tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post1505600890375554089..comments2022-11-07T02:48:30.837-07:00Comments on Her Peculiar Life: Inventory - Winter StoresMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-14835000549022002432015-11-25T11:53:32.125-07:002015-11-25T11:53:32.125-07:00Hi Debbie,
Thank you for stopping by and leaving s...Hi Debbie,<br />Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a terrific comment. I hope it encourages others to glean lessons from their past, like you have done, to maintain, and possibly improve, their lifestyles. It is always a wonderful blessing to be able to share one's garden bounty and receive gifts of harvest from others. You are a blessed lady.<br /><br />Blessings to you and yours,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-30531124614635418932015-11-25T10:48:01.653-07:002015-11-25T10:48:01.653-07:00Wow, that is some list! You really are stocked up...Wow, that is some list! You really are stocked up big time and I can understand why living where you do. I had to laugh at the TP comment by Rhonda and by your response. I grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii (the one with the active volcano) and everything that was not grown on the island had to be shipped in from the mainland. I remember vividly that longshoresman strike when I was very young that stopped all things from being loaded or unloaded at the harbor and the lack of lots of food and other products in the grocery store. We were on a super tight budget but my mother wisely stocked up on TP beforehand. We were very careful about not using too much of it. I knew other families that ran out and resorted to using newspaper, catalog pages, leaves and phone books pages to clean themselves. <br /><br />I live in a small farming town with no grocery store. My mother taught me early on the shop sales and keep a deep pantry (we had to in Hawaii with the price of groceries there). She also was a very creative cook and could stretch things like no one's business and I am thankful that she taught me to do that too. I learned how to garden, can, make jams and do lots of baking of homemade breads, etc. once I was out on my own and had a family to feed on a very tight budget. Two of my sons and one of my DIL's hunt and my hubby has in the past <br />also. They also love to fish and they share the bounty with us and I provide the fresh garden veggies and fruits for them. :) I try to preserve what I am able to but this year, having had to have surgery right in the middle of canning season, put a damper on that. I did freeze some of the fruit and veggies though.<br /><br />Be blessed,<br />Debbie Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-62093816449864769082015-11-23T07:39:12.738-07:002015-11-23T07:39:12.738-07:00Mrs.A,
Calf fries, Calf fries ... are you sure yo...Mrs.A,<br /><br />Calf fries, Calf fries ... are you sure you want to know? ... <br /><br />Well ... calf fries are an organ of a bull calf, specifically the testicle which is removed during branding season to turn the bull calf into a steer (which, as you know, but I'll specify for other readers, is raised specifically for meat, various medications, gelatin, glue, leather products, etc.).<br /><br />In the western US they are called rocky mountain oysters. In the south they are called calf fries. Southerners identify pig testicles as rocky mountain oysters. Therefore, the term can be confusing if one forgets to apply regional definitions.<br /><br />Preparation of calf fries is super easy ... After removing the outer membrane, salt & pepper the meat to taste; then dredge the meat in seasoned flour, beaten egg and then flour again. Fry in 350 degree oil until golden brown. Serve warm with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.<br /><br />Regarding the mustard seed it is included in the "1 yr. supply of dried herbs and spices". In addition to knowing I'll make my own mayo and ketchup, I'm sure you also know that I'll grind the mustard seed and make homemade mustard ... Maybe I should consider a future recipe post with my mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard recipes.<br /><br />I love you more,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-68661048296072855772015-11-23T07:36:44.298-07:002015-11-23T07:36:44.298-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-63073497188395166512015-11-19T22:39:10.155-07:002015-11-19T22:39:10.155-07:00All I want to know is...what the heck are calf fri...All I want to know is...what the heck are calf fries? 😳🤔😂<br /><br />Knowing you the way I do, I am not surprised at this list, but i do know that if you run out of ketchup or mayo you will just make your own! By the way, where's the mustard seed? 😜<br /><br />All my Love,<br />Mrs. ACharmin's Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454794977414231023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-6267448630933575492015-11-10T09:27:26.555-07:002015-11-10T09:27:26.555-07:00Hi Tania,
