Prep Genrl Weekly Prep Thread: May 10 - May 16, 2026

[SouthernBreeze]

Last week, and will again next time we shop, I've begun to stock up on a few more items. I let my shampoo and conditioner supply get too low for my liking, so I'm stocking up on those 2 items. With long hair, I go through several bottles of each in a year's time. That's why I want to keep at least that much in stock. I've also begun to stock back up with flats of canned items I use the most of. I don't pay much attention to expiration dates, so if I buy too much, it won't go to waste if not used by then. I've just about used up all the food stores that I stocked up on that we hardly ever eat. Only 1 flat of sausage and gravy in the can, and I'll have all that used up. That stuff is awful. Been feeding some of it to Foxy. That gives me more storeroom for most used items. I ask Cary to check his oil supply, and he said he is stocked up with plenty. I got 25 more pounds of bread flour from Sam's to go with what I already have in the freezer, so I'm good for a while on bread flour. We still eat a lot of cornbread, too.

If the grocery shelves begin to look bare again, I'll consider stocking up more.

 

[hd5574]

We are stocking up ...more...and for more variety...one thing is canned fruit..salt..not grocery store..but Real Salt which has over 60 minerals..
Some of Dr Berg electrolytes powders..very well balanced...with a lot of potassium..almost none in the grocery store ones..daily recommend for potassium is 4700 mg..also have some liquid drops of potassium..back as we may need to grow more of our own food...and need more electrolyes..if things get rough..
Adding some textured vegetable protein to increase protein in meals..of course canned fish..like sardines and mackerel high in omega 3...but packed in olive oil not cottonseed oil..cans of yellowfin tuna in water and red sockeye salmon...wild caught and some other odds and ends..more of fats that are stable. lard...tallow and ghee..
We have Bob's red mil potato flakes in vacuum sealed jars...one ingredient...potato flakes...

 

[SouthernBreeze]

We are stocking up ...more...and for more variety...one thing is canned fruit..salt..not grocery store..but Real Salt which has over 60 minerals..
Some of Dr Berg electrolytes powders..very well balanced...with a lot of potassium..almost none in the grocery store ones..daily recommend for potassium is 4700 mg..also have some liquid drops of potassium..back as we may need to grow more of our own food...and need more electrolyes..if things get rough..
Adding some textured vegetable protein to increase protein in meals..of course canned fish..like sardines and mackerel high in omega 3...but packed in olive oil not cottonseed oil..cans of yellowfin tuna in water and red sockeye salmon...wild caught and some other odds and ends..more of fats that are stable. lard...tallow and ghee..
We have Bob's red mil potato flakes in vacuum sealed jars...one ingredient...potato flakes...

I've considered stocking up on canned fruits. We eat a lot of fresh fruit, but if it gets scarce, I would like to have canned varieties on the shelf. I've heard that canned fruit doesn't have a long shelf life, though. Is that true? Or is it just certain canned fruits?

 

[Meemur]

Re: canned fruit (in tins) -- it depends on how it is stored. My big weakness is Dole mixed fruit in natural juices, but cans of peaches and other fruits from Aldi have been fine, too.

They can easily go for several years on a shelf in my deep basement. I've "misplaced" several cans, and they were fine at 3 years. In general, I try to rotate them out by the end of the 2nd year, and it practice, I usually end up going through it within a year because I use it in Jello salads a lot in August when I don't feel like cooking.

Yes, I'd rather have fresh fruit, and that's mostly what I eat in the early spring and fall, but it's worth it to me to keep at least 24 cans of mixed fruit (minimum) and I increase that to 56+ (one can per week) if the situation warrants it.

And, yes, if I went back into to canning, I'd be putting up peaches, pears, and so on, but for now, it's not worth stressing my back. I reserve the right to change my mind!

Added: I have zero idea how well they would store in your area. I suspect canning in glass jars would significantly increase their storage life over metal cans.

