So, while the internet was down
@GardenGerty (169479)
United States
August 19, 2016 7:34pm CST
While the internet was down I defrosted and cleaned and organized my deep freeze.
Actually I was going to do that anyway, because it had ice build up in the bottom and it was making these awful sounds.
So as I loaded stuff into cooler chests and inspected everything, I started throwing things into the crock pot. I had veggies, both from meals and from just opening a bag for a little bit and putting it back. I had a huge bag of battered okra that had melted and stuck together at one point, so I did not think I could thaw it in a way to fry it like it was supposed to be, but I knew it would make a nice thick soup. I had some small containers of chicken broth and a half jar of spaghetti sauce.
I cut up a pepper or two and some garlic. I had a container of seasoned chicken meat with mushrooms in my small freezer so it went in as well.
So, I have a clean and organized deep freeze and a delicious, hearty soup for yesterday and today. I also have a lot of empty plastic containers to get washed up.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
21 Aug 16
@LadyDuck I know about those husbands. Mine came home Thursday night with food he could not resist. It became todays lunch.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
Yes I have resisted shopping until I knew what I have and I did find a few surprises.
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
20 Aug 16
@GardenGerty I have found some jars and sauces in the refrigerator that had to be thrown in the garbage. My husband buys too many things.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
It sounds as if there are many of us who needed to do this. It does feel good. I want to get several things done this weekend.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
21 Aug 16
@YesWay It is so easy to sit by my computer and do nothing else at all, but it is not good for me or for my family.
@YesWay (3674)
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20 Aug 16
@GardenGerty yes, but it's just so easy to put things like this off, isn't it?!
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@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Aug 16
Another job well done. And dinner to boot. Good for you!
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
It was true "pot luck" as whatever I put in, I was lucky it turned out so well.
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@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Aug 16
@GardenGerty ....Sounds good. I love to have options and a pot luck gives you that. I like to try new things too.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Aug 16
nice use of foods that sound liked they were not the most usable anymore!
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
Soup is amazing for using up veggies. The breaded okra provided thickening so this was a stick to your ribs meal.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Aug 16
@GardenGerty sounds good, I dont like most veggie soups, but I am thinking canned, I bet fresh is much different. ever figure out a good minestrone?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Aug 16
glad'ja took advantage 'f the net bein' down :) sounds yummy, what'cha made from such. i hear ya'n all those containers, lol. happens here 'bout e'ery 3 months.
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@sosapanla (55)
• Bangalore, India
20 Aug 16
Hahaha, when internet is down! That's the time when we get to do all pending chores!and will be still left with lot more free time!
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
I really wanted to just pout but this work had to be done. I always have something I can work on.
@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
20 Aug 16
Last night I did not have internet here in San Fernando. The internet here does not work properly all day and night as at home. I did not like it at all.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
I miss my connection that is so good, when I travel.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Aug 16
Waste not, want not, that is an excellent use for your frozen items that needed to be used.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
These hearty soups are healthy for us as well. I always save all the juices and little bits of veggies for this purpose. I had cooked ten pounds of chicken last week so I had the meat all ready and frozen waiting to go into soup. We are having a cool down and it is just right for soup.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
21 Aug 16
that sounds like a nice mix in your soup.... we are just getting to the stage where we will have to do ours... we are eating from the freezer... so we will have some empty pots to wash up too... before starting the whole process over again.... lol....
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
21 Aug 16
I am having freezer food again tonight. Plus we have two turkeys to thaw and eat.
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@sallypup (69177)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Aug 16
Good thinking. Your souo sounds tasty and filling.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
21 Aug 16
I really hate to waste food, and my crockpots are my good friend. They make meals so much easier.
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@sallypup (69177)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Aug 16
@GardenGerty I've managed to cook my way around one of those gizmos. We are making more vegie soups these days but so far the stock pot is holding up to its work.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
There were a few surprises. If we were ever to have a crisis and could not buy food we would still eat for quite a while.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
It is, now I must wash up all the containers I emptied to make my soup. It is a good thing that I now know what we have to eat.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
This must be the time of year to get it done. I do feel like it was a good chore to complete.
@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
20 Aug 16
Good job! I guess there are plus sides to the internet not working. Other things get done, who knew? No kidding, that is awesome you got all that done.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Aug 16
I often feel that I do not work hard enough. I guess writing stuff down here lets me see what has been done.
