Posted on 02/09/2009 12:36:11 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny
Yahoo ran an interesting article this morning indicating a rise in the number of survivalist communities cropping up around the country. I have been wondering myself how much of the recent energy crisis is causing people to do things like stockpile food and water, grow their own vegetables, etc. Could it be that there are many people out there stockpiling and their increased buying has caused food prices to increase? It’s an interesting theory, but I believe increased food prices have more to do with rising fuel prices as cost-to-market costs have increased and grocers are simply passing those increases along to the consumer. A recent stroll through the camping section of Wal-Mart did give me pause - what kinds of things are prudent to have on hand in the event of a worldwide shortage of food and/or fuel? Survivalist in Training
I’ve been interested in survival stories since I was a kid, which is funny considering I grew up in a city. Maybe that’s why the idea of living off the land appealed to me. My grandfather and I frequently took camping trips along the Blue Ridge Parkway and around the Smoky Mountains. Looking back, some of the best times we had were when we stayed at campgrounds without electricity hookups, because it forced us to use what we had to get by. My grandfather was well-prepared with a camp stove and lanterns (which ran off propane), and when the sun went to bed we usually did along with it. We played cards for entertainment, and in the absence of televisions, games, etc. we shared many great conversations. Survivalist in the Neighborhood
>>>Is this related to the van of a couple years ago, that was found parked on the street for a week, loaded with explosives?
Good question, but I don’t know the answer. ;-)
thanks for the ping
In addition to stocking up on medicines, perhaps we should be investigating a class action suit or something against the judges personally. They’re practicing medicine without a license.
>>>In addition to stocking up on medicines, perhaps we should be investigating a class action suit or something against the judges personally. They’re practicing medicine without a license.<<<
Ahhh, that is a job for younger ones with deeper pockets.
Have fought my battles - scars and accolades to prove it.
However, since I am not going to Lead, I will follow - but damn sure won’t just get out of the way....
Looking for a Leader!!!!! (With purpose and worthy of being followed) Seen any lately?
I went to Farm and Fleet last night as they had all their canning items on sale. I still need to replace the pressure gauge and was told they might have them there. Well they didn't, so I'd better get online and get one ordered.
I did hit on a potential deal though, while I was there. A couple came over to the canning jars and were looking at the prices. I overheard the guy say his mom had about 250 jars and things. Then they walked away. It dawned on me that they weren't looking to buy, but maybe were just thinking of selling them and wanted to see what the current prices were. So I quick headed down the next aisle to catch up with them and asked if they were thinking of selling the jars. He said yes, so I gave him my name & number. He was going up to WI this weekend to pick up all the stuff and would call me after he inventories it. He asked if I was interested in all of it. I told him maybe, depending on how much he was charging. I hope I can get the jars for a reasonable price. I did buy one case of small jars, as I don't have any of that size and don't know what sizes the guy will have. Hubby told me I can always return them if I don't need them.
“If you’re going to pick them up at garage sales, though, be sure to check the edge for nicks or chips that would make the jars unusable. “
Hubby mentioned this to me after I had talked to the couple about possibly buying his mom’s jars. Depending how many he has, it might be hard to go through every single one. I’m hoping the cost will be minimal so even if there’s some bad jars, it won’t matter. I was wondering though, if any jars have a nick, would they still be OK to use for storing something, like dried herbs or beans? Not heat/canning in them, but just storage with a closed lid? If so, then they would still be of some value.
I use nicked jars for storing because the nick is often not enough to be a problem to get a decent seal for what you’re thinking of, but it is enough to be a problem for an airtight, vacuum seal.
If I find a nicked jar, I tie a red thread around the neck of the jar. That way I don’t waste time checking jars that I know are bad.
That was a great story, I hope it was just that ;) I had a good laugh and had to share it with hubby and son. They got a good laugh from it too. We needed it, as things aren’t good at hubby’s work. He’s a bit tense tonight. They are looking to cut his salary (again!).
“Can you also use them for your canned and stored foods?”
We only got the metal shelves, no supports. I don’t know if they even have the supports or not - it was from the printing company hubby works for.
We have 2 other apple trees, although I confess, I planted them several years back and never gave any thought to special pruning. Now they are pretty big and probably need to have some pruning done. I will have to wait till fall, I’m guessing. I was one of those wanna be gardeners who planted stuff, but didn’t make the time to give it the proper attention. Now, I need to make it work, not just for fun.
Thanks for the tip. It would make sense to mark the jars for future reference. I don’t want to get my hopes up too high, but I sure hope the jars are in good condition and reasonably priced.