 

[moldy]

Pineapple will eat thru the cans eventually, or start tasting like the can. When I hit a big sale on it, I re-can it in glass to keep it longer (and better tasting). I prefer home canned fruit, so I have always canned lots of it.

I did hit the grocery store today for sale items. Strawberries are on sale, and my rhubarb is popping, so I think I will do a batch of S-R pie filling, and maybe a batch of jam. Trying to do some house cleaning catch up and other stuff today.

 

[anna43]

I got an early start today and was trucking right along until I did too much leaning over and my back seized up again. I have sheets on the clothesline. It will be "interesting" to see how my back will manage putting the sheets back on the bed!! I also planted four more tomatoes 2 Roma types, a big boy and a yellow slicing tomato. I have room for four more and have six more plants so need to decide which of the ones left to plant. I'm thinking a repeat of what I planted today and see if anyone wants what is left. I have the peppers to plant, but they are easier than the tomatoes. I think I'll have to ask for help putting up the tomato towers. I don't think I'll be able to pound in the support posts.

It is seriously dry here. I'm hoping we get a good soaking shower soon. Today is PERFECT 73º/feels like 77º, wind 9 mph and humidity 23%. Tomorrow is supposed to be very windy which means I should put buckets over the tomatoes I planted today. Don't think I will though because it would require staking them in place which would require leaning over which is not going to happen.

Since our grocery store closed there is no way I can get groceries other than driving 18 miles to county seat or 25 miles to larger town. I usually choose the larger town because I need stuff other than groceries. County seat population is 2200 and no other shopping other than a farm store. Unless I need to be at the county seat for something at the courthouse, I shop in the large town. Many choices and most close together so not much driving while in town.

I still need to do an in-depth inventory of my pantry. I have a good supply of most things but want to make sure I have "all" things. Mostly I need to do a count of supplements to make sure I have a 12-month supply. I know I'm good on bath soap but might need a bottle of the liquid soap I use for hands. Garbage bags are petroleum based so that is something I need to check. I think I have plenty but checking for sure is best. I have wheat berries and a grain mill, so flour isn't an issue although I do keep a good supply of regular flour. I haven't been baking much but another 5# bag might be a good idea.

 

[Meemur]

Yes, I would pick up flour soon. I've got to get more bread flour on my next trip. It's not an item I generally buy in the summer either, but since it's heavy and I'm rebuilding the pantry now, rather than in September, it's on the list (for the Ames trip, which will be soon).

Don't forget yeast, if you use it and need any.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Re: canned fruit (in tins) -- it depends on how it is stored. My big weakness is Dole mixed fruit in natural juices, but cans of peaches and other fruits from Aldi have been fine, too.

They can easily go for several years on a shelf in my deep basement. I've "misplaced" several cans, and they were fine at 3 years. In general, I try to rotate them out by the end of the 2nd year, and it practice, I usually end up going through it within a year because I use it in Jello salads a lot in August when I don't feel like cooking.

Yes, I'd rather have fresh fruit, and that's mostly what I eat in the early spring and fall, but it's worth it to me to keep at least 24 cans of mixed fruit (minimum) and I increase that to 56+ (one can per week) if the situation warrants it.

And, yes, if I went back into to canning, I'd be putting up peaches, pears, and so on, but for now, it's not worth stressing my back. I reserve the right to change my mind!

Added: I have zero idea how well they would store in your area. I suspect canning in glass jars would significantly increase their storage life over metal cans.

