tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post7859133184290251878..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Pantries and Preparedness. Money (and space) saving dry mixes.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18158213686424693462019-08-04T14:18:17.364-07:002019-08-04T14:18:17.364-07:00Annabel how much of the dry chicken stock did you ...Annabel how much of the dry chicken stock did you put in each package of the enchilada sauce packs that you made up....That would be easier for me to do too...Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-7970924579058448372018-04-20T08:18:32.036-07:002018-04-20T08:18:32.036-07:00Thanks! I love it so much! Thanks! I love it so much! margarita inclan robredohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753355204988388992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-84963352279791755592017-08-11T04:44:45.987-07:002017-08-11T04:44:45.987-07:00These mixes are awesome Annabel, thank you so much...These mixes are awesome Annabel, thank you so much for sharing xoxoTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81742264214595829082017-08-09T18:26:54.844-07:002017-08-09T18:26:54.844-07:00Thank you for sharing all these wonderful recipes....Thank you for sharing all these wonderful recipes. I've gleaned so much from this and the previous post! Your enthusiasm is so contagious! I have always made my own cocoa mix because it tastes better than the store bought and so much healthier.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-76203412597641849282017-08-08T20:06:22.238-07:002017-08-08T20:06:22.238-07:00Dear Kim@ Him, Him Me, I am not sure about in the...Dear Kim@ Him, Him Me, I am not sure about in the UK. I use either but our brands of milk probably differ. Also ours is low fat not zero fat... Maybe try searching online for brands that do full fat and low fat and see what stores they stock. It might be worth it as powdered milk is enormously helpful in a crisis as a back up. Good luck! With love, Annabel.xxx <br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21850988036158811792017-08-08T20:03:32.031-07:002017-08-08T20:03:32.031-07:00Dear Jen, Everything GF must be much easier now th...Dear Jen, Everything GF must be much easier now than a few years ago! Recipe and ingredient wise too. If yo can make it then you know whats in it. This could be a real help to you! We must look for more GF mixes. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48908079515310872372017-08-08T20:02:05.721-07:002017-08-08T20:02:05.721-07:00Dear Vicky, I didnt think of tomato powder. This i...Dear Vicky, I didnt think of tomato powder. This is interesting! I will be checking into this one! Thank you! And thank you for your help and this recipe. This is big progress for me! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-30344747141234767442017-08-08T20:01:01.572-07:002017-08-08T20:01:01.572-07:00Dear Mimi, Oh no! I only just saw this! I am not e...Dear Mimi, Oh no! I only just saw this! I am not even posting today as I am not well either. But not my back thankfully!<br />I hope you are feeling much better. You cannot hurry a bad back.<br />Your cooking is much more Asian based than mine... I am always much more Greek, Italian based so I am better with herbs than with spices. But I am wanting to learn.The butter chicken went well so this is a start! When you are better I might grab your nachos/mexican mixes... they would be really handy. <br />I just realised... part of my less Asian thing is I cant have fish sauce or oyster sauce... both would just about kill me! That could be why I have done badly in this area!<br />The smoothies are a great idea. In summer I am happy with a smoothie over a meal. Many thanks... I hope your back is improving! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55501993676178793792017-08-08T19:55:58.715-07:002017-08-08T19:55:58.715-07:00Dear Lynette, That is a good point... the energy f...Dear Lynette, That is a good point... the energy factor. If we can make things easier then dinner time, which is often the busiest and most tiring time of day, can be streamlined. Anything that is part done is a help.<br />If you son loves spicy things then you have a few great gift ideas! Anything to make up a good curry, hot seasonings and sauces... he would love them!<br />Your comment gave me an idea for a post.... getting dinner started and food prep that make evenings easier. Evenings are the hardest time too for Mums with small children and also often with after school activities etc. Then for anyone with health issues... everyone is tired by evening. This would be part of why people resort to take away as well. Many thanks Lynette, with love Annabel.xxx Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31824610034843464952017-08-08T19:51:37.826-07:002017-08-08T19:51:37.826-07:00I hope you love it Rhonda! Cans are heavy to get ...I hope you love it Rhonda! Cans are heavy to get home from the shops too! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91411747844354190452017-08-08T19:51:02.258-07:002017-08-08T19:51:02.258-07:00Dear Lana, I love to make pancakes. I still look ...Dear Lana, I love to make pancakes. I still look in wonder when I see it is a thing people buy when pancakes are so simple to make! Agree on the taste! Over twenty years you must have saved a fortune! