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I came across something that used to be standard that most people have forgotten, or never heard of. Making a record of what you buy, when, and how much it costs. That way you know how much food (or firewood, etc) you go through in a year. Then you can plan for next year. Especially for use...

Okay, okay, I really didn't want to do it but I might. I was telling a friend about the quote from the moving company, and she freaked and told me she could get her husband and friends to help move no problem. I know them, and trust them. Sooooooo. My question to all of you is, have you had a...

How? I'm just curious, because I've been reading in this forum on what people suggest storing. It's generally "store what you eat, eat what you store." And I understand this. But what I eat much of the time requires baking. So how would this happen if I had no usable oven? Is this something I...

So I've been watching LOST lately, as it's available on Netflix, and I was thinking, hey... I wonder if anyone there knows how to make soap? (Yes I understand this is a completely fake show, I'm just being silly. And I've only seen season one, so no spoilers!) And not only making lye, and...

Okay, since it's been so darn hot here, I thought this would be a good time to try to make a sourdough starter. First off, generally, I see that you should not let it get below 70 degrees. Now, what happens if it gets to say, 65? Is this an exact science? And second, did I read the recipe...

The American Farmer and Business Owner A man owned a small farm in Alabama. The Alabama Wage and Hour Dept. claimed he was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to interview him. I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them, demanded the agent. Well, replied...

I'm looking for a cold process soap recipe for laundry soap. Ideally it would be a stand alone soap, meaning, no adding anything else. I keep finding cp soaps which I would have to add Borax and Washing Soda to. Can I add them at trace so that it's all done in one shot? Is lard soap the only way...

(If this should be in the Where am I, where are you? section, sorry!) Share places that you like in your area! We all live in beautiful places, so lets show them off! If it doesn't have a website, describe it! Goodness knows that not all good places are online. http://www.otionsoap.com/ The...

This is from the cook book I found printed in 1934. Actually, it does not have a copy write date, but in the back, the wine vintages start at 1933. So I assumed a year or so after that? I ate this as dinner, but it would make a good side dish. It's super cheap! Baked Rice and Cheese 3 cups...

4 cups flour 1 3/4 cup shortening 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 Teaspoons salt 1 Tablespoon vinegar 1 egg 1/2 cup water Mix together first 4 ingredients. Beat remaining ingredients separately. Combine until moistened. Mold into ball. Chill at least 15 minutes. Dough can be stored in fridge 3 days or...

Okay, if I have a recipe that calls for only egg whites or yolks, can I save and freeze the unused part of the egg? I'm thinking freezing, but maybe refrigerate too.

I'm interested in what you use the most, or just love. Not including major appliances, or actual food. I couldn't live without my lovely glass mixing bowls. Boring, I know. Lets hear yours!

I saw one on this forum a while ago, but for the life of me I can't find it! It also had some whole wheat flour if I recall. I'm hoping it call for old fashioned oats, not quick cooking, but I don't remember. Does anyone remember where this was? I'm ready to move past plain white bread now...

So I drink coffee every day, but only about two cups. I used to use a drip coffee maker, but found that the last quarter of the bag of coffee was undrinkable because it takes little ol' me so darn long to drink it. I got a Keurig coffee maker, the kind that makes one cup at a time, from the...

So I've made a couple of loaves, and I must say that although they are yummy, they aren't what I was looking for. I'm looking for a plain white sandwich bread. The recipe I used only had sugar, yeast, salt, oil, and flour. I'd like to stay away from the breads that have tons of ingredients like...

A bit on myself, if anyone's interested. I couldn't bring myself to do the really long intro that others did, lol. Location: Bellingham, Washington Occupation: Cutter/Etc at JoAnn's Future Career: Office assistant of some sort. Anything with a firm routine, and lots of BORING. I like routine...