Prepared For Survival - Food Storage & Preparedness

Save Gas - Have A Staycation

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:40:29 -0400

With gas $4.79 here in our small town we will most likely not go anywhere on hubbies vacation. Which, gas will probably even more at that time anyway. So we are trying to come up with some Staycation ideas. These ideas are some that we have come up for ourselves to do this summer. You can come up with your own on things that you know your town has too offer.

Go "Camping" in your backyard. Set up the tent and have fun. Little kids really like this.

Go to a local pond and feed the ducks. Fish if you can. We have a local pond that is about 3 miles from our house and you can also fish there.

Take kids to the park - our park is within walking distance, so that could be something that we could do and the ice cream truck will be driving by there too soon.

Find out what the library will be doing for the kids this summer. Ours has reading programs for prizes and in the summer they have a movie night every Friday night after they close. Pretty fun and free.

There is a local Church in our town that also has movie nights in the summer. They always show great kid's movies. and it is free.

Take kids to the local farmer's market. Let them pick out the veggies they want to munch on.

County fairs are always fun. Check to see if there are any local flea markets too.

Go to a local pool.

Go play basketball or tennis at the local park.

Teach your kids how to sew, bake, cook, wood working, and more.

Have a family board game night.

Have a video game night. We love playing Wii bowling and that is something that the whole family loves to do.

This summer we are wanting to take one day and go to the local Apple Orchard. It is about 10 miles round trip from us, so not too bad. They have strawberry picking, hay rides, petting zoo, a park for the kids, and a restaurant.

Have a yard sale.

Fly a kite. Our house is on a hill and always seems windy enough to fly a kite. Maybe let little one make his own kite and then fly it.

You get the idea. When you start thinking of local things to do for a family staycation you will be surprised at how many things you can up with. Save money and stay close to home.

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Off-Grid Clothes Drying Saves Money

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:46:10 -0400

To save money I have not been using my dryer. I need to get another clothesline put up outside, but until then I have been just using my wooden foldable clothes rack. I have been doing smaller loads to save money on power and water. One of the smaller loads fits right on this rack. I have 2 of them and a very large metal clothes rack that I use for when I wash towels.

The day that I took this photo on had been raining and i just sat it up in my living room under the ceiling fan. The clothes actually dried pretty fast.

I have the Duke energy app and I was so surprised at how much my dryer was actually using. SO MUCH!! I haven't used my dryer in almost 2 months and the power usage has went down A LOT!! I will know how much I am really saving soon when I get my new bill.

Preparing For a Widespread Disaster

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:07:00 -0400

There are at least seven global or widespread disasters that seem likely to occur at sometime in the future. A large asteroid hitting the earth is one of those seven. It is generally accepted by scientists that asteroids have struck the earth in the past causing widespread damage. It is believed that asteroids will continue to collide with the earth every now and then. Maybe every sixty million years a big one comes along that is large enough to have a global effect on survival of earth's living things. The chances of such an event happening in a particular person's lifetime are tiny. But that tiny chance is there.

It is unpleasant to consider such terrible things. But the best attitude, it seems to me, is to ignore, to a very large extent, the unpleasant feelings that the topic causes. That allows a person to consider what might be done to increase the chances of surviving a disaster. No way can a person be fully prepared. And since we cannot know just what is going to take place, it may be an exercise in futility. But you never know, simple basic preparations could bring you through some calamity.

And why not take the attitude that your efforts and interest in such preparation is something to feel good about. Those efforts can be fun and interesting. The topic certainly grabs my attention better than a Hollywood movie. By doing what I can to become prepared, I am doing something that could dramatically make my life much more pleasant should I be involved in a catastrophe. Disaster preparedness is an interesting and enjoyable hobby that could pay off big-time. Knowing that all the benefits of modern life are not necessarily a given, is a reason for enjoying them more.
The seven possible widespread or global disasters:

1). Very large volcanic eruptions. Huge volumes of gas and dust could spread around the globe. There is some evidence that these have occurred before. Doesn't that mean that it could happen again?

