almost free garage heat – just drink a lot of soda | Hemmings Daily

almost free garage heat – just drink a lot of soda | Hemmings Daily

Well, not a soda drinker, but can find empty cans being thrown away as garbage, or ask people you know to give you the extra cans.

This would be a fun project, but need to read over and over, to figure how to get the heat INSIDE.

Also a great way to keep some feral and/or stray cats warm for the winter.

Be sure to read the comments on that site, as some of the folks have come up with some more ideas.

Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning

Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning and store in small mason jars....This is soooo much HEALTHIER than those you buy at the store!! They ...contain a TON of stuff that is not good for you!!




Taco Seasoning:

1/2 cup chili powder

1/4 cup onion powder

1/8 cup ground cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon sea salt

Put ingredients into a jar and shake.



Dry Onion Soup Mix:

2/3 cup dried, minced onion

3 teaspoons parsley flakes

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons turmeric

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper



Mix all ingredients in a jar, then give the jar a good shake. I’d recommend shaking the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use.

Use 4 tablespoons in a recipe in place of 1 packet of onion soup mix. Store this in a dry, cool place.



Ranch:

5 tablespoons dried minced onions

7 teaspoons parsley flakes

4 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix together and store in an air tight container.

For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.

For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.

Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend.

* I would use Veganaise in place of Mayo.