I was thinking of stocking up on canned peaches, pears, and mandarin oranges. I also buy all my pie filling in cans. If those will hold up over a year's time, I'll go ahead and stock up on those. We have to have our fruit! All of our fruit trees have died, so I have to buy fruit if we are going to eat any. Cary doesn't care for freeze-dried or dehydrated fruits of any kind, so that is out. It's either fresh or canned.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I got an early start today and was trucking right along until I did too much leaning over and my back seized up again. I have sheets on the clothesline. It will be "interesting" to see how my back will manage putting the sheets back on the bed!! I also planted four more tomatoes 2 Roma types, a big boy and a yellow slicing tomato. I have room for four more and have six more plants so need to decide which of the ones left to plant. I'm thinking a repeat of what I planted today and see if anyone wants what is left. I have the peppers to plant, but they are easier than the tomatoes. I think I'll have to ask for help putting up the tomato towers. I don't think I'll be able to pound in the support posts.

It is seriously dry here. I'm hoping we get a good soaking shower soon. Today is PERFECT 73º/feels like 77º, wind 9 mph and humidity 23%. Tomorrow is supposed to be very windy which means I should put buckets over the tomatoes I planted today. Don't think I will though because it would require staking them in place which would require leaning over which is not going to happen.

Since our grocery store closed there is no way I can get groceries other than driving 18 miles to county seat or 25 miles to larger town. I usually choose the larger town because I need stuff other than groceries. County seat population is 2200 and no other shopping other than a farm store. Unless I need to be at the county seat for something at the courthouse, I shop in the large town. Many choices and most close together so not much driving while in town.

I still need to do an in-depth inventory of my pantry. I have a good supply of most things but want to make sure I have "all" things. Mostly I need to do a count of supplements to make sure I have a 12-month supply. I know I'm good on bath soap but might need a bottle of the liquid soap I use for hands. Garbage bags are petroleum based so that is something I need to check. I think I have plenty but checking for sure is best. I have wheat berries and a grain mill, so flour isn't an issue although I do keep a good supply of regular flour. I haven't been baking much but another 5# bag might be a good idea.

Gosh. Thanks, Anna, for mentioning trash bags being petroleum based. I haven't even thought about that. That is one thing we're not very well stocked up on. I'll have to remedy that, too. We burn all of our paper trash, but we use trash bags for everything else for garbage pick-up day.

 

[anna43]

I have yeast in the freezer that is pretty old. I should probably buy a new block just in case. I've found I don't have the patience for sour dough and/or I forget to take care of it.

I'm re-reading the Tightwad Gazette. A lot is outdated but the foundation is strong. I'm 3/4's through the first book. One article was about the "new" fluorescent spiral bulbs that "saved electricity" and like so many of the "new" ideas turned out to be a disaster environmentally. I've seen so many "save the world" ideas and "eat this and it'll kill you" which later is "eat this is a perfect food" (eggs) that I tend to ignore all such pronouncements.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I have yeast in the freezer that is pretty old. I should probably buy a new block just in case. I've found I don't have the patience for sour dough and/or I forget to take care of it.

I'm re-reading the Tightwad Gazette. A lot is outdated but the foundation is strong. I'm 3/4's through the first book. One article was about the "new" fluorescent spiral bulbs that "saved electricity" and like so many of the "new" ideas turned out to be a disaster environmentally. I've seen so many "save the world" ideas and "eat this and it'll kill you" which later is "eat this is a perfect food" (eggs) that I tend to ignore all such pronouncements.

I buy the 3 package packs of yeast and date them. I'm still using yeast from my freezer that is 5 years old. I have plenty to do me a good long time.

Those fluorescent light bulbs give me a sunburn, since I'm very photosensitive. I can't use them at all in the house.

Like you, I tend to ignore all such pronouncements, too.

 

[Meemur]

Yep! Both eggs and potatoes have been on the "bad" list at different times, but never at my house. Oh, and coffee, too!

 

[summerthyme]

Anna...I'm using yeast from 2006. (And just used up the last of my yogurt starter from 2009) It's been stored in the freezer the entire time. And it works like new...

Summerthyme

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Just got the dishes washed and the kitchen cleaned up. We had grilled cheeseburgers and chips, tonight. Still had a few items to wash, though. I finished up with my last flower bed, but still have 2 small shrubs to trim, tomorrow.

