Weekend Away Preparations . . .

I have been busy this week making birthday cards and finishing turning my daughter's birthday present. This is the card I made for Cameron for his 16th birthday. Like others of his age, he enjoys time spent on computer games. I tried to make a Pacman card even though he is far too young to know about an 80's game - but Nana does lol. When I looked at my punches, I thought if I used the owl upside down it would probably work quite well. Then with the Stampin' Up Tasteful Trim and Punch Bunch stamp set the card was completed.

Today I started to prepare the motorhome ready for our time away. We thoroughly enjoy our time away in our new home away from home. I love things that match, so got busy with the sewing machine and made matching curtains, cushions and other accessories. I even crocheted matching knee rugs for those cooler days ahead.

 

When it came to thinking about food, I pulled out jars of fruit, spaghetti, beans and dehydrated fruit from the larder. Everything went to the motorhome except for the beans, these I used to make a bean salad. Both Bruce and I love the convenience of this salad. I also took meatballs, salmon and cooked potato cubes from the freezer for easy on the move meals. I also packed a variety of goodies to prepare antipasto boards for afternoon teas etc. Next came the job of putting fresh linen and towels in the cupboards and placing clothes in the wardrobe and overhead lockers.

Finally, the water bottles needed filling, and Bruce organised the water tank and a newly filled gas bottle. 

 

Bean Salad Recipe . . .

½ cup boiling water
½ cup sugar

½ cup olive oil

1 cup white vinegar

2 tins mixed beans

3 jars bottled beans

2 onions (1 red, 1 brown)

1 red pepper

½ tsp black pepper

Dissolve sugar in boiling water, add other ingredients and combine well. Better made the day before use. Will keep for a week in the refrigerator. 

Note: I didn't have a red onion and my brown onions were on the small side, so I used 3. I opened a jar each of Scarlet Runner, Green and Butter beans. I will show you how to preserve these when they start growing again. Having jars of bottled beans is wonderful for salads or for adding to meals as there is no defrosting time required.

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29th May 2024