15 MUST HAVES! Cooking WITHOUT Power!

[@rhonda8231]

With paper plates, I had wanted to make a point. If you have oily foods, on paper plates. Save those for fire starters. They work REALLY great to help with a fire. I deep fry a bunch and save all of the napkins and stuff with oil on it, they work great to help build a fire.

[@margaretbedwell58]

And that in turn cleans up the camp site.

[@Carol-ch9wj]

Rhonda....Thank you....I would have never thought of that! Great idea.....everything can serve a purpose (almost everything lol)...

[@amandareynolds2779]

Yes. Also you can save your dryer lint and put it into an egg carton and use your candle wax in those little sections and just break off as needed:) you can also use something called a fire nugget. Petroleum jelly. Cotton ball. So it's water proof can be used with lighter or Farah rod. To start fire.

[@myaxelboy]

Put a sheet of waxed paper on plate and then just toss for fire.

[@petuniaromania6294]

Smart thinking :)

[@marcymoran6481]

When I first started prepping, all I thought about was not having electricity. I bought clothesline, clothespins, plenty of matches & lighters, baby wipes, batteries & a dollar store plastic dishpan. I did have a dream about getting a tiny house, but then life happened. I saw an ingenious idea on Tiny House Nation: a homemade washer! Get a plastic bucket & lid, a plunger for agitation & cut a hole in the lid to put the handle of plunger through. It worked very well. I have some empty cat litter buckets/pails that are square, so I’ve already have that taken care of. Don’t get a dollar store plunger as they aren’t big enough. Twine is another wonderful thing to have on hand as well for multiple things. You are right about common sense. I was born a Yankee known for thriftiness, and with paper towels, I use the half sheet ones, but I tear them into 3 pieces. It doesn’t take much to think outside of the box, everyone has gone through a power outage at some point in their lives-just remember how your elders did things when you were young or you’ve probably learned what you missed from a storm, cold weather or hurricane. Especially now with 26 years in coastal Florida, I have basic hurricane items put away, always! Road maps, ponchos which can double for rain water collection. Another thing to use a round bucket for is a toilet-get a foam noodle (for swimming) slice it on 1 side to the middle & place around rim of bucket-easy. Hope my ideas help someone.

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Thank you.

[@noddadimlass5433]

Fabulous! Ty for sharing 💌

[@crazydee1955]

You can also buy a toilet seat that will fit on a 5 gallon bucket if you pass on the swimming noodle.

[@nicolekroeker6754]

Those are really good ideas.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Great prepping!! What part of Florida?

[@kathyjames9250]

I sometimes fill a thermos or two with boiling water before going to bed, when it seems stormy, so we can have a hot beverage in the morning when the power is out. Mary at Mary’sNest who went through the big Texas storm used several big thermoses for coffee, etc. She also used a tabletop iron grid stove that used tea-lights, which looked like a reasonably safe way to cook indoors.

[@judyfinnegan6225]

Love this idea! Thank you! 😊

[@davidcarothers3311]

A Swiss Army Knife has a Very Good Can Opener!!

[@VSThibodeau]

We were without power for about three weeks after a hurricane hit our town. A big thing people don't think of is that if your power is out, the power at the gas pump and grocery store may be, too. You can't buy anything with a card, and many businesses won't even be open. Stock up on cold and fever meds, bandaids, etc. ahead of time. If the weather is bad or a storm tore everything up, you can't quickly go to the store or even call for emergency services.

[@debitrabold5769]

Buy Solar lights at Dollar General. $1.00 for small. and 3.00 for large. Full bathtub with water. From S. Fla. always do for hurricanes. Also plenty of bottled water and can goods.

[@mechele4848]

I save toilet paper and paper towel empty rolls and put my dryer lint in them to start fires. 👍

[@mgd6087]

Even better if you use them to clear out the remnants of candle wax or drip melted bits in to them. I think they would make nice gifts as a set of 6 or to fill an empty tissue box.

[@myaxelboy]

Put some in your car bugout bag with a lighter in case you need to light a fire.

[@myaxelboy]

Save newspapers for fires, insulation, toilet paper, cleaning

[@alinewright1093]

Remember do not use scented candle wax for fire starter you'll cook with.

