Delivery Day!

Today we received our first ever supply of commods!  I am really excited because I teach nutrition and cooking classes in a community where many members receive commoditites so I often hear about the food, but have never actually seen the whole package.  My husband's brother is currently staying with us and he received commods only for himself so here is what one person receives a month:

I plan to use these items along with some household staples to create meals to feed the three of us.  Here is a sample of some household staples I will be using in my recipes.  I am aware that people may not have the same brand names as these products, but the general idea is that I will be using condiments, spices and baking items that most people have in their home in making my recipes.

I will also be incorporating fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables that I will purchase on a weekly basis.  I understand that many people who receive commods live in locations where they cannot purchase fresh fruits or vegetables so the recipes will account for this and provide alternatives. 
The fun begins tomorrow with our first recipe!  See you then!