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  1. I had a Kitchen Aid 250 watt for years- since '97- and then bought a Jenn-Air 400 watt a few years ago. Loved the KA but was always concerned about it getting warm if I ran it too long. It made bread just fine but I wanted more wattage. Gave the KA to my oldest daughter a couple of years ago and it's still fine. If the KA he's looking at is 600 watts, I'd jump at the chance! A refurbished unit has the same warranty as new and KA has a great one year no questions warranty. Besides,; most refurbs are really just open box returns that have been completely tested and tweeked by a technician.
  2. I almost hurt myself laughing at this! I used to breed Persians but then developed allergies and haven't had cats in the house for many years. As I wiped the tears from my eyes I thought, how bad can the sneezing and runny nose be? I think we need another cat! Still here, still Nana
  3. Why my key didn't fit the gate anymore! I could see the porch, way off in the distance but, I just couldn't get the gate open! So, what did I miss? How is everyone? What are y'all up to, these days? Where's the plain tea? I can't stand all that sugar Cat puts in the sweet tea! Yuck! On a serious note; I was so sorry to hear about Linda. She was crazy & fun & sweet & outrageous & loving & intelligent & wise & so many other things to so many. She will be loved & remembered & missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her, both on & off the internet. Rest well, dear Westie. Still here, Still Nana
  4. Thanks, everyone! I'll be back later tonight or tomorrow morning with the next installment. Right now I have to do some prep work for baking 30 single serve desserts- 10 pineapple upside down cakes, 10 peach cobblers & 10 sweet potato pies. When I get those started, I have to touch up the stain on 2 beds, finish sewing the bedding for 3 beds, & build 4 dining chairs, 2 side chairs and 3 nightstands. Fortunately, these are not people size- they are 1:3 & 1:5 scale. I build doll furniture and make all accessories for them. As soon as I get a display finished, I'll post a couple of pics. After that, I need to cook dinner. If I have any time left, I want to start reading a new book. No wonder I fall asleep when I sit for more than a couple of minutes! Gotta run!
  5. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please consider the shipping charges as you would gas for your vehicle when doing a local grocery run. If you create a budget of $50.00 for groceries, you wouldn't fill your tank out of that budget, would you? It's really the same principle. don't you think? This time we're going to shop at http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/ You may also call them at 1-888-810-3213 ext. 121 They have a fixed shipping charge of $4.49! It doesn't matter how much you order, the shipping charges are they same. $25.00 plan (plus $4.49 shipping) (1) #10 can banana chips $7.29 (1)#10 can dehydrated carrots $14.29 Total = $21.58 Kitty gets $3.42 Total w/shipping = $26.07 $50.00 plan (plus $4.49 shipping) To the list above add the following; (1) #10 can dehydrated celery $10.99 (1) #10 can dehydrated onion $12.49 Total= $45.06 Kitty gets $4.94 Total w/shipping = $49.55 $100.00 plan (plus $4.49 shipping) Add these items to the above lists. (1) #10 can freeze dried peas $12.99 (1) #10 can freeze dried raspberries or strawberries $14.99 (1)#10 can freeze dried corn $12.99 (1) #10 can 9 grain mix $8.99 Total $95.02 Kitty gets $4.98 Total w/shipping $99.51 Another list will be posted very soon. Good luck!