[@ginakelley749]

I'm saving the contents of my shredder by the bag full and dryer lint for fire starters.

[@colleens6934]

Thank you for sharing. I always cook my GF pasta in a thermos flask. Pasta+salt+ boiling water. Seal and leave for 15 minutes and you get perfect cooked pasta. I do this with oats too.

[@lindaholland1083]

Brilliant

[@capecodder8655]

Awesome, good to know!!

[@leighburville2717]

Thanks! And ramen too!

[@colleens6934]

@@leighburville2717 You're welcome. Yes that would work too ☺

[@colleens6934]

@@lindaholland1083 Thank you ☺

[@lindaholland1083]

I have a coleman propane stove. I buy 2 cans of propane a month since I'm on a fixed income. I have a camping coffee pot. I have a Britta water pitcher and I keep 24 filters on hand at all times. I know how to get along without power. When I was young I spent 10 Year living in a camper in the woods with no power. I lived near a stream that I used for water. Now I have a rain barrel just in case since I live in the city. I did have to get permission for that. I have a feeling if I have to I can survive. One little trick I used was I made me a stove with cement blocks. I put 3 on each side and 2 in the back. Then I put a large pan on top like KFC puts their cooked chicken on. I put whatever I was cooking in on the large pan. I feed the wood that I cooked with under the pan. I even cooked biscuits and cornbread in a cast iron dutch oven on it. Like they say: Where there's a will there's a way. I miss that time in my life.

[@klawockkidd3426]

I enjoyed hearing your story, Thank you for sharing. :)

[@lindaholland1083]

@@happycook6737 Thank You for letting me know. I'll be getting a good supply a life straws. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@Carol-ch9wj]

Linda Holland, Very interesting.....I think you could survive just fine. Who would have thought the 10 younger years you spent living that lifestyle would be a sort of training camp......thanks for sharing. I loved it ... esp. your cement block ideal!

[@carissacantwell9355]

Happy cook said to get lifestraw. A Sawyer mini filter is same price & much more versatile to use. More gallons of water too. If budget allows a gravity filter like Berkey or Alexapure are both great, top of the line filters.

[@myaxelboy]

Preheat canned goods by placing in sunlight, and add reflectors like a mirror to further intensify heating. Heat water too which could purify it.

[@judimantos904]

After being stranded 😂in my car during a blizzard with a dead battery for 17hrs, I always carry a very large coffee can with cover, plastic bags + toilet paper, several old blankets, protein bars, bottled water+ a paperback book

[@Keith-zm9qo]

For indoor cooking , heat , and light on a budget, homemade alcohol stoves. Save your empty metal cans ( meat ,tuna, soup, veggies etc) then fill the can with cotton balls, loosely but firm, fill with 70% Isopropyl alcohol, 91% is ok also but burns hotter and faster for the same volume. Then make a top from heavy aluminum foil folded for 2 layers. Form fit over the top of the can then use a quarter coin or something similar to make a circle in the center, cut it out with a razor blade or exacto knife. then use a pen or very small screw driver to make small holes between the large hole and the edge of the can. this will help control the flame and make cooking much easier. the alcohol will also last longer. Then you can use another piece of alum foil as a lid when you are storing it to keep the alcohol from evaporating. Plenty of videos demonstrating how to make and use with a few other common items to place your pots & pans over the top to cook with :)

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Thank you. Great tip.

[@Joypontious]

I got some powder for protein shakes. You just mix it with water. Easy meal. No heating.

[@kacktie2844]

We had a house fire almost 20 years ago. One thing I never bought afterwards was an electric can opener. We lived in a hotel for a little while. That one choice has kept me humble. No matter if I could afford it or not I will never buy an electric can opener.

[@JWFitness1]

I just bought TWO manual can openers to put in my prep stash.

[@Carol-ch9wj]

Kack Tie......Me either........I've never been willing to give up the counter space for an electric can opener when I can use a manual tucked in my utensil drawer. lol

[@deloresfishwick594]

I gave up on electric can openers years ago because they usually stop working well. I have a great manual one I bought at Walmart and it's made in America!

