tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post8716443440654538714..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Tis the Season - FallCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-71024229928602007662022-10-03T21:00:48.133-04:002022-10-03T21:00:48.133-04:00The Ball Canning Book has pumpkin canning recipes....The Ball Canning Book has pumpkin canning recipes. You have to can chunks, not puree. Doesn't do any good to look for a recipe for puree, because it's not safe canned that way. Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451822649141638340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-26861545234217965942022-09-28T17:31:49.107-04:002022-09-28T17:31:49.107-04:00I just received the USDA Complete Guide to Home Ca...I just received the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. Nice book and come spiral bound. Under pumpkin they say an average of 16 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts. That might help in figuring if it's cheaper than buying canned. Sometimes you can get quite a few free pumpkins the day after Halloween. <br />The book says small size pumpkins (sugar or pie variety) make better products. You are supposed to cut flesh into 1inch cubes. Do not mash or puree. <br />Hope this helps. <br />Ellie<br />Central Az<br />Ellie<br />Central AzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-69078709061021469122022-09-28T08:35:33.770-04:002022-09-28T08:35:33.770-04:00Heather, you brought back a memory that I'd fo...Heather, you brought back a memory that I'd forgotten about! My cousin's school had a Halloween carnival that was so much fun! My aunt would pick me up, give us a wad of dollars, and off we went in our costumes! My mom only had one rule...NO goldfish!!!! I played and gave mine to my cousin. Win-win! I always went home with a bag of little prizes, candy, and some dessert from a cake -walk.Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54436710927947152902022-09-28T07:36:10.974-04:002022-09-28T07:36:10.974-04:00Heather, you described it all so well. I can actu...Heather, you described it all so well. I can actually see that scene in my mind. It just sounds wonderfully cozy.<br />Thanks - those kiddos sure do love their papaw!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72203908569191938842022-09-28T07:34:00.514-04:002022-09-28T07:34:00.514-04:00Thank you for chiming in on the funeral situation....Thank you for chiming in on the funeral situation. Doing what our loved ones requested is important. I hope we can help our reader some hope and give her some comfort.<br />I like fall - not a fan of the winter. I guess I can do the cold - I just don't like the snow and ice.<br />It is so comforting to know you are OK! You and your hubs sound like us - we planned and saved and tried to do the right things. I am OK as well - and that just is peace of mind.<br />Thanks for the testimonial - they do help others.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14451891534239067222022-09-28T07:27:24.287-04:002022-09-28T07:27:24.287-04:00Oh what a cute memory. That is one way to stock t...Oh what a cute memory. That is one way to stock the problem! I bet the kids loved having their own pie. I don't do anything pumpkin - maybe I am weird. Never have liked it. Everything else about fall - yes. Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54053097322831138862022-09-28T07:24:32.229-04:002022-09-28T07:24:32.229-04:00It is all so pretty. I like when it is gradual - ...It is all so pretty. I like when it is gradual - you get to enjoy it a little longer. Sounds like you are preparing that pantry!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-66725662443524522582022-09-28T07:23:35.117-04:002022-09-28T07:23:35.117-04:00Yes, baked apples, apple dumplings and fried apple...Yes, baked apples, apple dumplings and fried apples - yum to all. Your dinner sounds tasty. Love those old family recipes.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38120916352259725782022-09-28T07:22:21.981-04:002022-09-28T07:22:21.981-04:00It is so refreshing and those foods are just comfo...It is so refreshing and those foods are just comfort.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19129285530772529732022-09-28T05:22:14.110-04:002022-09-28T05:22:14.110-04:00This is Heather from the UKThis is Heather from the UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-21186011753646672072022-09-28T05:21:34.373-04:002022-09-28T05:21:34.373-04:00The Fall (Autumn to us) always reminds me of my Mu...The Fall (Autumn to us) always reminds me of my Mum, apple and blackberry pies, stews, the fires being lit. I love this season, table lamps with their soft glow and blankets to snuggle into on the sofa. For us it was always, fair, halloween, carnival.