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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)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 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
Emergency Grain Mill
Whole-kernel grains or soybeans cannot be eaten in sufficient quantities to maintain vigor and health if merely boiled or parched. A little boiled whole-kernel wheat is a pleasantly chewy breakfast cereal, but experimenters at Oak Ridge got sore tongues and very loose bowels when they tried to eat enough boiled whole-kernel wheat to supply even half of their daily energy needs.
Even the most primitive peoples grind or pound grains into a meal or paste before cooking. (Rice is the only important exception.)
Few Americans know how to process whole-kernel grains and soybeans (our largest food reserves) into meal. This ignorance could be fatal to survivors.
Improvised Grain Mill
The grain mill described can efficiently pound whole-grain wheat, corn, etc., into meal and flour-thereby greatly improving digestibility and avoiding the diarrhea and sore mouths that would result from eating large quantities of ungrounded grain.
TO BUILD:
(1) Cut 3 lengths of pipe, each 30 inches long; 3/4-inch-diameter steel pipe (such as ordinary water pipe) is best.
(2) Cut the working ends of the pipe off squarely. Remove all roughness, leaving the full-wall thickness. Each working end should have the full diameter of the pipe.
(3) In preparation for binding the three pieces of pipe together into a firm bundle. encircle each piece of pipe with cushioning, slip-preventing tape.
(4) Tape or otherwise bind the 3 pipes into a secure bundle so that their working ends are as even as possible and are in the same plane-resting evenly on a flat surface.
(5) Cut the top smoothly out of a large can. A 4-inch-diameter, 7-inch-high fruit-juice can Is ideal. If you do not have a can, improvise something to keep grain together while pounding it.
TO MAKE MEAL AND FLOUR:
(1) Put clean, dry grain ONE INCH DEEP in the can.
(2) To prevent blistering your hands, wear gloves, or wrap cloth around the upper part of the bundle of pipes.
(3) Place the can (or open-ended cylinder) on a hard, smooth, solid surface, such as concrete.
(4) To pound the grain, sit with the can held between your feet. Move the bundle of pipes straight up and down about 3 inches, with a rapid stroke.
(5) If the can is 4 inches in diameter, in 4 minutes you should be able to pound 1/2 lb. (one cup) of whole-kernel wheat into 1/5 lb. of fine meal and flour, and 3/10 lb. of coarse meal and fine-cracked wheat.
(6) To separate the pounded grain into fine meal, flour, coarse meal, and fine-cracked wheat, use a sieve made of window screen.
(7) To separate flour for feeding small children, place some pounded grain in an 18 X 18-inch piece of fine nylon net, gather the edges of the net together so as to hold the grain, and shake this bag-like container.
(8) To make flour fine enough for babies, pound fine meal and coarse flour still finer, and sieve it through a piece of cheesecloth or similar material.
Unlike wheat and corn, the kernels of barley, grain sorghums. and oats have rough, fibrous hulls that must be removed from the digestible parts to produce an acceptable food. Moistening the grain will toughen such hulls and make them easier to remove. If the grain is promptly pounded or ground into meal, the toughened hulls will break into larger pieces than will the hulls of un-dampened grain.
A small amount of water weighing about 2% of the weight of the grain, should be used to dampen the grain. For 3 pounds of grain (about 6 cups), sprinkle with about one ounce (28 grams, or about 2 tablespoons) of water, while stirring constantly to moisten all the kernels.
After about 5 minutes of stirring, the grain will appear dry. The small amount of water will have dampened and toughened the hulls, but the edible parts inside will have remained dry. Larger pieces of hull are easier to remove after grinding than smaller pieces.
One way to remove ground-up hulls from meal is by flotation. Put some of the meal-hulls mixture about I inch deep in a pan or pot, cover the mixture with water, and stir. Skim off the floating hulls, then pour off the water and more hulls. Sunken pieces of hulls that settle on top of the heavier meal can be removed with one's fingers as the last of the water is poured off.
To produce a barley meal good for very small children, the small pieces of hulls must again be separated by flotation.
To lessen their laxative effects, all grains should be ground as finely as possible, and most of the hulls should be removed. Grains also will be digested more easily if they are finely ground.
Source: Mercy Seat Christian Church
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipes
Posted By TipNut On December 4, 2006 @ 5:32 am In DIY Projects, Frugal Living, Homemade Cleaners, Kitchen Cleaning, Popular Tips | 67 Comments
*Update: There are several comments from readers reporting that the homemade detergents below cause issues including a cloudy residue left on dishes. I don’t know why there’s a discrepancy, but it may have something to do with the dishwashers themselves (mine is still going strong and it’s about 20 years old–good old Maytag!).
Because these recipes I’ve collected below are at least 10 or 15 years old (I’m going from memory here), I think the problem could be with newer models of dishwashers? How much water is used to flush & rinse the dishes? I’m not sure. I would suggest you not use the recipes but I’ll keep them listed here for reference so you can compare them to other recipes you come across.
If you you do try them, watch carefully for any problems. If you have any advice or feedback, please feel free to share them below.
Powder Recipe #1
1 cup Washing Soda
1 cup Borax
Powder Recipe #2
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Borax
For the above two recipes:
* Mix thoroughly and store in a plastic container, use approximately 2 TBS per load.
* Use vinegar in the rinse compartment as a rinse agent to help prevent residue
* Try adding 2-3 drops essential oil
Powder Recipe #3
1/4 cup Washing Soda
1 TBS Liquid Dish Detergent
Use the above for each load of dishes.
Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
1 part baking soda
1 part borax
1 part water
1 drop lemon or orange essential oil per cup of detergent
* Mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in a sealable jug.
* Use 2 to 3 TBS per load.
If you’re having a cloudy dishes problem after using the homemade detergents:
* Try adding a few drops of liquid dishsoap to the powder compartment when you add the powder.
* You could also try cutting back on the amount of soap used (if you’re using 2 TBS, try cutting it back to 1 – 1 1/2 TBS).
* Make sure to use vinegar in the rinse cycle
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes [1]
* Homemade Laundry Detergent FAQ [2]
* Homemade Foot Powder Recipes [3]
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[3] Homemade Foot Powder Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-foot-powder-recipes/
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Sounds like the natural famines aren’t severe enough for Ø.
Almost like he is trying to create the scenario of Genesis 47
13 There was no food, however, in the whole region because the famine was severe; both Egypt and Canaan wasted away because of the famine. 14 Joseph collected all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan in payment for the grain they were buying, and he brought it to Pharaoh’s palace. 15 When the money of the people of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all Egypt came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? Our money is used up.”
16 “Then bring your livestock,” said Joseph. “I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock, since your money is gone.” 17 So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their sheep and goats, their cattle and donkeys. And he brought them through that year with food in exchange for all their livestock.
18 When that year was over, they came to him the following year and said, “We cannot hide from our lord the fact that since our money is gone and our livestock belongs to you, there is nothing left for our lord except our bodies and our land. 19 Why should we perish before your eyes—we and our land as well? Buy us and our land in exchange for food, and we with our land will be in bondage to Pharaoh. Give us seed so that we may live and not die, and that the land may not become desolate.”
20 So Joseph bought all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh. The Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields, because the famine was too severe for them. The land became Pharaoh’s, 21 and Joseph reduced the people to servitude, from one end of Egypt to the other.
The problem with his logic is that he does not have storehouses brimming full of grain from 7 years of prosperity to give them...
Ahh, the downfalls of those who fail to follow the whole plan and try to devise their own shortcuts.
10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes
Posted By TipNut On January 4, 2007 @ 7:26 am In DIY Projects, Frugal Living, Homemade Cleaners, Laundry, Popular Tips | Comments Disabled
Tipnut’s Homemade Laundry Detergent
Here is a nice stack of different homemade laundry detergent recipes I’ve collected over the years. Do they work? Yes, I’ve had good luck with them.
At the time I was using homemade detergent, we had a relative who was in trade school living with us. Every day he was mechanic grease from head to toe–the clothes cleaned up nice!
Making your own laundry detergent is a discipline and it’s not for everyone, but it definitely saves money–sometimes just costing pennies a load!
First Some Tips:
* For the bar soaps required in the recipes, you could try Fels-Naptha, Ivory soap, Sunlight bar soap, Kirk’s Hardwater Castile, and Zote. Don’t use heavily perfumed soaps.
* Washing Soda and Borax can normally be found in the laundry and cleaning aisles.
* Some people with really hard water or well water may have to adjust the recipes if the clothes look dingy.
* Although several of the recipes have the same ingredients, the measurements are different–some contain a higher soap to water ratio. Test and see which works best for your laundry needs.
* You can make huge pails of this at once, or smaller quantities. Also if you can get your hands on a few empty liquid laundry detergent bottles they work great for storing the detergent. Just make a big batch and pour in bottles, cap then use as needed–shake before use.
* Some of the recipes call for large amounts of water. Check with a local restaurant to see if they have any empty large pails from deep fryer oil–that’s how many restaurants buy the oil. See if you can have one or two of the pails after they’ve emptied it–just wash them out really well before using. They’re big, heavy plastic and very sturdy when stirring the soap and hot water.
10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes
Recipe #1
1 quart Water (boiling)
2 cups Bar soap (grated)
2 cups Borax
2 cups Washing Soda
* Add finely grated bar soap to the boiling water and stir until soap is melted. You can keep on low heat until soap is melted.
* Pour the soap water into a large, clean pail and add the Borax and Washing Soda. Stir well until all is dissolved.
* Add 2 gallons of water, stir until well mixed.
* Cover pail and use 1/4 cup for each load of laundry. Stir the soap each time you use it (will gel).
Recipe #2
Hot water
1 cup Washing Soda
1/2 cup Borax
1 Soap bar
* Grate the bar soap and add to a large saucepan with hot water. Stir over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
* Fill a 10 gallon pail half full of hot water. Add the melted soap, Borax and Washing soda, stir well until all powder is dissolved. Top the pail up with more hot water.
* Use 1 cup per load, stirring soap before each use (will gel).
Recipe #3
Hot water
1/2 cup Washing Soda
1/2 cup Borax
1/3 bar Soap (grated)
* In a large pot, heat 3 pints of water. Add the grated bar soap and stir until melted. Then add the washing soda and borax. Stir until powder is dissolved, then remove from heat.
* In a 2 gallon clean pail, pour 1 quart of hot water and add the heated soap mixture. Top pail with cold water and stir well.
* Use 1/2 cup per load, stirring soap before each use (will gel).
Powdered Laundry Detergent – Recipe #4
2 cups Fels Naptha Soap (finely grated – you could also try the other bar soaps listed at the top)
1 cup Washing Soda
1 cup Borax
* Mix well and store in an airtight plastic container.
* Use 2 tablespoons per full load.
Recipe #5
Hot water
1 bar (4.5 oz) Ivory Soap – grated
1 cup Washing Soda
* In a large saucepan add grated soap and enough hot water to cover. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until soap is melted.
* Fill a large pail with 2.5 gallons of hot water, add hot soap mixture. Stir until well mixed.
* Then add the washing soda, again stirring until well mixed.
* Set aside to cool.
* Use 1/2 cup per full load, stirring well before each use (will gel)
Recipe #6
2.5 gallons Water (hot)
1 Bar soap (grated)
3/4 cup Washing Soda
3/4 cup Borax
2 TBS Glycerin
* Melt bar soap over medium-low heat topped with water, stir until soap is melted.
* In a large pail, pour 2.5 gallons of hot water, add melted soap mixture, washing soda, borax and glycerin. Mix well.
* Use 1/2 cup per full load.
Recipe #7
2 cups Bar soap (grated)
2 cups Washing Soda
2 – 2.5 gallons hot water
* Melt grated soap in saucepan with water to cover. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until soap is dissolved.
* Pour hot water in large pail, add hot soap and washing soda. Stir very well.
* Use 1 cup per full load.
Recipe #8
2 gallons Water (hot)
1 bar Soap (grated)
2 cups Baking soda (yes baking soda this time–not washing soda)
* Melt grated soap in a saucepan with enough hot water to cover. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring frequently until soap is melted.
* In a large pail, pour 2 gallons hot water. Add melted soap, stir well.
* Then add the baking soda, stir well again.
* Use 1/2 cup per full load, 1 cup per very soiled load.
Powdered Laundry Detergent – Recipe #9
12 cups Borax
8 cups Baking Soda
8 cups Washing Soda
8 cups Bar soap (grated)
* Mix all ingredients well and store in a sealed tub.
* Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load.
Recipe #10 – (Powdered)
1 cup Vinegar (white)
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Washing Soda
1/4 cup liquid castile soap
* Mix well and store in sealed container.
* I find it easiest to pour the liquid soap into the bowl first, stirred in the washing soda, then baking soda, then added the vinegar in small batches at a time (the recipe foams up at first). The mixture is a thick paste at first that will break down into a heavy powdered detergent, just keep stirring. There may be some hard lumps, try to break them down when stirring (it really helps to make sure the baking soda isn’t clumpy when first adding). I used 1/2 cup per full load with great results.
Liquid Detergents Note
Soap will be lumpy, goopy and gel-like. This is normal. Just give it a good stir before using. Make sure soap is covered with a lid when not in use. You could also pour the homemade soap in old (and cleaned) laundry detergent bottles and shake well before each use.
*If you can’t find Fels-Naptha locally, you can buy it online (check Amazon).
Optional
You can add between 10 to 15 drops of essential oil (per 2 gallons) to your homemade laundry detergent. Add once the soap has cooled to room temperature. Stir well and cover.
Essential oil ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil
*Admin Update: clarified instructions for Recipe #10 and liquid detergent notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve created a new page full of questions and answers for making homemade detergent, you can visit it here: Homemade Laundry Detergent FAQ [1].
You can still review all the questions, answers, recipes and tips that were shared in the comments area below. There are nearly 300 of them and it was hard for new readers to find the answers they needed since there’s so much information provided below.
No more comments will be accepted for this post but you’re welcome to start sharing your tips, recipes, questions & answers on the new page.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Homemade Laundry Detergent FAQ [1]
* Homemade Laundry Stain Pretreater Recipes [2]
* Homemade Liquid Hand Soap – Recipe [3]
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MARBLE, THE TOUGHEST OF THE TOUGH, BUT BE GENTLE!
Marble is one of the toughest floor surfaces is basically naturally, compressed, crystallized limestone, that can range from somewhat porous to very compact. It can be polished to a high shine and will remain that way with very little care almost forever. The following solutions will clean and keep the marble shining with a minimum of effort. Strong detergents and abrasives should never be used on marble since they will dull the shine and may cause deterioration of the marble.
GREAT MARBLE CLEANING FORMULA
Mix together the following ingredients in a small bucket to make a paste:
6% hydrogen peroxide
White all-purpose flour
The thick paste mixture needs to be placed on the complete marble floor area; not just a soiled spot or the balance of the marble will not have the same clean color. Place enough of the mixture to heavily coat the floor and place plastic sheeting over the mixture, taping down all around the edges. Allow the mixture to sit on the marble for 36 hours then carefully remove it with a plastic spatula and rinse the marble thoroughly with cool water.
POWDER FOR CLEANING MARBLE
The following ingredients will be needed:
3 Cups sodium sulfate
1 Cup sodium sulfite
Place the ingredients in a small bucket and mix well then place some of the mixture on a damp sponge and rub on the marble to clean it. Wipe off the mixture with warm water on a clean cloth that has been rung out very well.
BASIC MARBLE CLEANER
The following ingredients will be needed:
4 Parts of soft soap
4 parts of whiting
1 Part of sodium bicarbonate
2 Parts of copper sulfate
Place all the ingredients into a container and mix well. Rub the mixture on the marble with a flannel cloth and allow it to remain for 24 hours then wash it off with clear cool water. Polish the marble with a clean flannel clothe.
REMOVING OIL STAINS FROM MARBLE
The following ingredients will be needed:
9 ¾ Ounces of cereal flour
13 ½ Ounces of hydrochloric acid (use with care)
4 Ounces of chloride of lime
2 Teaspoons of turpentine
Wear gloves and a mask. Place all the ingredients into a glass or porcelain container and blend into a paste. Smear the paste on the stains and allow it to remain for 6-8 hours. Remove the paste with a brush or piece of soft leather. Polish the area after the stain has been removed. This formulation will remove grease from marble very easily.
CLEANER FOR PARQUET FLOORS
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 ¼ Cup of mineral oil
¾ Cup of oleic acid
2 Tablespoons of household ammonia
4 ½ tablespoons of turpentine
Place the mineral oil and the oleic acid in a bucket and mix well (wear rubber gloves) then add the ammonia and turpentine while stirring well to mix completely. This is a concentrated solution and ½ cup of the solution needs to be added to ½ gallon of warm tap water then mop the floor. Store in a well-sealed container for future use.
WOOD FLOORS, A TOUCH OF THE OLDEN DAYS
The combination of wooden flooring and carpeting is becoming more common in the last 5 years and lends a bit of the olden days to your home. The care and cleaning of these floors, however, take more time since they must be cared for as if they were a fine piece of furniture. Wood floors are more expensive than most carpeting and should be vacuumed regularly or the dirt and grime will scratch the surface and the floor will need re-finishing after very few years.
If your floor has been sealed with a varnish or shellac, never clean them with a water-based product or even clear water. A turpentine product is recommended. In fact, most wood floors will be damaged if water is used since the water tends to raise the grain and permanently dull the wood. The only exception to the rule is if the floor has been water-sealed. If the wood has been oiled, it would be best to just clean the floor with a mild solution of dish soap and just damp mop it to remove the suds and any scum leftover.
GENERAL CLEANER FOR WOOD FLOORS
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 ¼ Cups of mineral oil
¾ Cups of oleic acid (from drug store)
2 Tablespoons of household ammonia (toxic)
5 Tablespoons of turpentine (toxic)
2 Quarts of cool tap water
Place the mineral oil and oleic acid in a container and mix well then add the ammonia and turpentine and mix well. Place 1 cup of the mixture into the 2 quarts of water, and then apply to floor with a sponge mop. Rinsing will not be necessary. Keep out of reach of children.
BASIC LIQUID FLOOR WAX
The following ingredients will be needed:
¼ Pound of beeswax
1 Pound of paraffin
½ Cup of raw linseed oil
3 Cups of turpentine
Place the beeswax and paraffin in a double boiler and heat until melted. Remove from the heat and allow the wax to cool. After it has cooled for 5-10 minutes stir in the linseed oil and the turpentine and mix thoroughly. A thin coat of the wax can be applied to the floor and then buffed with a mop buffer or electric polisher.
WAX REMOVER #1
The following ingredients will be needed:
5+ Cups of washing soda
Warm water as required
Place the washing soda in a bucket and add just enough water to make a loose paste. Place the paste on the floor and allow it to dry. The wax should bubble up and flake off easily. The floor needs to be thoroughly rinsed until the wax and washing soda residue is removed. The longer the washing soda is left on and moist, the more wax will be removed.
WAX REMOVER #2
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 Cups of household ammonia
½ Cup of washing soda
4 Quarts of warm tap water
Place all the ingredients into a bucket and mix well (wear rubber gloves). Using a sponge mop, place a good layer of the solution on the floor and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes. Scrub the floor as you would normally and the old wax should be loosened and easily removed.
BE GENTLE, OR LINOLEUM WILL HAVE A CRACK-UP
Linoleum can be manufactured by using a mixture of resins, small particles of cork or wood fibers) and linseed oil that is adhered to a canvass, burlap or felt backing using high pressure. Never use a strong alkali-based cleaner on linoleum since they tend to ruin the linseed oil binder and may cause the floor to develop cracks, thus shortening the usable life of the flooring. Best to use a mild detergent solution and dry as soon as has been cleaned. A linoleum formula should never be used on a wood or cork floor.
PASTE WAX FOR LINOLEUM #1
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 Cups of carnauba wax
2 Cups of ceresin wax
4 ½ Cups of mineral spirits
Place the carnauba and ceresin wax in a double boiler and melt. Remove from the heat and allow the wax to cool then very slowly add the mineral spirits stirring continually. When the mixture starts to harden around the edges, pour into a container and allow the mixture to harden.
PASTE WAX FOR LINOLEUM #2
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 Tablespoons of paraffin wax
4 Tablespoons of yellow beeswax
4 Cups of turpentine
Place the waxes in a double boiler and heat until melted then remove from the heat and add the turpentine, while continually mixing. Allow the mixture to cool and store in a sealed container.
BASIC LINOLEUM POLISH
The following ingredients will be needed:
1 Part of palm oil
18 Parts of paraffin
4 Parts of kerosene
Place the paraffin in a double boiler and melt. Remove from the heat and add the oil and kerosene while mixing very well.
BASIC LINOLEUM CLEANER
The following ingredients will be needed:
5 Parts of beeswax
11 Parts of oil of turpentine
5 Parts of varnish
Place the beeswax in a saucepan and melt over low heat. Remove from the heat and very slowly stir in the oil of turpentine then add the varnish and continue stirring until the mixture is well blended. Apply the cleaner after the floor has been washed with soap and water with a soft cloth mop.
PASTE WAX FOR WOOD FLOORS
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 Tablespoons yellow beeswax
5 tablespoons of ceresin wax
9 Tablespoons of carnauba wax
3 Tablespoon montan wax
2 Cups of mineral spirits
4 Tablespoons of turpentine
¾ Tablespoon of pine oil
Place the waxes in a double boiler and heat until the waxes melt then remove from heat. In another container mix the turpentine, mineral spirits and pine oil together well and add this mixture to the wax and stir well. When the temperature of the wax mixture is at 1350 F., pour into a metal container and allow the wax to cool and set for 8-10 hours at room temperature.
A NON-RESILIENT FLOOR NEEDS TLC
This category of flooring includes ceramic tile, concrete, brick, and all types of stone flooring material. Best to just clean stone and brick surfaces with a solution of vinegar and water (1 cup of vinegar to 1 gallon of water) whereas concrete needs to be cleaned with an all-purpose detergent or concrete cleaner. If tile is in bad shape and needs to cleaned to remove ground in dirt and residues, the following formula will be needed otherwise just use a mild soap solution.
SPANISH TILE CLEANER & CONDITIONER
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 1/3 Cups of oleic acid
1 Tablespoon of triethanolamine (from drug store)
3 Cups of cool tap water
Place the ingredients into a double boiler and just heat; do not allow boiling. Remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes milky. Apply the mixture to the tile floors with a sponge and allow it to dry for 8-10 hours before rubbing off with a dry bath towel.
FIRST AID FOR OLD WOOD FLOORS
The following bleach is very poisonous and needs to be used with extreme caution and not swallowed by children, adults or pets. However, it is the treatment of choice to remove all the old stains and even the ground in grime from years of abuse and poor cleaning methods. The old wood floor should be cleansed as best as possible first with a good wood floor cleanser.
BLEACH FOR WOOD FLOORS
The following ingredients will be needed:
18 Cups of sodium metasilicate (from drug store)
2 Cups sodium perborate (from drug store) (POISON)
1 Gallon of very hot tap water
Place the two sodium ingredients into a bucket and mix well. In another bucket place the gallon of very hot water then add the sodium ingredients into the water, while mixing well, and then scrub the floor with a soap and water solution before using the bleach. Place the bleach on the floor with a sponge mop and allow it to remain for about 30 minutes before rinsing the floor with cool, clear water. If you still have spots that are not coming out, just re-do those spots.
NON-SLIP WAX FOR WOOD FLOORS
The following ingredients will be needed:
2 Cups of denatured alcohol (flammable)
1 Cup of orange shellac (flammable)
2 Tablespoons of acacia
2 Tablespoon of turpentine (flammable)
Place all the ingredients into a small bucket and blend well then apply to the floor with a cloth sponge mop and allow the wax to dry for 45 minutes.
FLOOR WAX FOR DANCE FLOORS
The following ingredients will be needed:
½ Pound of talc
1 Cup of stearic acid
Place the ingredients into a glass container with a lid and mix well then sprinkle a small amount around the floor
DUSTING MAGNET MOP OIL
The following ingredients will be needed:
1 Cup of turpentine (flammable)
2 Cups of mineral oil
Place the ingredients into a container and mix well. Place a small amount of the mixture on your dust mop and the dust will jump into the mop.
MAKING COLORLESS FLOOR SHELLAC
The following ingredients will be needed:
1 Quart of denatured alcohol
12 Ounces of pure flake shellac
Place all the ingredients into a sealed container and shake frequently until the shellac is fully dissolved in the alcohol. Do not use a metal container to store the solution since it will turn the shellac black.
Shellac should be used as an undercoat before you varnish a wood floor. This will give you a hard long-lasting beautiful finish for many years.