[@bcc7777]

I have extras, because they do break sometimes.

[@deelong2862]

Ty.😊😊😊

[@JWFitness1]

I think a good item to have is activated charcoal. If you get food poisoning during a SHTF situation it could be a lifesaver. Literally.

[@JWFitness1]

@@davidsammut335 activated charcoal is a best kept secret. It's VERY effective at helping with food poisoning. I know because I've had to use it before. Cleared me up in less than 5 minutes.

[@LondonKLuv]

Apple cider vinegar works wonders too

[@JWFitness1]

@@LondonKLuv yes. I have made several videos here on youtube about acv benefits and uses. A great use for it is helping with toothaches.

[@cindyebner5556]

@@JWFitness1 What is the name of your channel, Jeff?

[@cindyebner5556]

@@quantumwarriors I so appreciate your reply but for some reason it doesn’t work. I even typed his name in the search engine but still couldn’t find his channel. Wonder if it’s my phone or??? Think so?

[@iterrilee]

Make sure your propane tanks are full for your BBQ grill.

[@brendamorris7263]

Love your videos, your common sense approach to life, your great advice… just don’t let the haters get to you. When I encounter such people my first thought is “ Thank God, I don’t have to live with that person!!” Please keep the videos coming!!

[@RyanMiddleton_the_Rhino]

Make sure the manual can opener does not have plastic in the gears. Spend money on a good one.

[@kimgordon3695]

Same for your wash machine 😂

[@terresapetersen7318]

We camp a lot! We have everything on your list and more. I buy the $1.00 flashlights with the batteries at Walmart in the camping Isle. I give them to anyone that needs 1. I keep lots of them around too. They are small and quite useful. I LOVE how Tawra says warsh. My grandpa always said warsh. Thanks for reminding me of him.

[@atthecrosshealing]

My grandparents also say warsh haha. Never understood where they got it from.

[@babsy7882]

Lol she said squash too.

[@lindastanford3262]

I say it like that also. It’s a Midwest thing! 😀

[@melodyclark4347]

At the checkouts of dollar tree, they have flashlite in a blister pack that are flat. Comes in handy for finding the outhouse at 2am. God bless you.

[@cowgirljones35]

We have a Stockpile of Paper Plates, yes indeed I brush those crumbs off and reuse. Dining on the Dime Cookbook 👌 Heck Yes!! GREAT video ❤ 🇺🇸

[@marykaymorley8551]

We had an ice storm a few years back and our power was out for a week. A friend came over with his camping equipment and made me some coffee..... It was the best! Not only could I warm my hands on the mug but it was absolutely delish and warmed me from the inside out. ❤

[@mgd6087]

Smiling. What a loving kindness.

[@emmaholmes7091]

Hi from London in the uk. I love your channel. Thanks for all the tips. You both make it fun at the same time it's really good to know. I'm prepping away here in London. Thank you for making me feel normal. X

[@kimsrurallife8775]

Got power back tonight! Tree should get cut off house tomorrow. Crash course in preparation the past 3 days and learned a lot! Thank goodness for what I had. Learned mre’s would have been nice. Anyway we did make it thru. Guardian angels at work 😇 (Kimberly Nash)

[@diannasoderholm1754]

are you in Mayfield Ky where the tornado hit? I am and was just curious-we just got our power back too. Had a magnolia tree fall on the house during the tornado, but only some damage to porch-so many lost so much more!

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

@@diannasoderholm1754 So glad y'all are okay!

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

Glad you are okay!

[@margaretbedwell58]

@@diannasoderholm1754 Happy you are OK.

[@alcogito8287]

For the plain old garden variety power outage when you have access to everything in your house except electricity, I love my little butane canister single-burner stove.

[@jamaepowell6718]

hand can opener!! Great Idea! Got one yesterday! My17 yr old asked what it was. Tried to figure out how to work it for over 10 minutes. :'( we have a long way to go with this one. Thanks 4 these all great.

[@colleenavery232]

ALWAYS - cut off the directions from your bag when you transfer foods to bags or jars and tape the directions as well as any other necessary information right to the food saver bag or jar or bucket.

