tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post6607249935162450426..comments2024-03-09T02:21:59.660-08:00Comments on HOPE AND THRIFT: SOUP KITCHENJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-44964549050919656222016-11-05T01:34:43.000-07:002016-11-05T01:34:43.000-07:00I dried some this year in the dehydrator. How did...I dried some this year in the dehydrator. How did you dry yours? The smell in the house was pretty strong. I love the garlic powder though. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-1393100813420134972016-11-04T04:49:03.211-07:002016-11-04T04:49:03.211-07:00Welcome Kirsten! I hope you will enjoy your visit...Welcome Kirsten! I hope you will enjoy your visit. I love Maine! I've only been there a few times but it's a beautiful state.<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-58513131983050200152016-11-04T02:58:42.022-07:002016-11-04T02:58:42.022-07:00Hello from Maine! Found you through Rhonda at Down...Hello from Maine! Found you through Rhonda at Down to Earth - excited to explore your previous posts. Thanks for sharing your world with all of us! Kirstenhttp://www.twobirdsintherafters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-84019690325642047052016-10-27T20:18:22.302-07:002016-10-27T20:18:22.302-07:00I can imagine noodle would fall by the wayside, Le...I can imagine noodle would fall by the wayside, Leslie! <br /><br />What sort of Christmas gifts are you making? I knitted a hat and a pair of slippers this week. Two down only a gazillion more to go! Happy crafting!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-28708951916045995272016-10-27T13:35:11.887-07:002016-10-27T13:35:11.887-07:00Your hand warmers look wonderful! Love the sprinkl...Your hand warmers look wonderful! Love the sprinkling of color in the gray. <br />Wow! Those homemade noodles bring back memories. I use to make those when my older 3 were little. They still remember all my broomsticks propped up around my tiny kitchen. I still cook a lot from scratch, but with homeschooling a large fam, I don't have the time for noodles. <br />I'm planning to fix homemade clam chowder, and bread is already rising for tonight's dinner/supper. I got a good deal on some canned clams awhile back.<br />Well, off to work on some Christmas gifts. Have a good week!<br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-70459612671938964082016-10-26T11:09:22.213-07:002016-10-26T11:09:22.213-07:00Hello Lisa! Good to hear from you! Did you get a...Hello Lisa! Good to hear from you! Did you get a chance to take your camper out this Summer?<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-52701687125194913642016-10-26T10:54:18.525-07:002016-10-26T10:54:18.525-07:00Yes, it is really gorgeous out there, though we ar...Yes, it is really gorgeous out there, though we are now well past the peak up here..Feeling warm and cozy here in our little north cabin nest!<br />Those woolens look so warm. I have a couple favorite sweaters.<br />Warm oatmeal for breakfast and homemade soup are my go to on days like these.<br />God bless~LisaNever Forsakenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537083795724752514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-76348533248168753242016-10-26T07:40:26.458-07:002016-10-26T07:40:26.458-07:00Binks does look rather strange in that photo, Marq...Binks does look rather strange in that photo, Marqueta. It's because he's so inky black, thus his name, a combination of black and ink. <br /><br />Free pumpkin is a good thing! I'm roasting some at this very moment and will make pumpkin chili and pumpkin molasses cornbread for dinner tonight. <br /><br />We planted the gourds pretty late in the season but because we had such odd weather we got quite a crop. Now to dry them. Hope you and yours are doing well this fine week!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-7058047429668568182016-10-26T07:03:06.703-07:002016-10-26T07:03:06.703-07:00Dear Jane,
Wow, you have a lot of birdhouse gourd...Dear Jane,<br /><br />Wow, you have a lot of birdhouse gourds! At first I thought you had stenciled a black cat onto your wheelbarrow, till I looked at the picture larger. :) Soup is definitely on at our house! The children had a pumpkin-carving activity at church and had leftovers, so we were allowed to take them home. We'll have lots of roasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin flesh to play for quite a while!<br /><br />Till next time,<br /><br />MarquetaMarqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13471332103238738458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-77662797526016859632016-10-25T11:19:46.518-07:002016-10-25T11:19:46.518-07:00I've never really looked into Instagram, not s...I've never really looked into Instagram, not sure how it works. I'm not the most techno-savvy person. Worth investigating.<br /><br />I find anything made with oatmeal freezes well. I even think they improve with freezing.<br /><br />Yes, I agree. I think we are in for a bumpy four years no matter what.<br /><br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-72721887163732045762016-10-25T09:49:57.122-07:002016-10-25T09:49:57.122-07:00I don't have a blog but I have been posting so...I don't have a blog but I have been posting some of my quilt photos on Instagram. I am crazycatzgal on Instagram. I pulled my last two muffins made from your muffin recipe (oatmeal apple spice). Will bake muffins this week as they freeze beautifully. Regardless of who wins the presidential election, I think we all need to be saying a prayer that our country will survive the next four years. Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848223114184102472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-138825203663500652016-10-25T06:07:15.825-07:002016-10-25T06:07:15.825-07:00Hi Laurie! Anyone can learn to knit. I taught mys...Hi Laurie! Anyone can learn to knit. I taught myself when I was 10 from one of those how-to books. And anyone can make noodles. They are very easy! So I'd encourage you to give both a try.<br /><br />If enough of us really diligently pray, perhaps we can be the tipping point and good will prevail over evil. Hope you are having a wonderful Fall!<br /><br />Hugs<br />Jane<br /><br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-67092823069274631072016-10-25T05:35:06.072-07:002016-10-25T05:35:06.072-07:00The apothecary cuffs are lovely. I really should ...The apothecary cuffs are lovely. I really should learn to knit one of these days. I too am praying for peace, & believe that's what most of us want. You inspire me to try making noodles!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-76766067611382802232016-10-25T05:02:20.198-07:002016-10-25T05:02:20.198-07:00Hi Debbie! I just can't make sense of all this...Hi Debbie! I just can't make sense of all this war talk. Who in their right mind would want war with Russia? I'm hoping it is just talk. After all, I've heard this type of rhetoric since I was a little girl and Russia was the USSR. But prayers can't hurt!<br /><br />I think life is thriftier in the cold months. No one can argue with the cost efficiency of a good pot of soup. Plus there's not the urge to go places and spend money like there is in the warmer months. Now I'm hungry for Potato Cheese soup! Two of my favorite foods! Hope you are well-rested!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-16318129622689562732016-10-25T04:55:33.726-07:002016-10-25T04:55:33.726-07:00Chili is one of my favorites, Debbi. I plan on ma...Chili is one of my favorites, Debbi. I plan on making some pumpkin chili this week. as a matter of fact. And when the chili gets down there you can always make a taco salad or chili dogs! "Will you have some chili with that bowl of crackers and cheese?", my husband always teases me. It certainly is one way to stretch a pot of it!<br /><br />Hugs<br />Jane Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-19292572659199957542016-10-24T23:11:41.416-07:002016-10-24T23:11:41.416-07:00Hi Jane,
I totally agree with you about our lea...Hi Jane,<br /> I totally agree with you about our leaders taking us down a road that we do not want to go down. I too have Russian friends and I love them dearly. I never want to see any harm come to them and I know they feel the same way about me.<br /> Funny that you should mention soup. :) I made a huge pot of potato cheese soup on Friday and it has served us for 4 meals with another few to go. Tomorrow I will be using a game bone from the ham I cooked this weekend to make split pea soup in my crockpot. I love the flavor that the ham bone and the bits of ham give to that soup. It is one of our favorites. I will also freeze some for later. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-57461373243374110942016-10-24T22:20:23.187-07:002016-10-24T22:20:23.187-07:00Hi there Jane! Enjoyed this post! And such pretty ...Hi there Jane! Enjoyed this post! And such pretty fall pictures! Ive been reading about the health benefits of beef broth. I might give it a try. I do love to make soups and stews and we raised our family on them-- especially beef stew and chili-- it would feed us for many days. Chili especially-- chili in a bowl with crackers and cheese--chili on spaghetti(cincinnati style)--chili on rice--- chili on cornbread--- the list goes on....lol BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-56835885746237396732016-10-24T16:12:55.965-07:002016-10-24T16:12:55.965-07:00Ha Ha! That's so true Sharon. Lots of times ...Ha Ha! That's so true Sharon. Lots of times I knit something and then think so much work went into it, it's hard to give it away. Especially when others that don't knit do not realize all the hours of work that went into it. <br /><br />Your jewelry sounds wonderful. I've made myself several pairs of earrings from broken necklaces. It's a fun hobby. Aren't we the little Santa's elves?<br /><br />Those experimental soups are always the best. Tomorrow I'm going to do a little experimenting with some left over stroganoff. Cold here today and windy. Definately soup weather.<br /><br />Stay cozy!<br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-4824288948024551772016-10-24T16:01:15.075-07:002016-10-24T16:01:15.075-07:00Ha! I can believe it Shirley! My husband collect...Ha! I can believe it Shirley! My husband collects the neighbor's leaves and mulches them for the garden. <br /><br />Those crazy kittens! They follow us everywhere. We have to bribe them with cookies to keep them in the yard so we can take a walk. Just a few minutes ago we gave them some cookies and took off. Got about a block away and Binks came tearing around the corner and started following us. We was like, "Man! I really had to scarf down that cookie fast to catch up with you guys!" I'm thinking I need a little cat carrier to take them with me. Oh well! It was too windy and cold anyway. I'll see what I can do about more kitten photos.<br /><br />Do you have a blog? I'd love to see your quilts.