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23726322475731118382017-08-08T19:49:33.259-07:002017-08-08T19:49:33.259-07:00Thank you for asking this question as I think it w...Thank you for asking this question as I think it will help a lot of people and me too! White Wings is a brand but I do not know what countries other than Australia it sells in. Thanks so much, I am glad you got some many helpful answers. We have a beautiful and helpful group of ladies here, I am so thankful! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47509810983770256222017-08-08T19:47:19.647-07:002017-08-08T19:47:19.647-07:00Dear Glenda, I am going to get that taco seasoning...Dear Glenda, I am going to get that taco seasoning recipe from you! This is a way to eliminate a lot of nasties. Thank you! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71664827896850799812017-08-08T19:46:20.251-07:002017-08-08T19:46:20.251-07:00Thanks Sherri, I have been using this during the w...Thanks Sherri, I have been using this during the week and its really good. A big jar is going to last just ages! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71487196862490366382017-08-08T19:44:24.682-07:002017-08-08T19:44:24.682-07:00Dear Jane, The French Onion mix tastes really good...Dear Jane, The French Onion mix tastes really good. I already used it in a quiche and it was yum! A big jar of it goes miles! Thank you! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64952686178093968062017-08-08T19:43:24.795-07:002017-08-08T19:43:24.795-07:00Dear Kay, The thought of only needing to lift out ...Dear Kay, The thought of only needing to lift out one container instead of a series is very appealing! These would be very nice gifts in a jar with instructions tied on to them.<br />Thanks so much! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13197678615094146132017-08-08T19:42:19.221-07:002017-08-08T19:42:19.221-07:00Thanks Nanna Chel, this week my mixes have already...Thanks Nanna Chel, this week my mixes have already been so helpful! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11833537285035824492017-08-08T18:12:38.316-07:002017-08-08T18:12:38.316-07:00Annabel, thanks so much for your blog, I always re...Annabel, thanks so much for your blog, I always read your writing, just don't usually comment! But the topic today is perfect and I copied down the recipes and then went back to Laine's letters and read through a few. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and really useful information. Traveling Oltmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703550588711913428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22359844318088634682017-08-08T18:03:54.604-07:002017-08-08T18:03:54.604-07:00I love to mix up chili seasonings, taco seasonings...I love to mix up chili seasonings, taco seasonings, and hot cocoa mix. Makes me feel good that I've saved and I know exactly what's in them. Love all your mixes and your tags for the jars. Pretty presentations just make it special. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-72497562326419604862017-08-08T13:50:48.367-07:002017-08-08T13:50:48.367-07:00You might also like to check the ingredients on th...You might also like to check the ingredients on the chicken stock powder. A lot of them have wheat in them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27089768278023778072017-08-08T12:59:45.690-07:002017-08-08T12:59:45.690-07:00Thank you both!! I look forward to trying them.Thank you both!! I look forward to trying them.Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79092180107435198282017-08-08T07:58:58.291-07:002017-08-08T07:58:58.291-07:00Hi Ladies, I thought that I had posted earlier but...Hi Ladies, I thought that I had posted earlier but seem to have lost it.<br />When it comes to milk powder, do you use full fat milk powder? Here in the UK, we seem to be able to get the skimmmed milk powder quite easily. It's 0% fat and tastes horrible no matter how it's made up. I've looked up some brands on-line but would value your input before I spend the cash. Thank you. Kim @ Him, Him Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09566674565055851455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34638824128631167692017-08-08T05:47:59.427-07:002017-08-08T05:47:59.427-07:00WOW! Ladies this is fabulous!
I'm going to ch...WOW! Ladies this is fabulous!<br /><br />I'm going to check out a new Asian supermarket that has opened recently in town. Hopefully the spices will be available in bulk, as you said, Annabel, those little spice jars in the supermarket are $$$$. Thanks for the tip.<br /><br />I've been saving my M*****a coffee jars - I now what I'll be doing at the weekend (this week is a busy week)<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />JanineJaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540554274755499923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35551019129232117472017-08-07T22:55:04.601-07:002017-08-07T22:55:04.601-07:00Dear Gardenpat, You make some wonderful mixes! Th...Dear Gardenpat, You make some wonderful mixes! Thank you very much for the info about this book. I am going to look for it! The extra bit about the labels and presentation really appeals to me too! <br />Cindy has already asked for recipes and I will too. If you email me or post them here I will put them into the body of an actual post so that everyone will see them and can make a copy. Thanks so much! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10876788494017483082017-08-07T22:52:43.021-07:002017-08-07T22:52:43.021-07:00Dear Fiona, Thank you! I am so sorry about your a...Dear Fiona, Thank you! I am so sorry about your arm! A good time for resting and planning... so rest up! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com