2). An epidemic. There was the flu epidemic of 1918 that killed 30 million people worldwide. There was the plague that killed about one fourth of Europe's population in the Dark Ages. Viruses and germs are known to mutate and change. They may become resistant to vaccines and medications, become more deadly, and become more contagious. Viruses and other pathogens cold mutate into virulent forms that could spread rapidly around the world by people using air travel.

3). Crop failures due to plant diseases, climate change, or ozone depletion.

4). Climate changes including global warming and the effects that might come with it such as extreme heat, drought, and severe storms.

5). Nuclear war.

6). Terrorist act which could bring about widespread effects. If, for instance, a nuclear device was detonated in Washington, D.C. and another wiped out Wall Street, the effects could be unpredictable and could include economic depression, anarchy, shortages of consumer goods, and war.

7). Something unexpected. A disaster could be caused by a completely unknown event. It is unreasonable to think we are smart enough to be aware of all threats that could bring catastrophe.
There are many other plausible scenarios for widespread catastrophes. These include such things as a large solar flare that shoots out radiation and charged particles toward the earth; an object such as a black hole passing close to the earth; and a technology accident such as a genetically modified organism being released into the environment.

In recent years vast quantities of methane gas have been discovered on the sea floor where the water is very deep and in places where the water is very cold. It is believed that global warming or earthquakes could cause the methane to be released perhaps suddenly and in massive quantities. Methane is explosive and could displace oxygen causing suffocation.

Below are some things you can do to be better prepared for emergencies.

Store food and water: About a gallon of water a day per person is a reasonable goal. How many days worth is anybody's guess - you have to use your own judgment about what is practical for you. Know where to get water if your standby supply runs out. Water of unknown purity should be boiled at least 3 minutes to kill any pathogens. If boiling is not possible add 16 drops or 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach per gallon and let stand at least 30 minutes. Smell the water. If it does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the process. Use bleach that contains nothing else other than water and 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. Bleach is most effective for killing bacteria but is not effective against parasitic organisms.

Choose long storage food such as canned goods, dry food such as nuts, seeds, beans, and grain products in plastic or glass containers. Most dried beans will need to be soaked and cooked before eating. Examples of dried beans that can be eaten after soaking and without cooking include split peas, mung beans, lentils and black-eyed peas. Wheat and corn can also be soaked and eaten without cooking. Peanut butter and vegetable oil are good choices because they are calorie rich, long keeping and require no preparation. Canned meat provides protein and requires no cooking. A multi vitamin will help with adequate vitamin requirements.

Keeping warm: The colder the climate where you live, the more important this is if the electrical power fails or you are forced to leave your home. Have enough heavy clothing and blankets in your home to keep you warm. Have ready to go to put in your car such as in a garbage bag: at least two changes of clothing that will keep you warm, a sleeping bag or a couple of blankets, gloves, knit hat, and sturdy shoes.

First aid kit: The most important items may be soap for washing a wound, an antiseptic ointment, and bandaging.

Tools and supplies for short-term emergencies: Flashlight and batteries, candles, matches, can opener, soap, battery-powered radio and batteries, face mask for filtering the air you breath,
Tools and supplies for long term emergencies: all of the items above for short-term emergencies plus the food items listed above plus: long lasting led flashlight, wind-up flashlight, wind-up radio, unscented 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite bleach for purifying water, sturdy knife and sharpener, salt, grain grinder, food storage containers, shovel, blankets, rifle and ammunition.
Tools and supplies for your car: gallon of drinking water, blanket, extra clothes (sweatshirt, long underwear, boots, socks, gloves, hat), compass, rain gear, battery-powered radio and batteries, long storage and light-weight food, maps, siphon (20 feet plastic tubing, 1/2 inch diameter), gas can, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, portable light. Long-term and extras: bleach for purifying water, shorts or swimsuit, tube tent (or 10 by 10 tarp, cord), ground moisture barrier, closed cell foam sleeping pad, sleeping bag, insect repellant, sunglasses, sunscreen, soap, knife, backpack, duct tape, cord (i.e., seine twine, parachute cord, masons' twine).

Have a short-term plan: Discuss with your family how everyone will get home if their usual transportation is not available. If the phone systems are operating, one person could remain at home to take and relay messages. Have a place in mind in case you need to relocate to a different geographic area. Plan how to get there and what you will take along. If you believe you are not enough prepared, decide how to become so.

