For those of you who were wondering about where to buy talapia......

Hi all!!!
I've had a few of my readers ask where they might purchase talapia frys....I would contact your nearest aqua phonic outlet. There's a few "farms" on line but they can be very costly and you will need to find out if you can have them and what types are allowed in your area. There are regulations on these little guys and vary from state to state and county to county!
Hope that answers your questions!
Peace!
Sherry

Reminder to stash pet supplies

Don't forget to pack a bag, box or bucket for your pets!!! Think about the following list to assist you.

Canned pet food

(Look for pull tabs for ease)

Dried foods and snacks

A bowl for water 

A bowl for food

Potty pads

Flea repellent

Any meds  your pets may need

A blanket or small bed

Toys

Extra collars and leashes

Extra water!!!!

Most people forget to add water for the pets

A small first aide kit ( antibiotic cream , gauze, ace bandage, peroxide)

Copy of license, shot records

I know this seems like a lot but trust me

You'll be glad you did and so will you pets!

Hope your Monday was excellent!

Blessings and peace,

Sherry

New items from Nu Day Gourmet

 Love this saying....I realize it's been over used but I still like to use it as my daily mantra!

We have some awesome new items available!!!

Looking for a wholesome and healthy alternative to high calorie , high fat and sodium?

These crunchy munchie snacks are almost calorie free!!  

Great big flavors and pure satisfaction !

Atomic Thai green peas 

Thai chilies

, keifer limes, lemon grass and sea salt.

This is NOT for the faint of heart!

Sweet and savory sweet corn

Smokedpaprika

Garlic, jalapino

Sea salt

Just a tad bit of heat but addicting!

Cheddar cheese and broccoli

Broccoli bites and cheddar cheese with a dash of garlic

All our snacks ate gluten free, natural and yummy?

Available by the bag & also in designer blue or rose canning jar gift sets!

Finally a snack that you can feel good about!

$3 a bag 

&

$8 for the snack jar 

Email us at nudaygourmet@gmail.com

One fish, Two fish, Red fish, blue fish....

TALAPIA 

Do you remember that Dr. Seuss Book? It was one of my favorites!

ANYWAYS.......LOL! If you have read some of the older posts you may remember we decided to dabble in raising Talapia to aide in our self sufficiency.

about a year and a half ago we purchased 21 little "frys". We raised them in the house in a large fish tank until they started breeding...Then started another tank for the "Nursery"...Then yet another one for strictly breeding...

WELL, It almost got out of hand! LOL! We now have a huge tank outside and our pond also has about 20 very large males in with the Koi. We estimate at last count we have about 300 talapia now! (Fish tacos anyone???).

We finally got the tanks out of the house (Thank goodness! didn't go with my decor!) 

I guess one of the many redeeming qualities of living in San Diego California is the weather. 

We don't have much cold weather and that's great for these little guys, they need to be at a water temp of at least 70.

As I think about it...We didn't even have a winter this year.... we had out spring bulbs peeking up in January.

Sooooo, Just wanted to give you an update on the Huffman Fisheries!

We have had them for dinner a time or two. I have to say it's nice to know exactly what you re eating and what they had eaten!

All natural , no chemicals, fruit and  veggie raised!

I recommend trying it. Not to sell of course but just for your own consumption. They are very entertaining and very interesting watching the breeding process.

They are mouth breeders. Which means after the eggs have been laid and fertilized the female takes them up into her mouth and keeps them until they hatch and get big enough to let out into the world. She carries so many of them at one time it almost looks like a cloud when she lets them out!

well, guess that's whats up with the aquaponics escapade in our home! 

Feeling blessed!

Peace! Sherry

We're Back!!

Greetings Friends!!!!
OMG! It's been like forever hasn't it!? Well I guess I have tons to tell you about!! And I guess I should start out be telling you about this picture!

We had totally changed Simply Surviving Today meals to Nu day gourmet. We will still keep this Blog as Simply Surviving today, just the products have the name change!

So I will do my best to catch you up on all the changes, the Aquaponics and Life in general!
I hope this finds you and yours well and cant wait to get back into this!

So here's to sharing again!!!
Blessings, Sherry :)

Sooooo, What are YOU canning this season?? My favorite pickle recipe!

 

 

 

Wanted to share
my favorite pickle recipe!

16-20 small pickling cucumbers
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
2 TBS Pickling Salt
1 TBS white sugar
4 large heads of fresh dill
4 small cloves of garlic
2 tsp. mustard seeds

1.Cut a thin slice from all the ends of each cucumber.
2. Combine vinegar, water, salt and sugar in a large stainless steel or emamel  saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Remove your clean jars from the canner and place 1 head of dill in each jar (4 jars)
4.Put 1 garlic clove and 1/2 teas mustard seeds into each 2 cup jar. pack cucumbers and pour hot vinegar mixturfe over the cucumbers. , leave 1/2 inch headspace. Process in water bath for 10-15 minutes.....

Makes 4 2 cup jars!

Enjoy!!!!

Here's a great meal idea! Thai peanut sauce on a bed of rice noodles



Quick and Easy!
This dish is quick and easy and full of flavor!!!!

Here's what you'll need:
1 package of rice noodles
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup "May Ploy" sweet chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped of each of the following:
Cilantro
green onions
shredded carrots.

In a large bowl empty the rice noodles and add 4 cups HOT water and let sit until noodles are soft (About 7-10 minutes).
While you are waiting on the noodles, put the Peanut butter, the sweet chili sauce and the sugar in a microwavable container and put in your micro wave on high for 2 minutes, take out and stir well until blended.
Strain noodles and place on plates. Pour peanut butter sauce over each plate of noodles. then add the cilantro, carrots and green onions by scattering them all over the top of each plate! There ya go! Quick & Easy!!!!

 Enjoy!!!!
Sherry