like a great book to have and I would love to be the winner!
ReplyDeleteI follow CA!
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I now follow seven years of plenty.
ReplyDeleteSO....I learned that Linda is just as awesome as I thought she was...way to go Linda!! xo :)
ReplyDeleteSo I am a follower...of CA
ReplyDeleteso..I follow 7 yrs blog now...
ReplyDeleteSO I did an awesome Facebook post about this giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited that she shows us how to prepare meals even if the eggs and milk are missing :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of CA :)
ReplyDeleteI learned Fruit Soup is from Sweden...now I just need to find out what exactly Fruit Soup is!
ReplyDeleteI follow Craftaholics Anonymous, thanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am working on my food storage right now, this book looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI learned that there is a section that teaches you how to prepare some meals in a pinch when you do not have certain fresh ingredients. Nice!
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ReplyDeleteI like the idea that you can "integrate your favorite meals into your plan, as well as your planned meals into your normal lifestyle".
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win this! I learned that the book is $14.95 (very reasonable - considering it looks big!)
ReplyDeleteHope I win!
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I follow you!
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Following 7 years of plenty blog
ReplyDeleteI really like the post she did about growing grains and the different textures. Which ones have hulls which is easier to consume. Very interesting!! Excited to read and learn more ; )
ReplyDeleteI learned there's a section after each chapter called "In a Pinch". :) Thanks for the chance to win, it looks like a great book!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Craftaholics Anonymous :)
ReplyDeleteI learned about the "In a Pinch" section - sounds awesome to give you substitution steps!!
ReplyDeleteI follow the CA blog :)
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I tweeted @jenicacrafts
ReplyDeleteThere's a "workbook" kind of section so that you can plan your meals for 3 months and use your food storage productively!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Craftoholics Anonymous and have been for awhile! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I have Facebooked it!
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Facebooked it!
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ReplyDeleteWell I learned there were 210 pages but I really learned that if I got the book I would feel a lot better about the "food" I have stored because I'd actually know how to use it!! Yay for that! le(dot)tigerlily@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow CA!! le(dot)tigerlily(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDelete"In a pinch" I think this is how we all cook! Also love her phrase "Eat what you store. Enjoy what you Eat."
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of seven years a plenty's blog now!
ReplyDeleteI learned about the "in a pinch" section at the end of each chapter. Sounds fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI learned there are 210 pages in her book! :)
ReplyDeleteI mentioned the giveaway on FB!
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I follow the Seven Years of Plenty Blog!
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I follow Craftaholics Anonymous!
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I was very interested to see that you can make meals even when you run out of the basic eggs and milk! The whole book looks great.
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I learned about the "in a pinch" section of the book. What a great idea! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Craftaholics Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteI Tweeted about the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI also posted a link on my FB page. Thanks again!!
ReplyDeleteI learned that the recipes are taken from around the world but meant to be prepared in the US.
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ReplyDeletei learned that the book has a desserts in a pinch section! that's exciting!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like something I would love to read. I'm especially interested in seeing the "In A Pinch" sections of the book. Hope I win!
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I follow the CA blog.
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I am a follower of CA!
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I learned that each chapter has an "in a pinch" section at the end
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Oh cool! I found out (and appreciate) that she edited all of the recipes to use standard US measurements.
ReplyDeleteI follow Craftaholics Anonymous
ReplyDeleteI follow Seven Years of Plenty's blog now too
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book - I learned that it contains international recipes which is great in my book.
ReplyDeleteI visited and learned how much money can be saved making pancakes and hot cereal vs. cold ceareal
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are 210 pages in Seven Years of Plenty! :)
ReplyDeleteI follow Craftaholics Anonymous via Bloglovin! :)
ReplyDeleteFood Storage is life change not just a program implementation.
ReplyDeleteThis is such practical advice. It needs to become a regular normal thing you just do!
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I already follow you!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find where to sign up to follow Seven Years of Plenty so I subscribed. I'm new to this.
ReplyDeleteI learned some of the recipes are done without fresh ingredients like eggs.
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I blogged about the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI follow craftaholics. :)
ReplyDeleteLearned that the book is 210 pages long.
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Follow your blog.
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ReplyDeleteLearned there is a cool section called 'in a pinch' that I really really need to get my hands on!
ReplyDeleteI loved the cover photos on the book...that's not something I learned but it's something I enjoyed. I look forward to reading about how we can integrate food storage into our everyday lives. It's tough. We're military so it's hard to use that extra storage weight everywhere we go but it would be much easier if we used it in our everyday cooking. smilin_chick@hotmail.com
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am I missing something...there is no follow button on her blog...HELP!
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I love that she has an "In a Pinch" section. Seems like I'm aways in a pinch.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI learned she used her kids and hubby as taste testers :) Megnicholson08@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am a follower :)
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome! I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteWell, I learned that I spend more per week on groceries than most of the world, but still not as much as Great Britain!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great give away! I am a follower of her blog and loved the idea she had to stop relying so much on cold cereal and start making healthy breakfasts for our family.
ReplyDeleteI just learned how to know if my baking powder is fresh! Definitely didn't expect to learn that trick!! :)
ReplyDeleteI learned that she also includes recipes for when we lose fresh ingredients. I think that is awesome, I am so terrified when the power goes out, it makes me happy to know that there are things you can cook without fresh things!
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I learned that there is an "in a pinch" section at the end of every chapter. Sounds like an awesome book.
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I am a follower of craftaholics anonymous.