Cary got the whole house and windows washed. Tomorrow, he plans to cut the plastic sheeting to cover and tape all the windows. I don't think he'll be able to get to the staining, before next week sometime. We'll be gone to Alabama, Saturday, and Tuesday it's supposed to rain. The stain has to have at least 2 days to dry, before getting wet. He might may be able to squeeze some of it in Friday. Saturday is taken. Sunday is a no work day, and Monday won't give it enough time to dry, before it rains on Tuesday. It's going to be more than a one day job, anyway. Once this is all finished, we won't have to do it again for another 25+ yrs. I don't think by that time, we'll still be caring too much how the house looks. DS can do what he wants with it.

Once the house job is done, we need to concentrate on having this huge dead oak tree cut down. Cary is on the man's waiting list. I hope we don't have to wait too much longer. This thing makes me nervous every time a storm comes through.

 

[hd5574]

I have never had a problem with canned fruit..I keep the cans.in a cool, dry dark place..and get it in glass if possible..I always but the name brand fruit as it seems to be of a higher quality than store brands..and I believe it makes a difrerence..in storage

You could get fruit in bulk at a farm or market and can it..in glass jars..just takes a lot of work..my mom had a friend who had a peach orchard..long gone now..but mom would bring me a bushel at a time..to can..
I've made apple sauce..and canned it..also..

 

[Wildwood]

Pineapple will eat thru the cans eventually, or start tasting like the can. When I hit a big sale on it, I re-can it in glass to keep it longer (and better tasting). I prefer home canned fruit, so I have always canned lots of it.

I did hit the grocery store today for sale items. Strawberries are on sale, and my rhubarb is popping, so I think I will do a batch of S-R pie filling, and maybe a batch of jam. Trying to do some house cleaning catch up and other stuff today.

When you recan the fruit, do you waterbath or pressure can?

 

[moldy]

Pretty much all fruit is acidic enough that you can waterbath it - and pineapple is for sure! The Ball blue book calls for WB pints for 15 minutes and quarts for 20 minutes. If you use wide mouth pints, a 20 ounce can fits it almost perfect.

 

[connie]

I still use the Tightwad Gazette pizza dough recipe. Made it every Friday when kids were home. Still have it memorized. I mix it in my food processor.
I make up fruit smoothie packets and put in freezer. I use one banana; blueberries and canned pineapple. Use what you like. I add a scoop of protein powder. I take out of freezer and thaw a little then blend with immersion blender.
Usually eat one a week especially in winter and early spring. I also like the Costco frozen cherries as a snack.

 

[summerthyme]

If you want canned fruit to last the longest, buy the "heavy syrup" version, not light syrup, or worse, juice.

The sugar helps preserve texture, color and flavor. If carbs are a problem, drain the fruit and light,y rinse it before eating.

When home canning fruit...especially peaches and plums...I use a medium syrup (a compromise) as long as I think we'll use it in a year or a bit more. Anytime we get a big crop, I use heavy syrup. The difference is noticeable.

Summerthyme

 

[moldy]

@summerthyme - I never thought of that. When I have had fruit canned in heavy syrup that I end up draining, I use the syrup to sweeten tea.

But I'm one of those that hates waste. I mix a lot of things in coffee (anything with cream and sugar, like pudding or ice cream) or oatmeal (little bits of jam or cream cheese or even regular cheese). Leftover veggies go in egg bites or soup.

 

[Wildwood]

Pretty much all fruit is acidic enough that you can waterbath it - and pineapple is for sure! The Ball blue book calls for WB pints for 15 minutes and quarts for 20 minutes. If you use wide mouth pints, a 20 ounce can fits it almost perfect.

Thank you. I have several cans of pineapple I'd like to do that to.

