Home gardening offers ways to trim grocery costs [Survival Today, an on going thread]

http://mytransfers.blogspot.com/

Welcome!
This is where I post free patterns from my vintage transfer collection. These patterns are in the public domain, so they are ok to share. For more on that, read Frequently Asked Questions.

[There are a couple of cute cat patterns and several fantastic bird patterns here, plus others that are interesting....LOL,granny]

7,381 posted on 11/30/2008 12:13:31 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Gifts From Your Kitchen: Recipes & Gift Tags

Posted By TipNut On November 14, 2008 @ 1:13 pm In Food Tips, Recipes | No Comments

Today’s feature is from Whole Foods Market with recipes and free printable gift tags & cards to accompany each one–[1] Gifts from Your Kitchen:

Gifts From Your Kitchen [wholefoodsmarket.com] - Tipnut.com

Wrap up your holiday shopping without leaving the house! From flavored sugar and spiced oils to candied nuts and herbed salts, our crafty elves have cooked up tasty gift ideas for the foodies on your list.

Download festive gift tags for each recipe, complete with cooking and usage suggestions.

You’ll find recipes and gift tags for these goodies:

* Candied Lemon Peels (also see [2] Candied Lemon Peel on Tipnut)
* Candied Orange Peels
* Chile Oil: Recipe
* Cinnamon Pancake Mix
* Citrus Salt
* Cranberry and Goji Berry Chutney
* Herbes de Provence Salt
* Sweet Spice Rub
* Lavender Sugar (more recipes on Tipnut: [3] Homemade Lavender Sugar Recipes)
* Maple Sugar Walnuts
* Mulled Cider Spice Sachets
* Preserved Lemons (also see this [4] Recipe For Preserved Lemons)
* Rosemary Olive Oil
* Sugared Cranberries
* Tangerine Sugar (also see [5] Homemade Lemon Sugar Recipes)
* Tarragon Vinegar (recipes on Tipnut: [6] Raspberry Thyme Vinegar Recipe, [7] Lavender Vinegar Recipes, [8] Homemade Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe and [9] Multipurpose Herb Vinegar).
* Vanilla Bean Sugar (more from Tipnut: [10] Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes)

Please visit the site at the top for all recipes, gift tags and cards, nice freebies!

Also make sure to check out [11] Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More for lots of resources and ideas to make more gifts. You also might like [12] Homemade Gift Baskets - The Ultimate How To Guide, it’s packed with more homemade gift goodness.

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7,382 posted on 11/30/2008 12:15:10 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

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Milk Bath Recipes To Pamper Yourself

Posted By TipNut On August 26, 2008 @ 8:37 am In Beauty & Health | No Comments

Picture of Spa Towels - Tipnut.comMilk baths are luxurious and a nice treat to pamper yourself, makes skin silky soft. These can also be made in bulk and given as [1] gifts in a jar–just omit the water and include directions with each jar.

You can adjust the recipes below to suit your own preferences, simply increase or decrease the scented items as you like.

Peppermint Milk Bath Recipe

1 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil

Herbal Milk Bath Recipe

1 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 TBS dried herbs of choice
2 cups hot water

Almond Honey Milk Bath

1 TBS Almond Oil
1/4 cup honey (*omit honey if mixing ahead, add when using)
1 cup powdered milk
2 cups hot water

Lavender Milk Bath

1 cup powdered milk
1/8 cup dried lavender
2 cups hot water

Directions For Each Recipe:

* Mix ingredients together with a whisk until powdered milk is dissolved then pour into running bath.