I have some friends who own an orchard and one of the things they do to increase yield is to wedge a stick between the branch and the trunk to force the branch down some, like it would be pulled down by the weight of apples, if it had any.
What happens is when the branch is pulled down by the weight of the apples, the tree produces a substance (hormone I believe he said) that increases yield. When the tree is young, there is not much fruit to weigh the branch down so they simulate the bending of the branch with these sticks.
Then the yield increases and after that nature takes over and the weight of the apples does it.
Or maybe you could tie some weights to the branches, just being careful to not let the cord grow into the bark of the branches.
I wouldn’t pay more than half of what brand new jars cost for new ones.
When I was jar shopping, jars ran about 50 cents each so I’d only pay a quarter at most.
Sometimes you run into someone who’s just willing to give them away to someone else who’s interested in canning, rather than throwing them out.
Let me know how it works out for you.
Welcome to our thread and I hope you are finding it useful and helpful. The media is hiding how dire our situation is, and I thank God for each day right now. Please ask Granny if you have any questions or are curious about anything. She is amazing at finding information for us!
Hi and welcome to our thread. I hope you find good information here and learn a lot. We all learn from each other from new information as well as questions. So ask away!
Thank you for posting it! Cabbage rolls, yummm!
Have you posted recipes for dolmas or grape leaf rolls? Double yum!
Dolmas Recipe
The Dolmas recipe produces one of the more perfect party finger foods: flavorful, rice-and-pine-nut-stuffed grape leaves. They’re worth a trip to Greece but you don’t have to go that far for Dolmas.
A welcome addition to a Mediterranean theme party or any party, they pair naturally with Tzatziki (Cucumber Dip).
8 ounces grape leaves, in brine (about 40-45 leaves)
1/2 cup olive oil , divided
2 cups cooked long grain rice
4 green onions or scallions, finely chopped
1 small red or white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh chopped mint
1 tablespoon zest of lemon
Salt to taste
1/2 cup pine nuts, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
The Dolmas Recipe is not difficult but it does take a little time.
Start by draining the grape leaves and placing them in a large heat-proof bowl. Pour just enough boiling water over the leaves to cover and let them soak for about 20 minutes. Drain again and rinse under cold running water.
In the meantime, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the rice, mint, lemon zest, salt to taste and pine nuts. Mix thoroughly, making sure the rice is well-coated with oil.
Assembling the Dolmas:
To stuff the grape leaves, spread out one grape leaf in front of you, vein side up and stem end toward you. Place about 2 teaspoons of the rice mixture in the center, fold stem end over the filling, bring the sides of the leaf toward the center and roll tightly, forming a cylinder. Repeat until all the filling in the Dolmas recipe is used.
Cooking:
Place the Dolmas close together and seam side down in a large skillet, in a single layer, if possible. If not, separate the layers with extra grape leaves.
Drizzle the lemon juice and the remaining olive oil over the Dolmas and add boiling water to cover. Cover the pan tightly and simmer for 1 hour. Let the parcels cool in the liquid, then transfer them to a serving platter.
Serve at room temperature. Makes about 40 to 45 appetizers.
The Cucumber Dip Recipe is also known as the Tsatsiki or Tzatziki recipe, which is why we call it Cucumber Dip.
Prepared with mint, scallions, cucumbers and a little garlic in a Greek-style yogurt base, it’s a healthy, delicious classic, a great party dip recipe— in any part of the world.
Cucumber Dip
2 cups thick, Greek-style yogurt
2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced
8 scallions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh chopped mint (2 Tbs. dried) plus a little for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Tip: To remove excess moisture from the cucumber, salt the diced cucumber generously and place in a colander. Let it drain for 45 minutes to an hour, then rinse and pat dry.
In a small bowl, beat the yogurt until smooth.
Fold in the garlic and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
Fold in the mint, then add the cucumber.
Garnish with a tablespoon of fresh chopped mint, if desired. Chill well before serving.
Serve with crusty bread or pita bread triangles and raw vegetables. Cucumber Dip also pairs very well with Dolmas .
Makes about 3 cups.
Recipe Hit List: 14 Scrumptious Pancake Recipes
Posted By TipNut On January 8, 2009 @ 1:03 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment
This week’s Recipe Hit List was a real treat for me to put together. Until I began searching for pancake recipes, I had no idea how many different, delicious ways you could make them. I’ve included my favorite picks found around the ‘net below, you’ll find everything from Gingerbread Pancakes to Cornmeal-Cranberry Pancakes to Whole-Wheat Banana Walnut Pancakes. There’s even one I found for the campground. Yum!!!
