Canning to stock up
I’ve been canning like a mad woman lately. I’ll list them for you to see how much I’ve done in the last three weeks. I kept busy staying out of … Continue reading
City sewer construction has started
The safety fences went up this week. Its just six feet from my steps. The trees in some of the back yards will be cut down starting on Monday. I’m … Continue reading
Winter is coming
We can’t stop nature. Winter will be here sooner that we think. Are you ready? I’m not. Well, not completely. I’m worried but not panicked about the rising cost of … Continue reading
Word of warning for canning newbies
And long time canning people too. I knew there might be a shortage of canning supplies because of all the newbie gardeners but I never suspected the complete disappearance of everything. … Continue reading
Realistic stockpiling
The virus panic has people rushing out to stores to buy stupid amounts of everything. I heard a man complaining loudly there wasn’t any chicken or ground beef. I didn’t … Continue reading
Canning pickle beets
I created another video as I learn more about the process of editing videos for youtube. One more small step in the learning process. Have a look and let me … Continue reading
This and that
Back in June I had posted about trying some flavor packets for water and how yucky those had been because they contained Aspartame. I posted about freezing bottled lemon juice … Continue reading
No more rusting canning jar rings
This morning as I waited for my pressure canner to cool so I could remove the jars of freshly canned sweet potatoes I decided to get on the internet for … Continue reading
Apple jackpot
A few days ago I took my SIL to her doctor appointment. She doesn’t drive but they have a car. I drive but don’t have a car. Works for both … Continue reading
Canning potatoes
Thanks to my sister I finally managed to get to a mobile food bank. Its too difficult to get to the food bank by bus with a baby and a … Continue reading
Twenty pounds of onions
What would you do with twenty pounds of onions? On my shopping trip last month I bought sweet onions buy one five pound bag for $4 get one bag free … Continue reading
Three days of food pickups
Food bank day was Tuesday, senior commodities on Wednesday, and grocery day on Thursday. My fridge is packed. I don’t really like food happening all at once but that may … Continue reading
Just in time food
Have you ever heard of the just in time food distribution system? It’s the way empty store shelves are refilled just in time for new shoppers. Produce is picked, processed, … Continue reading
Happy holiday
Hoping all the readers have a really nice holiday with lots of good food, family, friends, happiness, and love.
Frugal diabetic – nine
Sorry that I’ve been slow in posting on this blog. I’ve had to concentrate on settling into this new house. As a diabetic I’ve been told I should plan my … Continue reading
Pomelos
I found pomelos in the discount bin this week. The regular price is is between $4 and $6 each but I got them for fifty cents apiece. Had they not … Continue reading
Canning oranges
Halo brand oranges were on sale last week and it was also senior discount day. I bought 20 pounds for $14. I canned them over the weekend. Didn’t lemons and … Continue reading
Kitchen weekend six
Yup, its the sixth weekend in 2016. Weekends are for canning and baking since I’m not babysitting those days. The kitchen is after doing some quilting work first. I was rather … Continue reading
Jelly alternative
I remember Grandma Mama would often use fruit as an alternative to sugar in her cooking because she had learned to use them when sugar was scarce. I’ve been using … Continue reading
Canning beans
I was feeling better but not quite ready to work at the quilting machine. I thought some canning would get me going again. I hadn’t been to the food bank … Continue reading
Canning and canning
I’m at the end of the Christmas rush on quilting which leaves me with very little computer time. I have 4 more quilts and it will be over for a … Continue reading
Freezing whipping cream
I came across a really good bargain a couple of days ago. I found 4 one quart containers of whipping cream marked 90% off. At first I was thinking about … Continue reading
Chili weather
A few days ago the weather was rather cold. Not winter time cold but cold enough to think about making chili. I went to the pantry to get a jar … Continue reading
Organized freezer
A major part of my food storage is an upright freezer. Maybe the way I organize mine will give you ideas for how to organize your own freezer. If you … Continue reading
Diabetes and food bank foods
I had a doctor appointment last week. My sugar is down more, my cholesterol is down more, and I lost 12 pounds. About a pound a week. I forget what … Continue reading
Na Na pinches her pennies 