Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
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* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
Last update - 11:49 17/11/2009
Citing Insecurity and Politics, Jews Leave Venezuela in Droves
By Jasmina Kelemen (JTA), The Forward
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1128787.html
Caracas, Venezuela - Esther Benchimol de Roffe arrived in Venezuela as a young bride, leaving northern Morocco more than 50 years ago to meet her groom in a prosperous foreign land.
The young couple fit in easily in a country where, as Spanish-speaking Sephardim, they already were familiar with the language and the Jewish community was established. Her husband built a successful business, and Benchimol raised a family and earned international renown singing the ancient Sephardic hymns she had learned as a child in Alcazarquivir.
“It was a rich country, there were a lot of opportunities,” reminisces Benchimol, now 74. “We had many friends and there was a real sense of brotherhood. There was never any racism against us.”
Her tone changes, however, when she considers the futures of her grandchildren and whether she would advise them to stay in Venezuela.
“I wouldn’t stay here,” Benchimol said. “I’m speaking as a grandmother.”
It’s not anti-Semitism that causes her to fear daily for the safety of her grandchildren but ?la inseguridad? ? insecurity. It?s the general term Venezuelans use now to describe an unrelenting crime wave that cuts across the country?s economically and ideologically polarized society. The issue consistently tops surveys here as Venezuelans? biggest concern.
Venezuelan Jews say that as citizens of a state in which many have lost faith in the police and judicial system, they fear random violence far more than anti-Semitic attacks. They consistently cite crime as their main source of anxiety.
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You post goes well with the article that I just posted, in the post above this one.
Folks are going to find out what they voted in, far sooner than even I thought.
China and Russia will seem like a vacation spot, before we see the end of this mess.
Recently became aware of the bumper sticker
that is being seen more and more often -
“Pray for Obama
- Psalm 109:8”
Upon checking you will find that Psalm 109:8 is:
‘Let his days be few; and let another take his office.’
Easy whole wheat sandwich bread (and paratha!)
Posted by: “Emily
I posted a while back asking for help finding a good whole wheat bread
recipe that would work for sandwich slices. I got some good recommendations,
including one from the King Arthur website and the ww bread recipe Pat has
on her website.
I ended up realizing that me kneading dough seems to demand that some kind
of child/animal care emergency happen. Something about me covered with
sticky bread dough seems to encourage my child to wake from naps absurdly
early or the cats to find some new way to wreak havoc.
So, I dug back through my Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day book. I found a
recipe I hadn’t noticed before, for a 100% whole wheat sandwich bread. I
gave it a try and it is really working well for us. I think the dough takes
a little more than 5 minutes to mix. Mostly it is just because you are
measuring more ingredients — the recipe uses salt, yeast, ww flour, honey,
oil, and milk.
We’ve been really happy with it. I though I’d let the list know in case
anyone else needed (ha,ha) an easy recipe for bread. The ABI5 recipes are no
knead, refridgerated dough recipes. Very easy.
As a bonus, I’ve also been using it to make (very inauthentic) paratha. We
eat a lot of Indian food but I don’t like having to remember to make the
dough ahead of time so it has a chance to rest before cooking. With the ABI5
method, I just scoop out enough dough from my refrigerated dough bucket.
For those who may not be familiar with paratha, it is just a type of Indian
flat bread. To make them, I take a piece of dough that’s walnut to golf ball
sized and roll it out into a circle. Then, I drizzle a little oil (my Indian
MIL uses vegetable/canola oil) onto the surface. Then, fold the dough in
half and then half again, so it is the shape of a piece of pie. Roll it out
again. Cook it on a skillet or griddle with a little oil for about 2 -3
minutes per side. Now, the way she taught me, paratha dough really only has
flour, oil, salt, and water. But this works for us on an everyday basis.
Here is a link to the recipe:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/Artisan-Bread-In-Five-Minutes-A-Day.aspx?page=6
Hope this is helpful to someone!
Emily in Chicagoland
Saute grated beets and about a teaspoon of lime zest in a little butter for
about ten minutes. Before serving add a bit more butter and some lime juice,
salt and pepper. Absolutely divine! I could (and have!) eat a whole plate
full.
Melodie
For Brussels Sprouts - my husband and I love this recipe
Brussels Sprouts in Maple Mustard Sauce
1. Slice about ½ - ¾ lb of sprouts in half (this lets the sauce penetrate all of the layers - yum!)
2. Finely slice one onion and cut the slices in half (you want slices 1 - 1.5 inches long and less than ¼ inch wide)
3. Saute the onions and sprouts in 1 T olive oil until the sprouts begin to turn golden and the onions soften.
4. Meanwhile mix 1/3 c maple syrup and ¼ c Dijon mustard.
5. Once the sprouts are golden, add the sauce and cook for about 5 more minutes.
6. Add ¼ c toasted pecan halves, salt and pepper to taste.
-Eileen
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http://www.thefrugallifenews.com/2009/11/growing-plants-from-mango-seeds.html
Growing Plants from Mango Seeds
Q. Can anyone tell me how to grow a plant from a mango seed. I love mangoes and buy a lot of them and it would be nice to get the seeds to grow.
