Posted on 03/23/2008 11:36:40 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Americans finding soaring food prices hard to stomach can battle back by growing their own food. [Click image for a larger version] Dean Fosdick Dean Fosdick
Home vegetable gardens appear to be booming as a result of the twin movements to eat local and pinch pennies.
At the Southeastern Flower Show in Atlanta this winter, D. Landreth Seed Co. of New Freedom, Pa., sold three to four times more seed packets than last year, says Barb Melera, president. "This is the first time I've ever heard people say, 'I can grow this more cheaply than I can buy it in the supermarket.' That's a 180-degree turn from the norm."
Roger Doiron, a gardener and fresh-food advocate from Scarborough, Maine, said he turned $85 worth of seeds into more than six months of vegetables for his family of five.
A year later, he says, the family still had "several quarts of tomato sauce, bags of mixed vegetables and ice-cube trays of pesto in the freezer; 20 heads of garlic, a five-gallon crock of sauerkraut, more homegrown hot-pepper sauce than one family could comfortably eat in a year and three sorts of squash, which we make into soups, stews and bread."
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She compares the current period of market uncertainty with that of the early- to mid-20th century when the concept of victory gardens became popular.
"A lot of companies during the world wars and the Great Depression era encouraged vegetable gardening as a way of addressing layoffs, reduced wages and such," she says. "Some companies, like U.S. Steel, made gardens available at the workplace. Railroads provided easements they'd rent to employees and others for gardening."
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.Vinegar is an inexpensive and handy multi use product. You will be amazed
by the number of ways vinegar can be used in the home. Before you run out
and buy another cleaning product, check here and see what vinegar can do!!
********** Kill grass on walks and driveways.
**********Increase soil acidity. In hard water: one gallon of tap water for
watering rhododendrums, gardenias, or azaleas
********** Kill weeds. Spray full strength on growth until plants have
starved.
********** Deter ants. Spray vinegar around doors, appliances, and along
other areas where ants are known.
********** Polish car chrome. Apply full strength.
********** Remove skunk odor from a dog. Rub fur with full strength vinegar;
rinse.
**********Keep cats away. Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don’t want the cat
walking, sleeping, or scratching on.
********** Keep dogs from scratching his ears. Use a clean, soft cloth dipped
in diluted vinegar.
********** Keep chickens from pecking each other. Put a little in their
drinking water. (boy, glad i learned this today....lol)
**********Tenderize meat. Soak in vinegar over night.
********** Freshen vegetables. Soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and
a tablespoon of vinegar
**********Boil better eggs. Add 2 tablespoons water before boiling eggs.
Keeps them from cracking.
**********Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting. Dot the irritation with vinegar
and relieve itching.
********** Relieve sunburn. Lightly rub white vinegar; you may have to
reapply.
**********Condition hair. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky
residue left by shampoo.
**********Relieve dry and itchy skin. Add 2 tablespoons to bath water.
********** Fight dandruff. After shampooing, rinse with vinegar and 2 cups of
warm water.
********** Soothe a sore throat. Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of
water. Gargle, then swallow.
**********Treat sinus infections and chest colds. Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar
to the vaporizer.
********** Feel good. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water,
with a bit of honey added for flavor, will take the edge off your appetite
and give you an overall healthy feeling.
(cider vinegar also ‘holds’ poached eggs together while cooking =)
**********Deodorize the kitchen drain. Pour a cup down the drain once a week.
Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water.
**********Eliminate onion odor. Rub on your fingers before and after slicing.
**********Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards. Wipe with full strength
vinegar.
**********Remove fruit stains from hands. Rub with vinegar.
**********Cut grease and odor on dishes. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to hot
soapy water.
********** Clean a teapot. Boil a mixture of water and vinegar in the teapot.
Wipe away the grime.
**********Freshen a lunchbox. Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and let it sit
in the lunchbox
**********Clean the refrigerator. Wash with a solution of equal parts water
and vinegar.
**********Unclog a drain. Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain and
add 1/2 cup of vinegar. Rinse with hot water.
**********Clean and deodorize the garbage disposal. Make vinegar ice cubes
and feed them down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water through.
**********Clean and deodorize jars. Rinse mayonnaise, peanut butter, and
mustard jars with vinegar when empty.
**********Clean the dishwasher. Run a cup of vinegar through the whole cycle
once a month to reduce soap build up on the inner mechanisms and on glassware.
**********Clean stainless steel. Wipe with a vinegar dampened cloth
**********Clean china and fine glassware. Add a cup of vinegar to a sink of
warm water. Gently dip the glass or china in the solution and let dry.
