Article  Utensils for cooking Utensils for Cooking These days bring a heaviness upon the American public because we are having to make transitions and changes in our lives. The cost of gasoline and groceries are right up there at the top.   To beat these people at their own game we must be, at least, as thoughtful and coniving.  One thing I have done is to invested in a large stainless steel pot, the kind cafes use. The one I bought had to be put on layaway, but in a short time it was paid out.  Be sure you shop for one with a very heavy bottom on it. The lighter pans will scorch your food, everytime. Avoid those. I cook in this large pot with an eye to putting most of it in the freezer in smaller, either gallon plastic bags or quart size, which ever the size of your family's needs. I have a place in the chest freezer to set this whole pot to cool the contents quickly, this avoids any spoilage and keeps you from putting hot food into plastic bag; Alawys use a permanent marking pen to mark on the outside of the bag, BEANS or whatever So many times frozen food gets tossed because there isn't a clue to what it is. Be orderly in storing this food, beans in one place, cut up chicken in another and so on and so forth.There are so many ways you can use this large pot. For instance, a can of chicken and noodle soup will cost you from 50 to 80 cents. You can cook a large pot of chicken and noodle soup, even buying already made noodles, to store in quart size bags. It doesn't take any longer to thaw this out and heat it up than it does to open a can and add water to that. You can season the soup the way you like, without using the over salted canned soups. Be sure you talk about these saving ways to your children and grandchildren, after all, this is a most important part of our life and livin,  we can teach and share with them. Added By DonnaFlood Email rlfflood@cableone.net Category Food Author Donna Flood Add To Favorites Print This Article Email Article To A Friend Post Comments   Rate This Article (0) 1 - Poor2345 - Good678910 - Excellent Added On Fri Feb 08th,2008     Relevant Images  No images have been Uploaded    Discussion Board: ottchip(ottchip2006@yahoo.com) : Sun Feb 10th,2008 09:21 am There is much to be said of the healthy and inexpensive method of cooking enough to freeze for later. So often we need a quick meal. With the freezer full of items we previously put up, one can quickly have a hot home cooked meal on the table. don't cook for two, cook for two several times over and save the expense of the energy bill. ott Post Comments