After cutting all of the fruit from the seed I take a stiff brush and scrub the rest off and put the clean seed in a small cup of water-—yogurt cup will do-—and fill with water The water does not have to cover the seed but at least 3/4 of it . I set it in the window over the sink and rinse it a couple times a week. Even though it is scrubbed good it will need the water changed regularly or it will get smelly and will attract fruit flies. When the seed opens and starts showing signs of growth I move it to another container and start adding potting soil until it is growing in full soil like any other plant . As it grows it increase the size of the container. I have rooted and grown several but I cannot keep them living through the winter. When I bring them in they go into shock and no matter how hard I try they are compost by the next spring. I have two very pretty ones now but I need help to keep them living. Gloria
I have rooted Mango seeds by washing the seed and putting it in between a dishrag and ... Read how to grow Mango from seed.
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My grandmother used to fill our stockings with items she remembers Santa bringing her: oranges, apples and walnuts. Sometimes she’d add a big peppermint stick and some simple gifts. She was born in 1896 and in that era, there were no refrigerated train cars so you could only get citrus shipped in the winter when it would not spoil. I really treasure the stories she told us of her own childhood,when Christmases were more simple and meaningful. Perhaps if you incorporate things from your own childhood, it would continue a nice tradition.
And, remember, Christmas is a religious holiday! Doing things like attending church services, setting up a nativity scene and reading the Christmas story from the book of Luke in the Bible are always the most meaningful things you can do. Some families today bake a birthday cake for the Baby Jesus and have a children’s party for Him.
Talcum boot prints quietly placed on the carpet after bedtime Christmas Eve will put the kids in shock Christmas morning. It won’t hurt them if they step in it or get it on their skin, (use baking soda if someone is really allergic/asthmatic.) The scent of the powder freshens up the smell of the carpet and room (plus vacuuming up is a breeze.)
My daughter (3) came home from school with Magical Christmas dust. “This Christmas Evesprinkle the Magical Christmas Dust on your lawn/ The glitter will sparkle in the moon light and help Santa find your house. The smell of the oats will guide the reindeer.” It’s nothing more than oatmeal and glitter in a bag with the note attached. She combined the glitter and oats. She CAN”T wait for Christmas Eve to put it out!
We also make ornaments out of paper and paint or color them. I use two layers of cardstock with a ribbon glued in between. Use real glue - the glue sticks don’t hold well enough and let them dry before decorating. Everybody gets one at Christmas.
We also bake cookies. My daughter has been making cutouts with “sparkles” since she was 1. Those are the kind of things I want her to have for Christmas memories and all are frugal.
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Kids ‘n Honey: A Natural Mix
Raw honey is not only tasty, but it’s extremely nutritious. Incorporating it into your daily diet is an excellent step to take towards maintaining general good health. Dr. D.C. Jarvis says “I am saddened when people tell me that they don’t eat honey because costs more than white sugar. In the long run, you must pay either the grocer or the druggist.” Honey can be substituted for white sugar very easily, even in baking, and the health benefits for everyone but especially for children are worth every penny. Here are some simple suggestions for getting some honey into your kids!
Baked Honey Apples
Core 4 apples, peel a ring of skin away from around the middle of each apple. In the center of each, place 1 Tbsp. chopped nuts and drizzle with honey. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Glazed Bananas
Peel and slice lengthwise 2 bananas. Place flat side down on a greased cookie sheet. Brush with warmed honey, bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Simple Sesame Seed Bites
For an exceptionally nutritious and easy to make snack, grind 1 cup of sesame seeds in food processor, empty into medium size bowl. Add enough honey to make a stiff paste. Shape into thick ropes, cut into bite size pieces, roll in whole sesame seeds.
Children’s Sweet Milk.(for children over a year old)
Stir in 1 to 2 tsp. honey into an 8 oz glass of dairy or non-dairy milk. It is reported that children who are given this honey-fortified milk suffer less colic and digestive upsets. In addition, the honey contains potassium vital for growth, and it provides both “quick-release” and “slow-release” energy. This helps maintain blood sugar levels and avoid extreme energy level swings
Hot Honey Nog
Beat together one egg and 1 Tbsp. honey. Heat 1 cup of milk to just below boiling, add to honey and egg mixture. Top with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Excerpt from “101 Things To Do With Honey”
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Grandma Helen’s Fudge from Lisa
Grandma Helen’s fudge-making was always one of the holiday highlights. I am happy to share her recipe.