<br />Lovely photo of your brother with his grands in your last post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38954411682822368772022-09-28T05:02:04.312-04:002022-09-28T05:02:04.312-04:00We alll know their are hard days ahead. Many of ...We alll know their are hard days ahead. Many of us have lost love ones, I did what my husband wanted when he passed, the cost was not a issue, I just wanted him to have what he wanted. He did want a closed casket (cancer) so he he did not look like he wanted. His service was packed, standing room only, I must say I was shocked that so many people traveled such a great distance to pay their respects. There was standing room only, I cried the whole way down that aisle. He had meant a great deal in the life of all those people as a union rep!!<br /><br />I am looking forward to the fall and winter. I am the odd one out, I like the cold. It can be a great time to take time to reflect and think of lifes blessings. I thank God that I have a nice comfortable warm home, I have plenty of food and wondeful pets that I can take care off without worry. Nothing is difficult, I can do what I need to do. With the hard work my husband and I did during our life I am safe and comfortable and hope to be so until I pass. I do continue to be frugal and think of the future. If we all do so we will be fine. Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678570688924756944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-87533791568402964892022-09-28T00:34:19.531-04:002022-09-28T00:34:19.531-04:00I can handle fall if I don't die from my aller...I can handle fall if I don't die from my allergy related upper respiratory infections. I have another one now, second in September. The only reason I switch from salads is that tomatoes are not in season. Of course, the grape tomatoes are very delicious if I decided I want salad. Mama made pumpkin pies and we all loved those. I have her recipe and will make at least one. There wer five of us kids and when we were teens she always made seven pumpkin pies and put out initial on one for each of us. She said she was tired of refereeing who-ate-the-most-pie arguments. So, we could eat our pie all at once or make it last a week. She put each in a gallon storage bag for saving without covering. It was a great system. Daddy made her a little square cabinet that she could put on the table or in the pantry for storing all the pies. <br /><br />Fall means pumpkin pies, persimmons, and pecans to me.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-74663014858773740662022-09-27T20:56:01.493-04:002022-09-27T20:56:01.493-04:00I am seeing the trees slowly changing colour. It i...I am seeing the trees slowly changing colour. It is a bit late this year but I am enjoying harvesting, canning, and freezing this year. I am even enjoying watching the pumpkins ripen a bit each day.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-83784646742435397952022-09-27T20:34:01.243-04:002022-09-27T20:34:01.243-04:00Thanks for the reminder to appreciate this beautif...Thanks for the reminder to appreciate this beautiful fall time of year. Apples sound good, maybe I'll bake some with butter, doesn't that sound so good?<br /><br />I made a tomato based Italian cucuzza soup tonight served with angel hair. It's an old family recipe from my Italian grandparents. I've got a cucuzza song on my blog! lol<br /><br />Have a sweet evening!Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093408888499365118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-79780753851129584362022-09-27T19:48:17.956-04:002022-09-27T19:48:17.956-04:00I just love the cool weather and warm foods that f...I just love the cool weather and warm foods that fall brings with it. It’s my favorite time of year. 😊 Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-79112538312886018242022-09-27T19:31:01.756-04:002022-09-27T19:31:01.756-04:00What a deliciously wonderful memory! I could tota...What a deliciously wonderful memory! I could totally get on board for a dinner of apple cobbler!! We've been known to have DQ Blizzards for a summer dinner before. B1G1 coupon makes it affordable, too!<br /><br />Cheryl, I loved that episode. Such a good example of family. They might've been cash poor, but they were loaded with love.<br /><br /><br />Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73402453452322916462022-09-27T17:46:13.964-04:002022-09-27T17:46:13.964-04:00Diana, I think I am kind of the same way. Not a h...Diana, I think I am kind of the same way. Not a huge fan of winter at all - except family get togethers!