Also check out:

* [2] 5 Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks
* [3] 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes
* [4] Bath Cookies Recipe
* [5] Homemade Honey Bath Recipes

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URLs in this post:
[1] gifts in a jar: http://tipnut.com/free-gifts-in-a-jar-recipes/
[2] 5 Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-bath-salts-soaks/
[3] 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-foot-soak-recipes/
[4] Bath Cookies Recipe: http://tipnut.com/bath-cookies-recipe/
[5] Homemade Honey Bath Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-honey-bath-recipes/

7,383 posted on 11/30/2008 12:16:40 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Christmas Keepers: Over 200 Crafty Holiday Ideas

Posted By TipNut On November 29, 2008 @ 5:05 am In Crafty Ideas | No Comments

Tipnut’s Christmas Keepers - Tipnut.com[1] Tipnut’s Christmas Keepers has just been updated and is now loaded with over 200 creative ideas for holiday decorations, ornaments, homemade gift ideas, crafts, holiday recipes and more.

New! Vintage Goodies Added…

[2] Vintage Holiday Templates: Three different downloads available. Templates for Santa, a Christmas Stocking, a Baby Reindeer, a Pixie Boot, a Gingerbread Man, a Snowman and a few more designs.

The other is [3] Gifts With Felt Scraps: Vintage Gift Ideas which offers patterns and instructions for three different projects: a decorative felt mitt (to stuff little gifts in or use as an ornament), a felt eyeglass case and a felt case (for stockings or whatever else you like).

If you favor designs from the 1950’s, I’m sure you’ll be enchanted with these :). You can use them as felt crafts, cut out on cardstock for labels or use to embellish projects as you wish. Cute stuff!

Categories on Tipnut’s Christmas Keepers:

* [4] Craft Ideas
* [5] Homemade Gift Ideas
* [6] Holiday Recipes
* [7] Holiday Tips
* [8] Videos

I hope to continue adding more projects & ideas before the season is over, I’ll keep you posted!

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7,384 posted on 11/30/2008 12:20:07 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

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Orange Mincemeat Squares

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups mincemeat
1 medium orange, unpeeled, finely ground
1 egg yolk, well beaten
2 TBS water

Directions:

* Combine nuts, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, white granulated sugar and salt, mix well.
* Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is consistency of coarse crumbs. Spread half of mixture in a well greased 9×9x2 inch pan.
* Combine mincemeat and ground orange, spread over the crumbs. Top with remaining crumb mixture, pressing down well.
* Blend beaten egg yolk with water; spoon over crumb mixture.
* Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
* Cool in pan. Cut in squares.

Yield: Makes 16 squares, each 2 1/4 “ in size

7,385 posted on 11/30/2008 12:46:20 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

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Mincemeat Recipe

Ingredients:

6 cups chopped apples
4 cups chopped raisins
2 cups currants
2 lemons, juice and rind
3 cups water
1 lb. mixed peel
3 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
3 cups chopped suet
2 tsp cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

* Simmer all the ingredients together for 15 minutes. Cover with a clean cloth and let stand overnight in a cool place, then seal in sterilized jars.
* Store for 2 weeks before using.

*Can use for pie fillings, tart fillings, whatever you like

7,386 posted on 11/30/2008 12:48:14 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

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Mincemeat Fruit Cake Recipe

This makes a quick and economical fruit cake.

1. Cream together 1/2 cup shortening and 1 cup sugar.
2. Add and beat until smooth and creamy: 2 eggs, well beaten.
3. Sift together: 2 cups sifted flour, 2 TBS cocoa, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup water, sherry or grape juice (real grape juice, not the purple powdered stuff).
5. Beat the above until everything’s thoroughly blended.
6. Then add 1 cup mincemeat (first drained dry), 1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped.
7. Pour into a greased pan 8×8x2 inches. Bake at 300°F. approximately 1 1/4 hours.

Master Ingredient List:

* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 eggs, well beaten
* 2 cups sifted flour
* 2 TBS cocoa
* 3 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/2 cup water, sherry or grape juice
* 1 cup mincemeat, drained dry
* 1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped

7,387 posted on 11/30/2008 12:49:31 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Homemade Lemon Sugar Recipes

Posted By TipNut On November 30, 2006 @ 4:55 am In Food, Recipes | 1 Comment

Store the Lemon Sugar in an airtight container and refrigerate. Can be used for several months. There is also an Orange Sugar recipe at the bottom.