3 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. milk
2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate, shaved or chopped
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until melted smoothly together. Bring to a boil of approx. 235 degrees or until a little drop forms a soft ball in cold water. Remove from heat and put 1 tbsp. butter and 1 tdsp. vanilla on top - DO NOT STIR IN. When cool, beat with an electric a mixer until lighter in color and mixture thickens. (If too thick, add a little milk. If too thin, add a little powdered sugar.)
Pour into a 9” square pan and refrigerate until set.
Cherry Dump Cake by Sylvia E.
1 box yellow cake mix
1 can cherry pie filling
1 lg (20 oz.) crushed pineapple (undrained)
1 1/2 stick of margerine or butter
1 cup chopped pecans
Spray a 13 x 9 inch cake pan with vegetable spray. Dump and spread undrained crushed pineapple as bottom layer, then spoon out the cherry pie filling on top of pineapple. Then sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit. If you put it in a sifter and sift it out over the fruit layers it takes out all the lumps of mix. Then thinly slice the margerine into pats that completely cover the top of the dry mix. Finally, sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the margerine/or butter. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 50-55 minutes until top is golden and crusty. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or alone. Yummy and it won’t last long!
Rich Cocoa Fudge by Sarah from the Hershey Cocoa can many years ago
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup Hershey’s Cocoa or Dutch Processed Cocoa
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
3 cups sugar
1. Line 8-or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter foil.
2. Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in heavy 4-quart saucepan; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to full rolling boil. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 234 degrees F. on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water, forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water. (Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of saucepan.)
3. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. DO NOT STIR. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees F. (lukewarm). Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to lose some of its gloss. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool completely. Cut into squares. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature. About 36 pieces or 1-3/4 pounds.
Note: For best results, do not double this recipe.
Variations:
Nutty Rich Cocoa Fudge: Beat cooked fudge as directed. Immediately stir in 1 cup chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts and spread quickly into prepared pan.
Marshmallow-Nut Cocoa Fudge: Increase cocoa to 3/4 cup. Cook fudge as directed. Add 1 cup marshmallow creme with butter and vanilla. DO NOT STIR. Cool to 110 degrees F. (lukewarm). Beat 8 minutes; stir in 1 cup chopped nuts. Pour into prepared pan. (Fudge does not set until poured into pan.)
Moist Tropical Coffee Cake from Jeanne
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teasp. baking powder
1/2 teasp. salt
1 (8 ounce can, crushed pineapple) drained
Topping:
1/2 cup cocunut
3 table. sugar
1/2 teasp. ground cinnamon
In a mixing bowl, blend the sugar and oil till creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the sour cream mixture. Fold in Pineapple. Pour into a greased 9 inch cake pan. Combine the topping ingredients, sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 350` for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Can be doubled for a large group. Use a 13 X 9 pan when doubling.
Simply the Best Tuna Fish Casserole by Jeanne
1 package if Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (the kind with the liquid cheese packet, not the dried cheese.
1 cup of frozen peas & carrots
1 can of any cream of soup (mushroom, celery, chicken, etc.)
1 can (6 oz) tuna, drained and flaked.
1/2 cup milk
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Fresh or dried Parsley
Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions ( I alway throw in an extra hand full of two of extra pasta to stretch this dish). Drain pasta, immediately stir in peas, carrots, and soup. Add tuna and milk. Pour into a 2qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and lots of Parsley. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350 degrees until cheese is melted. Leftovers are delicious, just add a little milk to cream it up again.
Pineapple Sheet Cake by Kimra
2 c. sugar
ü c. oil
2 eggs
2 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1 lg. Can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
Mix as any other cake. Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2-inch dish at
350 for 25 to 35 minutes.
Icing:
1 sm. can Pet milk
1 stick oleo
1 c. sugar
Boil slowly for 10 minutes, then add 1 cup nuts and 1 cup coconut. Pour
over cake while hot. Everyone loves this cake.
Garden Patch Salad from Linda M. Colucci
1 (16oz.) can of tiny green peas, drained
1 (12oz.) can of tiny white shoepeg corn, drained
1 (16oz.) can sliced green beans, drained
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup diced green pepper
1 lg. jar pimiento
Toss all ingredients and pour dressing over. Dressing:
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper Can be made several days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Meatless Veggie Chili
It’s inexpensive and easy to make, very filling, and delicious!
2 cans kidney beans (15 oz. each), undrained (include the juice)
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
5 oz. (approx. 1-1/2 cups) matchstick or thinly sliced carrots
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
Put all ingredients into pot and simmer on top of stove for one hour. Can be cooked in crockpot, 8 hrs. on low or 4 hrs. on high.
Zucchini Casserole by Gina
My mom first started making this recipe because she thought my brother would love it, but it turns out her daughter did too! You’ll love it.
