tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post2936080798865774710..comments2024-03-09T02:21:59.660-08:00Comments on HOPE AND THRIFT: SIMPLE PLEASURESJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-58946750271108647982015-03-17T06:15:11.405-07:002015-03-17T06:15:11.405-07:00I really don't understand how they don't f...I really don't understand how they don't freeze to death, Marqueta. And they are always so cheerful. There's a lot we can learn from the birds! Well, there's always cornmeal mush, tortillas, polenta, and beans and cornbread. I've been trying to find a non GMO cornmeal. We have the food grade buckets for storing grains and always buy in bulk. I'd love to find a good buy on organic cornmeal. You got to use what you have!<br /><br />Love<br />Jane Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-9670255995308251952015-03-17T06:09:50.428-07:002015-03-17T06:09:50.428-07:00It's easy peasy April! Back to winter today. ...It's easy peasy April! Back to winter today. Brrrr! Oh well! We'll get there!<br /><br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-69688650705307243602015-03-16T09:19:25.017-07:002015-03-16T09:19:25.017-07:00Dear Jane,
Let's pray that spring really does...Dear Jane,<br /><br />Let's pray that spring really does find its way there soon! I always do feel sorry for the birds, more than anything, during winter. I am going to borrow your cracker recipe, since we are working our way through a 50 pound bag of cornmeal, and are running out of ideas! It was organic, and a great deal, but even for my big family, it's a lot! :) I love finding shrunken sweaters and cutting them up for hats, mittens, and diaper covers. I never thought of unraveling one for knitting purposes, but that's a great idea, too.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />MarquetaMarqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13471332103238738458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-66621295448797839422015-03-13T14:31:59.221-07:002015-03-13T14:31:59.221-07:00Glad to hear your starting to thaw out a bit, look...Glad to hear your starting to thaw out a bit, looks like your dog is enjoying the weather. :) Your crackers sound wonderful, I love that you made them in a chicken shape!! I have always wanted to try making my own crackers, I will have to give your recipe a try. :) April's Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839044050318217592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-11783418596430829732015-03-11T13:16:08.285-07:002015-03-11T13:16:08.285-07:00I bet it's beautiful in your part of the world...I bet it's beautiful in your part of the world, Regina! We're hoping that it will be warm enough next week to hang all the woolen blankets on the line and hopefully pack them away for the season. Now I probably jinxed myself! <br /><br />Sending a big bear hug in return!<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-59691750672257126772015-03-11T13:12:53.390-07:002015-03-11T13:12:53.390-07:00Hi Lisa! Sasha and Georgie must be cut from the s...Hi Lisa! Sasha and Georgie must be cut from the same fabric. He's really enjoying walking on the hard crust of the snow. I think he likes being up high because he has a Napoleon complex! Yeah, not all natural ingredients are good. Do you see how they advertise corn syrup as a "healthy" and "natural" ingredient? I do a lot of shopping at the bulk food store just outside of Sandusky. They have a lot of organic flours and grains. Best prices on spices. Maybe when you go for a visit to Port Huron you can make a detour there. They even make grind their own peanut butter there. It's so hard to find peanut butter without the added hydrogenated oils and sugars. My favorite snack is homemade graham crackers with a smear of peanut butter on them. I hear it's going to be even nicer next week. Hope you can get out and enjoy the sun!<br /><br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-3537057254000738652015-03-11T13:03:19.181-07:002015-03-11T13:03:19.181-07:00Hi Rainey! You've been on my mind a lot latel...Hi Rainey! You've been on my mind a lot lately with your employment situation. Really lovely here today and I noticed that the irises on the south corner of the house have started coming up. Isn't nature amazing?<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-21583706722632824952015-03-11T07:26:04.209-07:002015-03-11T07:26:04.209-07:00dear jane,
i am so happy for you......that the sno...dear jane,<br />i am so happy for you......that the snow melting. great bargains!!!!<br />thanks for the cracker recipe.........they looks very good.<br />after a frosty night is it sunny,my washing hung outside snowdrops and crocusses are in bloom.it is wonderful.<br />wish you a wonderful rest week,<br />love and bear hugs reginaReginas Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263131368566323993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-61958738841489572182015-03-11T07:05:43.704-07:002015-03-11T07:05:43.704-07:00I am enjoying watching the snow melt! Sasha (the h...I am enjoying watching the snow melt! Sasha (the husky) is spending as much of her time as she can laying in what's left if the dwindling snow banks...She is saying goodbye to her beloved snow, and refuses to come inside this morning. She is elderly, so I keep a close eye on her.<br />Your homemade crackers look delicious...and you are so right, with just a few simple ingredients, we can make so many delicious snacks without all those extras that are added to prolong shelf life....My rule of thumb when buying food is, if there is one ingredient on the label...then it is food...example: Raisins. I am okay if it has water added, or another natural ingredient, but only if it is listed..because that is a trick they use when they say "other natural ingredients" but do not specify. (not all natural ingredients are healthy)<br />A good snack that I enjoy are raw almonds (nothing added) and Hershey's special dark chocolate chips, which I keep in the freezer...It is better than a candy bar and much healthier. Cost wise, it is cheaper also.<br />I hope you are enjoying these first days of spring weather...I sure am!<br />God bless~ LisaNever Forsakenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537083795724752514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-12497305543057154972015-03-10T03:05:02.209-07:002015-03-10T03:05:02.209-07:00Hurray, your snow is melting and spring is coming ...Hurray, your snow is melting and spring is coming to your area.<br /><br />I saved your cracker recipe. It sounds good and easy to me. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Happy Spring ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-59399675250022807142015-03-09T10:31:35.832-07:002015-03-09T10:31:35.832-07:00I'm trying to post every Monday, Andrea.
I ...I'm trying to post every Monday, Andrea. <br /><br />I bet the prices sure have changed since your mother wrote those letters. After a couple of years of not buying meat, I'm still in shock of how expensive it has gotten. <br /><br />Can't wait to hang the wash on the line again! <br /><br />Don't work to hard<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-80414973024024878252015-03-09T09:45:30.318-07:002015-03-09T09:45:30.318-07:00Your crackers look so perfect! I am taking a brea...Your crackers look so perfect! I am taking a break in my morning housecleaning and thought...could Jane have a new post today...yes! A fun break for me to come here and read!<br /><br />Same here..our snow is dripping and melting and the birds are chirping! I turned down my heat and opened a few windows and am hanging some wash on the line. <br /><br />My mom used to always write me (she died young so I only got 2 years of letters after I married) about her bargains...so much per pound for hamburger etc! lol Now that is a subject I enjoy.<br />Andrea<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com