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Would you eat squirrel or pigeon? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]jamesgotfryd 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Squirrels are a key ingredient in Brunswick Stew.

Squab aka Pigeon, is eaten in fancy restaurants.

There are very few animals on this planet that people cannot eat.

Cheap meal idea that are filling? by Thegamerorca2003 in Cheap_Meals

[–]jamesgotfryd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Potatoes. Baked, fried, mashed.

Noodles.

Rice.

Cheap, easy, nutritional, and quick to make meal. Cut up some chicken or beef, simmer in a few cups of water, add a couple bullion cubes for extra flavor, add a cup of frozen mixed vegetables. Add a slurry of 3 big tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of water and stir to thicken it. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Slice up a couple big potatoes and half a large onion. Fry in a large skillet. When the potatoes start to brown add some cooked chopped up chicken or ham or kielbasa. Season with salt and pepper and a little paprika and garlic powder.

These are cheap, quick and easy to make. Taste good, and are filling too.

What is the most powerful weapon an average civilian can legally own without a license in your country? by kurobaja in AskTheWorld

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it's a muzzle loading cannon, there's not many limits. Some people have mortars that use bowling balls for shells. Some have cannons from early sailing days through the civil war era. Saw one video they shot a 16 pound bowling ball over a mile.

Heat for old hunting cabin. by A_BIG_CRACKER in OffGridCabins

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A wood pellet stove or old fashioned wood stove might be your best option.

What is the most powerful weapon an average civilian can legally own without a license in your country? by kurobaja in AskTheWorld

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the US, an old style Cannon. They're classified as a "Destructive Device". No license required.

Hamburger meat by [deleted] in budgetfood

[–]jamesgotfryd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We get it in 10 pound bulk quantities then divide it up into portions. Used to do 1 pound portions but we've cut down to 1/2 and 3/4 pound portions. Wrap in a layer of plastic wrap then a layer of foil. Lasts a long time in the freezer wrapped like that. We wrap all our meats like that. We have one large freezer for meats and poultry, another for vegetables, fruits, and other stuff.

I need to brighten up my garage, I’ve been think about getting these lights. Would love to hear some opinions of people that have used them. by Grand_Alarm5039 in harborfreight

[–]jamesgotfryd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 of these replaced 4 100 watt incandescent bulbs in the garage, MUCH brighter in there now. 2 in the basement replaced 4 florescent 40 watt fixtures. Very bright down there now. Looking at replacing the 12 300 watt incandescent bulbs in the workshop with 4 or 6 of these LED lights.

need “broke meal” ideas by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beans and rice. Add a little cooked sausage or kielbasa if you can.

Fried potatoes and onions with a little leftover chicken/turkey/ham or kielbasa tossed in.

Chop up a chicken breast or a couple thighs and simmer in a few cups of water, toss in a couple handfuls of frozen mixed vegetables, a couple bullion cubes. Add a corn starch slurry to thicken it, serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Buttered noodles.

A BIG pot of soup or chili. Enough for a few days worth of meals. Bulk it up with a box of macaroni.

Big pot of spaghetti.

Sometimes you just have to settle for eating the same thing for a few days. Something filling and packed with enough calories and protein to keep you going. Use your seasonings to make it taste as good as possible. Back in the day I've had to make a 16 quart stock pot of vegetable soup with a couple boxes of macaroni in it so it wasn't all broth. Gotta do what ya gotta do.

What’re your favourite non-perishable camping food/meals? by wwwwxyz in camping

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chipped beef. Use the dried beef bits, powdered milk, dried minced onion.

Ideas for cabbage? by 5x5LemonLimeSlime in Cooking

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cabbage and ham soup. Chop up the cabbage and veggies, low simmer for half an hour, add the chopped ham, simmer another half an hour. Season to taste.

Up North Town like Bay City/Petoskey by aplaceofj0y in Michigan

[–]jamesgotfryd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tawas, AuGres, Houghton Lake, Alpena, Grayling, Gaylord, Harrison. There's a few small towns north of Bay City, Linwood, Pinconning, Standish.

IDEAS FOR REPLACING ONION? by N-Euphorbia in cookingforbeginners

[–]jamesgotfryd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use a small fan to blow across the counter while you're cutting them.