3 large zucchini, cut into cubes, unpeeled
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, finely chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
8 ounces sour cream
2 cups Pepperidge Farm Stuffing Mix (16 oz.)
1/2 stick margarine or butter, melted
Mix stuffing with melted margarine. Add 1/2 of the stuffing to first 5 ingredients, put in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Top with remaining stuffing. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.
Note: We have made and enjoyed this recipe using non-fat sour cream, 98% fat-free soup, and half the amount of butter. You’d never know the difference.
Whipped Pumpkin Dessert
This is a great treat for the holidays...easy preparation...and tastes better than the new pumpkin ice creams.
1 cup skim milk 1 cup lowfat plain yogurt 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 t.each of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
1 package vanilla pudding 1 cup whipped cream Whip all together and refrigerate.... serve with a whipped cream topping if desired.
Barbados Macaroni Pie from Jennifer
1-1/2 cups dry macaroni half or whole onion, chopped (depending on your preference)
One bell pepper, seeded & chopped (I prefer yellow, orange, or red in this recipe)
1 cup ricotta cheese
About 4 oz. cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
Tabasco sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chop the vegetables while you heat water to cook the pasta. As soon as you have started to cook the macaroni, saute the onion and bell pepper in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat with a little oil or margarine until they begin to soften (about 3-5 minutes). Add a few drops of Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, ricotta cheese, and cheddar cheese to the skillet; cook and stir for a few minutes until the cheddar cheese melts. Remove skillet from heat. Drain macaroni and add it to the skillet, stirring just to combine.
Makes 2 entree portions or could serve 3-4 people as a side dish. This tastes best when served immediately but also reheats really well. It probably freezes nicely but I’ve never had enough left over to freeze. :) I never am sure of exactly how much Tabasco to use during cooking so I usually just add a little while it’s on the stove and then put more Tabasco on my own serving if it seems to need it.
Carolina Butter Pound Cake by Alison
3 sticks butter, softened
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
ü tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to between 325-350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour and measure. Add baking powder and salt and sift again. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add extracts.
Pour into greased pans. I’ve found this recipe will make enough batter for one bundt pan, filled up half way, and one loaf pan. It will also make 3 medium loaf pans. Bake for 50 mins. to one hour. Shorter time for loaf pans, longer for bundt pans, depending on how done you like your cake.
Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake by Debbie
1 pkg. dark chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (small) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup warm water
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups chocolate chips
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in large bowl. Hand mix with rubber spatula until blended. Then beat 4 minutes with hand mixer. Add choc. chips by hand. Bake in greased and floured bundt pan (or use Pam spray) at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. (Test for doneness by using a piece of dry spaghetti as your toothpick. There will be a little on the spaghetti from the chocolate chips; otherwise it should be fairly dry). Cool in pan 10-15 minutes. Then turn out onto cooling rack. Cool completely. May frost with chocolate frosting or sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Apple Dumplings Sent in by Lori E.
1 c. orange juice
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 sticks margarine
1 can biscuits (10)
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 apples
Peel and quarter apples. divide each biscuit into two parts. roll thin; wrap around 1/4 piece of apple. Melt margarine in baking dish. place wrapped apples in dish, turning each one over to get both sides covered. bring sugar, water with cinnamon, juice and salt to a boil. pour over apples. Bake at 350 approximately 45 minutes. Use a long flat 10x13x2 baking dish. Serves 20.
Guacamole by Karen
4-5 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and mashed
Garlic salt to taste
3-4 tablespoons sour cream
2-3 tablespoons minced mild green chiles
A few tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
2-3 tablespoons finely minced onion, to taste
Mix all and chill for about two hours before serving, for best taste. Cover the top of the guac with a piece of plastic wrap and press against the guacamole to prevent exposure to air and darkening while it’s in the fridge. Serve with tortilla chips
Potato Soup
4 tsp. margarine
1 onion, chopped
6 to 7 medium potatoes, cubed
3/4 tsp. garlic salt
salt and pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 to 3/4 lbs. Velvetta
1 soup can of water
Saute onion in margarine. Add potatoes. Add enough water to barely cover potatoes. Add seasoning. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Add soup and cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Add enough water to desired consistency.
Cheese Cake Cupcakes by Lora
Preheat oven to 350 Line muffin pans with aluminum cupcake liners.
Mix: 2 boxes softened cream cheese
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
Lay 1 vanilla wafer in the bottom of each muffin liner. Spoon mixture on top of wafers in muffin liners until each are 1/2 full. Bake until light brown. Check them continually after 3 minutes. Let cool when baked, then fill to top of muffin cup with pie filling. It makes a beautiful tray if you use maybe cherry on some, peach on some and another flavor in the rest.
Pumpkin Cake from Mary
1 box angel food cake mix
1-15 oz. can pumpkin
1 t. pumpkin pie spice
1 C. water
Mix the dry angel food cake mix with the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. This cake is delicious and it is a treat for anyone watching their weight. It is very low in fat.