Growing up and living the majority of m...Hi Tania,<br /><br />Growing up and living the majority of my life on the Gulf coast of Texas, I can relate to extremely hot and humid summer temperatures. Until I moved to the Montana prairie, I too could not comprehend 20 or 30 below zero temps. However, we quickly learned that wool and layers are our best winter time friends. In January you will most likely find me donning a set of ThinSkin OR merino wool long underwear, a pair of thick wool socks, a thin cotton tee-shirt, a pair of jeans, a pull over sweater OR a long sleeve shirt. When I go outside I add a pair of Smart wool gloves, a wool coat, a wool hat and insulated boots. If I'm doing chores in the extreme cold and wind I'll also add a knit ski mask to protect my facial skin from possible frostbite. The ThinSkin and merino wool long underwear are not thick and bulky like standard cotton long underwear, thus, I don't feel like the "abominable snow man" by the time I've "layered up". Also, Smart wool is a thinner wool but it is woven very tightly which is excellent in blocking the wind.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-87830591902016508812015-11-10T09:11:01.022-07:002015-11-10T09:11:01.022-07:00Hi Georgene,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving ...Hi Georgene,<br /> <br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I always encourage city and town folks to keep a minimum of three days to two weeks worth of supplies in their homes in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. City folks have access to emergency, electrical restoration services, and crisis aid that our rural location does not benefit from. Therefore when one lives in an extremely rural area, like we do, it is imperative to do all one can to be self sufficient in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. In our specific situation mountains of snow can prevent us from being able to leave our home and likewise, the mountains of snow can prevent emergency or electrical restoration services to reach us. We also maintain a good supply of 1st aid equipment and supplies. Which, because of our remote location, and farm work is important regardless of the time of year.<br />If you live in or near a metropolitan area and have at least two weeks of supplies, I'm sure you are sufficiently stocked.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-3300007016709448042015-11-09T23:09:10.368-07:002015-11-09T23:09:10.368-07:00That is one big list! You are very organised Mrs B...That is one big list! You are very organised Mrs B, but I guess you need to be. <br /><br />I cant imagine temperatures like that. We have such mild winters here where we live. Our summers are quite extreme with scorching temperatures though. Not sure what I would prefer, too hot or too cold?<br /><br />God Bless,<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-20656818409749275222015-11-09T21:12:59.864-07:002015-11-09T21:12:59.864-07:00What an extensive list! I've been working on d...What an extensive list! I've been working on deepening my pantry but my list sure looks small compared to yours. We don't live in snow country but I always like to have enough food on hand to last a few weeks in case I was sick or an emergency came about. You're so wise to prepare!A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-86416721111060087902015-11-09T18:32:11.113-07:002015-11-09T18:32:11.113-07:00Hello Mrs.Rhonda,
Thank you for stopping by. Yes...Hello Mrs.Rhonda,<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by. Yes, we do have quite the stock on food stores. But that is because I grow a 5,700 sq. ft. garden each summer and we raise livestock. Otherwise, we would have only a four month supply like with our bath tissue, and many other non-food supplies. As far as our water storage, it is obviously only a short term emergency supply. Growing up on the Gulf coast where power outages and the resulting chaos caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. is common, I learned at a young age emergency supplies are essential for daily life in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Now that we live on the Montana prairie, we don't have to prepare for hurricanes or frequent tornadoes, but we do have to prepare for the occasional blizzard that brings a tremendous amount of snow and power outages. We live in a very remote location far away from the more populated cities and larger towns thus, we are a very low priority on the emergency services list. i.e., it could be weeks before we see a snow plow or electrical linemen repairing downed power lines.<br />Blessings to you and yours,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456396152774526762.post-81547527879246789342015-11-09T12:03:26.352-07:002015-11-09T12:03:26.352-07:00Wow, Mrs B! You are really stocked up! What a sm...Wow, Mrs B! You are really stocked up! What a smart homemaker you are. <br />I do have enough of most everything to see us through for several months, maybe longer. <br />I do need more water ASAP.<br /><br />I do have you out stocked on pecans and toilet paper :)Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.com