  6. Thanks, ladies! Your confidence and encouragement is always heartwarming. Our first shopping foray will be at EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS @ http://beprepared.com/ Remember; any leftover funds should be put away - just as though it was spent - so that extras may be purchased now and then. This will be your 'kitty'. $25.00 PLAN (plus $6.00 shipping) (1) #10 can creamy wheat cereal item #FSG170 5.7 lbs. $7.25 (1) #10 can buttermilk biscuit mix item #FSC250 4.84 lbs. $7.50 (1) #10 can potato slices item #FSV155 2.2 lbs. $5.95 Total = $20.70 Kitty gets $4.30 Total w/shipping = $26.70 $50.00 PLAN (plus $6.00 shipping) Add the following items to the list above. The shipping will still be a total of $6.00. The price line increase for shipping starts at $60.00. (1) #10 can ABC soup mix item #FSC145 6.2 lbs. $9.90 (1) #10 can gravy mix w/im. beef flavor #FSC065 4.7 lbs. $12.95 (1) #10 can instant oatmeal #FSG145 3.45 lbs. $6.25 Total = $49.80 Kitty gets .20 Total w/shipping = $55.80 $100.00 PLAN (plus $9.00 shipping) Add the following items to the lists above; (1) #10 can whole eggs item #FSD120 3.95 lbs. $16.95 (1) #10 can inst. fat/free milk item #FEM700 4.7 lbs. $16.95 (1) # 10 can apple slices item #FSF110 2.26 lbs. $10.95 Total $94.65 Kitty gets $5.35 Total w/shipping = $103.65 That concludes the first round of shopping. The link above will take you directly to Emergency Essentials website or you may call in your order. The phone number is; 1-800-999-1863 They're very good with shipping and their customer service is excellent. Good luck!
  7. Okay! Here I go again... I'm going to attempt to pull a rabbit out of a... no, wait. That's not it. Got it! I'm going to saw Darlene in half... that's not it, either. Alright, alright! I'm going to try to put a few plans together for long term food storage. We'll use #10 cans & pre-packed plastic buckets in 5 or 6 gallon sizes. I'll list items according to total cost for each budget. They'll be done for $25.00, $50.00, & $100.00 budget allowances. Each plan will list the online store where these items can be purchased, and the cost of shipping for that $$$ amount. I'll try to find the absolute best buys, with the best shipping costs. A bargain just isn't a bargain if you pay a fortune to have it shipped. I'm going to stretch this out as far as possible, before it just becomes a matter of repeating a purchase. I'll put as much variety as is available in these plans, and try to have a little fun with it. As with any other plans I've created, these will be merely suggestions, based on my family's likes and needs. If there is something included that you don't like, don't buy it. Go to the website and find a substitute, or skip it altogether. But, PLEASE! Don't tell me I'm wrong or ask that I change things. I won't. You may use any suggestion I post, but as always, you are free to make your own choices; nothing is set in stone. The first 3 plans will be posted tomorrow morning. Just remember, I live on the LEFT coast, my morning may very well be your afternoon. Good luck! (EDITED TO ADD - NOTE THAT THESE ARE 2007 PRICES!) Cat
  8. I live in the city, don't use outside storage for our food and I store 200-300 lbs of sugar. I don't live in a really large house, and I don't have a basement, either. What I do have is a determination to cover my family's needs for extended periods of time. It doesn't say to buy a 5lb bag one time, and a 25lb bag at another time. You can just as easily buy 5 - 5 lb bags. I do it all the time. I wrote the list to give people an idea of what they could do, depending on their needs and abilities to purchase and store. This list is designed to give a mental jumpstart, nothing more. As I've said before, nothing in these lists is set in stone. You should do what suits your needs, budget and circumstances. No one else will be able to determine what is best for you. Good luck.
