I just love seeing stocked shelves. One of our favorite mixes is for homemade brownies. I think our choice of cocoa powder is important, so I spend a little more for Ghirardelli cocoa for our brownie mix.
The jar on the left is the mixture, and when I have filled all the jars I can put on the shelf (and still be able to close the cabinet door), the extra is stored in the gallon jar. I'll pull from that first, adding nuts when I make up the mix to bake.
I also restocked my cornmeal muffin mix - which is soooo much better than Jiffy™ (sorry, Jiffy), so I'll be able to make cornbread muffins to go with chili once the weather turns cooler. I pressure canned beef with homemade chili mix, and I also pressure canned our own chili beans. Add some fresh celery, onions, and a jar or two of stewed tomatoes, and I've made an entire meal with the contents of our pantry. The best part is that I know every single ingredient that went into every single jar. Only the best for Handsome and our family.
I also made up a new batch of laundry soap. It makes a lot! If you'd like to check out the "recipe", I shared it HERE in this post. I haven't rechecked the price per batch or load lately, but I know it's less expensive than Tide™ or other detergents, and there's virtually no waste. All the containers (except for the OxyClean™) are cardboard.
***I just tested the link within that post for the recipe, and it's not working, so I'll share her recipe here:
Stone Gable Laundry Soap
4 lb. box of Borax Detergent Booster
1 lb. box of Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda
55 oz. box of Arm & Hammer™ Super Washing Soda
4 bars Fels Naptha Soap™ (grated)
3 lb. container of OxyClean™
After grating the Fels Naptha bar soap, mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container. (It makes a lot, so you may need more than one.)
Use as you would your usual laundry soap. I use one scoop per load. (You can use the scoop that comes in the OxyClean container. If you'd like, you can also add a container of scent beads, like Downy Scent Booster beads. I usually don't add them, choosing to add them to the water separately, if I want to use them.
I'll be at work today, so knowing that we have healthy, simple meals in our pantry assures me that I can make a great dinner for us when I get home - and it actually doesn't take more than a half hour from the time I pull jars until we sit down to enjoy it.
I have a few things I need to do before I go to work, so I'm going to finish my cuppa and motivate. I never want to be late. Enjoy your weekend, and I'll be back to chat on Monday. Of course, you don't want to miss a moment of inspiration and reflection with a Sunday Scripture.
You sure have been busy!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so nice in your pantry.
Thanks for the links.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteThanks, dear. It will be nice to go into the winter season with filled coffers again. I'm going to the farmers market next weekend to pick up the things I haven't grown this year. I hope you try that soap recipe. I really like it, and the laundry really looks and smells nice when I use it.
xoxo
Donna
How I wish we had the space to have a pantry as well stocked as yours. We do have a storage area that we use as a pantry but it's too warm for storing a lot of things and it ends up being storage for a lot of non-food items.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteOur pantry isn't insulated, so the contents stay on the cooler side, but thankfully don't freeze in the winter. I wish I could gift everyone with a pantry like this. It really is wonderful. (I really try not to rub it in, too.)
xoxo
Donna
Thanks for not rubbing it in!
DeleteSherry of createology: Donna Dear I believe even Martha Stewart would be envious of your full pantry shelves and organization. Thank you for sharing your laundry soap recipe. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteI think Martha has people to stock her shelves for her, but that's just a guess. I think half of the satisfaction comes from doing the work. But then, I don't have the help, so what else would I say? lol You're welcome, dear. Let me know if you make up a batch and how you like it.
xoxo
Donna
You have quite a system going there.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your Sunday Scripture.
Have a great rest of your weekend.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteI try. I think I'm going to have to do a little rearranging if I'm going to fit the applesauce AND the stewed tomatoes in the cabinets this year! I love choosing scriptures, so I'm so glad you enjoy reading them, dear.
Big hugs,
xoxo
Donna