**********Get stains out of pots. Fill pot with a solution of 3 tablespoons
of vinegar to a pint of water. Boil until stain loosens and can be washed
away.
**********Clean the microwave. Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1
cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize.
********** Dissolve rust from bolts and other metals. Soak in full strength
vinegar.
**********Get rid of cooking smells. Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and
water solution.
********* Unclog steam iron. Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the
iron’s water chamber. Turn to steam and leave the iron on for 5 minutes in an
upright position. Then unplug and allow to cool. Any loose particles should
come out when you empty the water.
**********Clean a scorched iron plate. Heat equal parts vinegar and salt in a
small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface to remove dark or burned
stains.
**********Get rid of lint in clothes. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse
cycle.
********** Keep colors from running. Immerse clothes in full strength vinegar
before washing.
********** Freshen up the washing machine. Periodically, pour a cup of
vinegar in the machine and let in run through a regular cycle (no clothes
added). Will dissolve soap residue.
**********Brighten fabric colors. Add a 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle.
**********Take grease off suede. Dip a toothbrush in vinegar and gently brush
over grease spot.
********** Remove tough stains. Gently rub on fruit, jam, mustard, coffee,
tea. Then wash as usual.
**********Get smoke smell out of clothes. Add a cup of vinegar to a bath tub
of hot water. Hang clothes above the steam.
**********Remove decals. Brush with a couple coats of vinegar. Allow to soak
in. Wash off.
**********Clean eyeglasses. Wipe each lens with a drop of vinegar.
********** Freshen cut flowers. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon
sugar for each quart of water.
And the Chatters Say:
put a small amount of vinegar in a dish in a room that was been painted and
it takes away the paint smell
a tablespoon of vinegar and a cup of water on the stove bring to boil and
removes cooking odors
Know how to get tough stains out of carpet?
Simplify with hot steam iron....color transfer to a white towel
For example....red cool aid stains.....dampen the spot, put white towel on
spot...hot steam iron over it.
Tons of Homemade Cleaners Message List
Reply | Forward Message #761 of 128573
Air Deodorant Spray
4 tsp Baking soda
4 C Water
Mix. Fill spray bottle.
To dissipate offensive odors,
spray solution in a fine mist.
Air Refresher
1 C Baking soda
1/4 C Ammonia
1 Tbsp Scent Of Your Choice: — perfume, lemon extra
Vanilla Bean Extract — or pine oil
16 C Water
** For a quick fix for a stubborn odor, here’s a traditional solution that
you can customize to your taste.
Into a clean gallon size plastic jug pour baking soda, ammonia, and the
scent of your choice. Slowly fill with warm water. Label and cap jug. Keep
out of the reach of children. Pour small quantities of the solution into
pretty containers with spray tops—old perfume containers or atomizers are
ideal. Then you can leave the refresher on the counter in rooms where you
need it frequently.
To Use: Simply mist the air where unpleasant odors abound. Avoid spraying
on or near furniture or pets. Wipe up any reside if you overdo, but the mist
will not harm anything if you don’t soak an item with the mist.
Especially AVOID spraying directly on FINE WOOD FURNITURE—The ammonia,
scent, or water could harm the finish. 1 gal.
All-Purpose Cleaner
1 C Ammonia (sudsing OR non)
1 C Washing soda
14 C Warm water
** This is the type of cleaner that is supposed to do everything around the
house, and it does—it cleans countertops, painted woodwork, tile,
appliances, vinyl floors, and even SOME painted walls. See WALL CLEANER.
It’s good for vinyl wallpaper but NOT on delicate wallpaper. This is not a
wimpy cleaner, so if you’re timid, try a bit of the solution on an out-of-
the-way place just to be sure that it won’t harm the surface you want to
clean.
Pour ammonia and washing soda into a clean gallon size plastic jug. Add 2c
warm water, close jug. Shake to mix. Fill with the rest of the warm water.
Close and label. Keep out of the reach of children.
To Use: For large jobs, pour 1/2c solution into a bucket, fill with warm
water and scrub walls or floors. To avoid streaks, wash walls from the
bottom up, working in small sections and change water frequently. No rinsing
is necessary if you make sure your water stays clean. A good rule of thumb
is to make the water as hot as you can comfortably stand and then change it
when it has cooled off. For small jobs, fill a spray container with
solution and use full strength on appliances, tile, and for spots on any
washable surface. 1 gal.
Big savings.