MAKING FLOOR VARNISH
The following ingredients will be needed:
3 Parts of Manila copal (spirit soluble)
15 ½ Parts of powdered ruby shellac
3 Parts of Venice turpentine
62 ½ Parts of alcohol (96%)
Place the alcohol in a large container and dissolve the other ingredients into the alcohol. The solution then needs to be filtered through a number of thicknesses of wire screening.
NO-WAX FLOOR CLEANER
The following ingredients will be needed:
1 Cup of white vinegar
¼ Cup of washing soda
1 Tablespoon of Castile soap (liquid)
2 Gallons of very hot tap water
Place all the ingredients into a bucket and blend well then mop the floor as usual. This formula will eliminate any greasy condition.
BATHROOM CLEANING
REMOVING MILDEW
While many people tend to use a formula containing chlorine bleach, which does work well, I prefer a somewhat milder chemical mixture that will not be as harsh to your lungs. Mix the following ingredients together in a medium plastic container:
½ Cup of Borax
1 Gallon of hot tap water
The solution will remove the mildew and then should be washed with the same solution and allowed to remain and not washed off for a lasting effect.
IT’S A DIRTY JOB, BUT SOMEBODY HAS TO DO IT
Toilets are made of either porcelain or ceramics and are acid resistant, which is good since most of the commercial toilet cleaners contain either an acid or ingredients that turn into acid when they come into contact with water.
Needless to say if you swallow most commercial toilet cleaners it will most likely lead to your demise in very short order. If you use one of the following formulas and there is still a ring that persists, try using a pumice bar to remove the ring. Just dampen the bar and gently rub the surface to avoid scratching it. A “00” sandpaper will also do the trick.
MAKING TOILET BOWL CLEANER #1
The following ingredients will be needed:
1 Cup of hydrogen peroxide
1 Tablespoon of household ammonia
2 Quarts of warm tap water
Place all the ingredients into a bucket and mix well. You will need about 1 quart of the solution for each toilet. Pour the solution in the toilet and allow it to remain for about 30-40 minutes before you scrub and flush. If this is done weekly, residues and discoloration should not occur.
TOILET BOWL CLEANER #2
The following ingredients will be needed:
¾ Cup of alum (powdered)
¼ Cup of table salt
1 ½ Cups of caustic soda (use with gloves and mask)
Place the ingredients in a container and mix well with a wooden spoon then store it in a well sealed container in a cool, dry location. Caustic soda can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin. When cleaning the toilet, wet the sides with your toilet brush then sprinkle the mixture on the sides and allow it to remain for 10-15 minutes. Scrub and flush for a sanitary bowl you can show off to your neighbors.
INEXPENSIVE TOILET BOWL CLEANER #1
The following ingredients will be needed:
1 Cup of white vinegar
Place the vinegar into the toilet and allow it to remain for 8-10 hours then scrub.
INEXPENSIVE TOILET BOWL CLEANER #2
The following ingredients will be needed:
1 Cup of Castile soap (liquid)
¼ Cup of borax
¼ Cup of baking soda
Place all the ingredients into a container and mix well. Add a small amount of very warm water if you have a problem blending the ingredients. Pour into toilet and scrub with a brush.
From: 1,001 SECRET MONEY SAVING FORMULAS
www.baderbooks.com <— better give some credit. ;^)
Homemade Laundry Detergent FAQ
Posted By TipNut On January 23, 2009 @ 6:25 am In Frugal Living, Homemade Cleaners, Laundry, Popular Tips | 48 Comments
Two years ago (January, 2007) I published an extensive list of homemade laundry detergent recipes (see 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes [1]) and it’s been one of the most popular and commented on tips posted here. I’m proud to say it’s one of the most informative resources available on the net for making homemade detergent (but maybe I’m biased ), and it’s about to get even better with this compiled FAQ sheet.
With nearly 300 comments, many of them packed with helpful info, I’m finding that many of the questions posted in the comments area or sent to me through the contact form have been asked and answered several times, and that’s understandable since who can possibly keep track of all the information shared!
I’ve decided to close the comments area for that particular post and gather together all the frequently asked questions into one handy information sheet here so people can refer to it and find answers more easily. The original post and all the comments are still available for review, it’s just that no more comments can be added.
In the FAQ sheet below, I’ve included some answers that were shared by readers in the comments area, I thank everyone for pitching in and offering advice and answers to fellow Tipnut readers .
Homemade Laundry Detergent FAQ
Where Do You Buy Washing Soda?
* The brand of washing soda I’m most familiar with is Arm & Hammer.
* Look in the laundry aisle of your grocery store or Walmart, that’s where I find it.
* You can order it online, do a search for “Arm & Hammer Washing Soda”.
* It’s apparently also known as Soda Ash and can be found at art supply stores, JoAnn Fabrics, and other places that sell textile products.
* Try asking your local grocer to order it for you if they don’t carry it. The UPC code is 33200-03020 or 033200-030201.
* You can try calling Church & Dwight the suppliers/makers for Arm & Hammer Washing Soda…1-800-524-1328…give them a UPC # 33200-03020 and they can direct you on where to find it locally or purchase it through them over the phone. You can also contact them via their website here: Church & Dwight – Arm & Hammer [2].
Where Can I Buy Fels Naptha?
* Check the laundry aisle in your local grocery store or Walmart.
* Fels Naptha is made by The Dial Corp. You can check their website here to locate the nearest store that carries this soap: Dial Corporation Store Location [3].
* You can order it online at Amazon.
Help! My Liquid Detergent Is Too Thick, Too Watery, Too Chunky, It Separated, It’s A Solid Mass, It Doesn’t Look Like I Think It Should!
* Making homemade laundry detergent is not an exact science. If the soap turns out differently than expected, still give it a try since the soap ingredients are all there. I can’t tell you what you did wrong or why a detergent turned out differently than expected. If you followed directions to a “T” (stirred really well, used hot water, measured correctly, etc.), then the likely culprit is the brand of soap used. If the liquid detergent gelled into a solid mass, try mixing in more hot water. If it’s too thin, try adding more soap or Borax or Washing Soda.
My Liquid Detergent Doesn’t Look Like Laundry Gel, It Looks Like Goopy Glop!
* Congrats! That’s how it’s supposed to look.
I Want To Use My Favorite Brand Of Soap In The Detergent, Can I?
* You’ll have to experiment by making a batch first to know for sure. I would cut batches in half (or even less) when first experimenting with a soap. This way there won’t be as much waste if it turns out poorly.
* You don’t want to use a bar of soap heavy with perfumes or oils since this may transfer to your clothing (stains). They may also cause a chemical reaction with the other detergent ingredients.
* From the comments area: You can use any soap that lists sodium palmate, sodium cocoate, sodium tallowate, etc. Just be sure you are using real soap and not detergent beauty bars with added free oils. (i.e. dove, etc).
* I wouldn’t use beauty bars or shower gels or body wash.
Are There Soap Alternatives For People Who Have Allergies Or Sensitive Skin?
* Try soaps that you know you’re not allergic to, but watch the ingredients in the bar to make sure it won’t react with the rest of ingredients of the detergent. The only way to know for sure is to try it.
How Do You Grate The Soap?
* I use a handheld cheese grater but you can also use a food processor (just make sure you clean it well after use). Grate the soap first before adding to a food processor and chop until fine.
Can I Use Liquid Soap Instead Of Grated Bar Soap?
* Again, making homemade detergent is not an exact science–there’s lots of room for experimentation. For liquid laundry detergents, I myself have not tried using liquid soap instead of bar soap. I think Liquid Castile would be ok, you might want to dilute it with water first (no, I don’t have a dilution ratio to suggest). If you do try it, let us know how you made out in the comments area below.
What Is The Difference Between Washing Soda And Baking Soda?
* Washing soda is Sodium Carbonate Decahydrate. Baking Soda is Sodium Bicarbonate. No they are not interchangeable and results will vary if substituting one for the other.
How Long Can Homemade Laundry Detergent Be Stored For?
* The powdered version seems to last forever, but I have no exact expiry date to advise. The liquid detergent also lasts a long time, but will thicken up over time. It was also suggested in the comments area that bacteria may grow in the detergent if it’s stored too long–what too long actually is, I can’t answer.
Can You Safely Use Homemade Laundry Detergents With A High Efficiency Washer (HE Machine)?
* I have no experience with this but there are lots of comments that say it’s fine to use. Be aware that using anything other than what your machine manufacturer recommends may void your warranty.
* Go through the comments in the original post and you will also find several recipes offered and recommended for HE machines.
* Homemade detergent is low sudsing which is important for HE machines.
Can You Use Homemade Detergent In a Front Loading Machine?
* I have no experience with this but there are lots of comments that say it’s fine to use. Be aware that using anything other than what your machine manufacturer recommends may void your warranty.
I Have Hard Water & My Clothes Don’t Come Out That Clean, Suggestions?
* Try adding baking soda or oxyclean or vinegar as laundry boosters, suggestions for baking soda are to start with 1/2 cup per load.
Aren’t Washing Soda & Borax Caustic? Poisonous? Are They Safe To Handle?
* As with all soaps and cleaners, common sense is needed when handling soaps and detergents–homemade laundry detergent ingredients are not excluded from this. Going against dire, dire warnings about how dangerous Borax and Washing Soda are to the skin, I handled all ingredients with bare hands and experienced no burns and all flesh is still intact. If I had small cuts or scrapes on my skin, my experience may have been different. To be safe you may wish to use rubber gloves. Avoid breathing in any of the powders and ingredients. I imagine breathing in a mouthful of commercial laundry detergent, or getting it in my eyes or up my nose, would be very uncomfortable and unwise, the same goes for homemade detergent ingredients. It goes without saying: Don’t eat it to find out if it’s poisonous or not. And of course: Keep this out of reach of kiddos just like you would for any other cleaner, detergent or soap.
Can Homemade Laundry Detergent Be Used In Cold Water Instead Of Hot?
* Sure it can. If you notice clothes don’t come out as clean as you’d like, try a laundry booster such as vinegar or oxyclean.
Can Homemade Laundry Detergent Be Used For Washing Baby Clothes & Diapers?
* This question is asked for two reasons: Will it irritate baby’s skin and will it be strong enough to clean nasty diapers. Although I’ve never used homemade detergents for this purpose myself, I don’t see why it couldn’t be used. Martha Stewart recommends both Washing Soda and Borax [4] as laundry boosters when washing diapers. The instructions on the box for Arm & Hammer suggest it be used as a diaper soak. Many have affirmed that baby items wash up nicely with no ill effects.
How Fine Do You Have To Grate The Soap?
* Grating the soap first is done so that it melts faster when heated or dissolves better in the wash. The finer it is, the quicker it melts.
Will Homemade Laundry Detergent Fade Dark Colored Clothing?
* I have noticed no fading or damage to clothing. I’ve laundered work clothes, everyday clothes and office attire in homemade detergents.
Freshly Laundered Clothes Smell Like Nothing! Can You Add Essential Oils For Fragrance To Homemade Detergent? If So, How Much Do I Add?
* You bet! Essential oils are a nice touch to homemade detergents (freshly laundered clothes really don’t have any nice fragrance added with homemade detergent). How much you add depends on how strong the fragrance is that you’ve chosen and what laundry detergent recipe you are using. Experiment for yourself to see what you like best. For starters you can try these two suggestions as guidelines: Recipe #4 (Powdered) I’d start with 5 drops, mixed in very well. Recipe #9 (Powdered) I’d start with 20 to 25 drops, mixed in very well. Also noted in the original post: You can add between 10 to 15 drops of essential oil (per 2 gallons) to your homemade laundry detergent.
Can I Still Use Bleach In My Laundry When Using Homemade Laundry Soap?
* Bleach has been used by myself successfully with no harmful effects. You will want to watch the ingredients in your soap items though (make sure the soap bar you use can be mixed with bleach safely), bleach will react negatively with vinegar for example.
Is There A Soap Residue On Clothes After Washing With Homemade Detergent?
* I haven’t noticed it but if you do, here are a couple things you can try: Increase the water amount, decrease the load size or decrease the detergent used per wash. You can also try a vinegar rinse by using a Downy ball or add vinegar during the rinse cycle.
Can I Safely Use the Gray Water From Washing Clothes In Homemade Detergent In My Garden?
* I have no idea, sorry.
Are These Recipes Safe For Septic Tanks?