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I learnt about the different ways you can use Baking Soda. And that this book looks great - I love the idea of storing food properly, I find we run out of things at different rates and end up with a cupboard full of food but nothing enticing for a meal!
ReplyDeleteI now follow the Seven Years of Plenty blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Craftaholics Anonymous follower!
ReplyDeleteI like that at the end of each chapter are in a pinch recipes!
ReplyDeleteI follow Craftaholics anonymous
ReplyDeleteI learned that if you buy 10 or more books the shipping is free. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to Seven Years of Plenty blog. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI folloe craftaholics anonymous blog Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book. I didn't want to take the chance that I wouldn't win... so I just ordered my own copy. That's great of her to offer free shipping! It helps.
ReplyDeleteI learned this staggering fact:
ReplyDeleteIn the U.S. $159.18 is spent on food weekly.
Ecuador-$31.55.
The contrast shows just how much food is available to some, or what people are eating. Also, she said it would take her $4.80 to make tortillas for her family for a whole year! Teach me your ways, lady!!
I follow Craftaholics Anonymous blog
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I learned there are 210 pages. And that I need this book!
ReplyDeleteI'm a CA follower.
ReplyDeleteThis book was inspired by the limitless variety found in international cooking!
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I follow Seven Years of Plenty.
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I am a follower of CA!
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All the recipes in the book have been tried and are adapted to use in the USA even though there are lots of international recipes!
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oh, i need serious help with my food storage!! I learned that on page 153 there are the no bake cashew bars, that i would love to try!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower on her blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of your blog ;)
ReplyDeleteposted about it on FB!
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I learned that having a meal plan tied to your food storage is something that I am REALLY needing!!!! I have a bunch of random stuff and need a plan for my family!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book. I learned that she uses everyday and storable ingredients.
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follow craftaholics and LOVE it!
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Sent to our food storage group!!!! Thats a BUNCH of folks!
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NOW following Linda's food storage and recipe blog!!! Looking forward to her posts!
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I learnt that "In a Pinch" section containes recipes that can be cooked even when we lose some of the fresh foods we normally use, like eggs or milk.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds so handy and yummy - I love to taste different types of food!
Thank you for the opportunity.
I'm following Seven Years of Plenty Blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a follower of Craftaholics Anonymous! ;)
ReplyDeleteI learned that I can use the foods I always have in the house to make more than the usual boring recipes. Yay!
ReplyDeleteI now follow Seven Years of Plenty blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow CA's blog as well as get your emails. :)
ReplyDeleteShared about this on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI am already daydreaming about 3 months worth of meal plans. I learned that I really want this book so I can have help in a PINCH and plan those 3 months in advance. That has to help the food budget! Thanks for hosting this. theglennfamily43@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI learned that there is an "In a Pinch" section at the end of each chapter, containing recipes that can be cooked even when we lose some of the fresh foods we normally use, like eggs or milk. This would come in handy for me because this regularly happens to me...oops out of milk again! Now what!?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I follow craftaholics anonymous. and I forgot to leave my e-mail in the last comment...
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I went to her site and got lost in all the awesome info. I never knew herbs and spices had so many of the nutrients we need on a daily basis. I learned that the new container lids are not so hard to open as well as I need ro update my food storage containers. I love that she uses her food storage to cook with and her boys help with the cooking.
ReplyDeleteI also signed up for her blog through email.
ReplyDeleteI follow C A's blog.
ReplyDeleteI learned that to be properly prepared I need to make a life change not just a program implementation. lauwil07 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThere is calcium in cumin? Awesome! I hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI learned that this book and blog exist! Yeah!! Also, dried herbs= vitamins + minerals. I love these kinds of stumbles. I just found your blog today too!
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Follower now of craftaholics anonymous. I am so excited.
ReplyDeleteFollower now of Seven Years of Plenty too! Having a good surfing night. I feel like I hit a jackpot.
ReplyDeleteI leaned I want this book!!! I want to know the in a pinch recipes! and I loved the post on herbs.
ReplyDeletei follow CA
ReplyDeleteI tried to follow 7 years of plenty, but I couldn't find the button anywhere! I even looked on her profile page, but I will follow, just tell me where to find it!
ReplyDeleteMany many moons ago I had a LDS cookbook on canning & storing for up to 3 yrs. I learned that this would replace the one I lost.
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GFC follower too
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Just visited Seven Years of Plenty! I learned that most herbs last for 2-3 years. allisonanne62@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI learned about the in a pinch sections which are perfect for me because my youngest is allergic to both milk and eggs. This book could be a lifesaver!
ReplyDeleteI'm a Craftaholics Anonymous FB fan. allisonanne62@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
ReplyDeleteI learned that dried herbs are good for more than just taste. They are actually good for nutrition. Whodathunkit? ;)
ReplyDeleteSigned up for email updates
ReplyDeleteFollowing Seven Years Of Plenty both through email and Google (I use G-Reader daily... LOVE it!)
ReplyDeletefollowing your blog too!
ReplyDeleteAlready following C.A.! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteTweeted about it (momisbarefoot)
ReplyDeleteBlogged about the giveaway! I'm sure my readers will LOVE that book!
ReplyDeleteI learned that she has an in a pinch section, like if you are out of fresh ingredients. I think that will come in real handy in an emergency!
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I learned that cayenne has vit A in it!
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I learned that we must always have some food stored for emergencies or anything else! I'd love to learn more about this!
ReplyDeleteI learned about the workbook section to help plan your meals! Sounds so simple!
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