I also have several cases of canned apples from Aldi that are about to their exp. date which doesn't mean much to me other than to let you know how old they are. I would love to recan them but they are almost like a pie filling and contain modified corn starch. There would have to be liquid added to thin them out some. They also contain ascorbic acid and citric acid but not sure if there is enough acid to help. Adding more would make them too tart.

They make great fried pies...maybe I should just go ahead and gain another ten pounds lol. DH and the kids love them as a side but I never remember to add them to the menu. Maybe now that I've thought about them enough to add them to this post, I'll remember them. Think I'll send the kids home with a case or two.

 

[feralferret]

Went to the grocery store today. Got three 1 lb packages of 86% lean ground beef on markdown. Also bought a package of markdown charcoal steaks, three 4 oz in the package. After I got home, I cooked them in my air fryer. First time to use it for steak. It worked pretty well. I learned a couple of things that should make it even better the next time. I ate one of them for supper and will eat the rest the next two days. I need to increase my red meat intake to help with my anemia. My diet has been poultry heavy for years, mostly turkey.

McD screwed up my breakfast sandwiches again today. They put folded (scrambled) egg on both steak and egg McMuffins instead of the round egg they are supposed to have, AGAIN. They also shorted me one of my two hash browns. I checked immediately after receiving my order and went inside to get it fixed. I think the manager is getting almost as frustrated about the repeated screw ups on the sandwiches as I am. I don't know why whoever is making the sandwiches can't follow the posted procedures, much less not learn from being caught repeatedly making the same mistakes. I'm glad they aren't doing a job that involves anything that is safety critical.

 

[moldy]

Thank you. I have several cans of pineapple I'd like to do that to.

I also have several cases of canned apples from Aldi that are about to their exp. date which doesn't mean much to me other than to let you know how old they are. I would love to recan them but they are almost like a pie filling and contain modified corn starch. There would have to be liquid added to thin them out some. They also contain ascorbic acid and citric acid but not sure if there is enough acid to help. Adding more would make them too tart.

They make great fried pies...maybe I should just go ahead and gain another ten pounds lol. DH and the kids love them as a side but I never remember to add them to the menu. Maybe now that I've thought about them enough to add them to this post, I'll remember them. Think I'll send the kids home with a case or two.

Those also make a great topping for pancakes/waffles/French toast. And the 'expiration date' is suggestion! I don't think you want to know how um.... geriatric some of the things I've eaten are!

 

[hd5574]

@summerthyme - I never thought of that. When I have had fruit canned in heavy syrup that I end up draining, I use the syrup to sweeten tea.

But I'm one of those that hates waste. I mix a lot of things in coffee (anything with cream and sugar, like pudding or ice cream) or oatmeal (little bits of jam or cream cheese or even regular cheese). Leftover veggies go in egg bites or soup.

I keep a wide mouth jar in the freezer...and put any leftover veggies in it...layer after layer until full..the jar full or partial goes into beef/deer vegetable soup goes into the pot..gives pot a bit of a different twist..

I love to experiment with spices..and ingredients...I think one of the worst things..especially with canned storage food ...is not having enough variety in recipes...it is easy...to get in a rut...and end up with food fatigue...

Summer..
I agree about the heavy syrup..mom was right in the middle of the depression..then the WWII..ration coupons....graduated from high school in 1929...I never thought about it but she always bought canned fruit in glass if possible and in heavy syrup..the heavy syrup could be drained and reused..as a sweetner..
It was just a way of life...and I continue to do the same and buy heavy syrup and glass if possible..as things are becoming less certain...I am grateful for all the things she did..and she taught me..

 

[Wildwood]

Those also make a great topping for pancakes/waffles/French toast. And the 'expiration date' is suggestion! I don't think you want to know how um.... geriatric some of the things I've eaten are!

Funny...son dropped by right after I posted and I went to my pantry, got a case and sent it home with him lol. I'm going to leave a can on my counter so I'll remember to try and do something with them. We use to always have them if I did breakfast for supper. At one time Aldi only sold them in the fall...this big stash is a result of that. I wanted enough to last a year...not because of prepping though I am mindful of that constantly. We wanted enough to eat them year round and I went a little overboard.