* I have no idea, sorry.
Why Aren’t There Any Suds In The Water When I Use Homemade Detergent?
* Homemade detergents are low sudsing, you won’t see many suds in the wash. No worries, this is normal and your clothes will still come out clean.
After Mixing Ingredients Together, The Detergent Smells Really Strong & Foul–What’s Wrong?
* The brand of soap bar you used is likely causing a chemical reaction with the other ingredients. Throw out the batch (don’t get it on your skin or breathe it in) and use a different brand of soap.
The Soap Isn’t Completely Dissolving In The Water, Why?
* If you’re having problems with chunks of detergent not dissolving, try mixing the detergent in some hot water before adding to the load of laundry.
* If you are using the powdered version of detergent, try grating your soap into finer pieces.
Any Ideas Of What I Can Use For Storing The Liquid Laundry Detergent In?
* Use pails made from heavy plastic, make sure there’s a lid or cap to keep the detergent sealed. I found some big heavy pails through a restaurant, if you know someone working in a restaurant, see if they can help you out.
* Comments have suggested using empty plastic vinegar jugs.
* Comments have suggested using the large plastic kitty litter containers.
Is Borax or Washing Soda Safe For The Environment? I’m Trying To Find An Eco-Friendly Soap!
* According to this website, washing soda is environmentally friendly: Root-cn.com [5].
* Borax is an ingredient included in many “Green” recipes.
* I would guess that it’s not the most environmentally friendly option out there, but it would be better than most regular commercial detergents.
How Much Soap Should I Use Per Load Of Wash?
* Read the instructions for the particular recipe you’re using, each of them have suggested amounts to use. Feel free to adjust as needed.
Ugh! This Stuff Didn’t Clean My Clothes At All!
* It could be one of two things: not enough detergent used in the load or the brand of bar soap used in the recipe. Experiment with the amount of detergent you use in the wash, you should discover the needed amount. The suggested amounts to use per load may not be right in your case since the brand of bar soap you used might not be as good a cleaner as others.
Is It Really Worthwhile Making Homemade Detergent?
* The powdered laundry detergents are the easiest to manage in my opinion (for both mixing and storing). It doesn’t cost that much to give it a shot and see how you like it. If you do find it works well for you–imagine the money you’ll save over time!
I’ll add to this list as questions arise. If you have any advice to offer, feel free to do so in the comments area below, and thanks again to everyone who shared their knowledge in the original post!
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes [1]
* Homemade Laundry Stain Pretreater Recipes [6]
* 5 Laundry Bloopers & Fixes [7]
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[1] 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes: http://tipnut.com/10-homemade-laundry-soap-detergent-recipes/
[2] Church & Dwight – Arm & Hammer: http://www.churchdwight.com/consumer_info/consumer/consumer.asp
[3] Dial Corporation Store Location: http://www.dialcorp.com/storelocator/storeloc2.cfm
[4] recommends both Washing Soda and Borax: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/baby-laundry-101
[5] Root-cn.com: http://www.root-cn.com/Laundry-Ball-Knowledge/Washing%20soda%20is%20environmentally%20friendly_23.Html
[6] Homemade Laundry Stain Pretreater Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-laundry-stain-remover-recipes/
[7] 5 Laundry Bloopers & Fixes: http://tipnut.com/5-laundry-bloopers-fixes/
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Homemade Foot Powder Recipes
Posted By TipNut On December 22, 2006 @ 1:48 pm In Beauty & Health | No Comments
Mix these up and store in a shakeable container. Dust feet as needed (don’t forget in between the toes).
Container Ideas: You could use an old baby powder container or an old seasonings container (clean & allow to dry first).
This powder can also be used to sprinkle inside shoes for odor control. Powder overnight then empty shoes before wearing.
Homemade Foot Powder Recipes
Recipe #1
1/4 cup boric acid powder
1/3 cup unscented talcum powder
1 TBS powdered alum
Recipe #2
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup baking soda
Peppermint Essential Oil (approx. 12-14 drops)
* Mix well and set aside overnight to dry thoroughly. If there are lumps in the mixture once it’s dry, you can sift. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe #3
1/2 cup orris root powder*
16 drops tea tree oil
16 drops lavender essential oil
* Mix well and set aside overnight to dry. Sift out lumps. Sprinkle and rub on feet as needed. Sprinkle in shoes and footwear.
*Can substitute with baking soda
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes [1]
* Homemade Foot Therapy Scrub [2]
* Homemade Deodorant Recipes [3]
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[2] Homemade Foot Therapy Scrub: http://tipnut.com/homemade-foot-therapy-scrub/
[3] Homemade Deodorant Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-deodorant-recipe/
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Homemade Deodorant Recipes
Posted By TipNut On November 5, 2006 @ 9:59 am In Beauty & Health | 13 Comments
Ingredients:
1 part baking soda
1 part cornstarch
tea tree oil
Directions:
* Combine ingredients and mix well.
* Put powder pixture into a shake box or a container with a powder puff.
* Use daily or as needed.
Updated notes: to give you an idea of tea tree oil/ratio, it’s about 10 drops per 1 cup of total powder mix. Adjust to your preference, there are no hard and fast rules here.
If you find your skin is very sensitive and store bought deodorants are irritating your skin, give this a try. Tea tree oil is antifungal, a disinfectant, powerful antiseptic, this fights odor unbelievably well.
More uses for tea tree oil: fighting dandruff, foot odor, fight athletes foot, helps fight acne/pimples and more.
Here’s another homemade deodorant recipe to try
This recipe is easy:
* Mix equal parts of baking soda, petroleum jelly and talcum powder. Melt over low heat until it’s completely smooth and well mixed. Stir constantly while the ingredients are heating.
* Pour into a container and seal. Cool at room temperature then use as needed.
* For the first batch try 2 or 3 TBS per ingredient to start with. If you like it, increase the amounts for a larger batch.
Updated: Combined two posts here, added the second recipe
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Homemade Foot Powder Recipes [1]
* How To Make Homemade Stick Deodorant [2]
* 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes [3]
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[2] How To Make Homemade Stick Deodorant: http://tipnut.com/stick-deodorant/
[3] 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-foot-soak-recipes/
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Quick Tips For Plants & Garden
Posted By TipNut On October 24, 2008 @ 9:01 am In Garden & Plants | 17 Comments
* Plant Lots of Garlic: Garlic is an effective and natural bug repellent. Plant lots of it in your garden in among other vegetables to protect them from pests. You could also make your own garlic spray by boiling a pint of water, throw in roughly chopped garlic cloves and steep until the water cools. Remove garlic bits then spray on plants frequently.
* Boiled Eggs Water & African Violets: When you boil eggs, save the water and when it’s reached room temperature–use it to water your african violets. The calcium in the water helps with blooms and plant growth.
* Rose Bush Booster: Save your egg shells and once you have a bunch, crush them up and dig them into the roots of your rose bushes. You could also save the water from boiled eggs, or soak egg shells in water, then water the roses with that enriched water.
* Clean Garden Pots: Some of you may have already been able to haul out and plant garden pots, containers and hanging baskets, lucky you! but for the rest of us–you can clean last year’s grime & rings away with a 50/50 water and vinegar solution. Works well on both plastic and clay containers.
* Leftover Beer: Pour the half empty bottles and cans of beer into a pail and leave sit for a few days for the alcohol to evaporate and the beer to go flat. Use the flat beer to give plants a little drink, this gives them extra nutrients. Great way to use up waste from a party! Don’t forget you can also use a can of beer in lawn care for a grass booster [1].
* Use Dishwater To Spray Plants: After washing dishes in the sink, use the dishwater on houseplants (make sure it’s not too warm). Spray or gently pour the soapy water over the plants and bugs won’t be too happy about it. If using a regular sized spray bottle, you can add another tsp of liquid dish detergent if a stronger soap solution is needed. Don’t do this more than once a week.
* Keep Potted Plant Soil Moist: Found this tip in an old magazine for homemakers: When going away for a few days, soak a large sponge in water and place it at the base of house plants, they will stay moist for days. I would use a fresh sponge and not one used at all for cleaning.
* Organic Weed Killer: Kill weeds dead with a good shot of vinegar. For best results, don’t dilute with water and choose a time to spray weeds when there’s no sign of rain. Household vinegar is around 5% acetic acid concentration which will do the trick for baby weeds. If you can find a stronger vinegar (like pickling which is about 9%), that will give better results for more mature (and stubborn) weeds.
* Dead Grass From Dog Urine: If your dog isn’t trained to potty in one particular spot [2], here’s something you can try to keep your grass from being killed off: Faithfully water the spot where the dog urinates. You’ll have to watch and pay attention to where they go, but watering it asap to dilute the urine should help the grass. If the grass has turned brown already, try sprinkling a generous layer of white granulated sugar over the area and then watering.
Also see 25 Tips For Plants & Flowers – Timeless Wisdom Collection [3].
These quick tips were previously published on Tipnut as single tips, they’ve been moved to this page for better organization and convenience. Any bookmarks you may have had will automatically forward to this page.
The comments below are timestamped earlier than the post date since they have been moved from the original tip post to here so they won’t be lost.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Organic Insect Repellent For Plants [4]
* Charming Kitchen Plants From The Garden [5]
* Homemade Weed Killer Recipes & Tips [6]
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[2] dog isn’t trained to potty in one particular spot: http://tipnut.com/how-to-train-a-dog-to-potty-in-one-spot/
[3] 25 Tips For Plants & Flowers – Timeless Wisdom Collection: http://tipnut.com/tips-for-plants-flowers/
[4] Organic Insect Repellent For Plants: http://tipnut.com/organic-insect-repellent-for-plants/
[5] Charming Kitchen Plants From The Garden: http://tipnut.com/kitchen-plants/
[6] Homemade Weed Killer Recipes & Tips: http://tipnut.com/weed-killers/
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Old-Time Tips For Flowers & Plants: Timeless Wisdom
Posted By TipNut On June 5, 2009 @ 6:16 am In Garden & Plants | 1 Comment
Old-Time Tips For Flowers & Plants
These snippets of quick tips come from a household booklet published in 1947 and features advice given for handling plants, cut flowers and a couple gardening related tips.
The Timeless Wisdom collection is a regular feature on Tipnut where we take a look back at the advice and techniques used decades ago in household management, many are still useful for today.
Old-Time Tips For Flowers & Plants
* Since house plants grow toward the light, be sure to turn the plants you keep near the window around every few days to prevent lopsided growth.
* The top of a pineapple, planted in a pint jar of water, will sprout and root, soon making an exotic and most attractive palm-like plant (see How To Grow Your Own Pineapple [1]).
* A novelty hanging vine can be grown from a sweet potato by planting it in a hanging basket or pot of sand (or a sandy loam), then watering occasionally. The leaves are dark green and resemble ivy.
* Gladioli, snapdragons and stocks can be cut down when their lower blossoms fade. Rearrange them in lower vases gradually and, when you are down to the last blossom, place the tips of the flowers in a dish on the dinner table. Large flowers which have opened fully (like roses) can also be displayed on the table with their stems cut short.
* To prolong the life of cut flowers, handle them gently from the moment they are cut and never lay them on top of each other while arranging them.
* Double the life of those pretty flowers by cutting their stems at a long slant. They’ll absorb more water that way you’ll brighten your home with their extra freshness. Another authority recommends this way to keep cut flowers fresh: add a lump of sugar or camphor to the water.
* Even four-day-old roses can keep on shedding beauty in your home if properly cared for. Cut their stems very short, eliminate most of the greens and set them in a thick cluster in a shallow bowl. They can be preserved even longer if they are nestled floating in a deep saucer where they can drain up plenty of water.
* Flowers will keep longer if the leaves below the water are removed. Decaying vegetable matter poisons the water.
* If you enjoy gardening but want to avoid grimy fingernails, scrape them over a wet cake of soap before beginning to work. This will keep the dirt out and the soap will easily rinse out afterwards (see Gardener’s Hands 101: Protection & Cleaning Tips [2]).
* Cut flowers should be “hardened” before being arranged in vases. When the flowers arrive, glance at the base of the stems. Have these been freshly cut? If so, place the stems in deep, cool water in a roomy jar. Place the jar in a cool place for a few hours before you arrange the flowers. This process insures absorption by the stems of all the water they can hold. If the stems are dark-tipped, the cut is not fresh. Snip off half an inch from each stem and place in deep water as described above. Be sure to change the water for your flowers each day and recut the stems.
