Dried Strawberries
I got some strawberries that were on their last day. What to do? Fire up the dehydrator, dry them out and add to the shelf of hiking snacks! Learn to…
Burger Time
Fire up the BBQ, it’s Canada Day! Oh, the goodness! Plain burgers with just cheese & bacon, the way I like them! Celebration ends at noon due to costs and…
New Barbie!
Got a new Barbeque, Well, Not me, My Friend Murray got a new BBQ, I just get to use it once in a while! Breaking it in with a “Beef…
Bulk Barn Price Watch
Some random photos of items at “Bulk Barn”, in Canada. Bulk Barn is generally a pretty expensive place to get supplies but it is a great place to get smaller…
Cast Iron Hunting
If you like cast iron cookware, keep looking! As soon as you stop looking, you’ll stop finding! Antique shops, thrift stores, garage sales, just keep going. Some day you’ll stop…
Chicken Dinner
Another cheap dinner. Chicken w/rice & corn! The chicken came from Costco. I buy 4 chickens from Costco every 3 months when I make the drive to Nanaimo, BC, about…
Chicken & Rice
C’Mon, what’s not to like about an easy, tasty dinner! One of these things is not like the other, one of these things is not the same! Thanks for the…
Jam Season
You’re never to old to learn! I’m prepping to make my first batch of Raspberry Jam this year! Checking out all the supplies I’ll need. Wish me luck, never done…
Costco Chicken
You’ll look like a pro if you grab a Costco chicken next time you are grocery shopping and throw it in the oven while you prepare the side dishes you…
Clam Strips Batter
I used this recipe for the clam strips (belly removed) deep fry batter.I used a full daily harvest of 60 wild caught Manila Clams, opened with steam, then cooled right…
Canning Season
Get your stuff now for raspberry canning season! Get ready now, so you don’t have any surprises when you’re in the middle of it all. Where I live, raspberries are…
Peanut Butter Powder
Bulk Barn’s Powdered Peanut Butter, No Sugar Added (Item #003452) is a shelf-stable, dehydrated peanut product made by partially defatting roasted peanuts and grinding them into a fine powder. It’s…
Eggs on Toast
You could be eating soft boiled eggs on toast in about 5 – 6 minutes! Just do it. Boil the eggs, cool them off in Cold Cold Water, make your…
Pan Fried Liver
Just a good old wholesome dinner. I usually only have this about 3 or 4 times a year, not sure why, because I like it. Best part of this meal,…
Whole Milk Powder
Bulk Barn’s Whole Milk Powder, Non Instant (Item #001224) is a full-fat powdered milk (about 26-27% fat based on nutrition info) that provides richer flavor and creaminess compared to skim…
Potato Au Macaron
Leftovers, no matter how simple are always good. Fried potatoes with macaroni. Comfort food. When you just want to quickly eat something that’ll fill you up.
Prepping Powders
The “Power of Powder” in prepping and emergency preparedness highlights the exceptional value of powdered (dehydrated, freeze-dried, or spray-dried) foods for building a reliable, long-term food supply. These items are…
Griddle Test
Folks, I love cast iron but have you seen the cost of a new one these days? $100.00! I really only “Need” a griddle 5 or 6 times a year…