Aluminum Pan Cleaner
1/4 C Cream of tartar
1/4 C Baking soda
1/4 C Vinegar
2 Tbsp Soap flakes or SOFT SOAP
** Similar to the copper cleaner but milder. Clean aluminum with a fine
grade of steel wool.
Mix cream of tartar and baking soda together, add vinegar and stir to make
a soft paste. Stir in SOFT SOAP or soap flakes. Store airtight. Label. Keep
out of the reach of children.
To Use: Rub a small amount of cleaner onto the aluminum pan and scour with
fine steel wool.
Automatic Washing Machine Soap, Soft Water
1 C Soap flakes
1/4 C Washing soda
1/4 C Borax
Mix ingredients and store in a lidded, labeled canister in laundry room.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To Use: Measure 1/2 - 3/4 cup 12 oz One 3.5 oz (I think that’s the correct
oz) bar of Ivory = 1c soap flakes. This costs about half as much as
purchasing Bold.
My Note:
Yes indeed this works! It’s terrific. A bit of work but I just make up a big
batch at a time. The savings is about half as much as a commercial laundry
soap.
Bathtub Brightener
Cream of tartar
Hydrogen peroxide
Works wonders on a rusty or discolored bathtub.
Make a paste. Apply to the tub and scrub with a nail brush. Rinse.
Bread Board Lightener
Squeezed lemon half
Rub board with squeezed lemon half to lighten an old bread board.
Note: I never work directly on my breadboard. Breadboards are always
full of germs and bacteria. I know of no real cleaner that would be safe.
Carpet Cleaner
-——EQUAL PARTS-——
Salt and
Baking soda
Several drops white vinegar — to ea 8oz dry ingds
Water
-——MAKE IT YOURSELF-——
-——FOOD STAINS, GENERAL PURPOSE-——
2 Tsp White vinegar
2 Tsp Liquid dish detergent
2 Qt Warm water
-——FOR GRAY AREAS-——
Cornstarch
Fuller’s earth
Water
Stir in enough water to form a paste. Spread paste on soiled area and let
dry completely. Brush away the powdery cleanser along with the dirt. In the
case of stubborn stains, gently scrub the rug when the cleanser is first
applied.
Make It Yourself:
Sprinkle cornstarch on stain early in the day; vacuum up several hours
later. Make a paste of fuller’s earth and water; apply to stain; allow to
dry, loosen with a brush; vacuum.
Food stains and general purpose cleaning:
Mix; before washing, first test a small section of carpet to make certain it
is colorfast. Then wash very lightly, a small area at a time. Do not rub
hard and do not soak carpet; blot up excess moisture.
Ceramic Tile And Grout Cleaner
1 C Baking soda
1 C Ammonia (sudsing or non)
1/2 C Vinegar
14 C Warm water
-——FOR HEAVILY SOILED AREAS-——
2 Tbsp Baking soda
1 Tbsp CERAMIC TILE & GROUT CLEANER
** Safely removes soap film that forms on tile surfaces and between tiles.
A more concentrated paste of the cleaner can be made and left to clean
stubborn stains on the grout.
Pour baking soda into a clean gallon size plastic jug. Add ammonia,
vinegar, and warm water to fill. Swish jug to mix before it is completely
full. Cover tightly, label, and keep out of the reach of children. Smaller
pump-type containers can be filled from the jug for small jobs—make sure
these containers are labeled and kept away from children.
To Use: Spray directly onto tile and wipe with damp sponge or scrubbing pad
for Teflon.
Hint: If tiles or grout are especially soiled, make a paste of baking soda
and CTGC. Brush onto stains with an old toothbrush. Let remain 5 minutes,
then scrub off and rinse.
Note: Contains ammonia. DO NOT MIX WITH ANYTHING IN THE BATHROOM CONTAINING
BLEACH OR DANGEROUS FUMES COULD RESULT. 1 gal.
Big savings.
Clog Cleaner For Kitchen Sinks
1/2 C Baking soda
1 C White vinegar
Pour baking soda into drain, then vinegar. Wait a few minutes then rinse
with very hot water.
Delicate-Care Bleach
2 C Hydrogen peroxide
14 C Water
** For delicate colors and synthetic fabrics. Safe, gently. Reduces
yellowing in silks and delicate woolens.
Mix all and store in a plastic gallon-size jug. Label.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To Use: Soak items 10-30 minutes.
Rinse and wash with DELICATE-CARE SOAP.
