Plus NanaTee’s Amazon Rainy Day Kitchen Box – because Mondays don’t get us down
Mimi used to say, “Rain on the roof means roux on the stove, bébé.” But some days you don’t want to stir for 45 minutes. Some days you just need fast comfort for bored grandkids bouncing off the wood paneling.
That’s why I made my Rainy Days and Mondays Don’t Let Em Get You Down board on Pinterest.
Today I’m sharing the 5 most-saved recipes from that board + the exact Amazon Rainy Day Kitchen Box I keep stocked. Because when the Pearl River sky opens up, NanaTee is READY.
Nana’s Rainy Day Rules:
1. No complicated recipes – If it takes longer than a Scooby-Doo episode, we ain’t making it.
2. Pantry staples only – If I gotta drive in rain for ingredients, we’re eating cereal.
3. Kid-safe steps – Grandkids stir, scoop, and lick spoons. Nana handles hot stuff.
1. Stovetop Hot Chocolate – Mimi’s “Better Than Swiss Miss” Cup
Why Nanas Save It: Ready in 8 minutes. Uses real cocoa + milk. No packets. Makes the whole house smell like a hug.
Mimi’s Secret: Pinch of salt + splash of vanilla = “fancy” hot chocolate that makes grandkids think you’re a wizard.
👉 Save the Stovetop Hot Chocolate Pin Here
2. No-Bake Haystacks – Aunt Hazel’s 10-Minute Emergency Cookies
Why Nanas Save It: No oven. No mess. 3 ingredients: chow mein noodles, chocolate chips, peanut butter. Done before the rain stops.
Nana’s Secret: Let grandkids “make the hay.” It’s just dropping spoonfuls. Licking the bowl = mandatory.
👉 Save the No-Bake Haystacks Pin Here
3. 3-Ingredient Biscuits – Aunt Monette’s “Company’s Coming” Trick
Why Nanas Save It: Self-rising flour + heavy cream + butter. That’s it. 15 minutes. Tastes like you fussed all day.
Nana’s Secret: Don’t twist the cutter. “You’ll seal the edges and they won’t rise, bébé. Aunt Monette will know.”
👉 Save the 3-Ingredient Biscuits Pin Here
NanaTee’s Rainy Day Kitchen Box: What To Stock NOW
I keep an Amazon Rainy Day Kitchen Box stocked year-round. When clouds roll in over Pearl River, I don’t panic – I bake.
Here’s what’s in NanaTee’s Emergency Box
Non-Negotiables:
1. Baking Basics: Self-rising flour, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, peanut butter, evaporated milk
2. Comfort Tools: Wooden spoons for stirring, ice cream scoop for haystacks, biscuit cutter
3. Nana Sanity Savers: Good coffee, Poo-Pourri for when 4 people are stuck inside, wet wipes
4. Kid Entertainment: Sprinkles, cookie cutters, aprons – “If they’re making a mess in the kitchen, they ain’t drawing on walls”
Your Rainy Day Mission, Sha:
1. Save This Post: Pin it to your Comfort Food board for the next storm.
2. Follow The Board: 👉 for 50+ more ideas.
3. Stock The Box: so you’re ready before the next cloud.
4. Comment Below: What’s YOUR Mimi’s rainy day recipe? I’ll add it to the board and credit your Nana!
Rainy days don’t get us down. They get us BAKING. 💙
SAVE FOR LATER 📌
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