Recipe #1

3 Lemons
2 Cups Sugar

* Remove the zest from the lemons using a citrus zester. Roughly chop lemon zest.
* In a food processor, add 1 cup of the sugar and all the lemon zest. Pulse for a few minutes until the zest has been finely ground.
* Add the rest of the sugar and toss until well mixed.
* Spread the lemon sugar in a large pan and let sit until dry, approximately 1 hour.
* Store in a sealed, airtight container and use as needed. Refrigerate until used.

Recipe #2

3 TBS sugar
3 TBS confectioners sugar
6 drops fresh lemon juice

* Blend well and use. Can be stored in an airtight container. Refrigerate until used.

Recipe #3

2 1/2 TBS coarsely snipped lemon rind, pith removed (white part)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

* In a blender add 1/2 cup of the sugar and all the lemon rind. Blend for a few seconds until the peel is finely blended.
* Add the rest of the sugar and mix well.
* Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.

Uses:

Add to teas, sprinkle over cookies and use in baking instead of regular white sugar. Also try as toppings for fancy breads.

Gifts:

Place lemon sugar in decorative glass jars and give as gifts. Include a tag with ideas for use as well as the recipe itself if you like.

Alternatives:

You can replace the lemon rind with orange rind if you’d like to make Orange Sugar, also try limes and other citrus fruits.

Tip for the citrus sugars: Grate the peel from all the lemons, oranges, limes, grapefruits (whatever citrus fruit you use) as you eat them. Make into sugar immediately and store it for future use.

Here’s a recipe for Orange Sugar as well:

Orange Sugar

1¼ cup grated orange peel
1 cup sugar

* Grate the peel from the oranges. Do not remove any of the pith (white part of the skin).
* Keep the grated peel free from juice.
* Rub the grated orange peel into the sugar.

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7,388 posted on 11/30/2008 12:51:41 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Homemade Lemon Extract Recipes

Posted By TipNut On December 2, 2006 @ 4:55 am In Food, Recipes | 4 Comments

Recipe #1

1 lemon
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup water

* Peel lemon removing all of the white pith from the peel
* Dice the lemon peel finely
* Combine vodka, water and peel into a large glass jar, seal
* Store for 5 days before using

Recipe #2

1 large lemon
1/2 cup vodka

* Peel lemon making sure the peel has no white pith on it
* Chop peel roughly
* Add peel to vodka and heat to boiling
* Pour into a glass jar and seal
* Set aside for at least two weeks then use as needed

Recipe #3

1 lemon
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vodka

* Remove peel from lemon, scrape off white pith
* Dice lemon peel
* Combine vodka, water and peel in a large glass jar, seal
* Set aside and steep for 5 days before using

Tips:

* Do not store in direct sunlight
* Can be used for up to one year
* Make sure your glass jars and bottles are sterilized before using

These would make lovely gifts, just pour the finished lemon extract into little glass bottles and tag with the recipe.

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7,389 posted on 11/30/2008 12:54:12 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Homemade Air Freshener Sprays

Posted By TipNut On July 16, 2007 @ 6:18 am In Homemade Cleaners | 9 Comments

Picture of Lemons - Tipnut.comLemon Air Freshener Spray

Ingredients

2 cups hot water
1/8 cup baking soda
1/2 cup lemon juice

Directions

* First dissolve the baking soda in hot water then add the lemon juice. You can use ReaLemon for this (expired is fine).

Quick Tip: Easy Homemade Deodorizer Sprays:

You can also whip up some good, fresh smelling spray with just two ingredients: water or vinegar and essential oils.

* Simply fill a spray bottle with water or vinegar, add a dozen or so drops of your favorite essential oils and spray away!