Dishwasher Spot Stopper
1 C Borax
1/2 C Baking soda
** Make a quantity of this and then either add a teaspoon of it to your
dishwasher each time you use it or mix it directly in with your dishwashing
crystals. Repackage the new mixture in a container with a close-fitting lid
and use it as you would the regular cleaner.
Mix ingredients and store airtight, closed pint size jar or can. Label.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To Use: Add 1 teaspoon to your dishwasher in addition to your cleaning
crystals or mix 1c mixture to 2c dishwashing crystals. 12 oz.
Big savings.
Drain Cleaner
1/3 C Coarse salt
1 Qt Boiling water
Pour salt into drain; follow with water
Used twice a a week, this should keep kitchen sink free of clogs.
Glass Cleaner
Cornstarch — handful
Pail of lukewarm water
-——OR-——
1 C Isopropyl alcohol
2 C Water
5 Drops Lactic acid (hardware or — paint store)
Mix. Wash windows and mirrors and wipe dry.
They will be clean and shiny.
OR Mix alcohol and water.
Add lactic acid. Place in spray bottle.
Laundry And Detergent
Laundry detergent
Dissolve in 1c warm water before adding to
washer then use cold water for washing.
Laundry And Hard Water
1/2 C Vinegar in wash water and — skip softener
As indicated.
Laundry Pretreating Spray
1/2 C Ammonia
1/2 C White vinegar
1/4 C Baking soda
2 Tbsp Liquid soap or SOFT SOAP
2 Qt Water
** Loosens dirt and concentrates cleaning action
where you want it. Makes a big batch to store and use liberally.
Mix all and shake well. Pour a portion into a pump-type spray container and
store the rest in a clean gallon-size jug. Label. Keep out of the reach of
children.
To Use: Spray solution on dirtiest parts of laundry while you are sorting.
Let spray sit on the stain or dirty collar for a minute or two before
putting the item in with the rest of the laundry. 43 oz Big savings.
My Note:
This is ok but I prefer bleach and water whenever possible.
Natural Deodorizers
-——TANNIN AND LEMON-——
1 Lemon — juiced
1 Qt Strong tea
-——FRIED FISH, CABBAGE-——
White vinegar in a bowl
-——SMELLY PAINT-——
1/2 Tsp Vanilla into 1 qt paint
-——KITTY LITTER-——
Baking soda
As indicated.
Oven Cleaner
1 C Ammonia
2 C Boiling water
1/2 C Baking soda
1 C White vinegar
Preheat oven 200 F. Leave oven on for 15 minutes, turn off and leave door
closed. Fill a shallow baking pan with ammonia and place on the top shelf
of your oven. Fill another pan with 2c boiling water and place on the bottom
shelf. Close oven and leave pans in for at least 2 hours or OVERNIGHT.
Remove ammonia and make a paste of ammonia, baking soda and vinegar.
Spread paste on oven surfaces, leave on for 15 minutes, then scrub off with
a sponge or steel wool.
Hint: Clean up spills as soon as they happen and you won’t have to do this
job very often. 20 oz
Big savings.
Oven Cleaning
Ammonia
A small dish of ammonia in the oven overnight
will loosen anything baked on, so no scrubbing is necessary.
Pine Cleaner
2 C SOFT SOAP or soap flakes
1 C Pine oil
8 C Very warm water
** This concentrated cleaning solution is very gentle and can be further
diluted to clean less soiled portions of the nursery, bathrooms, or
sickrooms. Full strength will clean floors, pet areas, and kitchens.
Mix soap and pine oil together and pour into a clean gallon size plastic
jug. Pour in warm water and agitate to mix thoroughly. Label, cap tightly,
and keep out of the reach of children.
To Use: Dilute 2c to a pailful of warm water and use to wash down walls,
furniture, and lightly soiled floors. Dilute 4c to 1c warm water for floors.
Solution can also be used full strength by pouring onto a sponge and
wiping. No rinsing is necessary. 10c
Big savings.
Refrigerator Cleaner
-——INSIDE-——
1/4 C Baking soda
1 Qt Warm water
-——OUTSIDE-——
1/4 C Ammonia
1 Qt Warm water
As indicated.
Rinse outside of refrigerator after using ammonia solution.
Ring-Around-The-Collar
1 Tbsp Ammonia
1/2 Tsp Detergent
1 C Warm water
This usually works:
Rub warm detergent water before washing and allow to set 15 minutes.
For tougher jobs:
Work solution in to collar and allow it to set 30 minutes before laundering.