Stay informed: Have at least a battery operated am/fm radio with extra batteries. A wind-up radio not requiring batteries could be used if the power is off for an extended period. Emergency alert radios might receive broadcasts in a long-term power failure where the backup generators for am/fm radio stations have run out of fuel.

If situations develop so that longer-term solutions are needed, you will need other strategies. You may have to hunt for and gather food from the wild. Very long-term collapse of the present supply chain would require that you become self-sufficient in mending and making your own clothing. You might have to construct a shelter using basic tools and basic materials. The scope of this article does not allow for discussions of what you would need to know to survive extended collapse of society into how it was a couple of hundred years ago.

Alan Detwiler is the author of the ebook, Thrivers, a speculative science fiction novella describing a pandemic and climate change. Thrivers is available as a Kindle ebook - Thrivers In An Uncertain Future: A Speculative Fiction Novel About Likely Changes Coming In The Near Future It is also available as a Nook book at BarnesandNoble.com

Food Storage Recipe - Sugar Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Sat, 9 May 2026 16:57:00 -0400

This is an easy sugar cookie recipe. I got it off the side of the box of baking mix. Just wanted to share. Trying to keep recipes that I use all of the time in one place.

2 cups baking mix

3/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup milk

5 tablespoons margarine

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Grease a baking sheet.

Combine all of the ingredients until blended very well together.

Drop onto the baking sheet by the tablespoon.

Bake 8-10 minutes

Remove from the baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar or use colored sprinkles.

Stock up!! NOW!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Fri, 8 May 2026 16:02:00 -0400

I have a gut feeling that we should top off our stockpile and make sure we have an over abundance of non-perishable foods. I went to aldi yesterday and just bought canned food, laundry soap , dish soap , and some items for the freezer. Also need to stock up on Toilet Paper!

Get everything that you might need if you are stuck at home because of gas prices or because of any other reason. Might be a good idea to have some good books, games, puzzles, and more.

Just get prepared as much as possible. It is possible to do this without spending a lot. I spent 51.00 yesterday at Aldi and got quite a bit. Just get as much as you can without taking from bills or rent.

Food Storage Recipe - Homemade Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Sun, 3 May 2026 10:18:00 -0400

These are so easy to make.

Take some flour tortillas and put butter on both sides of them.

Coat them with cinnamon and sugar.

I cut mine with a pizza cutter into some triangles.

Place them in the oven on a cookie sheet and bake until crispy!!

Doesn't take long - KEEP AN EYE ON THEM.

They are so yummy!

Food Storage recipe - Quick Kidney Bean Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:21:00 -0400

This is a quick kidney bean salad that I make in a pinch. It is super yummy and doesn't use a lot of ingredients. There are some more bean salads out there, but this one is low cost and quick.

I don't even measure the items.

Use a can or 2 of canned dark red kidney beans

A hard boiled egg or 2 chopped

A couple of tablespoons of mayo

A tablespoon of relish

Salt and pepper to taste.

Add all to a bowl that has a lid and mix up.

Chill a couple of hours and serve.

Very simple. Quick salad. Of course there are more elaborate recipes, but this one if frugal and easy.

Going to start blogging again soon

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:28:00 -0400

Have had a very trying year. Had some major things happen and I am wanting to start back on this blog.

Homemade Dog Treats - Pumpkin!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:45:00 -0400

Super easy recipe to make pumpkin treats for your dog. Great for their tummy's.

3 cups old-fashioned oats

2 eggs

1 cup of real pumpkin

Mix it all together.

Place between 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll it out.

Use a small cookie cutter to make the treats.

Place in a preheated oven (350) and bake for about 15 to 18 minutes.

Store in the fridge for a couple of weeks or store in the freezer.

Food Storage Recipe - Easy Salisbury Steak

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:07:00 -0400

This is a tasty and low-cost recipe.

NEED

4 ground beef patties

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

1 medium onion , chopped

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon Worcestshire sauce

1 jar sliced mushrooms , drained

1 jar beef gravy

Cook the beef patties in a pan .

Sprinkle them with seasoned salt.

While they are cooking , in a medium bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients.