You may also be interested in these recipes: [1] Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes, [2] Lavender Vinegar and [3] Multipurpose Herb Vinegar–they can be used as air fresheners or deodorizers too and these [4] Febreeze recipes.

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[1] Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/
[2] Lavender Vinegar: http://tipnut.com/lavender-vinegar-recipes/
[3] Multipurpose Herb Vinegar: http://tipnut.com/multipurpose-herb-vinegar/
[4] Febreeze recipes: http://tipnut.com/4-homemade-febreeze-recipes/

7,390 posted on 11/30/2008 12:56:19 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Homemade Orange Extract Recipe

Posted By TipNut On December 2, 2006 @ 5:13 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

Orange Extract Recipe

1/2 navel orange (large)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vodka

* Peel the half of navel orange and remove all white pith from the peel
* Dice the orange peel rougly
* Combine water, vodka and orange peel in a sterilized glass canning jar
* Cover and store in a cool, dark place to steep (for 3 to 5 days before using)
* Can be used for up to one year

Cute little gifts: strain and pour orange extract into sterilized apothecary bottles or decorative glass jars. Insert spirals of orange peel to add a nice touch.

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7,391 posted on 11/30/2008 12:57:28 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Homemade Irish Cream Recipe

Posted By TipNut On March 27, 2008 @ 6:42 am In Food, Recipes | 3 Comments

Picture of Irish Cream Beverage - Tipnut.comIngredients:

1 can Eagle Brand milk
4 eggs, beaten well
4 oz. Irish whiskey
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
1 TBS Hershey’s chocolate syrup

Directions:

* Combine all ingredients, mixing well, and store in refrigerator.

*Source: community cookbook

I checked the Eagle Brand website and found another recipe (including an option for alcohol free): [1] Smooth ‘n Sinful Irish Cream Liqueur

Ingredients:

1 can (300 mL) Regular or Low Fat Eagle Brand®
1 to 1 1/2 cups (250 to 375 mL) Irish whiskey*
1 cup (250 mL) table cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) chocolate syrup
1/2 tsp (2 mL) coconut extract (optional)

Directions:

1. In blender container, combine Eagle Brand, whiskey, cream, syrup and coconut extract. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Serve over crushed ice, if desired.

Notes:

* 1 cup (250 mL) cold coffee can be substituted in place of the Irish Whiskey.
* For Rum Cream Liqueur Omit Irish Whiskey. Use 1 to 1½ cups (250-375 mL) rum.

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[1] Smooth ‘n Sinful Irish Cream Liqueur: http://www.eaglebrand.ca/recipepage.asp?rid=675

7,392 posted on 11/30/2008 1:00:43 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray - Recipe

Posted By TipNut On September 19, 2008 @ 8:07 am In Homemade Cleaners | No Comments

Picture of Bottle of Vanilla Extract - Tipnut.comIngredients

1 cup water
1 cup household vinegar
1 TBS vanilla extract
1 tsp cloves

Directions

* Bring all ingredients to a boil then simmer over medium heat for two minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
* Strain cloves then pour liquid into spray bottle, shake and use as needed.

Note: You can increase/decrease the vanilla & cloves amounts to your preference.

More Homemade Freshener Goodies:

* [1] Homemade Air Freshener Sprays
* [2] Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes
* [3] 4 Homemade Febreeze Recipes

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[1] Homemade Air Freshener Sprays: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-air-freshener-spray/
[2] Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/
[3] 4 Homemade Febreeze Recipes: http://tipnut.com/4-homemade-febreeze-recipes/

7,393 posted on 11/30/2008 1:02:15 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes

Posted By TipNut On January 11, 2007 @ 7:16 am In Beauty & Health, Popular Tips | 2 Comments

Picture of Spa Sugar Scrub - Tipnut.comRecipe #1 - Brown Sugar Scrub

1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of almond oil
1/4 cup of liquid Ivory hand soap
1/4 tsp of vanilla

