Posted: 8/13/2010 5:01:33 PM EDT
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With the budget getting tighter & taxes going up, yet again, we've decided that home cooked meals are more important than ever.
I've started acquiring more cutlery & some good quality pots & pans. Not cheap by any means but the way I see it, buy a high quality pan or knife & you will use it the rest of your life. There is a culinary store the next town over that has outstanding pieces but nothing to make my own bread. Is it really that difficult to make ones own bread? What would I need besides yeast & grain? Are there any "Must Haves" when it comes to buying Kitchen equipment? The way I see it, the more I can cook & grow my own Garden, the more money I will be able to save to buy important items or keep the shelves stocked with canned goods, ammo, or medical supplies. |
| cuisinart food processor is one that I won't live without again. After using many others this one is by far the best for under $200 I have used. I am going to be adding a small pressure cooker to my kitchen for cooking rice, beans etc... Won't go anywhere without my cast iron skillet or wok. |
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Remember, the garden only lasts so long for fresh vegetables. You really need to invest in canning and preservation supplies; water bath pot, pressure canner; canning utensils, jars, rings and lids. You also need to keep a good supply of white vinegar, canning salts, etc. A dehydrator is also a bonus. Frankly, jars and ammo.........you can't have enough.
Bread is a snap, Lay in a bunch of Bisquick, flour, yeast, baking soda, salt, etc. You can make bread and biscuits in a dutch oven and Coleman makes a propane oven. If you like coffee, get a perculator for when the power is off. Grow an herb garden and dry the herbs. |