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| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 11:20:51 AM
Our fridge has given up on cooling the food- again...it being 90 degrees and all it is really fun timing. While I wait to hear back from the repair person can you all remind me of the tricks we used before the modern fridge, I am frazzled and can't think my way through to actually saving the food that is in there now and I need to work quick! I do have a cooler filled with ice and food but there is more that won't fit and I dread having to replace all the condiments,etc.
Thanks, Rebekka
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| mayamade |
Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 10:27:03 AM
we went a month without a fridge. a free cooler is what we did. take a cardboard box (like a fruit box) and line it with a garbage can liner (trash bag) and fill it with ice and food. that way, cover it with a wet towel, a sheet of cardboard, anything to keep the cold it. |
| Singing Tree Farm |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 7:17:09 PM
I know how you feel. A few weeks ago my fridge quit and we had to throw a lot of food away. The food that was good my husband stuffed into coolers (I wasn't home when it was discovered). However, I know from camping how difficult it can be to deal with coolers, so I put everything into the freezer compartment with ice. It was just easier to deal with.
Just an fyi that I think is interesting, I've been to Nicaragua twice now and was suprised at how many things they do NOT put into the refridge. I would have thought with the heat there especially, they would want to refridge everything, but no. My friend from there who lives here still does this, too.
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| JenniferJuniper |
Posted - Jul 14 2010 : 06:37:09 AM
We got hit w/a few storms that knocked put power for days so I started filling a couple of empty gallon-ish plastic jugs (milk, vinegar, detergent, etc.) 80% full of water to put in the freezer. When power gets knocked out I transfer the the frozen jugs to the fridge or cooler to help with the cooling. (I know this is not helpful to you now, maybe good for future plannning.)
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| Mountain Girl |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 07:55:01 AM
You ladies might enjoy this entry from a blog I read http://littlebloginthebigwoods.blogspot.com/2007/03/no-refrigerator-for-30-years.html JoAnn |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 06:17:26 AM
If you have extra pots from your garden, especially terra cotta, you can put your condiments in them and pack with ice. Then pay a soaking wet cold towel over the tops. the water evaporating helps keep the contents cool.
Alee
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 04:58:53 AM
Most states are offering rebates on energystar rated appliances right now. Here is a link to fin out what is available in your state. It may be worth it to buy a new one! http://www.energysavers.gov/financial/70022.html
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| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 2:04:34 PM
keep your cooler lid closed as much as possible, and keep it packed full, even if you have to use extra ice, less air will keep it colder longer. If you have a spare bath tub, use that with blocks of ice and a heavy tarp over it and tucked it along all the edges. If you have a seperate freezer, alot of things can go in there, and when frig is back working, put the frozen things in the frig to thaw slowly.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 2:02:58 PM
I'm sorry that your dealing with this Rebekka. I think I would break down and buy another cooler.
Our fridge is on it's way out but we have the opposite problem, it's freezing everything in the fridge section. I can't tell you how mayn eggs, produce and soft cheeses I have had to toss.
I hope you can get your fixed soon and that it will be minimal cost.
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| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 1:17:29 PM
I filled our sink with cold water and ice for the condiments which seems like it will work, I covered it with a thick cutting board to slow the melt down...I wish there was a creek out back though!
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 11:46:50 AM
If you have a creek or spring nearby you can put things in airtight containers and put in the creek tied to the side or in a plastic laundry basket, if it won't float away. I have done that in our spring out back.
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