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Recipe: Sweet Flat-Bread
at 1/27/2009 02:00:00 PM
A cross between a cream-puff and a pancake, this is served with homemade preserves or butter and honey. It’s made in the oven, and serves several people.
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (reconstituted ok)
1/2 cup flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Beat eggs till light-color. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Spray, oil or butter a 10” baking pan or pie plate (cover bottom and sides). Pour in batter. Bake 20 minutes, or until brown.
Copyright (c) 2009 New View Group, LLC
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Survival Food For The Stomach Flu
at 1/11/2009 02:00:00 AM
The worst has happened. You’ve bugged out to the woods, or you are confined to your home while civil unrest rages around you. Whether it’s nerves, or what.... you’ve got tummy aches, then cramping, and diarrhea. Oh no... you’re sick. Maybe it’s just a little intestinal flu or bug, and maybe a little something has irritated your digestive system. Let’s assume you are just dealing with a little stomach bug...
Resort to the BRAT diet:
B = bananas (jarred babyfood or dehydrated chips)
R = rice (instant, rice cereal)
A = applesauce
T = toast (crackers are great substitute)
Gelatin is also good. Remember to drink plenty of liquids: water, gatorade (from powdered), etc. Be sure to monitor your body. Rest when you need to. You need to get back up and running as soon as possible.
Please remember our disclaimer: we are not medical professionals, and are not offering medical advice.
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How to Make Yeast for Bread
at 11/13/2009 07:23:00 PM
I had been trying to figure this out, and being spurred on by reading a great book about self-sufficiency “Living the Good Life: How one family changed their world from their own backyard”, I searched for and found this recipe.
And since I just made bread 2 days ago, first thing tomorrow, I’m starting a batch of this yeast!
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Step 1: This step pulls the wild yeast from the air in your kitchen. The more you bake with yeast, the more you’ll have in your air, so be sure to capture yeast shortly after you bake bread.
Combine in a medium-sized bowl: 2 cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon white table sugar, 2 cups of flour. Cover bowl with a cheesecloth, and place in a warm area in the kitchen. Stir every day at least once. When it bubbles, it means you have captured yeast from the air. From then on, just allow it to sit for 3-4 days to continue to bubble.
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Step 2: This step makes the yeast into something you can use.
After the 3-4 days of bubbling, prepare a cookie sheet or dehydrator tray with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Thinly spread the liquid mixture on the prepared tray. When dry, break the dried yeast into small chunks. Grint into a powder (food processor or mortar/pestle). Use what you need. For longer, place in an air-tight container and store for short term in refrigerator. For long term storage, freeze in the container.
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Step 3: This step shows how to use the yeast you made. This yeast isn’t as concentrated as the yeast you can purchase (since it’s mostly flour), so plan to use 1 cup of homemade yeast for 1 ounce of store-bought yeast.
Take 1 cup of liquid that your recipe calls for, and dissolve 1 cup of homemade yeast in it. Make the dough, making sure to reduce the flour you need by 1 cup (because your yeast is mostly flour!). Knead and rise dough as usual, which may take longer to do. Bake as usual.
Recipe: Cream Soda Campfire Biscuits
at 6/29/2009 08:30:00 AM
I love this recipe! Nice way to start the camping day:
Ingredients:
3 cups self-rising flour
1 can creme soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Combine ingredients. Spoon into a cast iron skillet or dutch oven. Bake on campfire (or grill) until done.
NOTE: Feel free to add whatever you want to your biscuits ... substitute walnuts for pecans, filberts, almonds, etc. Adding just-picked berries makes for a delicious treat!
Recipe: Campfire Bread or Bannock
at 6/17/2009 07:00:00 AM
I don’t know about you, but when I eat bread, I tend to fill up. Here’s a recipe for quick bread (also known as “bannock”) out in the boonies. Good for cooking at home, too! Highly nutritious and tasty.
Ingredients:
4 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons oil
water
Additions:
coconut
raisins
walnuts or other nuts
cinnamon
cranberries or other berries
Directions:
Stoke the fire. Oil your deep skillet and place on fire’s grate. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and the sugar. Make a well in the center and add the oil; incorporate. Add enough water to make a slightly-loose dough - you want to be able to pour it but not too fast. Add additions and combine until just mixed. Move skillet to over coals (not direct fire) and pour batter into oiled medium-hot skillet. Distribute it around in the skillet. It will start to withdraw from the sides of the skillet/fry pan. Use a spatula to carefully flip it over. When it’s done, cut into wedges (like a pie).
For plain bread as a side dish, don’t add the sugar or any additions. For a savory bread, leave out the sugar and add chopped parsley, grated cheese and pine nuts.
