tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post8375662668256480775..comments2024-01-05T04:02:44.409-06:00Comments on Hoof 'n Barrel: Yesteryear'sHossBosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-54689700296672321962011-11-06T12:40:41.641-06:002011-11-06T12:40:41.641-06:00Congrats and best wishes on your new venture. What...Congrats and best wishes on your new venture. What terrific ideas you have for a wide variety of mixes.<br /><br />Just wanted to make a suggestion. For bandana-topped jars, consider using raffia or twine. That look would go together better than curling ribbon. <br /><br />Well done!<br /><br />BT in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-17351720107098368322011-10-30T06:57:48.359-05:002011-10-30T06:57:48.359-05:00Thanks, Julie ...
An assembly line with 8 helpers ...Thanks, Julie ...<br />An assembly line with 8 helpers sure would be nice! I spent three hours in the kitchen putting together soups and hot cocoa jars yesterday in preparation for a big sale at the shop this coming week. My feet were complaining loudly when I finally went to bed last night and were still complaining this morning. I sure don't have the stamina I used to for these projects. It will all be worth it if it pays for itself and pays the rental on the shelf space at the shop for a few months. <br /><br />Thanks for the visit. Those 8 kids are sure going to be a blessing when you move to your new place too!HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-84526111042923093712011-10-29T23:37:21.017-05:002011-10-29T23:37:21.017-05:00Good luck with this venture..sounds like a lot of ...Good luck with this venture..sounds like a lot of work and will take lots of organizing. We did this one year for Christmas for our neighbor gifts..what an assembly line we had going with our 8 kids! ;DJulie Harwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246850029056713294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-24493983658608765602011-10-28T05:35:53.819-05:002011-10-28T05:35:53.819-05:00Hi, Melissa...
We should meet up sometime. I thin...Hi, Melissa...<br />We should meet up sometime. I think my Arizona grandkids are moving back to Houston soon ...so I'll be heading your direction from time to time. How far is Brenham from you? <br /><br />Thanks for the suggestions. I wanted to put only $9 each on the jars ...$15 was the shop owner's idea. When I balked, she said you can always go down ...you rarely go up. But the two-for-discount price sounds good. If they sell at $15/each, I would offer two for $25. If I drop the price to $12 each, I would offer two for $20. I think December 1st would be a good time to do that as I think a lot of people will buy them to give as gifts. We'll see how it goes. <br /><br />As far as packaging in paper bags, these are raw ingredients and I don't think that would keep them fresh. The online websites I've seen all have you use the ring to hold the canning lid on the jar ...but I am vacuum sealing them in the jar with my Foodsaver attachment. Someone who buys my jar will need a can opener to pop the lid, so the contents have a longer shelf life. I'm making them ahead and giving some as gifts myself this year ...so shelf life is important to me. <br /><br />I do repurpose fabric for a lot of things but bought the bandanas for this project because of the cowboy/cowgirl theme. I only paid $1 each for two bandanas and cut them into 6-inch squares. They were 18x18 so I got nine squares from each bandana ...about 11 cents each. I'll look through my fabric stash and see what I have for future recipes. I plan to add some soup mixes and spiced teas as the weather cools down. The cost would be much less for those ingredients so the prices would definitely be lower as well. <br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br />: )HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-38010090430822860092011-10-27T21:14:43.504-05:002011-10-27T21:14:43.504-05:00Oh my goodness. I feel we need to meet up for a sw...Oh my goodness. I feel we need to meet up for a swap of goodies!!! Savings on cost; you could use paper bags, fall leafs, for tops looks crafty and cute. Or fabric form sheets or old clothing. Re-purpose them of course. I think $15 is way to high. I would not pay that. But, $12 maybe. Here is an idea to move product if you say any 3 for 30 or some deal. You will sell more. People love to feel like they are getting a deal. I hope this works for you. Maybe we should set up a swap of home canned stuff, dry or wet. MMMMMMM thinking. MelissaKids and Canning Jarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794388845414644018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-25749318988048438182011-10-26T19:44:29.434-05:002011-10-26T19:44:29.434-05:00Debbie...
