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…
Coffee Time
There’s a story that goes with this photo. Maybe I’ll tell it to you sometime. It’s a true story, not a good one, but it was an adventure I survived.…
Buttermilk Powder
Bulk Barn’s Buttermilk Powder, Non Instant (Item #001228) is a tangy, low-fat powdered buttermilk (about 5-9% fat, high in protein and calcium per nutrition info) that delivers the signature acidity…
Pre-Cook Day
Sundays are “Pre-Cook Day”. That’s when I restock the fridge with food for lunches and dinners etc. I like to have pasta, either spaghetti or macaroni on hand at all…
Grape Fields
This is what the local vineyards look like in the winter. Shhh! , They’re sleeping!
Coleman Stoves
Coleman stoves and Lanterns always show up when you’re broke! I’d love to have a Coleman triple burner and a spare lantern. Maybe they’ll still be here when I can…
Chicken Soup Powder
Rice & Soup are my main uses but as I use it more I am discovering other options all the time! Bulk Barn’s Chicken Soup Base (Item #000426) is a…
Sea Striker
Thanks to my friend Brian for the new filet knife, the “Sea Striker”, cool name eh! It was on sale at Harbour Chandler, during the summer “Pirate Day Sale”, only…
Crofton, BC, Dock Repairs
There are 3 docks in Crofton, BC, the public boat launch dock, the much larger BC Ferries loading/unloading dock for service between Crofton, BC & Vesuvius on Salt Spring Island…
Log Salvage
These are the type of logs that the salvagers are looking for! Usually they are lost when they slip out of the larger booms as the tugs are moving them…
Cooking tricks
I tried a new trick today while cooking breakfast. I took a coffee mug and smashed the potatoes down after they cooked for a while. Man, it worked out good,…
Left Leaning?
This bike rack was installed less than 2 years ago. Now it leans to the left so much that even the cyclists won’t use it! haha While the rest of…
Spider Web
No idea why, but, looking at this spider web covered in frost outside my window brought me joy for the day. He’s moved along now, insect hunting probably wasn’t to…
Skim Milk Powder
Bulk Barn’s Skim Milk Powder, Instant (Item #001225) is a low-fat (virtually non-fat), high-protein powdered skim milk fortified with vitamins A and D3. Being “instant”, it dissolves quickly and easily…
Yesterday
It was a nice day, yesterday. I took some photos while down at the waterfront. Enjoy. Have a good day friends! Mike.
Chill out!
Relax, enjoy the peace and sound of the water running. Go hiking, you’ll be glad you did.