Mix well.

Add to the skillet with the patties and cook together until the patties are done.

Serve with mashed potatoes.

A Clamp On Table Chair

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 13:58:00 -0400

This will come in handy of you have any babies or toddlers in your household. This Evolur Clamp-On Comfort Table Chair is very easy to install. You clamp the tray on and then lock it securely onto your table edge. I am a grandma and this is a great way to feed my grand kids without having to have a high chair taking up room. Plus, they like eating at the table with us.

The Evolur clamp-on comfort table chair is easy to take with you on trips. It has a travel bag that it can go into and take along on trips or to holiday meals. It folds up compactly. Easy to travel with and easy to clean. The tray can be removed and is dishwasher safe.

With the holidays coming up , I think this is the perfect item to have. This will make meal time more enjoyable and keep the stress of feeding your toddler to a minimum. Every family that has a baby that can sit or a toddler needs one of these.

Food Storage Recipe - Quick Chicken Pot Sticker Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:53:00 -0400

I usually get everything for this from the dollar tree, but this time I just got the chicken pot stickers.

Still a low cost and yummy soup.

NEED

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth, I used 1 carton and 1 carton of water for this one , because I only had 1 carton of broth.
2 green onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 packages of frozen Chicken pot stickers from dollar tree
1 (12 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
I also had a handful of mushrooms that I sliced up and added to this.

Put some of the sesame oil in a hot Soup Pot .

Place the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook up until fragrant. Let the onion turn translucent.

Pour in the broth , water, green onion , and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.

Bring this to a boil and season it with salt and pepper.

Reduce the heat and add the pot stickers and stir - fry vegetables.

Cook until the pot stickers float.

Food Storage Recipe - White Chicken Chili

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:21:00 -0400

Creamy and Hearty White Chicken Chili

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (I have also used can chicken , too)
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges for serving

Directions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the white beans, diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and chicken broth.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the corn and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sour cream until well combined.

Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Food Storage Recipe - Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 07:47:00 -0400

This is a simple but tasty recipe. Perfect to make for any holiday meals or parties coming up. Or just to make for a snack. Spread this on crackers or bread.

NEED

1 package of softened cream cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dill

1 teaspoon parsley

1 teaspoon chives

Add all of the items into a bowl.

Beat all together with an electric hand mixer until fully incorporated, a couple of minutes.

National Preparedness Month

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 08:28:00 -0400

September is National Preparedness Month!

You should be prepping every single month, but if you are just finding out about this than this is as good as time as any to get your family prepared for any type of an emergency.

Even if all you do right now is get prepared for some kind of natural disaster, it is better than nothing.

Share this with all of your friends and family.

Food Storage Recipe - Homemade Herb Crackers

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:35:00 -0400

Herb Crackers

NEED

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a heartier texture)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil (or melted coconut oil)

1/2 cup water (add a little more if needed)

1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, or parsley)

Sea salt for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a Large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and herbs.

Stir in olive oil and water. Mix until a dough forms (not sticky, just smooth).

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough thin (about 2–3 mm).

Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut into squares or rectangles.

Place on the baking tray.

Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt + extra herbs.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.

Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Food Storage Recipe - Baked Pumpkin Donuts

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:09:00 -0400

I get my pumpkin puree cans at a local discount store for 89 cents a can!! Have a stockpile of them in my pantry. You can make a lot of different things using it. Today I got up VERY early to make some of these pumpkin donuts before it got too hot.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

NEED -

For the donuts:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)

2 large eggs (room temperature)

15 oz pumpkin puree

For the cinnamon sugar coating:

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

½ cup unsalted butter (melted, optional for dipping)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F

. Grease a donut tin with nonstick spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.

In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Add the eggs and whisk well. Stir in the pumpkin puree until smooth.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix.

Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut tin, filling each cavity about ¾ full.

Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.

Let donuts cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then carefully remove.

In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar for coating.

While the donuts are still warm, dip each in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. For a more indulgent treat, first dip in melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar.

Place on a wire rack and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Storage Tips:

Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Fridge: Keeps for up to 1 week, though texture may change.