[@melodyclark4347]

Great reminder ! God bless you.

[@colleenavery232]

@@melodyclark4347 You Are Welcome God Bless You Too

[@jennsenchantedforesthomestead]

There is so many people that do everything online. You absolutely have to have a PRINTED on paper cookbook if you lose power for a long time. You may not have a generator, especially if you live in an apartment or large city. No power - no online recipes and no door dash or Uber eats service to get you food.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Make sure it is Vol. 1 of DOAD. Even your children will be able to cook using their directions.

[@kimgordon3695]

Unless those days were Cut SHORT~

[@kimgordon3695]

The swipe right gen lack the focus to read this

[@daniellebarker7667]

A good basic cookbook is a must, but I also have many recipes in picture form on memory cards for my phone which I keep charged on a solar charger.

[@melissavemi]

When I was a girl scout we used to use brown paper lunch sacks with to make bacon and eggs you heat the bacon first over the coals and then when the bacon is done you crack your eggs onto the bacon and it cooks, you do it over coals so it doesn't burn up the bag. And when it's done you just tear open the bag to where you can eat the bacon and eggs. You can also do this with bread on a fork used for marshmallows over the coals to toast your bread. If you don't have a brown paper bag you can use a flat hot rock to cook your bacon and eggs on.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

More than one manual can opener. One broke after 3 uses. They don't make them like they used to. I had one for maybe 30 years and lost in in moves. Manual everything. Grinder.

[@klawockkidd3426]

I finally found one made in the USA on the internet. The ones at China-mart kept breaking after a few uses.

[@JWFitness1]

Yes. I have one that we use daily and just bought TWO for my prep stash.

[@Carol-ch9wj]

I agree, at this stage if it can't be used without electricity I don't want it taking up space lol....

[@mgd6087]

A P-38 from a military supply store is small (1 1/2"), flat and has a hole so you can put it on a key chain. (The end of it is nice as an emergency flat head screwdriver).

[@daniellebarker7667]

2 is 1 and 1 is none.

[@mavisd8673]

We have manual can openers...we keep two on hand. BUT, we also have a can opener called a P38. The military used them back a long time ago and you can still get them. Our "men folk" all have them on their key rings. :)

[@tinagoodman7256]

Women folk like me, have them on their key rings too!

[@AZCanner]

Different types of rocket stoves are great along with a BBQ. They control the heat better than an open flame.

[@nadas.5643]

Coghlan's Emergency stove. Easy to store and you can boil water and warm canned goods. You could warm canne soups, boil water for ramen, canned beans, instant coffee, instant oatmeal etc. I live in an apartment it's a little difficult to store a lot of things.

[@daniellebarker7667]

Absolutely love Coghlan's products. Good gear at reasonable prices.

[@heatherbrodian6129]

Turn a can upside down and rub it in back n forth and circular motions on a concrete surface, requires a bit of elbow grease, periodically, turn it upside right and carefully squeeze until it pops open, it will be alittle messy but it will work, smaller cans work best, bulk cans will be harder n take more time but it can be done, in the event you dont have a manual can opener.

[@mgd6087]

Did it in a city park. Got weird looks until I got it open. I felt victorious when it opened.

[@heatherbrodian6129]

@@mgd6087 I hope someone learned something from you that day.

[@lindabower6315]

If you know how to can and have pressure canner and jars, I suggest do some canned chicken, canned hamburger, chunked beef ect. It’s all cooked so all you have to do is open and eat, heat and add canned veggies ect. We just had to use our rain water stock tank to flush, wash hands ect.

[@JS-rn7km]

Thanks for discussing practical, common sense reminders and tips. Bought myself vol 1 & 2 as holiday gifts. Boy will I be surprised!

[@JS-rn7km]

My books arrived yesterday! :) I love them and will be using them as part of our home education Home Ec. Thank you!

[@elsagonzalez8007]

You are so blessed to have such a beautiful mom. Bless u guys.

