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Comment on Yummy! by A Healthier Holiday « All Things Health

A Healthier Holiday « All Things Health — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:46:11 +0000

[...] -Make homemade egg nog. [...]

Comment on Mystery Food Revealed by Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:18 +0000

Shannon, thanks to you I’m learning to be more observant of labels! Love this series of posts. Keep ‘em coming!

Comment on What Is It? by Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:03:54 +0000

Tammy,

You guessed it! Good job!

Comment on What Is It? by Mystery Food Revealed « All Things Health

Mystery Food Revealed « All Things Health — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:02:23 +0000

[...] you must be a label-reader! You were aware enough of ingredients that you guessed correctly! It was a Coffeemate creamer, Amaretto to be specific. That is fantastic. We all need to be as label-savvy as you. [...]

Comment on Gardening by Justine

Justine — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:32 +0000

AWESOME!!!!!

Comment on Marinara Sauce by Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:26:20 +0000

That is a good idea. I have considered canning up a big batch, just never got around to it.

I do like to stay away from plastics as much as I can.

So far I only stockpile baked goods. I make a lot of muffins and such and freeze them so we can have convenient foods.

Comment on Marinara Sauce by Aunt Sandy [Colby]

Aunt Sandy [Colby] — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:51 +0000

I was just reading your recipe for marinara sauce, Shannon. Looks like what I typically do as well. Don’t think I could add to it… might tweak it for me, I liked honey in mine, for example. Your comment on that it’s not as convenient as the bottled stuff sparked an encouragement to you, maybe it will bring back the old feeling of convenience. Why not quadruple the batch [or bigger], get those old canning jars that everybody’s using now for crafts, and can it yourself? It really is easy to do, Sis!! And, the convenience for you is that it’s right there in your cupboard any time you want/need it.

I do “Once A Month Cooking” type things on a regular basis, and when I do use that mentality, I often find that it seems like I have a good “larder” on hand. Having stuff on hand and fairly quick to prepare has caused me to be able to make a dish to share with a family that might have sickness, had a new baby, or in bereavement. I’ve made up a “Muffin Mix” that’s quick, and just as convenient [to me] as the store. I’ve used it for making Olivia’s cake as well, this year. For muffins, it’s great! For cake, I need to tweak it some.

The point, Aunt Sandy!! The POINT!?!?!

The point is this: If you’re able, make stuff up in bulk, can or freeze [zip-loc bags can be frozen flat, unless you don't use plastic]. Then you’ll have little “on hand” conveniences for you [and can be a blessing to someone else in the process.

Thanks for posting, Shannon!! Love you!

Comment on What Is It? by Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:58:13 +0000

No, it’s an everyday item.

Comment on What Is It? by Aunt Sandy [Colby]

Aunt Sandy [Colby] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:08:24 +0000

Is it Thanksgiving associated?

Comment on What Is It? by Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:37 +0000

Looks like coffee-mate type coffee creamer to me!