4 warm weather Recipes

in no particular serving things 1 can keep on hand for emergencies, fresh bottled water supply, nonfood perishables : crackers, peanut butter, sardines, bread, bagels, dry milk powder, etc., remember a hand can opener too, pet food- esp. dry, baby food- dry formula , jars etc., working flashlights ( battery operated ), batteries: all kinds: d ,cup, aaa,aa, lantern battery etc., transistor or wind up radio so you keep informed, run rv generator , if you own an rv, check and maintain your portable home generator monthly or as required, have gas/fuel containers filled in their proper containers and stored away from heat sources for snow blower,generator, propane cylinders, chain saw,kerosene heater etc, if you own a kerosene heater make sure it is in working condition- do you have an extra wick for it, remember to keep your window open a crack when using kerosene heaters ), table top camp stove ( remember to keep your window open a crack ) for brief cooking only, not for heat source, old fashioned stove top coffee pot , ground coffee, if you want coffee, gas in all your vehicles, ice for chest freezer to keep freezers cold and filled, water in containers placed in your refrigerator freezer so it stays cold longer in power outages, cell phone charged- also have car charger for cell phone, warm blankets, money from atm, refill any prescriptions, snow blower working, wood for your stove, fill bath tub with water for general cleaning, washing, flushing toilets etc, warm coats , boots, hats, gloves ready, snow shovel and snow rake available, have a plan where you will stay if you need to evacuate your home, have important insurance , emergency numbers together for quick reference, use a camera to take photos of any damage or losses of your home and property, check on status of family , friends if possible, have compassion and kindness for your fellow man,rescue workers etc. because we all get so annoyed when we lose so much after our lives have been altered

crisco or 1 cup similar vegetable shortening, unsalted butter, softened, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, marshmallow cream (makes it fluffy)

red skin potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick, olive oil, minced shallots, diced red bell pepper, salt and black pepper, sherry vinegar, chervil leaves