tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post5117619018757272570..comments2024-03-28T09:17:03.200-04:00Comments on <center>Mrs. Patsi @ A Working Pantry</center>: Building A One Month Preparedness Pantry ... part 4patsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-4051938459489925282017-01-13T09:26:45.195-05:002017-01-13T09:26:45.195-05:00We are good in this area also, a camp stove, a fir...We are good in this area also, a camp stove, a fire pit and a BBQ. We also have a fireplace insert and I can put a pot on the top of it if I need to. LaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669706520501609006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-35542231867873164932017-01-07T17:58:19.886-05:002017-01-07T17:58:19.886-05:00There you go, where there's a will, there'...There you go, where there's a will, there's a way! Thanks for sharing Shirley!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-14722383423251116012017-01-07T09:07:46.457-05:002017-01-07T09:07:46.457-05:00Since I'm in a second floor apt w/o a balcony ...Since I'm in a second floor apt w/o a balcony for outdoor cooking, I have a fondue pot and sterno for heating water for instant coffee/tea or soup. Shirley near SeattleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-36633584512248235392017-01-07T07:26:25.918-05:002017-01-07T07:26:25.918-05:00Patti, it sounds like you are well on your way to ...Patti, it sounds like you are well on your way to being able to cook in a disaster situation. Sure glad that all that was wrong with your water was just the neighbor and her plumber!!!! patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-92102400210435628562017-01-07T07:23:12.057-05:002017-01-07T07:23:12.057-05:00Marybeth, you brought out an excellent point ... w...Marybeth, you brought out an excellent point ... we need to know how to use the items we would need in a disaster situation. Having them but never using them until a disaster happens is a recipe for another disaster. Good point!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-42498008484886041172017-01-07T07:20:56.982-05:002017-01-07T07:20:56.982-05:00Nanna Chel, that is wonderful! Sounds like you ha...Nanna Chel, that is wonderful! Sounds like you have listened and are prepared. You go girl!!!!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-58480342514429140872017-01-07T05:19:35.212-05:002017-01-07T05:19:35.212-05:00Patsy, here in Australia we have a lot of disaste...Patsy, here in Australia we have a lot of disasters in our state in summer so there are ads on TV all the time encouraging people to prepare ahead of the storm season. We often lose power in bad storms so are prepared for that. We have a rocket stove and a gas cylinder for cooking. Our state government has a list available for everyone to get their storm kit ready so we really have no excuse notNanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-30187824546356956292017-01-05T16:27:31.729-05:002017-01-05T16:27:31.729-05:00I am less than optiomal in this area. Have the pro...I am less than optiomal in this area. Have the propane BBQ. Fondue pot with<br />fuel. A small rocket stove. We have lots of wood it burns fast and hot is eucalyptus. I think I will get more Sterno. I just do not have that much more room. Maybe I will get a small camp stove. They are 19.99 at Wal Mart.<br />I thought we were having an emergency the other day I was in the shower and it turned off.Precious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-39418370725836685042017-01-04T15:44:35.308-05:002017-01-04T15:44:35.308-05:00Rhonda, sounds you like you got this!!! You go gi...Rhonda, sounds you like you got this!!! You go girl!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-63792088837828583522017-01-04T15:43:35.733-05:002017-01-04T15:43:35.733-05:00Jenn, Now if we can just get the sun to cooperate!...Jenn, Now if we can just get the sun to cooperate!!! LOL!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-39695449690303390812017-01-04T15:42:50.371-05:002017-01-04T15:42:50.371-05:00Jenn, you're prepared! Good job!Jenn, you're prepared! Good job!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-63279746152371415062017-01-04T15:42:14.085-05:002017-01-04T15:42:14.085-05:00Kris, sounds like you're prepared in this area...Kris, sounds like you're prepared in this area! Yeah!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-31030060462105514192017-01-04T15:35:34.407-05:002017-01-04T15:35:34.407-05:00Sarah, you are right ... NEVER use a grill inside!...Sarah, you are right ... NEVER use a grill inside! Thank you for your sweet words of encouragement!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-1877595848160037132017-01-04T15:33:25.660-05:002017-01-04T15:33:25.660-05:00Vicky, you're right! Thanks for adding that o...Vicky, you're right! Thanks for adding that option!patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570517928939568824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-35467433437109511042017-01-04T13:14:15.003-05:002017-01-04T13:14:15.003-05:00Patsi,
Sterno cans are usually cheap to buy don...Patsi,<br />Sterno cans are usually cheap to buy don't take up a lot of space and are great for emergency cooking. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-18729718631457131482017-01-04T11:34:18.997-05:002017-01-04T11:34:18.997-05:00I am so glad you are helping all of us to get read...I am so glad you are helping all of us to get ready for whatever might happen. You have a good understanding of all of it that we don't. I can't tell you how many other things our family has benefitted from that you have taught me! :-) Thank you very much.<br /><br />Am I right that you should Never use a barbecue INSIDE of a home? Use them only outside where there is plenty of air Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-55619986222405244942017-01-03T21:16:33.923-05:002017-01-03T21:16:33.923-05:00We BBQ every weekend except for Easter and Christm...We BBQ every weekend except for Easter and Christmas. Sometimes it's twice a week if the weather isn't too awfully bad. We also use propane to cook with and have a 1,000 gal. tank. <br />Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293012592263272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-47111900479242471062017-01-03T18:48:40.695-05:002017-01-03T18:48:40.695-05:00Oh! Forgot to mention, we have a solar cooker too....Oh! Forgot to mention, we have a solar cooker too. Really, you can use a solar cooker any time of the year. You just need sun! :)Jennileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684495712469386275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-81488690217768921472017-01-03T18:48:04.722-05:002017-01-03T18:48:04.722-05:00For Christmas I got a nifty one burner camp type u...For Christmas I got a nifty one burner camp type unit that uses butane instead of propane. I love it! We also have a propane BBQ and charcoal BBQ. We have a gas stove and oven that could be used in a pinch if needed (the starter is electric).Jennileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684495712469386275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-83737496550589223682017-01-03T11:32:41.872-05:002017-01-03T11:32:41.872-05:00In 2003 there was a hydro black-out that affected ...In 2003 there was a hydro black-out that affected a huge area, both Canada and the U.S. It lasted for a couple days for some and weeks for others. It was amazing how many people didn't click into the fact that they could use their BBQs to cook food!<br /><br />That experience made us more aware of the need to have back-up propane tanks. We now have 2, one on the BBQ and one in case it runs Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359618907926889520.post-27323147979853799332017-01-03T10:10:26.579-05:002017-01-03T10:10:26.579-05:00We are pretty good in this area. We have a propane...We are pretty good in this area. We have a propane BBQ, a charcoal BBQ, a fire pit, a propane camp stove, sternos and a fondue pot. We know how to use all of them too. Make sure people have dry firewood, plenty of propane or charcoal. After Superstorm Sandy people ran out of those things quick.Marybethnoreply@blogger.com