They are also good with biscuits and butter. I've even made a regular pie as well as fried pies. The fried pies are my favorite but I just can't resist them so I hesitate to even start with them.

 

[ginnie6]

It's been busy so far this week. Mother's Day was good. I stayed home from church as I was just peopled out after the quilt show Saturday. There was about 250 people that came through looking at quilts. I heard from all my kids too and youngest ds wrote me the sweetest letter. I have another one he wrote when he was younger and I think I'll frame them. Monday I cleaned house and got caught up on everything I was behind on. Tuesday morning went to visit Charissa in the hospital. No sooner than I got there I had two dd's texting me asking if I was ok lol. They have my location and saw I was at the hospital. lol!
Charissa has not been moved to rehab yet, some snafu with insurance. She may get lucky and get transferred this week and get a week in rehab. One whole week to learn to do everything with one leg. Then home and someone will have to check on her daily for awhile.

After leaving the hospital I went to oldest dd's to watch the kids while she went to a networking event. She is doing so good with real estate! She is inline to make more this year than she ever did when she worked for the local hospital conglomerate! She's at a point where she doesn't even know if right now she can handle another client!

I came home early to switch out clothes and re pack so that early tomorrow morning we can head out to dd#2. If Y'all don't mind pray for Nicole, she is struggling right now, and I'm ready to go momma bear on who is making her struggle. That will NOT help the situation though.....sadly.

Oh and yesterday I came home and walked in the house only to start gagging. It smelled like week old road kill in here! I started looking to see what had happened and found out one of the dogs had a tummy issue. All over both rugs in the den. They're each wedged up under the couch and recliner and big enough that I can't get them moved by myself. So I sat outside till dd got home and we could drag them outside. I'm not sure I can ever get that smell out of them. Thankfully dh got them on an auction site so only paid a couple bucks each so if they are ruined I don't feel terrible. Plus they both had a lot of white in them and not practical for a home with animals. Never did figure out which dog it was but dd thinks it was hers....the great dane. He acted off all evening.

Today is laundry and errands and waiting on dh to come in and tomorrow we will head back out.

 

[connie]

I remembered another great recipe I got from my MIL that I used a lot when kids were home. I call it yeast biscuits. You mix the dough and keep in fridge. Each day take out dough and cut some biscuits. I am not a bread eater but my husband is. Very handy and easy on arthritic hands.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I remembered another great recipe I got from my MIL that I used a lot when kids were home. I call it yeast biscuits. You mix the dough and keep in fridge. Each day take out dough and cut some biscuits. I am not a bread eater but my husband is. Very handy and easy on arthritic hands.

Do you just mix up a big batch of dough, and when you want biscuits, you take out what you need? How long does the dough last? I would love more info.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Sunny skies and 80 degrees, today. I sure am loving this weather! Not too hot and not too cold.

I've got a few things to do outside this afternoon. I'll be helping Cary cover and tape all the windows, too. We have a lot of single and double windows in our house, so it's going to take a while to get that done. Mostly, I'll be holding the ladder in place for him. He might decide to do one side of the house at a time. The side he will stain first.

BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, slaw, baked beans, and tater tots for supper, tonight. I'll be using a can of Keystone pulled pork. I try to incorporate all the Keystone meats into my meal planning just to keep it in rotation with everything else. It sure isn't as good as using a pork roast, though.

 

[Meemur]

Went to the grocery store today. Got three 1 lb packages of 86% lean ground beef on markdown. Also bought a package of markdown charcoal steaks, three 4 oz in the package. After I got home, I cooked them in my air fryer. First time to use it for steak. It worked pretty well. I learned a couple of things that should make it even better the next time. I ate one of them for supper and will eat the rest the next two days. I need to increase my red meat intake to help with my anemia. My diet has been poultry heavy for years, mostly turkey.