Mississippi Mud Pie in any form, what...Debbie...<br />Mississippi Mud Pie in any form, what's not to love?!<br /><br />: )HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-7177088121211740812011-10-26T15:23:17.437-05:002011-10-26T15:23:17.437-05:00I love Mississippi Mud Pie (cake), but I don't...I love Mississippi Mud Pie (cake), but I don't think I have ever eaten the cookie version. I'm betting it is wonderful.<br /><br />Debbie<br />Right Truth<br />http://www.righttruth.typepad.comRight Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274108313586611205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-33775921738214966642011-10-25T10:04:50.432-05:002011-10-25T10:04:50.432-05:00Thanks, Stephen. If you and the shop owner are ri...Thanks, Stephen. If you and the shop owner are right. This will finance a nice Christmas present for YOF. <br /><br />: )HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-1171494197754976542011-10-25T09:35:27.572-05:002011-10-25T09:35:27.572-05:00I also add, good luck and I believe your jars are ...I also add, good luck and I believe your jars are worth the fifteen dollars...wish I had a few for Christmas gifts.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-34165282704683754652011-10-24T17:27:46.120-05:002011-10-24T17:27:46.120-05:00@ Anonymous TinaH...
Soups are very good idea, esp...@ Anonymous TinaH...<br />Soups are very good idea, especially after the weather turns cold. I will look for some recipes. <br /><br />I'm not sure if my three other Anonymous comments are also from you, TinaH, or from different anons. I apologize for my confusion. I just don't know how to tell one anonymous from another unless there's a name at the bottom! But all of the suggestions sound great and I appreciate the input. <br /><br />Regarding the Russian Spiced Tea, the one rule about have edible items on the shelf is everything must be sealed inside the jar. So I couldn't put cinnamon sticks on the outside. But I could place them inside the jar with the powdered ingredients and just make the first part of the instructions to remove the cinnamon sticks and set aside. Good idea! <br /><br />The peanut butter powder is a good idea if it's not too expensive ...I'll look into it. Thanks! <br /><br />I also like the idea of a backdrop made from quilts or old timey print fabric for the cookie jars. I have several quilts that I could use. Right now the jars are spread two to a shelf, grouped more or less by genre with the other items for sale. All of the Breyer models needed two shelves and the shop owner suggested I put the Cowgirl Cookies with yellow bandana toppers with the two palomino models and the two Cowboy Cookies with the rest of the models. A third shelf holds the two Brownie jars and a collection of salt & pepper shakers. If the Cookie Jars take off like the owner expects, I will will need to stock more than just six and then I would give them their own shelf. <br /><br />Thank you all again for the comments and suggestions. I'll keep you posted! <br /><br />: )HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-46369917079406007102011-10-24T17:09:13.187-05:002011-10-24T17:09:13.187-05:00Thanks, MDR...
The shop is only open Thursday thro...Thanks, MDR...<br />The shop is only open Thursday through Sunday and, surprisingly, they do most of their business on weekdays. I'm not sure why that would be the case but I guess I need to spend Monday through Wednesday making up some more inventory. I can make quite a few ahead without worrying about waste because I plan to give them as gifts myself this year. Depending on the ingredients, most will have a 6-12 month shelf life anyway because they're vacuum sealed into the jars. I'll let you know how it goes.HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-61108505900737572882011-10-24T10:37:29.338-05:002011-10-24T10:37:29.338-05:00On the shelf that is to be used as your jar pantry...On the shelf that is to be used as your jar pantry shelf, consider finding some old pattern fabric, like quilting squares, or old world flowered print, and tack it up to the backboards of the shelf with just a few dabs of elmers glue. then pin a few of your doilies jar topper covers up on it, sell them too for a profit.<br />many canners, give jars of their veggies as presents for the holidays, and capping them with a doily cover, is just the right touch to stick them in a basket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-37554321023565323632011-10-24T10:27:39.916-05:002011-10-24T10:27:39.916-05:00Peanut butter powder can be found at many prepping...Peanut butter powder can be found at many prepping companies that sell #10 canned baking good items. <br /><br />Peanut Butter and chocolate chip bars made with this powder, is another colorful jarred item to consider adding.<br /><br />Good Business to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-69770806075154580702011-10-24T10:22:07.809-05:002011-10-24T10:22:07.809-05:00another jarred item that sells very well is Russia...another jarred item that sells very well is Russian Spiced Tea.<br /><br />It's made with a powdered orange juice substitute, mulling type spices, and a few well placed broken in half, cinnamon sticks (for stirring sticks) placed around the outside of the jar for color and taste contrast.<br />this instant tea is so fragrant and a great presentation for a pint sized jar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-36066829652995368632011-10-24T10:14:32.017-05:002011-10-24T10:14:32.017-05:00try soups in a jar too. good for winter !
TinaHtry soups in a jar too. good for winter !<br /><br />TinaHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5662968327054666593.post-71184457054613662452011-10-24T07:22:51.282-05:002011-10-24T07:22:51.282-05:00Good luck with the booth it looks great.Good luck with the booth it looks great.Modern Day Redneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682843961510053146noreply@blogger.com