<br />Oh what wonderful memories. I sure do miss those big farm fresh family meals. Nothing was ever quite like mom's cooking!<br />You talking about the apple cobbler and apple picking day - took me back to the apple picking episode of the Walton's. Mary Ellen didn't participate, but the kids voted to split their proceeds with her!<br />Cherished memories for you!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-26394323818960301512022-09-27T17:24:46.765-04:002022-09-27T17:24:46.765-04:00What a wonderful post. I also live 'by the se...What a wonderful post. I also live 'by the season' and enjoy them all...although winter not-so-much except for Christmas and blazing fires. My favorite fall memory as a kid was getting off the school bus and seeing my father and helpers processing silage to fill the silos for winter feedings. And..my mother always made HUGE family meals for the farm family but the first day of apple picking she would make a roasting pan full of apple cobbler (kind of biscuit crust) and we would fill our bowls with that and add milk and sugar (if we wanted) and that was our meal for that night. SOOO good. I have tried many times to duplicated her recipe and have never succeeded. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week. Hugs- DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-4550604642607659742022-09-27T15:41:03.839-04:002022-09-27T15:41:03.839-04:00If you have the legal right to make these decision...If you have the legal right to make these decisions - do what was discussed and agreed to by you both. The whole process is stressful, for sure. The funeral homes try to get you to spend money during your worst time and family often interjects.<br />If some of her requests are simple and can be worked into the funeral - well, ok, if you desire.<br />I went and planned things myself - as we had disgusted many, many times over the years. I kept it just as he wanted. Simple - one day event (short). Casket closed for general public. There were pictures everywhere and they made a video of my pictures. It was open for 1/2 hour before for me and immediate family only. No extra frills and bells.<br />I didn't request any ideas or intend on any ideas from anyone else. His wishes - my job to follow.<br />You may have to stand firm and you may have to burn a bridge or two - but do what he wanted. That is what is important - not their wishes.<br />I wish you success at this. Huge hugs.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-32351914674501026462022-09-27T15:03:10.167-04:002022-09-27T15:03:10.167-04:00Hi Cheryl. Really enjoyed your post today. I'm...Hi Cheryl. Really enjoyed your post today. I'm asking for some advice about Ady's family. They're sort of trying to take over the funeral proceedings to their specifications rather than Ady's wishes. His sister can be rather domineering and I'm stressful that it's becoming what she wants rather than what Ady wanted xx advice would be welcome xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52576400085436818482022-09-27T13:06:31.123-04:002022-09-27T13:06:31.123-04:00Aahhh thank you! Happy you are here.Aahhh thank you! Happy you are here.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-7428707146328509952022-09-27T13:05:55.098-04:002022-09-27T13:05:55.098-04:00Those are my favorites as well. Yep, different re...Those are my favorites as well. Yep, different reasons for each - but both just beautiful.<br />A warm stove sounds neat. I hope you thoroughly enjoy the seasons!!!!<br />What a great feeling that must be with the freezers full. You are ready for whatever comes your way!<br />I have always heard to can pumpkin in chunks, as it is too dense in a blended form. I am not sure.<br />Hey, you are lucky to have so many good leftovers. Les cooking - get creative them!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14280523869518824792022-09-27T13:00:44.517-04:002022-09-27T13:00:44.517-04:00I haven't heard a thing about a butter shortag...I haven't heard a thing about a butter shortage. I have a bunch in the freezer, so I am not going to worry for myself.<br />I do like seasonal meals. I am ready for that.<br />Your recipe is basically my Mex. chicken recipe - only difference is I add taco seasoning. There are just so many ways to serve it.<br />You assume those rich folk have common sense!!!! A flower that doesn't grow in everyone's garden!!!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48705555015374356732022-09-27T12:57:34.165-04:002022-09-27T12:57:34.165-04:00Wishing you a blessed day also! Enjoy your positiv...Wishing you a blessed day also! Enjoy your positive, informative, upbeat blog very much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com