Recipe #2 - Lemon Sugar Scrub

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 TBS lemon zest (grated)

Recipe #3 - Lavender & Rosewood Scrub

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup almond oil
1/2 tsp vitamin E
6 drops rosewood essential oil
4 drops lavender essential oil

Recipe #4 - Coffee & Brown Sugar Scrub

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
3 TBS fresh coffee grounds
5 tsp almond oil
5 tsp jojoba oil
2 tsp honey
1 tsp vitamin E
1 tsp vanilla

Recipe #5 - Tea Sugar Scrub

2 cups white sugar
1 cup honey
2 TBS tea
5 drops vanilla

Recipe #6 - Yogurt Sugar Scrub

3 TBS baby oil
1 TBS yogurt
1 TBS white sugar

Directions:

Mix ingredients and use as a body scrub/exfoliator.

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7,394 posted on 11/30/2008 1:03:21 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Homemade Lemon Syrup Recipe

Posted By TipNut On May 14, 2007 @ 6:58 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

Picture of Lemon Wedges - Tipnut.comLemon Syrup Recipe

2 qts. boiling water
8 cups sugar
4 oranges
3 lemons
2 ozs. citric acid

Pour boiling water over sugar, acid and orange rind. Cool–add fruit juice and let stand overnight. Strain and put in sealers. Will keep refrigerated.

Pour a little in glass and fill with water for a refreshing drink.

*Recipe found on loose page of old cookbook

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7,395 posted on 11/30/2008 1:04:52 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

To: nw_arizona_granny

i'm ready, now where's my dinner?

7,396 posted on 11/30/2008 1:06:27 PM PST by Fred Nerks (FAIR DINKUM)

Sponge Candy Recipe

Posted By TipNut On March 7, 2007 @ 7:11 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

This treat is something I loved to gobble up when I was a child. Good times. Now it would probably pull my teeth out.

Sponge Candy Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup (dark)
1 TBS vinegar
1 TBS baking soda

Directions

* Using a heavy saucepan, stir everything but the baking soda over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Now let the syrup continue to heat without stirring until it reaches 300° F.
* Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the 1 TBS of baking soda–this will cause the syrup to foam and puff up. Next pour the foaming syrup into a buttered 9×9 pan (do not spread or move the syrup with any utensils, allow it spread itself) .
* Once it’s cooled and hardened, break the candy into pieces and enjoy.

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Homemade Candy Making Tips

Posted By TipNut On September 6, 2007 @ 7:34 am In Baking Tips, Food | No Comments

Picture of Wrapped Homemade Candies - Tipnut.comPrevent Crystals: First butter the sides of the saucepan before adding the ingredients. When the mixture starts boiling and bubbling up, the grains of sugar can’t cling.

Saucepan Choice: Use a heavy saucepan that has high sides and the inside is smooth.

Stir: Always stir until the sugar is dissolved. One sugar crystal can cause the whole mixture to be grainy.

Beating: Beating is made easier by first cooling cooked mixture without stirring to lukewarm (110°F.). Use a buttered pan or platter. Always have pan ready before making candy.

Testing Candy: It’s best to use a candy thermometer, but if you don’t have one you can do the cold water test.

Cold Water Test: Drop a few drops of syrup into a small bowl of very cold water (not ice-cold). Form drops into a ball. The firmness indicates temperature of syrup.

Thermometer Test: Clip the candy thermometer to the pan after syrup boils. The bulb of the thermometer must be covered with boiling liquid. Read thermometer at eye level. Check accuracy of thermometer by placing it in hot water. When water boils, thermometer should register 212°F. If it is above or below, add or subtract degrees to make allowance in recipe.
TEST TEMPERATURE COLD WATER TEST
Thread 230°F. - 234°F. Syrup forms 2 “ thread when dropped from spoon
Soft Ball 234°F. - 240°F. Syrup forms a soft ball which flattens on removal
Firm Ball 244°F. - 248°F. Syrup forms a firm ball which does not flatten on removal
Hard Ball 250°F. - 266°F. Syrup forms a ball, hard enough to hold its shape, yet plastic
Soft Crack 270°F. - 290°F. Syrup separates into threads which are hard but not brittle
Hard Crack 300°F. - 310°F. Syrup separates into threads which are hard and brittle

Source: Notes come from an old Five Roses Flour cookbook (1962?)