Scouring Cleaner
1/2 C Soap flakes OR SOFT SOAP
2 Tsp Borax
1 1/2 C Hot water
2 Tsp Whiting — up to 5 tsp
chalk — sold at stores)
** A custom designed cleanser to take care of your most delicate Fiberglass
fixtures in the bathroom or spa. Rather than clean with the kind of harsh,
sandy abrasives found in powdery cleansers, this softer version depends on
chalk dust for its abrasive action, and you can control the amount of
abrasion by reducing the amount of whiting you use. Start with 2 teaspoon
whiting. If appliances are old, white, scarred and pitted use full amount 5
teaspoon
In large plastic bowl, mix soap flakes and borax into water until
dissolved.
Add whiting, checking the consistency and degree of abrasiveness after each
teaspoon. Pour into a squeeze top plastic container, label, and keep out of
the reach of children.
To Use: Squeeze some of the cleanser onto a sponge and then wipe down your
appliance. Rinse, dry. For heavily soiled areas, squeeze directly onto the
spot or stain and let it remain 30 minutes. Scrub off, rinse, and repeat if
necessary. 14 oz.
Shower Curtain
Bleach
Put curtains in the tub with water to cover. Add 1 1/2c chlorine bleach.
Stir; let soak until clean. Rinse; drain.
Stainless Steel Cleaner
1/4 C Soap flakes or SOFT SOAP
2 Tbsp Whiting (ground chalk — sold hardware stores)
1 Tbsp Ammonia
1 Tbsp Water
-——MAKE IT YOURSELF-——
Borax
** Usually regular cleaning is all that is needed for stainless steel, but
you can use this solution for silverware and pots when they seem a bit dull.
Mix all and store airtight. Label. Keep out of the reach of children.
To Use: Rub paste onto stainless steel item with a soft cloth, rinse, buff
dry.
Make It Yourself:
Apply borax with a sponge to avoid spots on the item.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1 C Bleach
1 C Water — to 10c
Mix. Let sit in bowl 30 minds with lid CLOSED.
(PETS) Keep away from ammonia products. 16-18 oz
My Note:
I keep a spray bottle with bleach and water
handy for countertops and sinks.
Works great.
Wall Cleaner
1/2 C Borax
2 Tsp Dishwashing liquid OR — SOFT SOAP
1 Tbsp Ammonia
1 Gal Warm water
** Will hold up to the job! Very inexpensive so
you can change your water
over and over. Changing your water is one of
the quicker ways to do this
job effectively, and if you really want to be
efficient, when you change
your washing solution because it’s too dirty for
the walls, go ahead and use
it to wipe up any nearby floors with a spare
cloth before you change your
water and continue with the walls. Then to be
even more efficient, and only
if you have sewers, pour solution down the
toilet and swish it around with a
toilet bowl brush before flushing. This way,
you clean 3 progressively more
disgusting things with the same bucket of water.
Finally, you start all over again with clean
water and go back where you
left off on the wall. You should not have to
bother with rinsing.
Mix all by pouring into a clean gallon size
jug and shaking. Add enough warm
water to fill. Label. Tight cap. Keep out
of the reach of children.
To Use: Pour into spray bottle and use full
strength for spots or add 2c
solution to a pail of warm water for larger
jobs. When scrubbing walls, use
a soft sponge and work from the bottom up
to avoid streaking. Work in small
sections at a time. 1 gal.
Big savings.
“NOT” KELLOGGS NUTRI-GRAIN CEREAL BARS
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Squares
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
———— —————— ————————————————
1 pkg yellow cake mix
3/4 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
12 ounces jam
1 Tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 375. Melt margarine. Combine cake mix and oats in a
large bowl; stir in the melted margarine until the mixture is crumbly.
Measure half of this mixture (about 3 cups) into a greased 13x9x2-inch pan.
Press firmly into pan to cover the bottom. Combine jam and water; spoon
over crumb mixture in pan, and spread evenly. Cover with remaining crumb
mixture. Pat firmly to make top even. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes — top
should be very light brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Bars can then be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen.
Delicious right out of the freezer or thawed.
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NOTES : Any flavor cake mix and jam can be used.
Keep reading, one of these days, you will be posting the recipes that you have changed..........smile.
Thanks for coming to read, it has been fun finding all the odd ball items that are out there..........smile.........still working on it.
Hurry back.
You are very welcome.
All things are better when shared, and that includes this life that God has given to us.
Keep reading and looking for more info.