I’ve also listed several variations to master recipes for pancake & waffle batters on today’s earlier post: Pancakes & Waffles: Tips And Recipes [1].
14 Scrumptious Pancake Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites
1. Gingerbread Pancakes For Shrove Tuesday [2]: I’d never had gingerbread pancakes until I moved to Austin and after one bite, I no longer had a desire for any other flavor. Take all the spicy goodness of a gingerbread cookie and make it rich, cake-like and fluffy, and there you have the joy that is a gingerbread pancake. They’re versatile as well, going equally well with nuts and honey, maple syrup, applesauce, whipped cream, or my favorite topping, vanilla yogurt. Recipe from Homesick Texan.
2. Eggnog Pancakes [3]: I ended up taking a little kitchen leap of faith and simply substituted the milk in the recipe with an equal amount of creamy eggnog. As the images can attest, it worked beautifully. Perfect pancakes emerged from my skillet with just a hint of holiday cheer. Recipe from Erin Cooks.
3. Cornmeal-Cranberry Pancakes [4]: If I ever have a restaurant, or a homey little cafe, or a bed and breakfast out in the wild, these will be my pancakes. Not only because cranberry and cornmeal are a combination made in heaven and should be served at every breakfast, every day, but because these pancakes are all the things bad pancakes are not. Recipe from Wednesday Chef.
4. Recipe: Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes [5]: This past weekend, we looked at the leftover lemon curd in our refrigerator and thought, “That lemon curd needs a friend. That lemon curd needs a pancake.” And so, these extra fluffy, delicious ricotta pancakes were born. The recipe was perfect on the first try, and seeing as that’s a rare feat for us, we had to share. Recipe from The Kitchn.
5. Orange and Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes [6]: The resulting pancakes, when topped with maple syrup as well, virtually screamed fall. The tender pancakes were addictive and there was just enough flavor from the orange and cinnamon to make them interesting, without becoming overwhelming. What a great way to start of a Sunday! Recipe from Slashfood.
6. Overnight Yeast Pancakes [7]: I love hot pancakes in the morning, but the mixing and pouring and the prepping always keep my making them. What if I told you that you could make delicious pancakes that are crisp on the outside and cakey on the inside and that you could do this all without any mixing in the morning? The answer is yeast pancakes! Instead of using baking soda to make pancakes rise, you can use yeast. Recipe from Cookography.
7. Whole Wheat Vanilla Pancakes: Recipe [8]: Want to know the most scrumptious thing you can make for breakfast this weekend? It’s these pancakes. Seriously, they are so good I made them twice this week. I’ve been slowly but surely testing out more and more recipes from whole grain cookbooks, trying to learn how to cook with whole grains. I just want to perfect that handful of recipes I can turn to time and again. Recipe from Cooking With Amy.
8. Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Pancakes with Vanilla-Brown Sugar Syrup [9]: Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Pancakes are surprisingly light, healthy, and keep me full well into the afternoon. Drizzled with homemade Vanilla-Brown Sugar Syrup and served with a side of fresh fruit, I can indulge in the comforts of a lazy Sunday morning, even on a daunting weekday. Recipe from Joy The Baker.
9. Coconut Macaroon Pancakes Recipe [10]: If you can imagine coconut macaroons in pancake form, you’ll understand where I’m headed. Moist, golden, coconut-packed, with just a hint of sweetness - these are decadent and delicious. I’ll start by telling you, this recipe was a total accident - but an accident in the best way imaginable. I was working on a coconut cookie recipe and had a bit of leftover batter. I looked at the batter, looked at my favorite skillet, and thought to myself - I bet this would make an unbelievable pancake. Just eight ingredients and about ten minutes separate you from a stack of these. Recipe from 101 Cookbooks.
10. Buttermilk-Cornmeal Pancakes [11]: I like to make these pancakes small - maybe 2 in diameter; they’re more like a snacking cake than something you pile up on your plate and sit down to eat. You can eat them spread with maple butter, creamed honey or just butter. Even by themselves they’re delicious! Recipe from The Domestic Goddess.
11. Honey Walnut Pancakes with Marinated Citrus Fruits
[12]: This here is my version of American style pancakes, sweetened with honey in the batter, and walnut pieces added for flavor and crunch. Recipe is from Addicted Sweet Tooth.
