I can see that being the way to eat if the SHTF. That is why I have a f ew big pots stored away. May need to feed several people and the easiest way is to fix up a big pot of what ever you have on hand. May need to keep it going for a few hours. Big cook pots are in my prepper supply. Actually just purchased a good used pot last week at a yard sale for 8 dollars.I just threw all the leftover turkey parts (bones and all) into a pot and cooked it down in some water. I took the bones and fat out after about 40 mins. Then I took some carrots, celery, green onions, and a little bell pepper and chopped them up and simmered them in the broth. I also threw in the tiny bit of leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes and green beans that I had left in the fridge, along with some garlic and pepper. At the very end I threw in a bag and a half of wide egg noodles. Right now it's a nasty cold and wet night, but I'm enjoying a big pot of really good turkey noodle soup, next to a good fire and a pit bull that's glued to my side. It dosent get much better. I feel even better knowing that most would just throw out the leftover bones, but with a little time they make another great meal.
Never to early to learn to do things like prepping, etc. Who said if you don't work you don't eat? It's part of being in a family.That's just it, we need to feed 5 in the household, so eating out is an EXPENSIVE option. So, we have a home-cooked meal pretty much every night. Sadly, the kids (well adults, but...) aren't fans of crocked meals, soups, or stews, but this isn't a restaurant. My wife and I work and get home late, so we like having a meal ready when we come home. Wish they could cook, but they can't really, at least not like we do.
Aloft of people no longer cook. I always felt that eating out was a luxury, not something to do daily. Also I feel the reason some people have high food bills is that they are buying foods that are already prepped. such as already chopped, sliced, etc vegetables. It adds a lot to the expense. I don't believe in the I can't afford healthy food because it costs too much crap.It amazes me how few of the people that I work with cook at all. Even most of the women don't have 'time' to bother in the kitchen. I guess someone has to keep Burger King and Taco Bell in buisness. Chicken soup is one of the easiest things to throw together, and is so hearty! They all think I'm some kind of gourmet chef or something from the lunches I bring. I'm far from anything close to that, but I do like to eat real food, that's not only healthier, but is a lot cheaper too. I have to admit though, I can cook a mean steak!
I don't believe in the I can't afford healthy food because it costs too much crap.
Never to early to learn to do things like prepping, etc. Who said if you don't work you don't eat? It's part of being in a family.
Walmart has large stainless pots for sale pretty cheap but they are the thin ones. I’d love to get some heavy gauge ones.I can see that being the way to eat if the SHTF. That is why I have a f ew big pots stored away. May need to feed several people and the easiest way is to fix up a big pot of what ever you have on hand. May need to keep it going for a few hours. Big cook pots are in my prepper supply. Actually just purchased a good used pot last week at a yard sale for 8 dollars.
Good idea. I used to go to yard sales and thrift stores often but the free time thing is rough lately. I think I will work a stop in once in a while.My wife buys thick stainless pots at Goodwill. Very good quality too.
The good ones, the industrial ones are pretty expensive. So I got an old enamel one, even new enamel ones are thin. You can find commercial kitchen aluminum stock pots on ebay but they aren't cheap, even used. In order to buy good new it takes some cash, so I buy old and get better quality for my money.Walmart has large stainless pots for sale pretty cheap but they are the thin ones. I’d love to get some heavy gauge ones.
Yea, I need a brake for yard sale tag on the truck. I don't get to go like I want to, just if it is lunch time or happen on one.Good idea. I used to go to yard sales and thrift stores often but the free time thing is rough lately. I think I will work a stop in once in a while.
Definitely worth a stop in once a week, just is luck to find something and you have to buy when you see it. Just like you can't win if you don't play, you can't find anything unless you make a habit of checking, usually takes me about 5-10 minutes, in and out.My wife buys thick stainless pots at Goodwill. Very good quality too.
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