Wednesday "Word"... Zinc

 

 http://www.drweilblog.com/home/2011/6/20/are-you-getting-enough-zinc.html

 Zinc is another good mineral to help the immune system during this season of colds and flu. Here are some foods that have Zinc to incorporate into your meal planning this month.

Nuts

Beans

Mushrooms

Flounder and Sole

Cooked Oysters

Wheat Germ

Spinach

Pumpkin Seeds

Red Meat

Chicken

Pork

Eggs

Lentils

Quinoa

Cheese (Swiss, Cheddar, Mozzarella)

And YES even Dark Chocolate

Wednesday " Word "... Dehydrating

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=dehydrator+recipes&term_meta%5B%5D=dehydrator|autocomplete|0&term_meta%5B%5D=recipes|autocomplete|0 

http://www.food.com/recipe/tomato-powder-dehydrator-390224

 http://www.food.com/recipe/spicy-apple-chips-109877 

    There is a great sale on fresh in season tomatoes, a neighbor gives you some of their abundance of vegetables, you have apples that need to get eaten sooner then later... Here are a few links that will open up  new ideas to preserving your excess food beyond canning and freezing.

    Don't let not having a "dehydrator" keep you from trying this. Just use your oven or even toaster oven (for small things) http://farmgal.tripod.com/Dehydrate.html. And if you need more ideas just Google or look on Pinterest. Give dehydrating a try...