Recipe: Gluten-Free Sorghum Coconut Pancakes
at 5/16/2009 09:33:00 AM
We’re on a health kick, right? Eliminating all processed foods, going for as organic as possible?
I bought a bunch of gluten-free flours this week because of our new diet. They will store well, unopened for about a year, longer if frozen unopened. Among these are sorghum flour, coconut flour and brown rice flour. I even found gluten-free chocolate chips and organic butter.
Because we usually have chocolate pancakes Saturday mornings, I came up with this gluten-free recipe for this morning. Sorry... they were all gone before I remembered the camera! (Pic to the right is are regular pancakes).
Ingredients:
1 cup sorghum flour
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon xanthum gum
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 packets stevia sweetener
3 cups water
Additions: chocolate chips, sliced bananas, or blueberries
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Add water 1/2 cup at a time until a little bit thicker than pancake consistency. Add your “additions” if desired and gently mix in. Spray or oil skillet or griddle. Spoon on batter when cooking surface is hot - not too thick though - I spread it around a little bit with my spoon. Cook as regular pancakes. (We drizzle with honey instead of sugar.)
The texture is just a little bit different, but very delicious. Even Hubby liked them!
You will just barely taste the coconut, and the fiber from the coconut and sorghum flours will help you, well, you know!
Copyright (c) 2009 V P Lawrence-Williams
Recipe: Savory Flatbread
at 4/19/2009 06:00:00 AM
This is very tasty when accompanying a big pot of stew or beans. This isn’t exactly an easy or quick recipe, but worth it when you have the time.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 ounce package active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cup lukewarm water (105-115 degrees)
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Directions:
Use a medium-sized mixing bowl to dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add the flour, salt and sugar and mix to form a dough. Knead well for about 15-20 minutes on floured surface. Add more flour if you need to, to prevent the dough from sticking. The dough will be ready to rise when it’s smooth and satiny.
Place the dough in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap (against the dough to prevent a “skin” from forming) and then a towel. Allow to rise in warm place (top of radiator, top of refrigerator) until doubled in bulk (about 1 1/2 hours). Punch the dough down.
Divide the dough into 6 pieces and form each piece into a ball. Roll each ball into a 5-inch circle on floured surface. Place the circles on lightly oiled pieces of waxed paper. Sprinkle on sesame or poppy seeds, if desired. Place on cookie sheet and cover with lightly floured towel. Allow to rise 45 minutes or until puffed.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove the dough circles from waxed paper and place on an oiled baking sheet or preheated cast iron skillet. Bake 15 minutes until the bread is brown and puffed. If the rounds are not brown enough after 15 minutes, turn on broiler for 2 minutes to brown. Remove from cookie sheets and wrap in towels to cool. Bread will be hard but will soften as it cools. Store in a plastic bag.
Feel free to replace the onion and garlic powders with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Yum!
Recipe: Wheat-Free Cornbread
at 4/16/2009 05:17:00 PM
This is a real good recipe for cornbread, good for gluten-intolerant people like in our household, and will use that dried corn from your last year’s harvest.
Ingredients:
2 cups yellow or white cornmeal (freshly ground)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable (or olive) oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray your baking pan. Using a medium mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup of the freshly ground cornmeal and the boiling water. Mix until it turns from mushy to stiff then set aside. In a separate larger bowl, combine the rest of the dry ingredients.
Beat the egg into the medium bowl that has the cornmeal mush, then stir in the oil. Briskly mix in the buttermilk to make the batter thin. Add this bowl of liquid ingredients to the bigger bowl of dry ingredients. Mix until just smoother. Pour immediately into the sprayed pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center of the cornbread is slightly rounded and firm. The edges will be golden brown. After taking it out of the oven, let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Variation: to make muffins or cornpones, bake for almost half the time.
Recipe: Rice Fry-Cakes
at 4/07/2009 06:00:00 AM
This is a quick recipe in which you use leftover cooked rice. Good to make extra rice, and extra fry-cakes!
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 cups cooked white rice
2 scallions/bunching onions
Directions:
Chop the scallions. Mix ingredients together, pat into little cakes, and fry in an oiled skillet until golden brown. Delicious! Make extra for a quick snack the next day.
Cost:
.26 = 2 cups rice
.25 = 1 egg
.26 = 2 scallions
(I posted the cost breakdown for this recipe because I plan to use this in tomorrow’s posting for a money-saving menu)
Recipe: Salt Rising Bread
at 4/01/2009 06:00:00 AM
I was re-reading “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder to create a test for VHTS. It kept mentioning salt-rising bread, so I looked it up. This is a bread developed in the early to mid 1800’s (1830-1840’s) by pioneers who couldn’t get a hold of “already-made yeast”- either because they couldn’t afford it or because they were too isolated. This takes planning, and a willingness for a stinky house, but if you don’t have yeast and want a risen bread, this recipe will be great for you!