Freezer: Freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Hobo Stew In A Dutch Oven

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:11:00 -0400

1 lb ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

1 (28 oz) can maple cured bacon baked beans, undrained (or any beans you love)

3 to 4 medium red potatoes, diced

1 cup chopped carrots (optional but recommended)

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup water or beef broth (adjust for desired consistency)

In a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with chopped onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender. Drain excess grease very well.

Add diced potatoes (and carrots, if using), baked beans, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water or broth.

Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the stew has thickened.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot with cornbread, crackers, or crusty bread on the side.

Easy Beef Stroganofff

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:00:00 -0400

An easy and yummy dish.

NEED

8 oz uncooked wide egg noodles

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup of diced onion

2 tablespoon flour

1/2 cup of water

1 (4 ounce) can of mushroom pieces

1 cup sour cream

Cook the noodles as the directions say to cook them on the package. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onions until cooked through.

Drain the grease off of the beef .

Stir in the flour and add the water and mushrooms.

Stir until it becomes thick.

Reduce the heat and stir in the sour cream.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over the noodles.

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 09:05:00 -0400

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 8 ounces orzo pasta

• 2 celery stalks, finely diced

• 2 carrots, finely diced

• ½ yellow onion, finely diced

• 5 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cups chicken broth

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

Prepare the orzo according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Sprinkle the chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle a little olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken until fully cooked . Dice into bite-sized pieces.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until the veggies are starting to soften.

Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and whisk until a paste forms. Continue stirring and cook the roux for 2–3 minutes.

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, with no flour lumps remaining.

Stir in the chicken bouillon powder and add the diced chicken. Simmer until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness. Fold in the cooked orzo, stir to combine, and cook just until heated through.

Spoon into bowls and enjoy creamy, comforting chicken pot pie orzo!

Cheeseburger French Fry Bake

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Sat, 5 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The ultimate comfort food—crispy fries, juicy beef, gooey cheese, and burger sauce all baked to perfection!

NEED

2 lbs ground beef

1 bag (28–32 oz) shoestring French fries

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tbsp yellow mustard

1/4 cup mayonnaise or burger sauce

1 small onion, diced

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) until browned. Drain excess fat.

Spread half of the frozen French fries in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the cooked beef and a drizzle of ketchup, mustard, and mayo.

Add the rest of the fries, the remaining beef, and repeat the drizzle of sauces. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella evenly on top.

Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until the fries are golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Crockpot Hobo Casserole

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:26:00 -0400

It is hot outside, so dig out your crock pot for this recipe. Don't heat up your house with the oven.

NEED

1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup diced white onion
3 cups frozen diced potatoes kept frozen
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup shredded cheese

Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet.

Drain it very well.

Lightly spray the crock pot with cooking spray and then add thebrowned ground beef, 3 cups frozen diced potatoes (kept frozen), 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 10.5 oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup and 1 teaspoon minced garlic and stir until well combined. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of everything. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on low or 1.5-2 hours on high. You will know that it is done when the potatoes are tender.

Creamy Chicken & Pasta

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:44:00 -0400

Brown 1 pound of Cut up boneless chicken breast. Cut into bit size pieces.

Add 1 bag of zesty garlic frozen vegetables pasta blend, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, and 1/2 cup of water.

Cover and simmer until done.

Navajo Flatbread

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:47:00 -0400

This is the easiest kind of bread you can make and cost pennies.

NEED

2 cups flour

1 - 1 1/4cup of lukewarm water

1 table spoon baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 table spoon oil/butter/shortening

Mix dry ingredients together and add most water, mix and add water until it has the consistency of tacky pizza dough.

Knead for a few minutes.

Let rest in greased bowl for 30- 60 minutes.

Divide into 6 pieces and roll out on floured surface thin. (Tortilla thickness)

Heat your griddle to 350F.

Cook until golden brown spots and flip, cooking until done.

They can be made ahead and kept under a flour towel or frozen for later use.

Make Buttermilk From Powdered Milk

noreply@blogger.com (Bloggers) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:41:00 -0400

A lot of recipes call for buttermilk. It can be easily made using powdered milk.

Combine 1 cup of water with 4 tablespoons of powdered milk.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to that.

Stir this well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to let it curdle.