[@patrice1966]

You need a good book (a print version) with butchering instructions so that you don’t spoil whatever meat you are butchering. You don’t want to accidentally slice into parts of the animal that will taint the flesh with harmful substances. A book like The Encyclopedia of Country Living is a great resource to have. Old cookbooks sometimes have recipes and butchering information for game in them so they would be useful to have on hand as well.

[@LivingOnADime]

Already have it! 5 copies to be exact! :-) 2 are originals from the 70's when she wrote it. :-)

[@nataliestalcup6978]

I have a Carla Emery book that is an awesome source of information. It's an oldie but timeless info.

[@petuniaromania6294]

Is that why hunters usually hang their catch from something while butchering it; seems reasonable. If I had to cut apart an animal bigger than a fish, like a deer or something, I'd probably use my hedge trimmers and tree pruners (smiles).

[@dianel4389]

@@petuniaromania6294 😂

[@debracarltock4878]

I was trying to come up with a way to cook, or heat up some things. So at Smart & Final I purchased a small chafing dish for $37! And you can get 50 hours of flame for about $10. Read the labels!

[@Condesamontes]

Can opener, one is none, two is one and three will do.

[@JeanneKinland]

We used to go camping outside for 2 weeks at a time and I learned many things from my mother. You learn so much from camping. Things to pack, ect. I have all those things you mentioned in my camping tote. Since we are getting older and don't camp anymore I donated many things to the local boys scout troop.

[@danettecrossley7912]

Coffee filters to help with filtering water to clear it up before you do purification, vodka for sanitizer or bartering, guns and bullets at least a 22 for hunting small animals oh and learning to shoot before you need to know how and if you get hungry enough you will shoot don't fool yourself, sheets of plastic are so important use to cover drafty holes, cover yourself lots of use god bless

[@mgd6087]

1 tea light fits in to the top of a screw top from large energy drinks. Very portable.

[@Narrow-Pather]

To waterproof matches quickly dip the head of the match in candle wax, shake off the excess, allow them to dry and ziplock bag them. Wood matchsticks work best.

[@imjusthereforthecomments4920]

Things that don’t need electricity to use: good whisks, foley food mill, rotary egg beater, potato ricer, mandolin, knife sharpener, battery operated scale and instant read thermometer. Also some good oven type mitts that will keep your hands safe when removing heavy pits from a fire. You can even get a hand crank Kitchen Aid.

[@brendarobertson7206]

Grab a berkey water filtration system and keep dry fire wood accessible, plan ahead and collect some (old dry wood is best ), keep in a loosely closed garbage bag behind your shed or somewhere. Most people have plenty of cans etc but no heat or water.

[@caroleschroll1438]

I am so thankful for my old stove with pilot lights. I can hand over hand water from my will. I heat and cook with propane and wood stove.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great tips ladies. I think volume 1 of your cook book is the most necessary cook book in every home. Make sure it is on your "Must Get" list. Have a Blessed day.

[@tinaelliott8029]

We just had a whole home generator system installed. The peace of mind it gives is awesome. I love watching your channel. Merry Christmas and happy new year to all of you

[@marlene-rr2ih]

I've been wanting to buy such a system for my son and his family but the prices are extremely high. Wonder how much you paid and if came across any places where I may find it cheaper. Thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too.

[@JWFitness1]

How did you do it? What kind did you buy? Gas generator right? Or solar?

[@ltrax34]

I'm with you when you is right.. That was the best $11,000 I ever spent... I got talked about when I got it because folks was like that is a waste of money back in February when that ice storm hit and we was without power for days me and my family didn't miss a beat.. Im very thankful for channels like this it really helps❤❤

[@biffteutsch3402]

Solar for light!!!! Gas/ Diesel…..ie…FUEL WILL RUN OUT eventually!!!! All OF IT!!!!

[@pattyconley4096]

@@ltrax34 I'm happy for you. That is truly a blessing and peace of mind. I won't ever have that kind of money though so I'm looking for other means. Blessings to you and yours!

[@debrasonner5970]

Wash that can opener, keep it clean so you do not spread rotting food on the wheel to cans of food you are opening.

