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Originally posted Mar 7, 2011 on old blog Since attending my first organized Solar Cooking event last Saturday morning, I have found myself more motivated than ever to fully explore this aspect to Outdoor Cooking, not to mention being even more excited to get started. Have continued gathering a few items not already out in my garage from places like […]
Originally posted Mar 2, 2011 on old blog As I continue to gather current information, etc., on Solar Cooking today – my mind keeps drifting back to an “experiment” I conducted with two of our granddaughters out in the front yard. It seems I had ran across a design that is still out there today for a “Windshield Shade Solar […]
Originally posted Mar 1, 2011 on old blog A better question would be “Why not?” While there are many far more altruistic reasons and justifications for getting into Solar Cooking, mine really boils down to “just for the fun of it”. Certainly my more practical side always involves “preparedness” and all which that should mean to any father, grandfather, and/or head […]
Originally posted Dec. 31, 2010 on old blog Credit for the technique/recipe goes to www.bbqpitboys.com – recommend nosing around their web site if you haven’t already done so. They have a “fun” approach to outdoor grilling, using a traditional Weber kettle style grill and charcoal. Once again, this dish calls for “Indirect Grilling” – This method positions the fire to one side or both […]
Originally posted Nov 2, 2010 on old blog This is a super easy dish inspired by a very similar one that can be ordered for home-delivery from Pizza Hut. Of course I like to think mine is better. 8) Ingredients: 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. fresh ground pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 tbsp. garlic powder 2 […]
Originally posted Aug 28, 2010 on old blog We have a, (earthquake proof), rather narrow and tall “ready pantry” right on one side of our kitchen. It serves as our place to hold dry goods and canned goods – just about anything that does not require refrigeration. It is not quite floor to ceiling, (leaving room on top for open […]
Originally posted Aug 25, 2010 on old blog When I was a young lad, being raised by my grandparents, we would occasionally go over to my Uncle Pete’s house for the evening and occasionally have a big supper over there. They had a large family, at the time about 4 boys and 2 girls, so having company over and feeding […]
Originally posted July 17, 2010 on old blog One of the absolute oldest means man has used for preserving food to be used later is simply removing the water/liquid from it by drying it. In a previous post I mentioned an interest in building a solar food dehydrator and that is slowly climbing up the old ToDo list this summer. […]
Originally published Jun 29, 2010 on old blog My old Buddy, (Clif), passed on one of his earlier cornbread recipes – first shared with Heidi and I about 4 or 5 years ago – after hearing how much she loves having cornbread for dessert with butter and jelly or honey spread on it. This is exactly as it was passed, […]
Originally posted Jun 29, 2010 on old blog While making a cornbread batter today, found this recipe on the back of a can of Clabber Girl Double Acting Baking Powder, so you KNOW it just has to be good! Old Fashioned Biscuits Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 tsp Clabber Girl Baking Powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup shortening […]