* A good treatment for sick plants: Put several empty eggshells into a milk bottle filled with water and let stand for a day. Then water the plants with this mixture.
* To revive “sick” ferns, water them with 1/2 teacup of salt added to six pints of lukewarm water. If infested with worms, stick matches into the soil, sulfur end down. For an ordinary sized plant, use four matches–six for a large pot. The sulfur does the trick.
* To waterproof your flower pots, simply dip them into melted paraffin so that it sinks into the pores.
* Protect your smaller garden tools from rusting by keeping a pail of sand near the garage or cellar door and plunging them into the sand when through with them.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* 25 Tips For Plants & Flowers – Timeless Wisdom Collection [3]
* Charming Kitchen Plants From The Garden [4]
* Cooking Tips {Vegetables} Timeless Wisdom Collection [5]
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[2] Gardener’s Hands 101: Protection & Cleaning Tips: http://tipnut.com/gardeners-hands/
[3] 25 Tips For Plants & Flowers – Timeless Wisdom Collection: http://tipnut.com/tips-for-plants-flowers/
[4] Charming Kitchen Plants From The Garden: http://tipnut.com/kitchen-plants/
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Charming Kitchen Plants From The Garden
Posted By TipNut On August 4, 2009 @ 6:05 am In Garden & Plants | No Comments
Sweet Potato Plant & Carrot Plant
Flowers and house plants are not the only types of greenery which will enhance the appearance of the home. Vegetable arrangements are attractive and original. A vegetable plant placed on a sunny window ledge will last for months. The best way to grow vegetable plants is in water.
Appropriate for the kitchen are the old-fashioned sweet potato plant and carrot greens. Place a large sweet potato, which has already sprouted, in a glass vase so that the entire potato is covered with water except for a small area at the top. If the plant is kept in the sunlight for a short time, foliage will appear. Vines can be trained in any direction and, as the plant grows, it will become a decoration worthy of display in any room in the house.
Carrots, treated in the same fashion, will develop a charming lacy green foliage, and watermelon vines–the products of watermelon seeds planted in rich soil–are an attractive addition to kitchen greenery. The seeds of lemons, oranges and grapefruit also produce tiny tree-like plants.
To grow a beet plant, fill a large shallow pottery bowl with clean sand and some small rocks. Cut off half an inch or so from the bottoms of several good-size beets (so that they will sit firmly) and place them in the bowl. Remove the largest, oldest leaves. Keep the water level so that about one inch of each bulb is uncovered and set the bowl in a cool, shady place for a few days. Add water when needed.
Other vegetables which can be converted into lovely house plants are onions, carrots, kale, common garden leeks, turnips and celery.
More Ideas & How-To’s:
* How To Grow An Avocado Tree [1]: You can grow an avocado tree from the pit that you harvest from a fresh avocado. You probably won’t produce any fruit from the tree, but it is a nice addition to your home plant life.
* Never Pay For Onions Again: How To [2]: Plant the cut end (root) of an onion in a pot and grow your own onions year-round. Never buy onions or onion seeds again!
* How To Grow Your Own Pineapple [3]: Grow a pineapple plant from the discarded top of a freshly cut pineapple.
Article Source: Woman’s Home Companion Household Book (1948)
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* How To Grow Your Own Pineapple [3]
* Old-Time Tips For Flowers & Plants: Timeless Wisdom [4]
* Quick Tips For Plants & Garden [5]
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Sweetened Condensed Milk: Recipe Substitutes
Posted By TipNut On June 25, 2009 @ 9:59 am In Baking Tips, Recipes | No Comments
The list of Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking [1] has been updated and the sweetened condensed milk substitute recipes from that page have been moved here.
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute Recipes
Measuring Cups
* 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup boiling water, 1 cup skim milk powder. Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until all lumps are gone and milk is smooth. Store in refrigerator and chill before using.
* 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup margarine. Bring to a boil until margarine melts and sugar is dissolved. Add 1 cup dry powdered milk and beat until smooth.
* 1/4 cup hot water, 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix in blender for 1 minute or until sugar is partially dissolved. Continue to blend slowly adding 1 1/4 cups skim milk powder. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before using. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
* 1/4 cup margarine, 1 cup boiling water. Melt the margarine in the water then add 2 cups white sugar. Beat with mixer until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups skim milk powder, beat until smooth and thick. Makes 3 cups, keep refrigerated.
* 1/2 cup hot water (scant), 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups powdered milk. Add water to blender, start blending while gradually adding powdered milk. Gradually add sugar. Blend until sugar is dissolved. Cool and refrigerate before using.
* Dissolve 1/4 cup margarine in 1 cup boiling water. Add 2 cups sugar, beat with mixer until dissolved. Gradually add 4 cups skim milk powder. Beat. Makes 1 quart, keep refrigerated.
For another handy recipe substitution list, see Egg Substitutes [2].
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* Egg Substitutes: Handy Recipe List [2]
* Milk Bath Recipes To Pamper Yourself [3]
* Amaretto Mocha Recipe Mix [4]
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101 Homemade Jam, Jelly & Marmalade Recipes
Posted By TipNut On June 4, 2009 @ 1:03 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment
Getting Ready To Make Plum Jam
This week’s Recipe Hit List is a whopper! Here are 101 hand-picked recipes featuring homemade jams, jellies & marmalades made from fruits, berries, herbs, flowers and produce harvested from early Spring right through to Fall. The collection includes a mix of tried-and-true traditional favorites, many featuring a flavor twist and others that are quite interesting and unique. Some also include not only recipes but full tutorials on jelly & jam making.
If you’re forever on the hunt for new ideas in food preservation, this is the list for you!
101 Homemade Jam, Jelly & Marmalade Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites
1. Apple Pie Jam [1]: This Apple Pie Jam tastes just like what it sounds like – apple pie filling. Rather than using it as jam on toast (which I’m sure would be tasty as well), I’ve been heating it up and using it as a sauce for pancakes, a glaze for pork chops, etc. Recipe found at Columbus Foodie.
2. Apple & Flowering Quince Jam [2]: Most of you are familiar with quinces (Cydonia oblonga), the ancient fruit used to make the Spanish membrillo paste that’s wonderful with cheese. But how many of you know that the flowering quince (Chaenomeles Lindl) – related, but by no means the same fruit – is also edible? Not many, I suspect. Known as the Nordic lemon because of their high Vitamin C content, they also contain a lot of pectin as well as citric and malic acid, which makes them excellent for jam-making or canning. Recipe found at Nami Nami.
3. Autumn Apple Cider Jelly [3]: My aim is to keep the flavor as close to natural apple cider, with all its tart poetry, as possible. Apples contain quite a bit of pectin naturally, so you don’t need to mess with them too much. Even so, these recipes contain lemon juice, probably since they both call for apple juice instead of apple cider, which is an altered product with sugar and what-not. I decided to leave in the lemon juice to combat the sugar, even though both shift the flavor a bit. Recipe found at Culinaria Eugenius.
4. Apple Jelly [4]: In the world of making homemade jams and jellies, apple jelly is the starter kit. It’s your paper airplane, your pencil and paper, your tin roof sundae, your khakis and tees, your clean palate. Simplicity sets it apart; adapability provides its charm. Recipe found at Flavorful Chameleon.
5. Spiced Apple Jelly [5]: This is an unusual but incredibly tasty preserve which reminds me of the mulled cider I like to make. It is delicately spiced and sweet but with a sharp vinegary hit from the cider vinegar. If you want a more straightforwardly sweet preserve, simply omit the vinegar. Recipe found at A Little Slice of Life.
6. Best Apricot Jam Recipe [6]: Learning how to make apricot jam is easy when you have a good recipe. Hope you enjoy my best apricot jam recipe. Recipe from Little Green Cottage Designs.
7. Jamaica (Australian) Banana Jam Recipe [7]: It was quite a lovely recipe to make, and I’ve enjoyed it very much over toast, crumpets, english muffins, and a variety of other toast like foods. I also think it would be fantastic on a batch of fresh scones with butter and cream. Recipe found at Abstract Gourmet.
8. Banana & Passion Fruit Jam [8]: Although this jam has got more banana than passion fruit…the presence of the passion fruit is quite dominant. It is a very delicious jam and the seeds give a very nice crunch to it. This jam doesn’t taste that sweet…I believe it is largely due to the slightly tangy passion fruit. It is yummy on a slice of plain toast…and I may use this jam to make a batch of muffins, or a chiffon cake soon. Recipe found at Happy Home Baking.
9. Blackberry Jam [9]: When selecting the berries, pick fully ripe ones which is fully black in color, firm and plum. Blackberries are packed with antioxidants and have a lot of health benefits. This blackberry jam is prepared without using the commercially available pectin. A good friend of mine, found a way to make this jam, making use of the natural pectin found in apple and lemon. And here goes the recipe for that. Recipe found at Simply Spicy.
10. Sugarless Blackberry Jam [10]: Here is a sugarless blackberry jam recipe, kept natural, without any artificial sweeteners or preservatives. One thing to consider when making a sugarless jam is the pectin. Commercial pectin still contains dextrose, aka sugar. I use a low-methoxyl citrus pectin. Recipe found at Maple ‘N Cornbread.
11. Summer Berry & Lemon Verbena Jelly [11]: I have given an amount that is enough to fill a couple of jars, so you don’t necessarily have to go through the whole canning/sterilization process – you can keep it covered in the refrigerator. You can of course double or triple the amount if you would like to have a neat row of dark red jelly jars. It’s wonderful on bread or crackers or scones, alone or with butter or cream cheese, and is perfect on plain yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Recipe found at Just Hungry.
12. Best Blueberry Jam Ever [12]: As for the jam, well, it’s the end of summer and blueberries are in abundance AND on the cheap. So while they’re still in season, you too can have fun making some jam. Here’s an easy recipe to eat with your very own concoction. Good on warm baguette or rich vanilla bean ice cream too!Let er rip! Recipe found at HOG Food Blog.
13. Banana Blueberry Jam [13]: This homemade sweet jam tastes as good as my favourite store bought blueberry jam, minus whatever preservatives that you get from ready made ones. I like the presence of the chunks of berries, although like most jam it tasted a tad too sweet for me. Recipe found at Happy Home Baking.
14. Making Carrot Marmalade – A Tutorial [14]: This is adapted from a recipe in the Canadian Farm Cook Book of 1911, of which I am so fortunate as to have a copy. The Canadian twist to this marmalade is the addition of carrots. I like it better than straight-up orange marmalade, which I find just too strong in the home made version – and I like a marmalade with lots of oomph. The lemon makes it a little more subtle too. You don’t actually taste the carrots; they just mellow it. All in all, if you like marmalade you should give it a try. It’s not hard to make, just a little time consuming. Recipe found at Seasonal Ontario Food.
15. Carrot Cake Jam Recipe [15]: This jam truly tastes like a slice of carrot cake! Recipe from Kansas A Canadian Crafter.
16. Cherry Jam Recipe [16]: This is my recipe for one pound of cherries—since cherries are so expensive I never make much of the jam in fear that I won’t eat it all throughout the year. Surely though, double or triple if you want. Make sure to buy a little over the weight of cherries you want to use, to make up for any bruised fruit that you may find in the bag. Recipe found at Caviar And Codfish.
17. No-Recipe Cherry Jam [17]: I’m going to teach you how to make something without a recipe. Before you freak, remember that your grandmother made lots of things without recipes and measuring everything down to the last 5/9ths of a teaspoon. Just breath. That’s right, it will be okay. Instructions by David Lebovitz.
18. Chokejerry Jam Recipe [18]: Chokecherry Jam was a breakfast tradition at our house. It defined Sunday mornings for as long as I could remember. After a few dozen phone calls, I managed to track down this most precious recipe from childhood. Once I retrieved it, though, I felt kind of foolish. There’s nothing to it. Have you ever gone back to a childhood haunt and noticed how everything is smaller than you remembered it? Well, I guess this recipe is kind of like that. Bigger than life for sentimental reasons and nothing more. Recipe found at High Altitude Cooking.
19. Crab Apple Jelly [19]: I want to use the jelly for Christmas gifts as the colour is so seasonal. It’s so easy to make. I managed to drip 5 lbs of fruit in a sieve lined with muslin so a jelly bag is not essential. A wash is all that is required. No peeling or removal of twigs is needed as it is all going to be strained anyway. Recipe found at Tea And Wheaten Bread.