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7,397 posted on 11/30/2008 1:09:37 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Uses for Citrus Peels Plus Candied Lemon Peel Recipe

Posted By TipNut On May 2, 2007 @ 6:25 am In Food, Food Tips, Recipes | No Comments

Picture of a Bowl of Lemons - Tipnut.comInstead of tossing out the peels from citrus fruits:

* Wash them, dry off the water and then store in their own freezer bags (ie. baggy for orange peels, another for lemon peels, etc.) and freeze. When you have a recipe that calls for lemon zest, just take a peel out of the freezer, let it thaw and then use in the recipe.
* Let the peels dry out and use them in [1] simmering pot recipes.
* Use the peels for [2] flavored sugars. Great for baking toppings and flavoring teas!
* [3] Save them to toss in the fireplace for a fragrant smell.

Another use for citrus peels is to candy them and use them in baking (things like fruitcakes, muffins and fancy breads) or cover them in chocolate and see what happens ;).

Candied Lemon Peel Recipe

*First make sure to remove as much of the pith of the peel as possible (the white part)

Ingredients

Peels from 6 lemons
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 cups white sugar
3 TBS corn syrup (light)
Sugar for coating (optional)

Directions

* Drop the peels in a boiling pot of water, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain all the water and repeat process with fresh water. Drain the water again and repeat, but this time let the peels simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes (peels should be tender). Remove from heat and drain the water.
* Once the peels are cool enough to handle, slice into small strips (about 1/4 to 1/2 wide).
* Bring to a boil the water, sugar and corn syrup. Let it boil for 3 minutes, then add the peel strips. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the lemon peel starts becoming translucent. Remove the lid and cook the syrup down until there is only a couple spoonfuls of syrup left. Watch carefully at this point so nothing gets burned.
* Remove the peels carefully and lay singly on a wire rack to cool. Dry overnight.

Optional:

* While still warm, you can sugar coat the peels in a bowl of granular sugar (or coat by shaking in a plastic bag with sugar) and then allow to dry singly on a wire rack.

Secret for Success:

Remove as much of the white pith as possible before boiling the peels, it can add a bitterness if left on. Also make sure to cook the peels long enough–you want them to be very tender (use a sharp knife to determine tenderness).

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[1] simmering pot recipes: http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/
[2] flavored sugars: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-sugar-recipes/
[3] Save them to toss in the fireplace: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-waterproof-matches-firestarters/

7,398 posted on 11/30/2008 1:11:35 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Gourmet Popcorn Recipes

Posted By TipNut On April 26, 2007 @ 10:07 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

Picture of Popcorn Bowl - Tipnut.comVanilla Popcorn

3 quarts popcorn (popped)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup corn syrup (light)
1/2 - 1 tsp vanilla (to taste)
1/4 tsp baking soda
Chopped nuts *optional, amount to taste

* Combine all ingredients except for the vanilla and the popcorn in a saucepan, and boil for 2 minutes on medium heat–stir frequently. Stir in the vanilla and pour the hot liquid over the popcorn. Frequently shake and toss the popcorn so it’s all covered. Add the nuts at this point.–mix in well so that they are evenly distributed. Chill in the refrigerator. Break off pieces to serve.

Lemon Dill Popcorn

lemon juice *amount to taste
dill weed *amount to taste
lemon pepper

* Fill a large bowl half full with hot, lightly buttered popcorn, spritz lightly with lemon juice, sprinkle dill weed. Shake and toss the popcorn in the bowl to mix, then repeat the lemon juice and dill weed topping. Shake to mix again. Top with sprinkles of lemon pepper. Amounts are to taste, but careful not to over butter or over spritz with lemon juice–will result in soggy popcorn. Use a spray bottle that has a light spray for the lemon juice.