One of the glaring facts on this type of info, is that people are joining all the related Yahoo Groups for frugal living, and some of the memberships are in the thousands.
It is in the air, get prepared, you need to know how to survive in the future.
I was surprised to find so many of the groups are closing the archives and of course monitoring who signs up.
If anyone doubts that we have some sick in the head fools walking the streets, then let them check some of the groups that are not active and have open message files and no one to say they cannot join......which they do to post filth.
Smile, it was a lovely warm day.
Recipe: Quick Cake Doughnuts
http://www.massrecipes.com/recipes/98/09/quickcakedoughnuts182262.html
Yield: 30 Doughnuts
1/4 c Butter or margarine;
-softened
1 c Sugar
1 ea Egg
1 t Baking soda
1 c Buttermilk
4 c All-purpose flour
1 t Baking powder
Vegetable oil
2 c Sifted sugar
2 tb Milk
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg; beat well.
Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine flour and baking powder; add to
creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and
ending with the flour mixture. Divide the dough in half. Working with
one portion at a time, place dough on a floured surface; roll out to
1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter. Heat 3
to 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees F; drop in 3 or 4 doughnuts at a
time. Cook about 1 minute or until golden brown on one side; turn and
cook other side about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Combine
powdered sugar and milk, beating well; drizzle over warm doughnuts.
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Note: Doughnuts may be sprinkled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture or
powdered sugar instead of the powdered-sugar glaze.
Recipe: Quick Fruit Cobbler
http://www.massrecipes.com/recipes/03/07/quickfruitcobbler32741.html
2 (29 oz.) cans sliced peaches
1 stick margarine
1 box cake mix (white or
yellow)
1 c. pecans or coconut
Pour peaches into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Spread cake
mix evenly over peaches. Melt butter and spread evenly over
cake mix. Spread pecans or coconut on top. Bake at 325 degrees until
golden brown. Cherries or apples may be used instead of
peaches.
Recipe: Quick Fix Oriental Meatloaf
http://www.massrecipes.com/recipes/01/02/quickfixorientalmeatloaf237343.html
Yield: 4 Servings
2 lb Ground beef
1 c Soft bread crumbs
1 md Carrot, shredded
1 sm Onion, chopped
1/3 c Celery, chopped
2 ts Ginger root, minced
1 Egg, beaten
1/3 c Plus
1 tb Stir-fry sauce
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, carrot,
onion, celery, ginger root, egg, and the 1/3 cup of stir-fry sauce. Press
the mixture firmly into a 9-inch round microwave-safe cake pan.
Microwave on medium-high (70% power) for 20 minutes, rotating the pan once.
Brush the top of the meatloaf with the remaining 1 tablespoon of stir-fry
sauce. Microwave on medium-high (70% power) for 8 minutes longer. Let the
meatloaf stand for 5 minutes, then cut into serving portions.
Recipe: Quick Custard Rice Pudding
http://www.massrecipes.com/recipes/03/10/quickcustardricepudding29304.html
Quick Custard Rice Pudding
2 c Cooked long-grain rice
2 1/2 c Milk
1 c Sugar
2 ts Vanilla
2 ts Grated lemon zest
1/4 ts Salt
6 Eggs
1/4 ts Nutmeg
Light cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional)
In a large bowl, combine the rice, 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the
sugar,
vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. In a small bowl, beat the remaining 1
cup milk and the eggs until thoroughly blended; stir into the rice
mixture.
Pour into a 2 or 3 quart casserole. Bake in a preheated 350F oven
for
30 minutes. Stir gently and dust with the nutmeg. Continue to bake
40
more minutes, or until set and lightly browned. Cool slightly, then
serve warm, with cream, if desired.
Hungarian recipes~
* Turoscsusza (Savoury curd noodles)
The original Hungarian pasta for this recipe is torn by hand into uneven halfpenny size pieces. One can either use noodles for this recipe or large egg macaroni bows.
8 oz. pasta
6 oz. fresh curd pint sour cream
2 oz. streaky bacon, 1 tablespoon bacon fat, and salt
~We make it a little different, but you found many of my favorites!
Soooo easy to make. Of course, you must have the bacon. NO bow noodles - they must be flat egg noodles in my house. Then we take a carton or sour cream and a carton of cottage cheese and mix it all together. Bake until heated through. Yum, I’m getting hungry now.
* Noodles with walnuts (sweet) (one of Mom’s favorites)
* Sweet noodles (a treat we always looked forward to that Dad would make, on those rare days when Mom wasn’t home to cook.)