20. Crabapple and Pomegranate Jelly with Rosebuds: A Recipe [20]: I could have added a couple of cloves, or half a vanilla bean, or half a stick of cinnamon. Any would have produced a wonderful, enigmatic flavoured jelly that would be delicious. But instead I added some dried rose buds to scent the apples and pomegranate with a subtle waft of rose blossoms. Just the thing. Recipe found at A Lifetime Of Cooking.
21. Cranberry Orange Jelly [21]: If you’re hosting any sort of holiday gathering – or attending one where you’ve been requested to bring food – nothing seems to impress people more than homemade cranberry sauce. I don’t know why, since it’s actually really easy to make. It’s also one of those things that tends to taste much better homemade. Recipe found at Better Than Ramen.
22. Cranberry~Clove Marmalade [22]: Last weekend among other things, I also prepared marmalade with cranberries. In addition to oranges and jaggery, I have added cloves on a whim and cloves fresh, refreshing aroma brightened up not only our breath but also our otherwise mundane morning jam-bread breakfast routine. Recipe found at Mahanandi.
23. Currant Jelly [23]: With currants from the bushes in our front yard we made some delicious currant jelly. We managed to get 2 jars out of our haul. It’s an easy recipe, it just takes a bit of time. (note: don’t try to double the recipe as it likely won’t set, just make 2 batches.) Recipe found at Folkmann.ca.
24. No Bits Blackcurrant Jelly [24]: Here’s my recipe for the most divine, sweet-but-not-too-sweet, tart-but-not-too-tart Blackcurrant Jelly which is very definitely devoid of bits. Recipe found at My Tiny Plot.
25. Dandelion Jelly [25]: I have also frozen the strained infusion and fresh petals with success. This might be usefull if you are having a hard time collecting enough petals at one time. The infusion: the water to petal ratio should equal each other. If you have 1 cup of petals use 1 cup of boiling water. Recipe found at Lizzy Lane Farm.
26. Elderberry Jelly [26]: We plucked the berries from the clusters with a twisting motion and collected the berries into a large bowl. From having done this once before I knew that we needed 8 cups of berries for the cooked jelly recipe. We probably didn’t have to remove all the berries from the clusters for making jelly, but at that point of the process we were undecided whether we’d make jam or jelly. Since elderberries have a sizable seed, we decided to make jelly. Recipe found at Most Delicious Toast.
27. Elderberry Jam, Mulberry Jam & Papaw Jam Recipes [27]: Basically any edible fruit can be made into a spread, with some very unusual and never thought of recipes. Here are a few common suggestions to tease your taste buds. Recipes found at Herbal Farmstead.
28. Fig & Rhubarb Jam [28]: Most of the fig jam recipes online use dried figs, which isn’t surprising given how expensive fresh figs are. But if you’re fortunate enough to have access to an abundance of them, then this fresh fig jam really is superb. Recipe found at Fig Jam And Lime Cordial.
29. Fig & Anise Jam [29]: Finding impossible to eat all the figs I have, making a jam was probably a clever option. To the figs I’ve added the classics cinnamon and lemon, but what made this jam a bit more interesting were some anise seeds that I decided to threw in at the last moment. It gave the jam an awesome flavour that had me (the non-jam eater) licking my fingers while testing for the consistency. Recipe found at Clumbsy Cookie.
30. Quick Refrigerator Fig Jam [30]: All you do is chop up your figs, add a little sugar and let the figs’ own pectin work in your favor. The only difference between this quick jam and traditional preserves is that this one is fast to make, and should be consumed within about a week. One pound of figs will make about one and a half cups of jam. It’s also a lot easier to get your hands on a pound of figs than on the four pounds or more you’d need to make the canning process worth it. Recipe found at A Mingling Of Tastes.
31. Fireweed Jelly Recipe [31]: This jelly recipe imparts a nice distinctive flavor for those peanut butter sandwiches or steaming stack of hot cakes. Recipe found at Live From Alaska.
32. Concord Grape Freezer Jam [32]: I used the basic freezer jam recipe found on the fruit pectin package made by the Ball company. I have listed a very similar recipe below which suggests some spice additions to add a unique twist to the jam. I will try adding some ginger next time. Recipe found at My Everyday Kitchen.
33. White Grape Jelly [33]: This turned out almost too pretty to eat…but too yummy not to! I love the color it almost glows a pinkish apricot color. Recipe found at The Inadvertent Farmer.
34. Pink Grapefruit Marmalade with Vanilla [34]: When I say that this is the best marmalade I’ve ever made, I mean it’s the best marmalade I’ve ever eaten or tasted. The kind of jam you want to eat straight out of the jar, standing by the fridge door, almost like spoonable candy, except with a pleasant hint of bitterness. Recipe found at Desert Candy.
35. Grapefruit Marmalade [35]: After some experimentation, I’ve figured out an excellent grapefruit marmalade recipe. Recipe found at No Worries Farm.
36. Hawthorn Jelly Recipe [36]: This is a lovely, simple hawthorn jelly recipe that you can have with cheese or meats. Make it now and you’ll be in time for giving it away as Christmas presents. Recipe found at Eat Weeds.
37. Hedgerow Jelly [37]: Hedgerows are an excellent source of fruits and berries in the autumn. There are a large number of different shrubs and trees that provide material for making hedgerow jelly. Recipe found at Self Sufficient In Suburbia.
38. White Wine & Herb Jelly [38]: A few years ago I made a white wine and herb jelly which is really lovely for using as a glaze on roasted meats, or to serve with a cheese platter. I have an abundance of herbs this year and with frost around the corner, I wanted to do something different with them. Recipe found at Diggin The Dirt.
39. Kiwifruit and Apple Jam [39]: I’m not a huge fan of kiwifruit by themselves. It’s not bad but there are about a dozen other fruit I’d choose ahead of one. But made into a jam and it’s suddenly delicious. Recipe found at Not Quite Nigella.
40. Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade [40]: I was amazed at how simple the process is for making marmalade. Really, you only need 3 main ingredients – your citrus fruit of choice, water, and sugar – and you’ll have yourself a jar of homemade marmalade in no time! Recipe found at Lick My Spoon.
41. Recipe: Meyer Lemon Marmalade [41]: This recipe creates a beautiful, fresh-tasting marmalade. Every jar of our Geyserville marmalade brought back the taste of our old home long after we had moved to Seattle. Truly wonderful. Enjoy! Recipe found at 1 Green Generation.
42. Meyer Lemon and Vanilla Bean Marmalade [42]: Recipe from Epicurious.
43. Lemon Jelly [43]: The lemon jelly was wonderful. So wonderful in fact, that we got up early this morning and made a few more batches for good measure. Recipe found at Cappy And Pegody’s World.
44. Lemon-Ginger Marmalade [44]: This golden-hued marmalade is right at home on toast, but it’s also divine stirred into plain yogurt or dolloped on coconut ice cream. Recipe found at Pastry Heaven.
45. Lemon Balm Jelly [45]: It turned out a gorgeous jelly, fragrant and subtle, and perfect on toast. I reckon it would be fab on butterfly cakes too. Or on scones with cream, or in the middle of a sponge. Recipe found at Thinking About Food.
46. Lemon / Lime Marmalade [46]: I used the seedless lemons limes that my mother grows. This marmalade is a little bitter-sweet but I like it. If you keep it for some time the bitterness will be gone. The marmalade, like all lemon preserves, will darken as it ages. I also added roasted and crushed chilli pepper flakes before pouring into jars for an additional twist: bitter, sweet, sour and hot! Recipe found at A Mad Tea Party.
47. Lilly Pilly Jelly Recipe [47]: I look forward to my cup of tea with some fresh pasta dura bread, butter and home made lilly pilly jelly. Oh my gosh. It is just gorgeous. Just a few days ago I didn’t even know that tree existed and here I am today enjoying the lovely treats that this native lilly pilly tree has offered me. I will be back for more of it’s fruit to make some more of this new taste sensation. Recipe found at Through My Kitchen Window.
48. Mango Jam [48]: One cup of mango jam lasted for 4 toasts for us. We couldn’t resist the quiveringly tender, rich yellow-sapphire like mango jam and consumed half of it even before cooling. Recipe found at Mahanandi.
49. Mango and Cardamom Jam [49]: The mango and cardamom jam turned out great! It is nice and sweet and just bursting with mango flavour and the cardamom goes really well with mango! I will certainly be enjoying this jam! Recipe found at Closet Cooking.
50. Onion Marmalade [50]: This is onion marmalade. It is a rich deep brown, reflecting its roots of caramelized onions, revealing its brown-sugary rich but not burnt flavor, suggesting the hint of bite from its balsamic vinegar reduction. It’s really, really, really (three reallys) good. Recipe found at My Husband Cooks.
51. Seville Orange Marmalade [51]: You might be interested to know that Seville Orange Marmalade was created because of an error. Apparently an Englishwoman in 1700, the wife of a grocer, was stuck with some sour oranges that were bought cheaply from a boat that was carrying them from Seville. Since there was a storm, they wanted to get rid of their stock or oranges quickly, so the grocer bought them. But they were inedibly sour so his wife decided to try making jam from then, and viola!…Seville Orange Marmalade was invented. Recipe by David Lebovitz.
52. Mandarin Whisky Marmalade [52]: Mr Redneck is the marmalade eater and he has declared this jam to be ‘Good ‘. Man of few words ! A delicious spread on toast. Love the tang and bitter sweet taste of the marmalade. The mandarins from our tree are seedless and this conserve will set without pectin. Recipe found at The Waitakere Redneck’s Kitchen.
53. Chinese Orange Marmalade Recipe [53]: Luckily, I had a few Chinese oranges … all plum…ripe and orange on my little orange plant. And I wanted to make the marmalade as I write this recipe down for all my readers… so here goes… and please do note I use no preservatives …and …aaahhh… no … it can’t go easy on sugar … . Recipe found at Rajee Sood.
54. Blood Orange Marmalade [54]: Secret tip: If mixture foams while cooking, add 1/2t butter or margarine per batch. Recipe found at Anarchy In A Jar.
55. Orange Ginger Marmalade [55]: The resulting marmalade is sweet, but not cloyingly so. The chunks of orange peel are a bit more toothsome than I find to be ideal, but they add good flavor and texture, so I don’t regret their inclusion (in the future, I’ll try for an even finer dice). I do wish the ginger flavor was more aggressive, next time I make this, I’m going to mince it instead of grating it, and will use a generous three or four-inch length. However, all in all, I’ve produced a really delicious spread that is perfect on toast, scones or stirred into a dish of cottage cheese. Recipe found at Food In Jars.
56. Orange Marmalade [56]: Recipe found at Pink Of Perfection.
57. Peach Jam [57]: Peaches are one of my dad’s favorite fruits. They come out right around his birthday and we always shower him with various peach desserts. Peach jam is another favorite that doesn’t taste quite the same when bought in the stores. Recipe found at Delicious Bits.
58. Peach & Orange Jam Recipe [58]: Recipe found at Piggy’s Cooking Journal.
59. Peach Mango Jam [59]: This jam kind of tastes like orange marmalade, but sweeter. The orange, peach and mango flavor combination gives the jam a bit of a tropical vibe. I highly recommend using honey versus white sugar or Splenda; honey isn’t as cloyingly sweet. I bet the syrupy molasses flavor of brown sugar would be great though. Recipe found at Woman With A Whisk.
60. Peach Peel Jelly [60]: There is a tremendous rewarding feeling you will get when you make something so incredibly delicious for your family out of compost fillings. LOL. Recipe found at Ally Jo’s Erudition.
61. Pear and Lemon Jam Recipe [61]: I made an excellent jam, not too sweet. A lemony taste with tiny explosions of pear. Everyone that tasted it wanted the recipe. It’s our favourite jam, good for breakfast or with a mild soft cheese. Recipe found at The Cottage Smallholder.
62. Vanilla Pear Jam [62]: This was my first attempt at making jam, but I was armed with a couple different recipes from Brandy and a huge bag of Bartlett pears from my parents. My mom came over on ‘jam day’ and helped with all the peeling, coring and chopping of the pears. We made two batches and ended up with seven jars of seriously delicious jam. I sense a yearly jam tradition starting up. Recipe found at Make Something.
63. Prickly Pear Jelly [63]: Unlike many other cactus jelly recipes on the internets that we have tried unsuccessfully, this one works. Recipe found at Homegrown Evolution.