Cheesy Herb Popcorn

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp oregano (dried)
2 tsp basil (dried)
lemon pepper or black pepper

* Mix cheese and spices then sprinkle over hot, buttered popcorn. Shake and toss to evenly distribute. Serve while still warm.

Gooey Cheese Popcorn (Velveeta)

1 inch slice Velveeta (cut into cubes)
2 TBS butter
Salt to taste

* Place the cubes of Velveeta and the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring as needed making sure all cheese lumps are gone and butter is well blended in the cheese. Drizzle the cheese over hot, fresh popcorn stiring the popcorn constantly so that the cheese covers all of it. Sprinkle with salt and enjoy.

Chocolate & Cherries Popcorn

4 ounces chocolate
1 ounce butter
2 TBS double cream
Glazed cherries, chopped *optional, amount to taste
Nuts *optional, amount to taste

* Melt chocolate and butter over low heat, then stir in cherries and cream. Lightly pour over popcorn, stirring continuously so all the popcorn is covered in the chocolate mix. Sprinkle top with roughly crushed nuts. Refrigerate for approximately 2 hours before serving.

Paul’s Picture Show Popcorn Crunch [1] Source

1 cup whole almonds
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup cashews or walnuts
1 bag (3.5 oz.) Newman’s Own Microwave Popcorn
½ cup margarine
½ cup unsalted butter
1 1/3 cups sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract

* Preheat the oven to 300°F. Coat a large heatproof mixing bowl (16 cups or larger) and a 15 X 10-inch baking pan with margarine or nonstick cooking spray.
* In another 15X10-inch baking pan, combine the almonds, pecans, and cashews, and toast for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the oven and cool the nuts to room temperature.
* Pop the popcorn following the package directions. Pour the popcorn into the prepared bowl. Add the nuts and mix well.
* Melt the margarine and butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar, corn syrup, and ¼ cup of water. Mix well and stir often. Continue to cook over medium-high heat until it reaches 275°F on a candy thermometer. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly stir in the vanilla extract. (Stir carefully because the vanilla extract will spatter when added to the hot syrup.)
* Pour the hot syrup over the popcorn-nut mixture and mix until evenly coated. Immediately pour the popcorn into the prepared baking pan. Let cool for 1 hour. Break into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.

Carmel Popcorn Bake

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
vanilla
nuts - optional
popped popcorn - 6 quarts (store in a large roasting pan)

* Melt the butter over medium heat; stir in corn syrup, brown sugar, salt and bring to a boil–stir constantly. Now without stirring, let boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add baking soda, vanilla and nuts (if using). Pour evenly over popcorn and stir the mix until all popcorn is covered. Bake for one hour on low heat–250 degrees, stir well every 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and let cool. Break into chunks and store in airtight containers.

You may also like this [2] Pink Popcorn Recipe

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[2] Pink Popcorn Recipe: http://tipnut.com/pink-popcorn-recipe/

Parmesan Popcorn Seasoning Recipes

Posted By TipNut On January 3, 2008 @ 6:50 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

Picture of Bowl of Popcorn - Tipnut.comHere are a few homemade popcorn seasoning recipes, all include Parmesan cheese…delicious!

Parmesan Dill

1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 1/2 TBS Dill weed
1 tsp Garlic salt

*refrigerate excess

Parmesan Nacho

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper

*refrigerate excess

Cheesy BBQ

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 TBS Butter (melted)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt

More popcorn goodness found here: [1] 10 Popcorn Seasoning Ideas, [2] Gourmet Popcorn Recipes also [3] Pink Popcorn Recipe

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[1] 10 Popcorn Seasoning Ideas: http://tipnut.com/quick-tip-10-popcorn-seasoning-ideas/
[2] Gourmet Popcorn Recipes: http://tipnut.com/gourmet-popcorn-recipes/
[3] Pink Popcorn Recipe: http://tipnut.com/pink-popcorn-recipe/

Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn - Cheap!