  9. Okay, then it should be easy for you to figure this out. How many meals can you get out of a can of spaghetti sauce & 1 pound of spaghetti? If you're not a big eater, 1 can of sauce may yield 2-3 servings, with a bit left over. The things I suggested canning in quarts, you should can in pints, and downsize the pint stuff to 1/2 pints. As far as you not needing that much, I guess it would depend on how long you want your food stores to last. If I was prepping only for myself, I'd still have at least this much in my pantry, and probably a lot more. For the really long term stuff, buy the #2 1/2 cans instead of the #10. Some of the things that we don't use often, I buy in the smaller cans, I just get more of them! That way, I still have the same amount but, it stays fresher, longer. My pantry, home canned foods, bulk storage, and even a lot of my long term storage, are all a part of my everyday life. We tend to go through a lot of sugar around here so, I try to keep at least 100 lbs. We like really good coffee, so my husband roasts green coffee beans. I have at least 25 lbs of green coffee, at any given time. We stopped buying mac & cheese boxed dinners, 'cause in the #10 cans of cheese blends, is exactly what comes out of that little foil lined pack inside the 'blue box' dinners. The exception is that I occasionally buy the 'Easy Mac' for my grandchildren, but only in the really big packs and only if they are on sale. The food that I pressure can, soups, meats, veggies and stuff, are things I would spend hours cooking for a single meal. Like split pea soup. My family loves it! If I pressure can a big batch of it, I don't need to worry about cooking that meal for months, but if that's what they decide they want for dinner, I don't even need to go in the kitchen. They are still eating my split pea soup. Another example is my Manhattan clam chowder. No one in the family likes it except my husband. I make a big pot of it, can it, and whenever he comes home hungry, or wants something different for a weekend lunch, he can open a pint jar and enjoy it. I could easily give you dozens more examples like that, but I won't. That would be boring. There are some things I'm just not willing to leave to Campbell's or Progresso, to feed my family. Oh, and then there's jelly. I'm the world's worst when it comes to making jelly but, I make the best jam and preserves we've ever had. So I no longer buy it pre-packaged. When I make a batch, if I don't hide some of it, it disappears pretty quickly around here. The bottom line is this; store what you eat and eat what you store. Only you can determine what you'll eat, or how much you'll be comfortable storing. I, along with quite a few people in these forums, have "Mother Hubbard Syndrome". Empty spaces in my pantry and cupboards makes me nervous, and they must be filled! Besides, Darlene is a bad influence, and she makes me go 'power shopping' on a regular basis!
  10. In the third post above, I wrote; Quote: NOW! It's done... I'm sure there will be things on these lists that you may not like or use. You have to remember that this is not set in stone. It is meant to be a guide to kick start your thinking processes so that you can see how much easier it is to stock up if you just have a plan! If you do and will utilize everything on these lists, good for you! The only thing you have to do now is print & go shopping! Another thing you need to understand is that there is no way I can tell you how many people this will feed or for how long. This is so subjective it can't be calculated. I can't possibly tell you how much any one person will eat. These lists are only to give you ideas of how to stock up on some basics, fairly quickly. I hope they will work for you. BTW, welcome to MrsS!
  11. Genoa, I use those exact gloves, or others just like them whenever I do anything that might get my hands dirty. I use them in my kitchen when I'm battering chicken or fish for frying, I use them to mix meatloaf or knead bread, make biscuits, cutting vegetables, doing dishes or scrubbing the stove. You name a messy job, and I've probably used those gloves to keep my hands clean. I've used them for many years with no problems, so if your hands burn when handling peppers, those gloves are probably the best thing for you. In case no one has guessed, I really can't stand to get my hands dirty!
  12. Well, according to NIOSH, OSHA, and the WHO, the N95 is efficient for avian flu. I won't debate that though, as information will always vary according to the source. I'm curious though... was your source also the supplier of your masks? I'm not sure I understand what you mean about "the added surface area". A mask should fit your face; bigger is not better, in this case. N95 masks also come with exhalation valves, as do R95, & P95, N100, R100, & P100. But since the N95 is 95% or better -actually 99.9%- effective in filtering out particles down to .03 microns, to me at least, it's not worth the added expense for a .1% increase in efficacy. If that .1% is all that's stopping you from contracting the virus, you're already in big trouble. I think it may have disappeared in the move to the new server but, I did have a quite lengthy post about wearing masks, and how to practice for future use. And yes, I have worn an N95 mask for 8 hours, albeit with a few breaks. They are what is worn in a surgical suite. The most important thing about a mask is it's ability to stop fluids from entering your mucous membranes. No one should expect to be able to wear these masks for an entire 8 hours at a time, and depending on one mask to protect you for an entire day is an invitation for disaster. Whenever you leave an area, you create a potential for cross-contamination, and then risk taking it back when you re-enter. Respirators and face masks are really not meant to be worn by anyone not properly trained, and wearing one improperly is just as bad as not wearing one at all. If you'll look farther down this forum, I've posted more information about masks. I'll re-post the info about how to wear masks at some point in the future. By the way, The United States Air Force taught me how to wear mine.
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