12. Campside Beer Pancakes [13]: Be sure to pick up a light lager (such as Corona, Budweiser, or Heineken), as it will make airy pancakes without adding the bitterness or imposing flavor of a more substantial beer. You don’t need to wait for your next trip to make these pancakes as they can be made indoors on the stovetop too. Recipe from Chow.
13. Banana Sour Cream Pancakes [14]: Sour Cream stands in as a rich substitute for buttermilk in this recipe, and the bananas add flavor and moistness. The key to this recipe’s greatness is mashing half the bananas and chopping the other half. That way you have the banana flavor mixed throughout, but also distinct slivers of banana. It’s amazing. Recipe from Dinner With Kirsten.
14. Apple Pecan Pancakes [15]: Apples and pecans add a light crunch to these fluffy pancakes. Because they’re easy to prepare and have a nice cinnamon flavor, they make a hearty breakfast, perfect for a crisp fall morning. Recipe from Taste Of Home.
Bonus Recipe:
* Have a craving for homemade pancake syrup? Here ya go: Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe [16].
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe [16]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes [17]
* Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast [18]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Pancakes & Waffles: Tips And Recipes: http://tipnut.com/pancake-waffle-tips/
[2] Gingerbread Pancakes For Shrove Tuesday: http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2007/02/gingerbread-pancakes-for-shrove-tuesday.html
[3] Eggnog Pancakes: http://erincooks.com/2008/12/19/eggnog-pancakes/
[4] Cornmeal-Cranberry Pancakes: http://wednesdaychef.typepad.com/the_wednesday_chef/2006/12/jill_santopietr.html
[5] Recipe: Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/breakfast/recipe-fluffy-ricotta-pancakes-048085
[6] Orange and Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes: http://www.slashfood.com/2006/12/10/orange-and-cinnamon-buttermilk-pancakes/
[7] Overnight Yeast Pancakes: http://www.cookography.com/2007/overnight-yeast-pancakes
[8] Whole Wheat Vanilla Pancakes: Recipe: http://cookingwithamy.blogspot.com/2008/02/whole-wheat-vanilla-pancakes-recipe.html
[9] Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Pancakes with Vanilla-Brown Sugar Syrup: http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/archives/74
[10] Coconut Macaroon Pancakes Recipe: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/coconut-macaroon-pancakes-recipe.html
[11] Buttermilk-Cornmeal Pancakes: http://www.domesticgoddess.ca/recipes.php?recipe=10122
[12] Honey Walnut Pancakes with Marinated Citrus Fruits: http://addictedsweettooth.net/?p=335
[13] Campside Beer Pancakes: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10940
[14] Banana Sour Cream Pancakes: http://www.dinnerwithkirsten.com/2008/12/04/better-than-frozen-banana-pancakes/
[15] Apple Pecan Pancakes: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Apple-Pecan-Pancakes
[16] Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-pancake-syrup/
[17] Recipe Hit List: 12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes: http://tipnut.com/favorite-pies/
[18] Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast: http://tipnut.com/eggs-breakfast/
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Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles
Posted By TipNut On August 28, 2008 @ 1:06 pm In Popular Tips, Recipes | 2 Comments
Where did the summer go? Fall’s here and suddenly, BAM, things are crazy busy. I’ve been in the mood for meal planning and make ahead / freezer casserole dishes. Here’s a whopping 10 recipes that have caught my eye this past week…Good Grief I’m Hungry, these all sound so tasty!
Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles
1. Make-Ahead Chicken Casserole [1]: Get ready for the back-to-school push–freeze this chicken and rice entrée for weeknight meals (click the recipe link for Chicken Casserole D’Iberville). Found at Southern Living.
2. Ahead Meals: Beefy Enchilada Bake [2]: A layered lasagna casserole that’s easy to prepare, great to make ahead of time, freeze, thaw and bake. Recipe found at Heavenly Homemakers.
3. Sicilian Casserole [3]: Wrap this zesty ground beef dish well and freeze up to 3 months, see directions at the bottom of recipe for how to freeze ahead. Found at ArmyMama.
4. Shepherd’s Pie Casserole [4]: Always an easy favorite you can count on, from the site–”This is another one of those dishes that’s great to make ahead and freeze”. Found at See Kat Cook.
5. Country Casserole [5]: From the site’s description–”This casserole is quick, easy, filling, great tasting, an inexpensive way to feed a crowd, a complete meal in one, freezes AMAZINGLY well, can be made even MORE easy by using canned chicken when you’re not in the mood to cook chicken ahead of time”. Sounds like a winner to me! Ingredients include chicken, pasta and veggies. Found at Southern Plate.
