The forecast here is predicting 5-8 inches of snow and high winds (blizzard conditions), that will start on Thursday and continue into Monday. First, they said 3 inches or so, and to watch the weather forecast daily. School has a 2 hour delay this morning - freezing rain.
To be honest, it's not bothering me other than I needed to make a run for stocking up for basics, and once again I have no wheels. The ignition in "Big Red" went bad and there is no time to fix it (right now anyway). Add that to Youngest needing to borrow my car to get to musical practice in the evenings....limited availability.
I'm starting to feel like a damn hermit. If this weather hits us as predicted, I'll be a hermit all weekend and into next week. But hey, I might get a book read this winter, ha ha!
I'm sure I'll be finishing many unfinished projects too, maybe even get my utility room cleaned up. Who knows. I may be doing a netflix binge in my PJ's and crafting. That actually sounds good too.
Out in the boonies, we have to prepare for power outages in the winter when the winds kick up too. Or if car accidents put out a power pole. Large containers of water are filled and in both bathrooms. Just as a precaution. Water jugs filled in magnitude. Just preparing in case. If power goes out, we have no water (well pump is run on electricity). Chickens need water, dogs and cats need water, and we need water. No way am I going without coffee in the morning either. Here is the reason I'd like a cook stove that runs on wood, but I just don't have room. However, we can wrap potatoes in foil and cook them in our wood stove. There is always PB and J too. We have lots of jams and jellies stocked up.
We also have a portable phone charger. It's great for traveling, but great to have on hand in a storm too.
To be honest, it's not bothering me other than I needed to make a run for stocking up for basics, and once again I have no wheels. The ignition in "Big Red" went bad and there is no time to fix it (right now anyway). Add that to Youngest needing to borrow my car to get to musical practice in the evenings....limited availability.
I'm starting to feel like a damn hermit. If this weather hits us as predicted, I'll be a hermit all weekend and into next week. But hey, I might get a book read this winter, ha ha!
I'm sure I'll be finishing many unfinished projects too, maybe even get my utility room cleaned up. Who knows. I may be doing a netflix binge in my PJ's and crafting. That actually sounds good too.
Out in the boonies, we have to prepare for power outages in the winter when the winds kick up too. Or if car accidents put out a power pole. Large containers of water are filled and in both bathrooms. Just as a precaution. Water jugs filled in magnitude. Just preparing in case. If power goes out, we have no water (well pump is run on electricity). Chickens need water, dogs and cats need water, and we need water. No way am I going without coffee in the morning either. Here is the reason I'd like a cook stove that runs on wood, but I just don't have room. However, we can wrap potatoes in foil and cook them in our wood stove. There is always PB and J too. We have lots of jams and jellies stocked up.
We also have a portable phone charger. It's great for traveling, but great to have on hand in a storm too.
I love crock pot days - steel cut oats with apples, raisins and walnuts. Mmm! Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Spanish rice cooking away - all organic ingredients and my home canned tomato sauce. We will have carnitas with the leftover Spanish rice tonight.
I focused on all jobs requiring electricity like vacuuming the carpet, running the dishwasher, washing clothes, etc. Just in case.
I want to get "generator" crossed off my "wish list" this year. Any suggestions? I would greatly appreciate them. Hubby wants to invest in one that kicks on automatically if the power goes off ($4,000 or so).
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HeHe! Spanish rice? Spanish rice? The Mexicans would'nt
be to happy about that..
But still..
Making homemade Spanish rice...
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix rice into skillet, stirring often.
When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has
been absorbed...
And so there's no argument..
How do you make traditional Mexican rice..
Rinse and drain the rice in a fine mesh strainer.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil.
Add the rice and stir to combine. ...
Add tomato sauce, garlic, and diced onion to the pan. ...
Cook, stirring, until bullion cubes are completely dissolved. ...
Serve this with one of your favorite authentic Mexican meals...
Job Done..
On! Love the final bit..so easy to write is'nt it...
Good luck with the generator..'or so'..! :).