T O D A Y ‘ S T I P S
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GARDEN TIDBITS: SPRING TIDBITS
Beets are another cool weather vegetable that are easy to
grow. Seed can be sown 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
The leafy tops can be used as salad greens when young,
and later cooked, plus the root of course can be used raw
or cooked. Beets come in different shapes and colors,
including red, yellow and white. The greens are about 1/2
the calories of the roots and more nutritious, but both are
full of vitamins!
Beets prefer a fertile soil that is kept moist. Do not let them
dry out for the quickest, best tasting beets! Work the soil
well, and remove all stones and pebbles. The soil should be
loose. For improved germination soak the seeds overnight
before sowing. Sow in intervals of 2-3 weeks until it really
heats up in midsummer. Again, keep the beets watered
before and after they germinate. Harvest the greens when
they are 4-6 inches tall, and the roots around 40 days or
so when they are about 2 inches around. They’ll be tender
at this size.
BUTTERFLY BUSH CARE
Butterfly bushes look pretty sad in the spring, but don’t be
fooled! They are fast growers once warm weather hits. Wait
until you see new growth, then cut back the old wood to 3-4
inches above the ground. Work in some compost around the
base of the plant and water well.
EVERGREEN REMINDER
Don’t forget your pine trees! Prune any dead wood now,
and if the tree is young, water once a week.
FRUGAL TIP: Instead of buying plant markers go to your
hardware and ask for a bundle of shims. These are very
inexpensive wooden slats and have plenty of room to use
a permanent marker to write the name of the plant.
MORE: Tips on removing tree stumps-—
http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/stumps.html
LOL, Now you know that I was thinking of you.
Your way does sound good.
Did it give you an idea for dinner?
the hours you work, you need to check the crockpot recipes.
Smile and be careful.
Hugs to you.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is an ice cream bucket and where do you find them?
[LOL, how we play with a recipe....granny]
Posted by: “Beth
Date: Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:14 pm ((PDT))
Chili Mac
Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook
This recipe has appeared on my menus once a month for more than 40
years-—it’s never failed to please. I’ve also turned it into a soup by
adding a can of beef broth. - Marie
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Slow Cooker
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) hot chili beans
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope chili seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and
cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through. Stir in macaroni; mix
well. Season with salt and pepper. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts
One serving: (1 each) Calories: 140 Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg Sodium: 466 mg Carbohydrate: 16 g Fiber: 3 g
Protein:
10 g
Comments
Re: Chili Mac
I used kidney beans instead of chili beans, and condensed tomato soup
instead of the tomato sauce. It turned out great for us too!
b g
Re: Chili Mac
This was a great recipe. I altered it a bit for our taste- we didn’t
use
the green peppers, we used mild chili beans instead of hot, and I added
1 can of diced tomatoes to it. It turned out great! Also, when it was
done we topped with some cheddar cheese. For us, it fed about 7-9
people
(each having a small bowl full). I bet I’ll be making this again! Maybe
with an extra box of elbow macaroni next time.
n b
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chili-Mac
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chili-Mac
“Beth
Date: Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:17 pm ((PDT))
Overnight Scalloped Chicken Casserole
Reminisce
This has to be one of the greatest casseroles ever! It serves the
family
or company equally well but really draws raves every time I take it to
a
potluck.
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups milk
1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta)
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, and cheese. Add chicken,
macaroni and eggs. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Cover
and
refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Toss bread crumbs with remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bubbly and golden
brown. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts
One serving: (1 cup) Calories: 363 Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg Sodium: 592 mg Carbohydrate: 21 g Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 24 g
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Overnight-Scalloped-Chicken-Casserole
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Overnight-Scalloped-Chicken-Casserole
Posted by: “MARY
Date: Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:12 pm ((PDT))
CROCK POT SALMON BAKE (I FIGURED THIS WOULD BE SOMETHING HEALTHY TO
POST....ENJOY!)
Ingredients:
3 cans Salmon, 1 lb each
4 cups Bread crumbs, soft 10 slices
1 can Tomatoes in puree, 1 lb.
1 Green pepper, chopped
3 teaspoons Lemon juice
1 can Cream of onion soup, cond.
2 Chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
6 Eggs, well beaten
1 can Cream of celery soup, condensed
1/2 cup Milk
Directions:
1. Grease removable liner well. Combine all ingredients, except
celery soup and milk, in removable liner. Place liner in base.
2. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours or auto for 3 hours.