<br /><br />Hugs<br />Jane<br /><br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-65801849426204907012016-10-24T15:56:56.950-07:002016-10-24T15:56:56.950-07:00Hi Jane! It is most definitely soup weather again...Hi Jane! It is most definitely soup weather again, at least in my part of the country and yours. I always appreciate soup most to use up leftovers or use things in my freezer that need to be used and it always good. One of the very best soups I make originally came from a time long ago when I had leftover spaghetti sauce with meat after a family gathering I just dumped into a pot with a partially used bag of frozen mixed vegetables, beef broth, water and eventually noodles. I know this is a common combination of ingredients but to me (much younger at the time) it was a revelation that started my soup experimenting based on what I had.<br /><br />I have started working on some Christmas projects too. With some hard to please people in my family with expensive expectations it is never easy when you don't want to or can't compete with the money they spend. My newest project this year purchased with coupons over time I have collected together some very inexpensive jewelry findings, a few $1 strings of crystals and beads/pearl intact or broken jewelry from estate sales purchased for pennies plus some pictures and tutorials from places like You Tube and I've started to come up with some very pretty jewelry that would rival what could be purchased. I was surprised that with some small pliers borrowed from my husband it isn't hard to do at all. My husband the hobby woodworker is also busy in his shop starting to make some really amazing birdhouses. The problem with all of this is(haha)the best are hard to part with. Have a great week! -SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-18725690749224807932016-10-24T14:37:49.216-07:002016-10-24T14:37:49.216-07:00After summer making a return last week with temper...After summer making a return last week with temperatures in the high 80s, the weather turned back to more seasonable temperatures over the weekend. Today is just spectacular with temperature in the low 70s. The most frugal thing I did this past week (besides shop/spend money) was to rake and bag pine needles. My yard is pine trees and azaleas - no grass. I do have to do quite a bit of hand weeding but no cutting grass. There are enough perennials to offset all the brown from the pine needles on the ground. Every fall, I rake and bag enough pine needles for my daughter to use for her mulched areas. This involves me actually raking the pine needles from the street in front of my house and several of my neighbors. Yeah, I'm the crazy cat lady who rakes the street and takes photos outside of my quilting projects. So far, I have 30 bags of pine needles and will probably get another dozen or so. Love the kitten in the wheel barrow! Looked out at the birdbath earlier and it was full of birds. They were actually bathing in it and about six (cardinals and bluebirds) hung around for a while. Great entertainment for my cats. Looking forward to seeing your completed kimono and maybe some kitten photos? Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848223114184102472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-80257966680660287012016-10-24T12:59:47.555-07:002016-10-24T12:59:47.555-07:00Hi Angela! Yes, that's Binks, he's always...Hi Angela! Yes, that's Binks, he's always into everything. He was playing with the strings on the gourds.<br /><br />Noodles are easy! And homemade are very filling. When you make soup with them, you won't go hungry!<br /><br />I wear the cuffs under my coat to keep the wind from blowing up my sleeves. I'm sort of between the average and tall size so sometimes my sleeves are a tad too short, so the cuffs help. When it's really cold, I wear them in the house so my hands stay warm while leaving my fingers free to knit and type. <br /><br />Hope you are enjoying your Fall!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-37172251184303284862016-10-24T12:54:12.653-07:002016-10-24T12:54:12.653-07:00I enjoy our "visits" Dana. We bought a m...I enjoy our "visits" Dana. We bought a memory foam mattress from Big Lots this year. It ended up being more comfortable than the expensive one we bought last year. And get this- we ordered it online and they shipped it to us for only $5! Do they have very many estate sales near you? Sometimes you can get really great deals on things like bed frames and linens. Since most sales are to settle estates they usually are from older folks' homes and they aren't hard on those things. I've purchased new comforters and sheet sets still in their packages for pennies on the dollars from them. Worth looking into.<br /><br />Ha! I know the feeling about the yarn! Unfortunately by the time I finish knitting a shawl I'm usually tired of looking at the color. <br /><br />I never cared for homemade laundry detergent. It seems to make our clothes dingy. I usually just buy the cheapest detergent I can find. Just bought a big jug of over 100 loads for $4 today from K-Mart.<br /><br />Well, hope you aren't working so hard that you don't have time to enjoy the beauty of the season!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-13032373778743354292016-10-24T12:44:27.726-07:002016-10-24T12:44:27.726-07:00It sure is Vickie! I was worried that it would be...It sure is Vickie! I was worried that it would be sort of a loss cause this year, but it's been worth the wait. We grow a lot of garlic because we dry it and grind it into garlic powder. It sure is more potent then the stuff you buy in the store! You have a great day too!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-8323198280437519012016-10-24T12:41:37.652-07:002016-10-24T12:41:37.652-07:00Thanks Andrea! If homey is what you want, you'...Thanks Andrea! If homey is what you want, you've come to the right place!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.com