the floating cottage Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I was wondering if anyone here has gone to one of the LDS Canneries? I am going tomorrow night with a friend to the one in Georgia. I am trying to get a feel for what to expect. I have never been. Any opinions on food quality? Likes or dislikes? Do you know if they take debit/credit cards or just cash? I would like to be prepared to make the most of it. I am just getting started on long term storage needs. Thanks, Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I'm pretty sure they would only take cash or check. They probably don't have facilities to deal with cards. It will be a Spartan little place, clean, with a very simple dry canning setup (unless you're going to a wet cannery; I've never been to one of those--am going in a month or two). You choose what foodstuff you want to can, pour it into the cans, and run the cans under the machine. I have found the food quality to be quite good, even things like the fruit punch mix that I expected to hate. The dried refried beans, of course, are inferior to ordinary beans. I much prefer the potato pearls to the potato flakes, but they're harder to come by these days, I think (I never just make a plain batch, but they're great for bulking out your mashed potatoes or thickening soup, etc.). Rice, sugar, flour, etc. are all as good as you'd get at the store--note that canning and storing makes the sugar smell funny, but it makes no difference in cooking. The apples are yummy! There's probably a bishop's storehouse attached to the cannery. Ask for a tour--they'll almost certainly be happy to give you one and it's interesting to know. And it takes about 5 minutes. I only recently realized how lucky I am to have a cannery just a few minutes away. They're rarer than I thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I LOVE going to the canneries. here's the advice that someone gave me that did help me... Dress respectfully modest (no cleavage, tight clothing, miniskirts, etc...)-- not that we would anyway, LOL Be ready to help. bring cash or check. (ours says no cc, but yours might) I LOVE the wheat, juices, apples, fruit, refried beans... cant remember what else. LOL Never had anything bad. Kids like the potato pearls they sell. I usually buy in bulk and take home and put in mylar bags. (cheaper than the cans, and is quicker) It sounds like you're going to a canning session? be polite and you'll have a WONDERFUL time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Dress respectfully modest (no cleavage, tight clothing, miniskirts, etc...)-- not that we would anyway, LOL Hee hee! I didn't think of that--but since you're going to be working with food and lifting boxes, you should wear practical clothes suitable for working. They'll give you the plastic haircovers and gloves. So yeah...not a place for wearing your night-on-the-town clothes! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Check prices compared to your local Costco. Right now in our area Costco is cheaper for rice, flour, and beans. I personally love the dried apple slices....I use them to make oatmeal packets with half a cup of oatmeal, a teaspoon of brown sugar, a few shakes of cinnamon and a few apple slices broken up. Add 1 c. of water and microwave 2.5 minutes---fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Mmmm, potato pearls :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Mmmm, potato pearls :D :iagree: And bring cash or a check. The canneries do not take debit or credit cards. You'll have a wonderful time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 My local cannery takes credit cards, but I'd bring cash or check to make sure. It's pretty fun and easy. Here is a list of current prices: http://www.providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/123115_HSC_OrderForm_US_ENG_28_APR_2011_pdf.pdf Not all canneries sell all products, so you might want to call ahead and make sure they have the items you want in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Hee hee! I didn't think of that--but since you're going to be working with food and lifting boxes, you should wear practical clothes suitable for working. They'll give you the plastic haircovers and gloves. So yeah...not a place for wearing your night-on-the-town clothes! :001_smile: No night-on-the-town clothes is probably obvious. The fact that wearing a sleeveless top will make you stand out is not so obvious. ;) And if you are taking orders, I'd like some apple slices please. :D If only my Mormon relatives new how easy their Christmas shopping could be . . . :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 The refrried bean flakes are my favorite thing there. They make cooking so easy. Just add boiling water, some salsa, and they are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 wear closed-toe shoes too. it is factory work after all :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 My local cannery takes credit cards, but I'd bring cash or check to make sure. It's pretty fun and easy. Here is a list of current prices: http://www.providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/123115_HSC_OrderForm_US_ENG_28_APR_2011_pdf.pdf Not all canneries sell all products, so you might want to call ahead and make sure they have the items you want in stock. Wow, I'm impressed. The canneries are getting with the times! Now, if only mine would. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the floating cottage Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thank you all for the great hints. I am taking cash to be safe. I am very excited and now I know what to try for sure. Apples and potato pearls for sure! I wouldn't have thought about the clothes. I dress pretty modestly already but now I can double check to make sure I do not wear anything offensive. Love the oatmeal recipe. I will making it. I will let you know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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