3. Combine cream of celery soup with 1/2 cup of milk and heat in
saucepan. Use as sauce for salmon bake.
E-Z Chicken Tortilla Bake
Posted by: “Dorie”
Date: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:16 am ((PDT))
E-Z Chicken Tortilla Bake
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25%
Less Sodium)
1 cup Pace® Thick & Chunky Salsa OR Pace® Picante Sauce
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken OR turkey
8 corn tortillas (6”), cut into 1” pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions:
MIX soup, salsa, milk, chicken, tortillas and half the cheese in 2-
qt. shallow baking dish. Cover.
BAKE at 400°F. for 30 min. or until hot. Top with remaining cheese
Granny note: needs chopped onion and olives, to suit me and a little spice, cumin and rosemary, maybe.............
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9. Chicken enchiladas - TNT
Posted by: “joz71”
Date: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:39 am ((PDT))
I found this recipe in 2005 on “all recipes”. I tried it and we LOVE
and I make it over and over again. I have modified the recipe a
little. I believe it would fit in the catagory of “casserole” and
decided to post it here. Note: Monterey Jack is the best for this
recipe, but I have used other blends of shreeded cheeses because they
were cheaper and the recipe was still GREAT. - Josette
Chicken Enchiladas
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons oil
1 (4 oz) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz) cream cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup of water
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup heavy cream
Season chicken breast (I use Cajun seasoning) and bake for about 30
minutes or until done. Shred chicken.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add green chiles,
jalapeno and garlic. Cook and stir a few minutes, then stir in cream
cheese & half of Monerey Jack. As the cheese begins to melt gradually
stir in water. Add chicken meat and stir.
Scoop chicken mixture into tortillas and roll up. Place the filled
tortillas seam side down in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with
remaining Monterey Jack over the top, then pour cream over all.
Bake for 30 minutes or until enchiladas are golden brown.
Wouldn’t you rather live your life as if there is a God,
and die to find out there isn’t, than live your life as if there isn’t,
and die then find out there is?
*:»*«:*
How well I have learned that there is no fence to sit on between
heaven and hell. There is a deep, wide gulf, a chasm,
and in that chasm is no place for any man.”
– Johnny Cash
Tamara shares
*Bean and Rice Casserole
2 cups uncooked rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 1/4 - 19 oz) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15-16 oz) black beans
1 can (15-19 oz) garbanzo beans
1 can (14 1/2 - 16 oz) canned, stewed tomatoes, drained *
1 can (4 oz) chopped mild chiles, drained
10 oz. frozen green peas, thawed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
Preheat oven to 375° F. In a 5-qt Dutch oven over medium high heat,
sauté onion in liquid of your choice until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add rice, cook while stirring until parched and opaque. Add beans,
tomatoes, chiles and 3 1/2 cups of water to rice and onion in Dutch oven
and bring mixture to boil. Cover tightly place in oven,
baking until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (around 1 hour for
brown rice) Add peas and corn,
adjust seasonings, and return to oven until heated through.
* If using no-salt-added tomatoes, reserve the drained liquid and add
water to equal the 3 1/2 cups of liquid.
*Sautéed Broccoli
Broccoli Sauté
2 lb. broccoli
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
split ends of broccoli stalks into halves or quarters depending on the
size. Place in a large skillet. Sprinkle with the water, peanut oil,
garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low heat for 25 - 30 minutes.
Turn broccoli several times making sure to cover again.
Select a small to medium sized casserole or oven proof baking dish.
Spray with non-stick spray or wipe with melted butter.
Peel, chop or slice enough onions to cover the bottom of the baking
dish so that you will have a double layer of onions on the bottom.
Sprinkle the onions with enough grated cheese to cover and a light sprinkle of
garlic powder.
In a medium bowl, combine soup with enough milk to soften the soup to
pouring consistency. Pour over the onion and cheese evenly. Sprinkle
with crumbled potato chips.
Note: This is even easier to make if you use a food processor to slice
or chop the onions.
Kids love to prepare this dish, too! Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Granny note:
In the old days, creamed onions were a regular side dish.
My first cook book that I bought, a 1936 edition, on the dust cover had big old onions, hollowed out and filled with vegetables, as in one of corn, one of peas, one of carrots and these were on the platter with a big prime rib roast.........
Those onions always interested me, as I recall, you peeled them, boiled them long enough to get the insides to slip out and leave the outer layers as ‘cups’.
In the old days, fried onions were served with many of the meats and steaks, etc, sliced and browned in butter.
Onions are said to be good for you.
granny
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