[@jennsenchantedforesthomestead]

Got my Living on a Dime cookbook today! I keep hearing you say over and over how much stuff is in the book. However I was still not prepared for just how much stuff, how much detail, how much EVERYTHING! Love it, love it, love it! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💗💖

[@Carol-ch9wj]

I only have 3 cookbooks....and Living on a Dime is one of them......it's a great one for sure!

[@leighburville2717]

I use coffee filters on top of my paper plates to keep them a bit cleaner and help them to be easier to clean-up for re-use. I also use coffee filters ontop of my chopping block when cutting vegetables to keep food from picking up something spooky.

[@nullnull4727]

¹l+

[@myaxelboy]

Also parchment paper on plate for easy clean up.

[@donnalovintexas8760]

Anything "spooky" like germs/bacteria will go through coffee filter when it gets damp. But could keep bugs out. Makes clean up easier too.

[@jonathanhelf9249]

A solar oven is great to have. Also a camp oven that works on top of a wood stove. That way you aren't limited to only what you can cook on a fire or stove top.

[@elaine-65]

I am one of them people who need me cawfeee. French press, a chemex ( u can get one at thrifty that fits that u put on top of your coffee cup), cold cawfeee which is made in a large container or Mason jar and you can use reg coffee not instant.

[@nwad3322]

You can use the inner pages of a catalog or magazine over a paper plate and throw away after use and reuse the plate.

[@mgd6087]

I wouldn't because of the toxic inks. Something to consider.

[@FOMHLMAO]

If each person can have old Silver Spoon and Fork to eat with, it has medicinal properties! Get them at garage sales etc.

[@connie894]

Thank you soooo much for the cherry applesauce with redhots for christmas!!!My grandkids gave it 2 thumbs up !!! Every year now it will be at our table !!!Thank you again!!!

[@dl4126]

My Grandma & Mother made this for years. It's fun to see recipes from my youth.

[@gaydungan9688]

Cast iron pan will be easy to clean the outside if you wipe it with dish soap. Just wipe off the residue from the smoke.

[@Pamela-jr3ht]

Instant coffee, yuck🤣 My coffee tip. I got a stainless steel insulated french press, to drink real coffee. Works great! Heat the water (in a separate pan) on the camp stove.

[@VSThibodeau]

Yes, and you can also make cold brew coffee in a jar or pitcher, you just have to start it the day before.

[@amandareynolds2779]

Thank you!

[@rld1278]

I prefer a collapsible pour over filter with paper filters. A French press is nice but requires more water to rinse out the grounds. I've stocked up on filters already.

[@raquel5401]

In a really bad situation I don't think instant coffee not tasting as good is going to be my big concern

[@nancydavidson2295]

Don't forget cremora.

[@debbies6192]

Chocolate and coffee...both number 1 on the list! 😅

[@donnalovintexas8760]

I have been trying to think of good reasons (healthy) Not to give up chocolate in 2022. I'm thinking soft drinks would be a better thing to quit..not one health benefit. Just about have myself convinced haha.

[@debbytomlinson9970]

@@donnalovintexas8760 chocolate lasts longer. Sodas go flat after a few months

[@hope2029]

Sam club columbian freezedried coffee( so much simpler and just as good to me) I mix with packets of hot chocolate ( can make you own from cocoa and sugar) and canned sweetened condensed milk to sweeten or dried creamer. Thats my dessert.😕😀

[@AC-qi9wo]

So I bought for our Christmas dinner next week those plastic disposable plates from Costco, they say you can reuse them by washing them, so I may take them home and put them in my sink with soap and bleach, and reuse them.

[@douglasfuqua7082]

I would add dry noodles (spaghetti, etc.), garden veggies, canned goods (all) especially tuna/sardines/ham/spam etc., V8 juice(s) etc., cocoa powder, salt/pepper, flour, boulion cubes (beef/chicken), cooking oil, maybe even dandelions, potatoes, etc. etc. (You can boil the noodles and can also then stir-fry them to make a LOT of food for a family meal, adding other ingredients.)...dry them on paper towels before frying...avoid splatters. Great vid... Thank you.

[@rhondawilliams6643]

I was also going to mention having a camp stove, either the single burner or double burner one. I have both. Also, while reading the comments, I noticed how someone mentioned you saying, "warsh" instead of wash. I do the same thing and have been corrected many times by my granddaughter when she was very young. She also had fun laughing at me and repeating the word "warsh" back to me as she's laughing.

