I finally found boxes for all of my #10 cans!
In the meantime I have been trying to figure out what to do with the food that I had stored in the freezer. Since we had decided to move not long ago I had stopped buying foods to go in the freezer. The one problem was that I wasn't put on the list to get new propane and so have limited how much I cook. This has meant a whole bunch of my freezer foods went to the neighbor. I was very sad to see the sugar snap peas from the Schwan man leave my house. Those things are good.
Despite being almost out of propane (the man doesn't come until after we actually leave) I decided that today will be the day I use up as much food as possible. I have made 4 cheesecakes. NO, I won't eat them all, but I feel better about giving a cheesecake away than a thing of cream cheese.
I currently have 6 mini loafs of pumpkin bread in the oven. I have so much frozen pumpkin I don't have enough indgredients to use it all. I plan on making two pumpkin pies next. If I still haven't run out of propane after making the pies I may just make some more pumpkin bread. The bread will prove very useful on our cross-country drive. I suppose I could make pumpkin cookies as well, maybe add a few chocolate chips in them...hmmm, that would be good.
Anyway, if I hadn't run low on propane I would've been able to utilize the freezer food storage much easier. My future plan will include a gas barbeque, a nice one that you can do lots of stuff with, including change the surface to a flat surface or use a frying pan. If I had had a BBQ this time I would've been able to use all the food. I even almost bought one, but really didn't want to put a BBQ together and then pack it up again on a truck, and at the time, I didn't know where we would live so I didn't know if I would be able to have a place for it in the new place.
Excuses, excuses......I'm going to enjoy the feast...or rather just dessert.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Stored Food on the Move.
There is nothing like finding a place in the cupboard for food storage. Not having a pantry or basement significantly reduces where to put food, but I still try to fill my cupboards and have surprisingly ended up with more than just a little bit of food.
One problem arises when storing food, and that is when it comes time to move to a new home the food must come along. I have enjoyed packing up what I have. It has been fun to go through it and see just how much or far I have come, however I don't have enough boxes for this stuff. Finding boxes for jars and small cans is much easier than finding boxes for #10 cans. (tip: if you get a box with your #10 can don't get rid of it if you plan to move any time soon)
I have almost all of the food packed at this point, but have run out of boxes, not just for the food storage, but for everything else. As much as my husband likes to tell me he told me so for not saving our boxes from the last move, I just can't bring myself to save boxes in a tiny home. I'll survive the hunt for boxes and maybe I'll even find a box or two to fit the last 8 #10 cans in.
One problem arises when storing food, and that is when it comes time to move to a new home the food must come along. I have enjoyed packing up what I have. It has been fun to go through it and see just how much or far I have come, however I don't have enough boxes for this stuff. Finding boxes for jars and small cans is much easier than finding boxes for #10 cans. (tip: if you get a box with your #10 can don't get rid of it if you plan to move any time soon)
I have almost all of the food packed at this point, but have run out of boxes, not just for the food storage, but for everything else. As much as my husband likes to tell me he told me so for not saving our boxes from the last move, I just can't bring myself to save boxes in a tiny home. I'll survive the hunt for boxes and maybe I'll even find a box or two to fit the last 8 #10 cans in.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
24-72 Hour Kits
I have been trying to build up my kits. These kits are supposed to be used in case of an emergency where I need to evacuate my home temporarily. Of course, I don't really want to keep these sitting around waiting, so I have been practicing using them. No, I haven't been grabbing them and running out the door, I've been using them for minor emergencies. Why have something if you can't use it.
I understand the idea of a bug out vehicle (BOV) or a bug out box (BOB), but I simply don't have the resources for that sort of thing, and these are better than nothing. I also don't have everything I need yet, but figured something is better than nothing, and I can add to it as I get things.
Since we have been going out of town lately, and long distances at that, I have made sure to bring along at least one of the bag. The last thing I would want is to be stuck somewhere without the emergency bag I had prepared. I would feel really stupid.
Anyhow, the bags have proved useful. Both times we have needed at least one thing in them. Right now, even being at home, it is useful since I ran out of diapers and cannot get to a store until tonight or tomorrow. The only trick to using them is that the items used need to be replaced after the 'emergency'.
To help me keep track of what I have, and to make it easier to find what I need, I made a list of what was in each bag. I attached the list in a plastic bag to each bag. I have a Bag A and a Bag B. Right now Bag A is the dominant bag, but it is a start.
I understand the idea of a bug out vehicle (BOV) or a bug out box (BOB), but I simply don't have the resources for that sort of thing, and these are better than nothing. I also don't have everything I need yet, but figured something is better than nothing, and I can add to it as I get things.
Since we have been going out of town lately, and long distances at that, I have made sure to bring along at least one of the bag. The last thing I would want is to be stuck somewhere without the emergency bag I had prepared. I would feel really stupid.
Anyhow, the bags have proved useful. Both times we have needed at least one thing in them. Right now, even being at home, it is useful since I ran out of diapers and cannot get to a store until tonight or tomorrow. The only trick to using them is that the items used need to be replaced after the 'emergency'.
To help me keep track of what I have, and to make it easier to find what I need, I made a list of what was in each bag. I attached the list in a plastic bag to each bag. I have a Bag A and a Bag B. Right now Bag A is the dominant bag, but it is a start.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Food Saver
Costco may not always be good for me. I normally don't buy on the whim, but I couldn't help it after buying my canned chicken.
I stood just staring at the food saver, trying to figure out if I could use it for my needs. Along comes a couple and they grab one. I was shocked at their perfect decision that required to standing and staring like me. I made a joke to them about it and they proceeded to tell me it is their replacement. Their last one they had for 10 years and they used it a lot. So, they talked me into it. I've used it a few times now. I have to get the hang of it and will hopefully gain confidence in my ability to melt plastic. I can't wait to try it on mylar bags, like they say you can. I think it was a good purchase for my food storage goals. I hope it pays off.
I stood just staring at the food saver, trying to figure out if I could use it for my needs. Along comes a couple and they grab one. I was shocked at their perfect decision that required to standing and staring like me. I made a joke to them about it and they proceeded to tell me it is their replacement. Their last one they had for 10 years and they used it a lot. So, they talked me into it. I've used it a few times now. I have to get the hang of it and will hopefully gain confidence in my ability to melt plastic. I can't wait to try it on mylar bags, like they say you can. I think it was a good purchase for my food storage goals. I hope it pays off.
Chicken
I've seen the freeze-dried chicken and I've seen other kinds of canned meats. I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket so I want to get different kinds of things which are stored in different ways. I don't want all frozen chicken just as I don't want all freeze-dried chicken. I don't have freeze-dried chicken yet, but I bought some canned chicken.
I was in Costco and there is was, staring at me. I couldn't resist. One great thing about cetain canned items, is that they come in water. I know I've mentioned before about water with the vegetables, but there is water in these cans. Water that can be used for chicken soup or other liquid for cooking. I could even heat it up as a broth. I can't wait to use it and find ways to use the chicken and the water. In the meantime I may go buy some more.
I was in Costco and there is was, staring at me. I couldn't resist. One great thing about cetain canned items, is that they come in water. I know I've mentioned before about water with the vegetables, but there is water in these cans. Water that can be used for chicken soup or other liquid for cooking. I could even heat it up as a broth. I can't wait to use it and find ways to use the chicken and the water. In the meantime I may go buy some more.
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