You need: 1 medium Irish potato, sliced and placed in a big jar.
Add:
1 tablespoon cornmeal (white is preferred)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
Directions:
Cover and let rise in warm place until morning. Place in a box surrounded by a heating pad on warm if your house is too cold. If mixture is foamy and “smelly” the next morning (which is what you want!), pour the liquid into your mixing bowl and throw away the potatoes.
Mix 2 cups very warm water with 1/2 cup shortening (we like olive for a savory or walnut for a “sweet”). Then add 1 teaspoon salt, 4 teaspoons sugar, and 5 cups of flour. Combine with the stinky rising mixture to make a stiff batter. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk.
Work in another 6 cups of flour to make a soft dough. Lightly knead. Divide into 3 portions. Let them rise for 10 minutes. Knead for 3 minutes. Place in greased pans. Let rise until mixture comes to top of the pan. Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 400 degrees F and bake for another 25 minutes.
This doesn’t really translate into a bread machine.
Copyright (c) 2009 VP Lawrence-Williams
Recipe: Last Minute Dinner Muffins
at 3/20/2009 07:00:00 AM
These dinner muffins are very easy and quick to make. Get them baking while you set the table, get the kids’ hands washed, and drinks poured. Should be ready by the time you sit down to eat. And yummy!
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (we use soy)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (odd but yummy)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place 5 cupcake liners in your muffin tin. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Spoon into the cupcake liners. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and puffed-up.
Copyright (c) 2009 VP Lawrence-Williams
Recipe: Rice and Potato Flatbread
at 2/15/2009 08:00:00 AM
I recently had to go gluten-free again, so I’m starting to experiment with different quick breads. Whipped this one up quick, first try was successful!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes
1 teaspoon xantham gum
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 packages stevia (a natural sweetener)
2 eggs
3 cups water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray/oil rectangle baking pan. Combine dry ingredients until well mixed. Add eggs and water, and mix well. Pour/spread into baking pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Will be thick and dense and delicious. Very yummy spread with peanut butter and all-fruit.
Very Hungry Tween Son (VHTS) loved it plain AND spread with peanut butter. Thank goodness! Something healthy and gluten-free that he can eat all day!
Alternative: Could substitute cinnamon with garlic and onion powder. Think we’ll try that next week.
Feel free to add salt if desired. I have high blood pressure, so I don’t add salt to anything.
Urban Chickens: Find an urban chicken farmer near you!
By Thomas Kriese
Find an urban chicken farmer near you! While sites like MyPetChicken and
BackyardChickens are great resources for figuring out how chickens work in
a general sense, there’s nothing like having someone from your neighborhood
to chat with ...
http://www.urbanchickens.net/2009/11/find-urban-chicken-farmer-near-you.html
Urban Chickens
http://www.urbanchickens.net/
Indoor Farmers’ Market open Saturdays in Denver - Transition Colorado
Denver Urban Homesteading is a food and agricultural center in Central
Denver that provides education to the public on homesteading (how to raise
backyard chickens, goats, bees, fish farming, etc.), offers lectures and
seminars on ...
http://transitioncolorado.ning.com/xn/detail/2286620:Comment:51855?xg_source=activity
Latest Activity on Transition Colorado
http://transitioncolorado.ning.com/
2 Solar cooker links, cheap,easy and simple:
http://www.homegrownevolution.com/2009/11/cookit-solar-panel-cooker.html
http://www.homegrownevolution.com/2009/11/another-panel-solar-cooker.html
Interesting links and more:
http://www.homegrownevolution.com/2009/11/red-cabbage-kraut.html
1. Sponge Bread
Posted by: “Sue
Sponge Bread
perfect for toast..
2 c. flour
½ c. non-fat dry milk
1 pkg. yeast (dry active)
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. water
1. Put all together and beat thoroughly.
2. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
3. Stir down and place immediately into a greased loaf pan.
4. Let rise 45 minutes.
5. Put into 400 degree oven 10 minutes, then 375 degree for 30 minutes.
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3. Hot Cross Bun
Posted by: “Sue
Hot Cross Bun
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/2 cup lukewarm milk
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 pkg dry active yeast
3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
pinch of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg
1/3 cup currants
1/3 cup mixed candied fruit
2 tablespoons honey to glaze
For the cross
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon powder sugar
2 tablespoons water
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in the milk and water, then stir in the yeast and set aside. In a bowl sift the flour, salt, spices and remaining sugar. Pour in the yeast mixture, melted butter and lightly beaten egg. Mix with a wooden spoon then knead for 6-8 minutes. Place dough into a clean oiled bowl and cover. Allow the dough to double in size. Lightly grease 2 coolie sheets. After the dough has risen add the currants and candied fruit and knead till well mixed. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into buns. Place the buns well apart on the 2 cookie sheets. Cover again and leave in a warm place for 30 -40 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. To make the cross, mix the flour, powdered sugar and water together to form a smooth paste. Spoon into a small pastry bag . Pipe a cross on each bun. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Immediately brush with honey and then return to oven and bake for another 3 minutes. Cool completely.