McD screwed up my breakfast sandwiches again today. They put folded (scrambled) egg on both steak and egg McMuffins instead of the round egg they are supposed to have, AGAIN. They also shorted me one of my two hash browns. I checked immediately after receiving my order and went inside to get it fixed. I think the manager is getting almost as frustrated about the repeated screw ups on the sandwiches as I am. I don't know why whoever is making the sandwiches can't follow the posted procedures, much less not learn from being caught repeatedly making the same mistakes. I'm glad they aren't doing a job that involves anything that is safety critical.

Your Micky Dees might be using robotics. The one sort of near me had to discontinue them because of all the mistakes. I also think some monkey wrenching was going on. People in my area mess with them every chance they get.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Back when Cary was still working, there was a Mc D's across the street from Cooper Tire. Lots of guys would go there on their lunch break. There were so many wrong orders that most everyone just stop going. It was every day that someone had a complaint.

We've had the same problem with Taco Bell in the past. Now, we refuse to even go there, because we don't want the hassle.

Taking a lunch break. We got all the windows covered on the north side of the house. Cary plans to go ahead and stain that side this afternoon. Plans to do the same on the south side, tomorrow, using the same plastic sheeting to cover those windows. Why cut anymore? The windows are all the same size, except for the double ones. Reuse and save the rest.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

OMG-osh! Staining the house is turning into a bigger problem than we thought. It's going to take forever. The new stain is thicker and a better quality than what we've used in the past. It's too thick to use in a sprayer. Cary is having to use a roller brush and a regular paint brush to do it. I hope we don't have to go buy more stain. Using a brush seems to always take more than using a sprayer. Paid over $300 for the 5 gallon can of stain, already. It is what it is. I was hoping it would go more smoothly, making it easy for Cary to do it.

 

[anna43]

Those also make a great topping for pancakes/waffles/French toast. And the 'expiration date' is suggestion! I don't think you want to know how um.... geriatric some of the things I've eaten are!

I get a lot of static from a friend and my dd about "dates". I ignore dates, sniff the milk, check the contents of a can eye and sniff etc. It's not difficult to determine whether or not it is safe to eat.

BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, slaw, baked beans, and tater tots for supper, tonight. I'll be using a can of Keystone pulled pork. I try to incorporate all the Keystone meats into my meal planning just to keep it in rotation with everything else. It sure isn't as good as using a pork roast, though.

I was trying to think of something for supper and the pulled pork sounds good to me. I have home canned pork loin that only requires heating and adding BBQ sauce and I have buns in the freezer.

It's 79º/feels like 76º, and wind is 22 mph with higher gusts. We're also under a fire advisory and I heard the fire trucks rolling north about an hour ago so am praying all is okay.

Had my post-surgery check-up this morning and all is good. Now I have to wait another 3 weeks before they can do vision test then another week or two after that for new glasses. I'm doing okay without glasses as long as I am not trying to read.

I was going to plant my other tomatoes and peppers today but it's too windy. Also, there is a chance of storms the next three days which could mean hail, so I'll keep the other plants in the garage and wait longer before setting them out. I need to remember to check them for watering and put them outside on good days. The @$%!*# rabbits ate my Impatience off. Happened last year too but they came back from the root, so fingers crossed it will happen this year too.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I was trying to think of something for supper and the pulled pork sounds good to me. I have home canned pork loin that only requires heating and adding BBQ sauce and I have buns in the freezer.

I open the can of Keystone pulled pork, drain, and mix my own BBQ sauce with it. I let it simmer for a few minutes. It's good, but not as good as a shredded pork roast. We could live off it if push comes to shove, though. We have so much Keystone meats stored that I have to use it on a rotation basis. I'm glad we have it.