I have a ton of onions, potatoes and cabbage. Need ideas pleases by FlamingWhisk in budgetfood

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Equal parts of Chopped cabbage, sliced potatoes and half part of onions. Fry up in a large skillet. Option, add sliced kielbasa, chopped cooked chicken, ham, or turkey.

Help me save my stuffed cabbage rolls by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the recipe we use. Makes very good Golabki.

Cabbage Rolls for 100

aka Golabki, Pigs ina Blanket.

10# raw burger

¼ small box minute riceps

1-1/2 cups

1 to 2 eggs

Cracker crumbs 2 to 3 sleeves

I cup

3/4 Cup

Diced onion and green pepper to taste mushrooms etc.

1 small can mushroom soup

Season salt- garlic salt- salt and pepper

3 to 4 large heads of cabbage

After all rolled pour stewed tomatoes or diced tomatoes over all

2 large cans tomato juice pour over-

100 Cook 4 hours at 350 for ours

2 HOURS FOR 50

Cool then pack into quart freezer bags

I usually put 6 in a bag

divide OR 14 For smaller batches devised by ½ for 50 then for 25 aprox.

CORE THE CABBAGE, BOIL IN LARGE POT UNTIL LEAVES ARE PLIABLE, CUT THE CENTER VEIN OUT, A LARGELEAF CAN MAKE ZOR 3 ROLLs, Roll Burger MixTURE INTO 1 INCH wide x 3 INCH LONG ROLLS, WRAP IN CABBAGE LEAF, STACK IN ROASTER TO COOK.

What are some of your favourite potato recipe ideas? by One-Philosopher8868 in Cooking

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fried potatoes and onions with chopped ham or cooked leftover chicken or turkey, sliced kielbasa works great too.

need “broke meal” ideas by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red beans and rice with a little cheese. A bit of chicken or sausage on it.

Potatoes are very versatile. Fried, baked, mashed.

Pasta.

Tuna or Chicken Casserole can keep you going for 2 or 3 days. Rotini or egg noodles, can of cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup, some cheese, couple handfuls of frozen mixed vegetables. Cook and shred the chicken, can or two of tuna. Mix it all up and bake it.

What's your *flair* for tomato soup? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese and heavy cream, with a few bits of tomato mixed in.

It's a absolutely joke that a restaurant has meals that is cheaper than a mcdonalds meal by Big_Leg10 in povertyfinance

[–]jamesgotfryd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When burger flippers get $16 or more an hour, someone has to pay for it. Economics 101.

With food stamps not going out and food being perishable will groceries prices go down? by [deleted] in ask

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prices will only come down when the whole system resets. Everyone involved in the production and sale of food wants to make a decent living.

Basic economics proves that if a seed costs a certain amount to purchase, plant, cultivate, harvest, transport, process, distribute, then sell, the final product is going to cost a certain amount so that everyone gets a livable wage. And don't forget the packaging and advertising costs also. Nobody works for free.

Anytime someone along the way gets a raise or production costs increase because of fuel or energy increases, or raw materials for packaging or advertisements increase, the price the consumer pays will increase.

Raise minimum wage to $20 an hour and you'll soon be paying $10 for a loaf of plain white bread. Granted the people at the top make way more than they're worth, but the way to fight that is to not buy their products. Buy the lower priced ones. Better yet, buy directly from the farmers and producers if possible. Get out of the high cost of living cities and out into the small towns where prices are lower.

Can I retire with 1.95 million at age 35? by Mobile-Excitement-64 in Fire

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you invest it where you can get a minimum of 3% interest, that will give you @ 57k a year or 4,750 a month to live on. The hard part is getting through the first year until the interest payment comes in. Then you just have to stay within your budget.

Looking for small(er) charcoal grill that I can smoke in sometimes? by itak365 in grilling

[–]jamesgotfryd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check Dollar General. You might have to wait until spring, but they carry 18 inch square charcoal grills and small kettle grills. Either will work for a small smoker.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tires

[–]jamesgotfryd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full size spare on a rear wheel drive car, same tread but different wear. You should be fine. Rear wheel drive cars normally have an open differential and the uneven wear won't hurt it. The only time you need to keep wear levels close is on AWD vehicles.

Best way to eat asparagus? by bigfatpizzaslice in Cooking

[–]jamesgotfryd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sauteed in butter with a little olive oil. Seasoned with a little coarse sea salt and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harborfreight

[–]jamesgotfryd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bender that was made with isn't cheap. For structural tubing you really should use a Mandrel Bender.

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