Posted By TipNut On May 8, 2008 @ 1:03 pm In Food, Food Tips | 4 Comments

Picture of Popcorn Bowl - Tipnut.comToday’s feature is from The New York Times with [1] Microwave Popcorn, Minus the Ripoff, plus there are a few more popcorn goodies included below:

All you do is take popcorn — say, 1/4 cup — and put it in a brown paper bag (preferably the large lunch bags sold in supermarkets ), then fold over the top a few times (some people recommend staples, but it seems the bags can catch fire that way and why risk it; the staple is unnecessary), then pop until the kernels stop, which is high heat for two minutes in many cases.

I also caught this in the comments section:

Why bother with the bag? You can pop the popcorn right in a bowl, covered with a plate. Just need a closed environment so that the water inside the kernels turns to steam and pops. . .You can put flavorings and oils at the bottom of the bowl, or season afterwards. And there’s no waste! [2] Source

Check the site for full details. I also want to point out this [3] Perfect Popcorn Recipe (from Simply Recipes) which is a step-by-step how to for making popcorn the old fashioned way (saucepan, peanut oil & on the stove). I haven’t made popcorn this way in ages, boy does this one bring back memories!

Popcorn Topping Recipes & Ideas:

* [4] How to Clarify Butter
* [5] A Few Parmesan Popcorn Seasoning Recipes
* [6] Gourmet Popcorn Recipes
* [7] 10 Popcorn Seasoning Ideas
* [8] Pink Popcorn Recipe

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[1] Microwave Popcorn, Minus the Ripoff: http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/microwave-popcorn-minus-the-ripoff/
[2] Source: http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/microwave-popcorn-minus-the-ripoff/#comment-6190
[3] Perfect Popcorn Recipe: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000146perfect_popcorn.php
[4] How to Clarify Butter: http://tipnut.com/how-to-clarify-butter/
[5] A Few Parmesan Popcorn Seasoning Recipes: http://tipnut.com/parmesan-popcorn-seasoning-recipes/
[6] Gourmet Popcorn Recipes: http://tipnut.com/gourmet-popcorn-recipes/
[7] 10 Popcorn Seasoning Ideas: http://tipnut.com/quick-tip-10-popcorn-seasoning-ideas/
[8] Pink Popcorn Recipe: http://tipnut.com/pink-popcorn-recipe/

Quick Tip: 10 Popcorn Seasoning Ideas

Posted By TipNut On April 26, 2007 @ 2:12 pm In Food, Recipes | 6 Comments

Freshly popped popcorn drizzled with melted butter, then choose a gourmet seasoning idea from below:

* Grated Parmesan Cheese
* Herb Shake: Oregano, Basil, Parsley
* Salt & Vinegar: Spritz popcorn lightly with vinegar, sprinkle salt to taste
* Lemon Pepper
* Tabasco Sauce (mixed into melted butter then poured over popcorn)
* Creole Seasoning
* Lime Juice Spritz & Lemon Pepper
* Dill Weed & Celery Salt
* Garlic sauteed in butter then poured over popcorn
* Taco seasoning mix

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7,399 posted on 11/30/2008 1:19:14 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

http://christmas.tipnut.com/fudge-balls/

Fudge Balls

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
4 TBS cocoa
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
30 arrowroot biscuits or graham wafers (crush into small pieces)

Directions:

* Mix together butter, sugar, cocoa and eggs in the top of a double boiler. Heat over hot water until everything is melted and thick.
* Remove from heat and add vanilla, nuts and biscuit bits.
* Roll into balls.
* Chill.

7,400 posted on 11/30/2008 1:23:09 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

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