64. Pepper Jelly Recipe [64]: I love making a batch of Pepper Jelly to keep around the house because it is such a diverse ingredient. Recently I served it to some guests at a dinner party as a dipping sauce with Spring Rolls. Recipe found at Nola Cuisine.
65. Hot Pepper Jelly [65]: I searched all my local stores for red jalapenos. When I found them, I did my best to capture the same flavor. And it worked – it was sweet and delicious and just a tad spicy. I would highly recommend it – it’s possibly my favorite recipe I’ve made in a long time. Recipe found at The Apartment Kitchen.
66. Pineapple Jam [66]: This was my first attempt at making pineapple jam. It was awesome. I used it not only to spread on bread, but also for the filling in a bread recipe I created. I am also planing to make a pineapple jam tart soon. Recipe found at Chop Chop A to Z.
67. Rosemary Flavoured Plum Jam [67]: Recipe found at Lucullian Delights.
68. Plum Peach Jam [68]: This is a very plummy jam, please only make it with a variety of plum whose flavor you really enjoy. This is not suitable for Italian prune plums or other thick skin variety. Recipe found at Tea & Cookies.
69. Vanilla Plum Jam [69]: This thick gluten free, naturally sweetened, no sugar plum jam is delicious on pancakes, toast or warmed up over a big bowl of vanilla ice cream. Recipe found at Elana’s Pantry.
70. Green Gage Plum & Vanilla Jam [70]: I first bought about three pounds of these gorgeous fruit from Patrick at Thomas farm. Took them home, and made a quick batch of compote with a couple of vanilla beans, which is a recipe more or less cribbed from Christine Ferber’s Mes Confitures book. They turned out so amazingly delicious that I ran back to the market just before it’s closed and bought ten more pounds. Yeah. Ten. I went plum mad. Recipe found at Chez Pim.
71. Plum Marmalade With Rum [71]: Everyone that I shared it with loved it. It’s amazing on crepes, vanilla, ice cream, waffles, or even toast. Recipe found at Katrina Cooks.
72. Pomegranate Jam [72]: But there is one thing I’m sure of: I will be preserving pomegranates for the rest of my life. The result was fantastic. So much so that I now claim this jam to be the most delicious jam that I’ve ever tasted. It is even better than the cherry jam my friend’s mom prepares that smells like chocolate (weird, but I swear it does). Recipe found at Cafe Fernando.
73. Luscious Pumpkin Jam [73]: This jam isn’t only good, it’s fabulous!!! It is incredibly tasty and delicate. In fact, this “Pumpkin Jam” reminds me a lot of chestnut puree/jam, because the pumpkin (Hokkaido Pumpkin) I used has a very similar flavor and texture. It is for this particular reason that in French, the “Hokkaido Pumpkin” is called “Potimarron” (marron = chestnut). Not to forget that the added spices go perfectly hand in hand with the pumpkin’s natural honeyed sweet and rich/deep aromas. It’s really a wonderful jam that would make a great Christmas gift! Recipe found at Rosa’s Yummy Yums.
74. Queen Anne’s Lace Jelly [74]: I opened the envelope from my aunt to find a yellowed newspaper clipping with a recipe for Queen Anne’s Lace Jelly. I love old-timey recipes, so I had to make it. It is has a very light lemony flavor and is the palest of pink. Everytime I see these flowers I think of her and this recipe. Recipe found at Murmuring Trees.
75. Quince Jam [75]: Quite easy to make and tastes, smells just wonderful. Recipe found at Yogurt Land.
76. Raspberry Jam Recipe [76]: You just need equal parts of raspberries and sugar – my frozen raspberries came in a 350g pack – but you can just work with whatever amount you have. Of course fresh raspberries are best. Recipe found at Meet Me At Mikes.
77. Homemade Elderflower & Raspberry Jellies Recipe [77]: Having missed out on all the elderflower recipes I’ve been keeping a beady eye open for this year’s first frothy flowers. They make great cordial, wine and champagne. But they are also the key ingredient in early summer jellies. Jellies are so easy to make and you can’t beat a homemade one. They are great for a supper or lunch party – small glasses of tangy delight can be made in advance. Jellies are easy to make and 99% of people love them. Recipe found at The Cottage Smallholder.
78. Golden Raspberry Jam [78]: Golden Raspberries are not only hard to find but more fragile and a tad pricier than their red counterparts. However, the payoff resides not only in their beautiful color but in their sweeter, milder, less tart taste, with a slight honeyed apricot undertone that comes across especially clearly when prepared simply in coulis or jam. Recipe found at Seattle Bon Vivant.
79. Rhubarb Jam [79]: I used pectin to set the jam because, well, what else am I going to use my box of pectin for? But I think you could probably go without it — the jam would be a little runny but still really good. Recipe found at Sugarlaws.
80. Bluebarb Jam & Rhubarb Orange Jelly Recipes [80]: Jam mixes rhubarb with blueberries or saskatoon berries. Recipes found at Dinner With Julie.
81. Raspberry Rhubarb Jam [81]: This is such a simple recipe. It has only 4 ingredients and takes very little time. It made about 8 cups of jam all together. If you have never made jam because you thought it was too time consuming or hard to do, then you really need to try this recipe. It is also a great way to use rhubarb that is in season right now! Recipe found at The Life And Love’s Of Grumpy’s Honebunch.
82. Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam [82]: This is one of the best jams I’ve ever tasted–the fresh fruit flavor (not to mention the color) is just spectacular. If you’re not familiar with the modern “freezer” jams, they are ones kept several weeks in the refrigerator (or up to a year in the freezer), so don’t require processing in a boiling water bath. (The jars should be cleaned in boiling water before they are used though.) Since the fruit is not cooked enough to be sterilized all the way through, it won’t keep stored on pantry shelves. Recipe found at Nancy Baggett’s Kitchen Lane.
83. Rhubarb and Ginger Jam [83]: It made just over three pounds of jam. I have never tasted rhubarb and ginger jam before and I was really surprised. It has a delicate taste with a nice warm undertone of ginger. Not over powering at all. I am definitely going to make more batches, and it was so easy. Recipe found at Allotment Lady.
84. Apple Rhubarb Jam [84]: Now, I’m sure you’re all thinking “PIE!” when you hear rhubarb. And maybe you’re also thinking “strawberries” at the same time. But let me see if I can broaden your perspective on rhubarb uses and companion flavors. Sweet little autumn apples are the perfect complement to rhubarb’s bright tangy flavor. And jam, when heading into winter, is a very necessary hibernation food store. I seem to be making a lot of little batches of jam this year, and I have to say this is definitely my favorite. Recipe found at Straight From The Farm.
85. Lavender Rhubarb Jam [85]: If new season lavender sprigs are hard for you to come by then try it with rosemary, it’s just as good! Recipe found at Tigress In A Jam.
86. Riberry Jam [86]: Riberry jam has various savoury applications such as a condiment to grilled beef tenderloin steak, added to enhance a jus or used as a glaze for BBQ ribs. On the sweet side simply serve Riberry jam as a topping on ice cream, Wattleseed pancakes or use as a cake filling. Basically anywhere you usually use raspberry jam. The recipe uses fresh riberries, however, they can be substituted for frozen riberries. Recipe by Benjamin Christie.
87. Rose Petal Jelly [87]: I really felt as if I was bottling sunshine when I made this delicious jelly, because as soon as I had finished picking the roses, the sky turned grey and the heavens opened – yet more torrential rain, fierce enough, once again, to damage flowers. Recipe found at Joanna’s Food.
88. How To Make Rose Petal Jelly [88]: I remembered a recipe for rose petal jelly that I had found in Euell Gibbons’ book, “Stalking the Healthful Herb.” It is a version that is uncooked, and therefore preserves the large amounts of Vitamin C contained in the rose petals. Here’s how to make uncooked rose petal jelly. This recipe makes about a quart of jelly. (NOTE: Only use petals from a rose bush that has not been treated with chemicals of any kind). Recipe found at Herban Lifestyle.
89. Cider Sage Jelly [89]: This recipe was pretty straightforward. I made it pretty much as written, except I skipped the food coloring (and the canning/sterilizing aspect). Luckily my sage infusion was a nice *sage* green and my cider was a pretty yellow, the final jelly is a lovely greenish golden color. Recipe found at The Dogs Eat The Crumbs.
90. How To Make Strawberry Jam: Small Batch Making For Beginners [90]: A nice video that walks you through step-by-step how to make a small batch of strawberry jam–this is perfect for beginners! Featured on Tipnut.com.
91. Strawberry Freezer Jam [91]: One of the greatest simple delights of summer is biting into a juicy, sweet strawberry. However, you can savor that moment all year round by making freezer jam. It’s very easy to do, and so yummy- you’ll never want to eat store-bought jam again! Recipe found at Enchanted Dandelions.
92. Strawberry Balsamic Jam [92]: I wasn’t sure how it would go over, but it has turned out to be quite popular, even with my mom who claims to hate balsamic vinegar. The balsamic isn’t easy to identify, but it gives the jam a complex, earthy flavor that’s addictive. Recipe found at Dinner Party.
93. Strawberry Vanilla Jam [93]: A vanilla bean infuses this strawberry jam with intriguing flavour and aroma. Recipe found at Canadian Living.
94. Mango Strawberry Jam [94]: This is a versatile spread and can be used in so many ways. Fantastic when you can’t be bothered to spend time in the kitchen when the temperatures are rising. Recipe found at What’s For Lunch Honey?
95. Strawberry & Apple Jam [95]: I’ve made this jam before and I adored it’s brilliant ruby colour and the tangy taste it left on my palate as opposed to the often sickly sweet associated with some jams. Recipe found at Through My Kitchen Window.
96. Strawberry Daiquiri Jam & Lime Margarita Jelly Recipes [96]: I’ve been told by the few people that I gave them as gifts that the jams were wonderful! So, here you go! Recipes found at Sleepy Cat Hollow.
97. Sun-dried Tomato Jam [97]: This jam tastes awesome spread on top of a crostini, over a goat cheese toast, or as a condiment for a sandwich, like an Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich. I am sure you and I will be able to come up with many more uses. Check it out! Recipe found at Karma-Free Cooking.
98. Tomato, Apple & Rosemary Jam [98]: This jam is so delicious you can just eat it out of the jar with a spoon, but it is also versatile enough to go on butterred toast or even as a condiment for roasted duck or meat. I might even serve it with some goat cheese as appetizer. Recipe found at Chez Pim.
99. Green Tomato Jam [99]: The recipe, as I interpreted it–by skipping both the cinnamon stick in and the food mill step in Ferber’s original version–, allowed for the taste and texture of the tomatoes in all their glory to remain palpable, unadulterated. Perfect! Recipe from Seattle Bon Vivant.
100. Violet Jelly [100]: It was delicious. It has the flavor of berries with flowery undertones and a hint of grass. It’s not something I would use on a peanut butter sandwich but on a bagel or english muffin-yum and can’t wait. Or even over some vanilla ice cream. Recipe from Homeschool Gardener.
101. Watermelon Jam [101]: The jam turned out great, exhibiting a great color and flavor. Appearences are deceptive and it applies to Watermelon too. Despite the light and juicy texture, the flesh withstood heat very well and I had to break it up into small pieces and towards the end take the help of a hand blender to smoothen the jam’s consistency. I coupled watermelon with a hint of cinnamon to deepen the aroma. Recipe found at AkshayaPatra.
Bonus: Tips found at Mother Earth News: Make Delicious, Low-sugar Jams and Jellies [102]: With these simple ingredients you can make naturally sweet, low-calorie preserves.
Also don’t miss Homemade Jelly Making: Troubleshooting Tips [103] and these Vintage Jelly & Jam Making Tips [104].
