Not a real tortilla.

Take a piece of bread and slowly, but gently squish it down. You have an emergency tortilla.  Perfect for a tostada.

Quick pickles

Quick Pickles:

Be sure to choose the freshest, firmest pickling cucumbers available, for guaranteed crunch. These pickles cannot be processed for long-term storage.

3/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
8 ounces quartered cucumbers
Your favorite spicesl

1. Bring vinegar, water, garlic, spices to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Meanwhile, place one 1‑pint jar under hot running water until heated through, about 1 minute; dry thoroughly. Pack cucumbers into hot jar. Using funnel and ladle, pour hot brine over cucumbers to cover. Let jar cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

3. Cover jar with lid and refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours before serving. (Pickles can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks; pickles will soften significantly after 3 weeks.)

Barbecue pit

Introduction: Yet Another Simple Portable (disposable) Barbecue Pit.

We buy in bulk and I hate to throw things away. I needed a barbecue pit but did not wa spend a fortune. You can make a couple of these an be as good as the low end pits int he store. Careful there will be some sharp edges that need to be taken care of.

Caveat: Use a container that does not use lead or tin.

Step 1: What's Needed:

What's needed:
1 111 oz can (2 cans if you want a top cover.)
2 coat hangers
1 metal grill cover grill
1 paper clip

Tools:
wire cutters.
Drill for coat hanger holes,

Step 2: How To:

How to:
1. Get can with emptied contents:

2. Take old fashion can opener and punch triangular holes in bottom and to of can for air circulation.

3. Punch six hole at top of can for criss-cross support and handle.

4. Prepare criss-cross supports and handle.

5. Install criss-cross supports  and handle.

6. Measure and cut grill cover to size of can.

7. Install cover in can.

8. Secure with the paper clip. (can be easily removed for adding charcoal or whatever.

9. Use paperclip to connect grill to criss-cross supports.

Top (not shown) can be easily made by cutting grooves on open end and bending back the tabs.

Step 3: Done!

Go out and barbecue!