[@KCAlden]

The elders in WV say "warsh" also. Don't correct them, it's rude and bad manners!

[@nancyayers8322]

My Granny always said warsh and she rinshed things too! She grew up in rural Texas in the 1920's. I used to try to speak like her when I was a little girl but my mom always corrected me ... until we were alone that is!! 🥰

[@enascott5963]

Can make your own water proof matches. Either coat with nail polish tip to end. Or melt paraffin in an old pan and dip matches in let one of be dry then dip the other end so whole thing is covered

[@sissylou1973]

Last year I was building a retaining / garden bed wall . I have a set up steps included that goes to our top property . During the beginning of the adjoining wall I decided to incorporate a charcoal fire pit that I built to the size of an old grill grate I had on hand from an old grill ! It works fabulous for outdoor fires ! Ps I also have a concrete smoker pit I made years ago in my back yard . And I save everything that I may be able to reuse or repurpose . I also save all my veggie cans and make planters

[@brendawhite3156]

There are YT videos that have shared a great idea for candles. Cut from the bottom of a candlestick a bit taller than the crisco can, and then sink the candlestick down through the Crisco. That way you'll have a longer burning candle. And you might want to shop a dollar store for a Crisco alternative and candlesticks if such is available.

[@charlieann456]

You can use a metal spoon to open a can. Pry around the top to unroll the lid off of the can.

[@FOMHLMAO]

Look up a reverse fire! Kindling and small wood on bottom…larger logs on top and fire lasts way longer!

[@LittleHouseOffGrid]

Hey. Awesome video. Always good advise. One piece you may want to consider is if you butcher is a gut hook knife.

[@bobwoww8384]

STERNO!!! OMG ladies where’s ur recommendation for STERNO??? Lightweight, lasts for hours!

[@FieldsOfGold149]

Just discovered your channel. It’s exceptional!

[@passamaquoddy5590]

Coffee is a necessity i can't go without coffee it triggers my migraines

[@douglasfuqua7082]

You're RIGHT... coffee IS a necessity... mandatory in my opinion.... --- Doug.

[@charlieann456]

I have caffeine tablets on hand. You can get them in 100mg or 200mg. I use the 100mg. Some days that is enough but sometimes I take more.

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

Excellent topic choice right now.

[@nancymulkey6491]

Love your videos, very helpful. I read a lot of the comments because there can be lots of good ideas there.

[@mariayelruh]

We use paper plates/bowls when the power goes out to cut down on dishes. I'd have to boil water to wash dishes. It's hard enough to stay on top of pots & pans! I canned about 200 jars of meat from our freezer because of a 5 day power outage over the summer a couple of years ago.

[@deloresfishwick594]

How did you can without power?

[@Truesight333]

You ladies are just wonderful and I thank you so much for all your practical and basic information God bless you and keep up awesome job you're doing and service for all of us and all the good ideas that you have it's just a blessing that you're out there doing this and take care and be safe may the Lord continue to bless you and keep you safe and prosper you in all the ways possible Jesus name amen amen

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Amen 🙏

[@Threadsandjars]

Wow, first commenter. Now I just need to watch the whole video. Merry Christmas you both of you and your families. Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan

[@faithhope2212]

Hi...just got the cookbooks too, yay! I use Tasters Choice instant....love it! Gotta have it!🤗

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

When I was a kid we would go visit our Grandparents in Taos, NM they lived in the Adobe house in the Pueblo they had a fireplace and we would cook in the Adobe Oven outside my grandma would cook pies,cookies,breads she was cooking for feast to help feed the Tourists and we had to walk across to get to the Pueblo for water and bring back in buckets to fill a 55 gallon bucket. Sometimes they had electricity sometimes they didn’t have it we had candles to burn for light.