6. Make Ahead Marmalade French Toast Casserole [6]: I’m a sucker for both french toast & make ahead dishes–no way can I resist! This one’s an overnight refrigerated dish. Found at Foodies-R-Us. Also see this breakfast casserole recipe [7].
7. Chicken And Dressing Casserole - Freezer [8]: From the site–”I make a really good chicken and dressing casserole that is basically thrown together. I divide it into two or three containers and freeze them.” Found at MyFavoriteRecipes.
8. Light King Ranch Chicken [9]: From the site–”Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, and bake as directed.” Found at Michelle’s Messy Musings.
9. Chicken Enchilada Casserole [10]: From the site–”You can assemble the casserole ahead of time; cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight, then bake at 350° for 1 hour or until bubbly. Or freeze casserole, thaw in refrigerator 24 hours, then bake for 1 hour or until thoroughly heated.” Found at Apple A Day.
10. Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole [11]: There are actually three recipes on this page that all sound good, I’m liking the look of the Poppy Seed Chicken recipe too (and take a look at all the meals stacked in her freezer–good for her!). Found at Live to Learn! Homeschool Blogger.
Getting inspired to start some freezer or bulk cooking? Check out Once A Month Cooking [12] for some great resources to get you started.
And don’t forget about this kick-up-the-flavor tip: Kick Up A Casserole With Herb Crusts [13].
Also See These Tips:
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles [14]
* Recipe Hit List: 17 Tasty Casserole Recipes [15]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [16]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Make-Ahead Chicken Casserole: http://www.southernliving.com/food/whats-for-supper/whats-for-supper-make-ahead-chicken-casserole-00400000009408/
[2] Ahead Meals: Beefy Enchilada Bake: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/make-ahead-meals-beefy-enchilada-bake
[3] Sicilian Casserole: http://andnicholasmakes3.blogspot.com/2008/06/make-ahead-meals-to-freeze.html
[4] Shepherd’s Pie Casserole: http://seekatcook.wordpress.com/2008/06/28/shepherds-pie/
[5] Country Casserole: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/08/country-casserole.html
[6] Make Ahead Marmalade French Toast Casserole: http://mrswood2007.blogspot.com/2008/08/make-ahead-marmalade-french-toast.html
[7] breakfast casserole recipe: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-breakfast-casserole-recipe/
[8] Chicken And Dressing Casserole - Freezer: http://myallrecipes.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/chicken-and-dressing-casserole-freezer/
[9] Light King Ranch Chicken: http://moonburst37.blogspot.com/2008/08/light-king-ranch-chicken.html
[10] Chicken Enchilada Casserole: http://kelseysappleaday.blogspot.com/2008/08/tasty-tools-chicken-enchilada-casserole.html
[11] Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/brown/570381/
[12] Once A Month Cooking: http://tipnut.com/once-a-month-cooking-buncha-links/
[13] Kick Up A Casserole With Herb Crusts: http://tipnut.com/kick-up-a-casserole-with-herb-crusts/
[14] Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/breakfast-casseroles/
[15] Recipe Hit List: 17 Tasty Casserole Recipes: http://tipnut.com/casserole-recipes/
[16] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/
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How To Make Dandelion Syrup: Recipe
Posted By TipNut On May 20, 2009 @ 1:07 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment
Dandelion Syrup Recipe Tutorial By 5orangepotatoes.blogspot.com
Today’s feature is from 5 Orange Potatoes with this recipe tutorial, Dandelion Syrup [1]:
We made dandelion syrup this week for a pick me up to a very rainy day.
It is very easy to make, but a little time consuming. You need to put at least 12 hours aside to let the dandelion tops steep and then need 2 hours to simmer the syrup. Perfect activity for a chilly and rainy spring day.
You need 250 dandelion tops to make this (wow!) and you’d want to pick them from a location that you know has had no chemicals or pesticides sprayed on them.
Enjoy a bit of the syrup in tea, drizzled over fresh fruit, on top of pancakes or waffles and maybe even a bit on icecream and plain yogurt.
Nice tute, please visit the site above for all the instructions.
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe [2]
* Homemade Vegetable Wash: Recipes [3]
* Recipe Hit List: 14 Scrumptious Pancake Recipes [4]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Dandelion Syrup: http://5orangepotatoes.blogspot.com/2009/04/dandelion-syrup.html
[2] Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-pancake-syrup/
[3] Homemade Vegetable Wash: Recipes: http://tipnut.com/produce-wash/
[4] Recipe Hit List: 14 Scrumptious Pancake Recipes: http://tipnut.com/scrumptious-pancake-recipes/
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