 

[Meemur]

Busy odds and ends day here. I've got a bunch of small but necessary projects, like fixing the top on the big recycling bin that the town picks up. It was getting loose and the wind tore it off. Fortunately, I had the bolts to fix it in storage, so that was a win.

I also got in some disc golf practice. The parks dept. had taken down the baskets but I saw yesterday that they were back up. I'm not very good at it, but the point is to add to my daily steps, and that added about 2,100 so it was worth it. I'm sure I would've done better if it hadn't been so windy.

As Anna posted, our weather has been unstable. Tomorrow will likely have hail and thunderstorms. The tomatoes are in the ground, but I've got enough milk jugs to cover most of them. Everything else will come back. The potatoes aren't tall enough to worry about.

I need to finish swapping my summer clothing. I bought several new tank tops on sale at the end of last summer, and now I can't find them. I put them away, but obviously not with the summer stuff, LOL!

 

[ginnie6]

I officially signed up for my first ever quilting retreat this morning! I was on the fence about it and thought I had missed the deadline, I did but they still have spots open so I paid my deposit. Next April I get to spend 4 days at St Johns Island with no one but quilters! I don't even have to cook! I'm kinda excited lol!

Came home and finished my laundry for the trip, still need to pack though. Then I tackled trying to clean the den rugs. I'm going to leave then out to dry and air while I'm gone. There's no rain called for and when i get home I'm going to lay them flat on the deck, scrub them good, and dry them again.

I made a quick run to get some drinks for the trip and was going to get some livermush to take to dd but there's none to be found. It's really been hit or miss on finding any lately.

Supper tonight is chicken salad and crackers to use up the chicken that dd cooked too long before we go. Then she and ds are on their own for a week.

 

[WanderLore]

Just me and daughter doing chores and projects right now. Wind is high which makes it feel colder.
Taking some boys on a hike Saturday. Should be fun!
Son and daughter shoveled the huge pile of coal dust onto the driveway. OMG. It was twice as large as usual and hard. They got it done.
Bunch of other outside stuff and made a dozen venison burgers to freeze and cooked a chicken down, deboned and in the fridge for me to eat on my diet.
I'm beat. Nappy nap. Gave the kids rest of day off lol.

 

[connie]

SB- Here is recipe. Too stained to take photo!
Angel biscuits
6 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sugar +/-
Add:
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 -2/3 cup oil
2 pkg yeast in 1 cup warm water

Add wet to dry ingredients.
Cover and put in refrigerator overnight.
Take out what you need each day.
Pat dough out to 1/2 " cut out biscuits ( I put scraps back in bowl with dough)
Bake 400 for 20 minutes

I would have to cut recipe in half for the 2 of us. I am not much of a bread eater but these are good.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

SB- Here is recipe. Too stained to take photo!
Angel biscuits
6 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sugar +/-
Add:
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 -2/3 cup oil
2 pkg yeast in 1 cup warm water

Add wet to dry ingredients.
Cover and put in refrigerator overnight.
Take out what you need each day.
Pat dough out to 1/2 " cut out biscuits ( I put scraps back in bowl with dough)
Bake 400 for 20 minutes

I would have to cut recipe in half for the 2 of us. I am not much of a bread eater but these are good.

Thank you! I'm going to have to try this and soon!

 

[Wildwood]

SB- Here is recipe. Too stained to take photo!
Angel biscuits
6 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sugar +/-
Add:
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 -2/3 cup oil
2 pkg yeast in 1 cup warm water

Add wet to dry ingredients.
Cover and put in refrigerator overnight.
Take out what you need each day.
Pat dough out to 1/2 " cut out biscuits ( I put scraps back in bowl with dough)
Bake 400 for 20 minutes

I would have to cut recipe in half for the 2 of us. I am not much of a bread eater but these are good.

Do you let them rise or do you put them straight in your preheated oven?

Thanks for sharing! It looks like a good Angel Biscuit recipe. I use to make them all the time when my boys were young.