Camping with Soupbean (what to take along on a camping trip)

     Hello everyone!   Sorry for the delay on this post.   Soupbean hasn't been feeling to well.   But no worries,  I'll  pull out of it.
    While I've been down, I was thinking that when I get to feeling better I would like to go camping before the snow hits!!   This is really a beautiful  time of the year to go camping; but you might want to pack along a few extra blankets for the night air chill.
     If  you decide to tent camp, heres a few things to take along with you if you decide to go camping yourself:  
   1.  Cowboy coffee maker (as seen in one of my older posts) or a jar of instant coffee.
   2.  A pocket or hunting knife.
   3.   Small hatchet.
   4.  Childproof  lighter or matches. ( Keep matches in a zip lock bag so they will not become damp with  moisture.)
   5.  A trusty tent.
   6.  Some canned food items and a manual can opener.
   7.  Small pot and skillet.  Plus some basic cooking utensils(spoons,forks,etc).
   8.  .Sleeping bags and extra blankets.
   9.  A jug of drinking water or canteen.
  10.  A tarp to put down under your tent before you put it up.  This keeps the bottom of your  tent    from drawing moisture and rotting .By doing this it will ensure that your tent has a longer life span.  
        
   These are just some basic take alongs.  Theres still more you can consider taking with you.
   Hope they help you out on your camping trip this season.   God Bless.
                                                              Soupbean :-)

A Fall Time Chili Recipe

   Hey every one!   What a wonderfull time of the year this is!   The brisk fall breeze and the colorful potrait of the leaves changing  - painted by mother nature.
   Around this time of the year is when I like to start cooking my chili.
    Now I have all different ways to make chili.  They all are very good.
    Here is one that I came up with if you are in a rush and want a warm bowl in a hurry .
     You will need two cans of kidney beans, a half pound of ground chuck, one medium cut up onion, one can of tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon of your favorite chili powder.

1.Chop oinion
2.place meat in skillett add chopped onion brown and drain
3.Place meat and onion mix  back in skillet
4.Drain kidney beans and add to mixture
5.Add tomato sauce and chilli powder
Cover and cook on medium high for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

                                                       Hope that you enjoy...God Bless
                                                                  Soupbean :-)
                          

Soupbeans Gardening Tips Part Two

     Hey everyone!   Hope you are having a wonderful day.   I've been out this morning enjoying the brisk fall air and the peace and tranquility of the autumn leaves slowly falling to the ground.
      I've been pondering what all I have learned over the years from my grandparents and parents about gardening to leave you some more gardening secrets and tips. So  heres you a few more that will help you out on the farm and in the garden.
   Question-What do you do with that old dryer lent that builds up after drying clothes? Throw it away? Heres a way it can actually be a benefit to you and your garden.   Take your dryer lent and dig it into your garden or flower soil.  The lent actually collects and holds in moisture.  So if there is a dry spell, your plants will be able to feed from this moisture.   This gives them a better chance of survivng the dry period.
   Another helpful hint - What do you do with the water that drips from your home air conditioner units?  Just pour it out?  Take this and use it to water your plants.   This water is high in acidity and is very good for the garden.   You will see great results while using this method .

      I hope you have a wonderful blessed day ....Soupbean :-)