[@ishani5290]

Love your videos. Excellent quality advice and tips as usual from you. I wish you all the best for a very happy Christmas with eternal happiness, good health and success throughout to the whole family !🌲🙏🏿👍🏿🍀🐞💯🏆❤

[@hopekegebein1311]

My new wonderbag cooker is a must have❤️

[@joanmaltman9580]

Weather is a very important factor when you think of fire, extreme cold, rain and snow would keep you inside. We are very often without electricity and have resorted to cooking with Gas (not American Gas) it is easier than open fires. Another method is an Agga(?spelling) which is an incredible coal stove which keeps going on minimum coal

[@danaa6283]

I only own a hand can opener. I hate clutter on counters and frankly the electric can openers becomes a breading ground for germs.....just saying:)

[@kathyjames9250]

Good ideas! I had thought of tucking in a couple of those old small scissors, utility knives, and/or nail clippers I seem to find kicking around, in with the new packages of rice, soup, etc. as I find there is no way I can open them otherwise. I plan to open all the new packages of can openers, kitchen shears, as they are impossible to break out without major surgery. For opening jars, I find the best method is to wear rubber gloves so I can get a firm grip. Also with open fires, it seems that silicone oven mitts, and bbq sized or fireplace tools especially long handled tongs would keep hands away from the heat. It would be good to fill a thermos or two with hot water while the fire is going,

[@melindabanning4497]

For my husband, coffee is a necessity. I stockpile coffee.

[@thinkingofothers353]

You ladies are lovely and so very helpful.....GOD'S JOY....

[@kayeeiland4167]

You mentioned having a hand-held can opener and using a knife and a hammer , to open cans in an emergency . There is a youtube video , by Mr.Hacker , on "10 ways to open canned food without a can opener " !!! Some are definitely a "walk on the wild side" , but this enterprising young man makes each way work !!! FYI Thank you for consistently useful information and common sense !

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Good ideas, ladies! Jack is so cute!!

[@justbcusican230]

You can also recycle the paper plate as fire starters once they've been used up.

[@peacetoeverymind]

I started saving the inner roll from toilet paper and paper towels.

[@barbarabrunner5720]

Just got my cookbook and made the pasta faglio tonight. Yummy! Thanks for all your tips. I've been subscribed now for a month or two.

[@marcysalinas6654]

I'm a new listener and I thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your videos!

[@juleslorraine9885]

Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!🥰

[@katsfarm2062]

Just made Walmart run, topping off a few things and got some fresh veggies. Got extra flour, put it into freezer to kill bugs ( Just incase) then I'll dry can it.

[@sherritodd7533]

I always carry a p38 on my key ring so I can open any can. You can buy these at army/navy store.

[@glad2be52]

Paper bowls, too. Good video ladies!

[@carens7344]

Just got an alcohol camp stove yesterday.

[@shawncooper9999]

In my home it is hard to save on paper plates. I would put the paper plates in my food pantry and tell my husband to not to throw paper plates out he will put up all the paper plates throw away. I told him not to take a half bag of trash out to the trash bag is full up. I used my coast iron frying pans all the time. I used coast iron frying pans on the grill, on top of wood stove, cooking over a opening food, and more. I am a Mennonite I grew how to cook with coast iron frying pans. Did you know that you can use the coast iron frying pans to make a birthday day cake in and some you can make bread and pizza and rolls and more by using to bake in the coast iron frying pans.

[@hollyh5032]

I love my dining on a dime cookbook!! It has practical ingredients and the recipes are DELICIOUS 😋

[@1Daryle]

Hi.. just watched your vid, & walked by a box of canned goods not put away yet. Saw a can with a pull top lid.. can use that for cutting food like fruit, meat, etc.

[@kevinharding4719]

A French press is probably a good idea as long as you have a way to boil water you can have a good coffee .

[@ajohnson4368]

Thank you so much for the download regarding StockPile recipes!

[@heatherbrodian6129]

Having a steamer is good for cooking rice, don't need as much water, nevertried this on beans but something to think about trying.

[@jeanmader2302]

I put my bisquick in a plastic container, to which I taped a plastic covered cut OFF PART OF the box, that contained the portions, directions, and recipes.

[@cf4376]

These two are making me laugh, not sure why. but I am enjoying them.

[@assilem7590]

You both are so amazingly funny. Thank you for the education and the laughs!!