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4. Ginger bread
Posted by: “Sue
Ginger bread
2 eggs
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. molasses
3/4 c. melted shortening
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. boiling water
Cream sugar and melted shortening. Blend in eggs and molasses. Sift flour with spices, soda, and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture. Finally add the boiling water. Beat well. Pour into 9x13 inch greased pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Another Group Owned By *~Beth~*
To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/breadsanddoughs/
Early Settlers - The Salt Boilers
http://www.jacksonohio.org/saltboilers.htm
Established in 1795, Jackson was one of the earliest settlements in the Northwest Territory. It was first named “Salt Lick Town” because the Scioto Salt Licks were located there. It was the location of the Scioto Salt Works, Ohio’s first industry.
continued......
Also see:
The Onondaga New York Salt Works (1654 - 1926)
http://www.tribunes.com/tribune/sel/bell.htm
Another great site on salt:
http://www.salt.org.il/prod.html
http://www.sentex.net/~mwandel/press/apple_grinder.html
[What else would it grind?
granny]
Bananas - Some amazing claims!
Posted by: “marcus19992”
Bananas - Some amazing claims! Eating bananas might be good for Depression, PMS, Anemia, Blood pressure, Constipation, Hangovers, Heartburn, Nerves, Ulcers, Strokes, Warts, Stress, S.A.D. and Nicotine Withdrawal.
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression “going bananas” is from the effects of bananas on the brain.. Read on:
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting..
After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.
But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin.. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance.. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills.. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”
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7. Limited $ wood working site
Posted by: “marcus19992”
(a site for woodworkers who don’t have or want to spend major $ on a shop full of tools. Many projects make use of hand held power tools.)
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8. Old farm tools, medical instruments and more { a lot treadle powere
Posted by: “marcus19992”
http://www.americanartifacts.com/smma/advert/advert.htm
(site dealing in old farm tools, medical instruments and such. Many of the farm tools are treadle powered, and have big, clear pictures of the mechanisms, so someone could build their own of they want to. It’s that reason I put it in this list-inspiration for someone wanting to build foot powered machinery)
To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/howtosurvivalistclub/
ROFL - Granny, did you bamboozle Obama???
>>>Here’s a stimulus success story: In Arizona’s 15th congressional district, 30 jobs have been saved or created with just $761,420 in federal stimulus spending<<<
Or is that the Acorn district...
You know, that non-existing district... Hmmm, wonder if Congressional votes include that district... Better check the roll calls.
Audience: Cardiovascular healthcare professionals, pharmacists
[Posted 11/17/2009] FDA notified healthcare professionals of new safety information concerning an interaction between clopidogrel (Plavix), an anti-clotting medication, and omeprazole (Prilosec/Prilosec OTC), a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid. New data show that when clopidogrel and omeprazole are taken together, the effectiveness of clopidogrel is reduced. Patients at risk for heart attacks or strokes who use clopidogrel to prevent blood clots will not get the full effect of this medicine if they are also taking omeprazole. Separating the dose of clopidogrel and omeprazole in time will not reduce this drug interaction.
Other drugs that are expected to have a similar effect and should be avoided in combination with clopidogrel include: cimetidine, fluconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, etravirine, felbamate, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, and ticlopidine.
Recommendations for healthcare professionals are provided in the “Information for Healthcare Professionals” sheet.
Read the MedWatch safety summary, including links to the FDA Information for Healthcare Professionals sheet, Public Health Advisory, and Follow-up to the January 26, 2009 Early Communication, at:
“Pray for Obama
- Psalm 109:8”
Upon checking you will find that Psalm 109:8 is:
‘Let his days be few; and let another take his office.’<<<
I heard someone on the radio insist that he was in the bible.
LOL, I should have hung on long enough to find out where/what it said.
You know, that non-existing district... Hmmm, wonder if Congressional votes include that district... Better check the roll calls.<<<
I think Rush said it was the non-district, I wasn’t paying close attention.
I doubt that we got 30 new jobs.
I did hear on the Los Angeles radio station that the illegals are writing to Mexico for money to tide them over, until jobs pick up......
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388365/posts
Obama Website for Robo-Letters-to-Editors can also be Used for Good
e-mail | November 17, 2009
Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:36:34 AM by anymouse
Barack Obama’s “Organizing for America” has put the call out for people to Email their local papers and write a letter to the editor. They have created a VERY easy and fast way to write all your local papers with just a few key strokes. PLEASE take a minute to do this today and jump behind enemy lines to help kill the bill.
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