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Vintage Jelly & Jam Making Tips: Timeless Wisdom [104]
* Homemade Jelly Making: Troubleshooting Tips [103]
* How To Make Strawberry Jam: Small Batch Making For Beginners [90]
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[3] Autumn Apple Cider Jelly: http://culinariaeugenius.wordpress.com/2008/10/11/lingering-autumn-cider-jelly/
[4] Apple Jelly: http://tallcloverfarm.com/?p=117
[5] Spiced Apple Jelly: http://littlesliceoflife.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/recipe-spiced-apple-jelly/
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[7] Jamaica (Australian) Banana Jam Recipe: http://abstractgourmet.com/2007/06/banana-jam/
[8] Banana & Passion Fruit Jam: http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.com/2009/04/banana-passion-fruit-jam.html
[9] Blackberry Jam: http://simplyspicy.blogspot.com/2007/09/blackberry-jam.html
[10] Sugarless Blackberry Jam: http://maplencornbread.blogspot.com/2009/04/sugarless-blackberry-jam.html
[11] Summer Berry & Lemon Verbena Jelly: http://www.justhungry.com/2006/08/summer_berry_and_lemon_verbena.html
[12] Best Blueberry Jam Ever: http://handsongourmet.com/blog/2008/08/25/comfort/
[13] Banana Blueberry Jam: http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.com/2009/02/banana-blueberry-jam.html
[14] Making Carrot Marmalade – A Tutorial: http://seasonalontariofood.blogspot.com/2009/01/making-carrot-marmalade-tutorial.html
[15] Carrot Cake Jam Recipe: http://kansasa.blogspot.com/2007/10/recipe-for-carrot-cake-jam-watch-out.html
[16] Cherry Jam Recipe: http://caviarandcodfish.com/2008/06/02/the-happy-tedium-of-cherry-jam/
[17] No-Recipe Cherry Jam: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2005/06/norecipe_yikes.html
[18] Chokejerry Jam Recipe: http://highaltitudecooking.blogspot.com/2007/08/chokecherry-jam-recipe.html
[19] Crab Apple Jelly: http://teandwheatenbread.blogspot.com/2008/10/crab-apple-jelly.html
[20] Crabapple and Pomegranate Jelly with Rosebuds: A Recipe: http://vegeyum.wordpress.com/2008/05/05/crabapplejelly/
[21] Cranberry Orange Jelly: http://betterthanramen.blogspot.com/2006/11/cranberry-orange-jelly.html
[22] Cranberry~Clove Marmalade: http://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/archives/2006/11/28/cranberryclove-marmalade/
[23] Currant Jelly: http://www.folkmann.ca/2008/08/23/currant-jelly/
[24] No Bits Blackcurrant Jelly: http://www.mytinyplot.co.uk/?p=229
[25] Dandelion Jelly: http://lizzylanefarm.wordpress.com/2009/05/09/dandelion-jelly/
[26] Elderberry Jelly: http://wildeherb.com/2008/09/01/elderberry-jelly-recipe-for-most-delicious-toast/
[27] Elderberry Jam, Mulberry Jam & Papaw Jam Recipes: http://herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com/2007/02/wild-about-jams.html
[28] Fig & Rhubarb Jam: http://figjamandlimecordial.com/2009/02/25/fig-and-rhubarb-jam/
[29] Fig & Anise Jam: http://clumbsycookie.blogspot.com/2008/08/fig-anise-jam.html
[30] Quick Refrigerator Fig Jam: http://www.aminglingoftastes.com/2008/09/quick-refrigerator-fig-jam.html
[31] Fireweed Jelly Recipe: http://livefromalaska.blogspot.com/2007/08/when-alaska-hands-you-fireweed.html
[32] Concord Grape Freezer Jam: http://myeverydaykitchen.blogspot.com/2008/09/concord-grape-freezer-jam.html
[33] White Grape Jelly: http://sweetgrace.typepad.com/the_inadvertent_farmer/2008/10/white-grape-jellyrecipe-and-pictures.html
[34] Pink Grapefruit Marmalade with Vanilla: http://desertcandy.blogspot.com/2008/01/onslaught.html
[35] Grapefruit Marmalade: http://noworriesfarm.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/grapefruit-marmalade/
[36] Hawthorn Jelly Recipe: http://www.eatweeds.co.uk/hawthorn-jelly-recipe
[37] Hedgerow Jelly: http://self-sufficientinsuburbia.blogspot.com/2008/10/hedgerow-jelly.html
[38] White Wine & Herb Jelly: http://www.digginthedirt.ca/?p=123
[39] Kiwifruit and Apple Jam: http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/09/27/kiwifruit-and-apple-jam/
[40] Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade: http://lickmyspoon.com/recipes/kumquat-vanilla-marmalade/
[41] Recipe: Meyer Lemon Marmalade: http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=896
[42] Meyer Lemon and Vanilla Bean Marmalade: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Meyer-Lemon-and-Vanilla-Bean-Marmalade-231586
[43] Lemon Jelly: http://cappyandpegody.blogspot.com/2009/03/lemon-jelly.html
[44] Lemon-Ginger Marmalade: http://passionatepastry.blogspot.com/2009/03/lemon-ginger-marmalade.html
[45] Lemon Balm Jelly: http://wwwthinkingaboutfood.blogspot.com/2008/11/lemon-balm-jelly.html
[46] Lemon / Lime Marmalade: http://madteaparty.wordpress.com/2006/10/08/lemon-marmalade/
[47] Lilly Pilly Jelly Recipe: http://thrumykitchenwindow.blogspot.com/2009/05/lilly-pilly-jelly.html
[48] Mango Jam: http://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/?p=413
[49] Mango and Cardamom Jam: http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2009/04/mango-and-cardamom-jam.html
[50] Onion Marmalade: http://myhusbandcooks.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/onion-marmalade-sweet-savory-sticky/
[51] Seville Orange Marmalade: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2007/02/seville_orange.html
[52] Mandarin Whisky Marmalade: http://neckredrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/05/mandarin-whisky-marmalade.html
[53] Chinese Orange Marmalade Recipe: http://rajeesood.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-post.html
[54] Blood Orange Marmalade: http://anarchyinajar.blogspot.com/2009/02/blood-orange-marmalade-other-citrus-can.html
[55] Orange Ginger Marmalade: http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/03/18/orange-ginger-marmalade/
[56] Orange Marmalade: http://www.pinkofperfection.com/2006/12/orange-marmalade/
[57] Peach Jam: http://www.deliciousbits.com/canning/peach_jam.html
[58] Peach & Orange Jam Recipe: http://www.piggyscookingjournal.com/2008/11/peach-jam.html
[59] Peach Mango Jam: http://womanwithawhisk.blogspot.com/2009/06/peach-mango-jam.html
[60] Peach Peel Jelly: http://allyjoserudition.blogspot.com/2008/06/peach-peel-jelly.html
[61] Pear and Lemon Jam Recipe: http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/?p=93
[62] Vanilla Pear Jam: http://makesomething.ca/2008/09/25/vanilla-pear-jam/
[63] Prickly Pear Jelly: http://www.homegrownevolution.com/2007/08/prickly-pear-jelly-recipe.html
[64] Pepper Jelly Recipe: http://www.nolacuisine.com/2008/10/01/pepper-jelly-recipe/
[65] Hot Pepper Jelly: http://theapartmentkitchen.net/2009/05/25/hot-pepper-jelly/
[66] Pineapple Jam: http://chopchopatoz.blogspot.com/2008/09/pineapple-jam.html
[67] Rosemary Flavoured Plum Jam: http://lucullian.blogspot.com/2008/10/rosemary-flavoured-plum-jam.html
[68] Plum Peach Jam: http://teaandcookies.blogspot.com/2007/09/plum-peach-jam-september-eat-local.html
[69] Vanilla Plum Jam: http://www.elanaspantry.com/vanilla-plum-jam/
[70] Green Gage Plum & Vanilla Jam: http://www.chezpim.com/blogs/2008/08/reine-claude-gr.html
[71] Plum Marmalade With Rum: http://katrinacooks.blogspot.com/2008/09/plum-crazy.html
[72] Pomegranate Jam: http://cafefernando.com/pomegranate-jam/
[73] Luscious Pumpkin Jam: http://rosas-yummy-yums.blogspot.com/2006/12/luscious-pumpkin-jam.html
[74] Queen Anne’s Lace Jelly: http://murmuringtrees.blogspot.com/2008/08/queen-annes-lace-jelly.html
[75] Quince Jam: http://www.yogurtland.com/2006/05/23/quince-jam/
[76] Raspberry Jam Recipe: http://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-is-nigellas-raspberry-jam-recipe.html
[77] Homemade Elderflower & Raspberry Jellies Recipe: http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/?p=2735
[78] Golden Raspberry Jam: http://seattlebonvivant.typepad.com/seattle_bon_vivant/2005/09/golden_raspberr.html
[79] Rhubarb Jam: http://www.sugarlaws.com/rhubarb-jam
[80] Bluebarb Jam & Rhubarb Orange Jelly Recipes: http://dinnerwithjulie.com/2008/08/03/day-216-leftover-chili-rhubarb-jelly-and-pumpkin-hermits/
[81] Raspberry Rhubarb Jam: http://shelbymaelawstories.blogspot.com/2009/06/homemade-berry-rhubarb-jam.html
[82] Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam: http://kitchenlane.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-rhubarb-time.html
[83] Rhubarb and Ginger Jam: http://kooringa.blogspot.com/2006/05/rhubarb-and-ginger-jam.html
[84] Apple Rhubarb Jam: http://straightfromthefarm.net/2008/11/10/apple-rhubarb-jam/
[85] Lavender Rhubarb Jam: http://tigressinajam.blogspot.com/2009/05/lavender-rhubarb-jam.html
[86] Riberry Jam: http://www.benjaminchristie.com/recipes/riberry-jam
[87] Rose Petal Jelly: http://joannasfood.blogspot.com/2007/07/rose-petal-jelly.html
[88] How To Make Rose Petal Jelly: http://herbanlifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/how-to-make-rose-petal-jelly/
[89] Cider Sage Jelly: http://noe847.blogspot.com/2008/12/cider-sage-jelly.html
[90] How To Make Strawberry Jam: Small Batch Making For Beginners: http://tipnut.com/make-strawberry-jam/
[91] Strawberry Freezer Jam: http://myenchanteddandelions.blogspot.com/2009/05/strawberry-freezer-jam.html
[92] Strawberry Balsamic Jam: http://celebratefood.blogspot.com/2007/08/strawberry-balsamic-jam.html
[93] Strawberry Vanilla Jam: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/strawberry_vanilla_jam.php
[94] Mango Strawberry Jam: http://whatsforlunchhoney.blogspot.com/2006/06/fruity-fruitness-mango-strawberry-jam_16.html
[95] Strawberry & Apple Jam: http://thrumykitchenwindow.blogspot.com/2009/06/strawberry-and-apple-jam.html
[96] Strawberry Daiquiri Jam & Lime Margarita Jelly Recipes: http://sleepycathollow.wordpress.com/2008/12/23/strawberry-daiquiri-jam-margarita-jelly-recipe/
[97] Sun-dried Tomato Jam: http://karmafreecooking.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/sun-dried-tomato-jam/
[98] Tomato, Apple & Rosemary Jam: http://www.chezpim.com/blogs/2008/11/tomato-apple-ro.html
[99] Green Tomato Jam: http://seattlebonvivant.typepad.com/seattle_bon_vivant/2005/10/green_tomato_ja.html
[100] Violet Jelly: http://homeschoolgardener.blogspot.com/2009/05/homemade-violet-jelly.html
[101] Watermelon Jam: http://akshayapatra.blogspot.com/2007/07/watermelon-jam.html
[102] Make Delicious, Low-sugar Jams and Jellies: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2006-06-01/Make-Delicious-Low-sugar-Jams-and-Jellies.aspx
[103] Homemade Jelly Making: Troubleshooting Tips: http://tipnut.com/jelly-tips/
[104] Vintage Jelly & Jam Making Tips: http://tipnut.com/jelly-jam/
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20 Zucchini Bread Recipes To Try
Posted By TipNut On July 23, 2009 @ 1:07 pm In Recipes | 2 Comments
Zucchini fresh from the garden is bountiful this time of year and making batches of homemade zucchini bread is a favorite way to use up the harvest. This week’s Recipe Hit List is a collection of recipes I’ve found online featuring many different ways to make zucchini bread: Traditional, Chocolate, Pineapple, Spiced and a few healthy versions too (including whole wheat flour). Enjoy!
Zucchini Bread Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites
Zucchini Bread Recipe By 101cookbooks.com
1. My Special Zucchini Bread Recipe Recipe [1]: I knew I was onto something delicious as I folded the last few ingredients into my zucchini bread batter this afternoon. Sometimes you just know. The thick and creamy batter was flecked with hundreds of green-lined strands of shredded zucchini nestled alongside the occasional flare of yellow lemon zest. The poppy seeds quickly spread themselves into an impossible network of connect-the dots, and at the same time, one of my favorite curry powders was sending notes of coriander, cumin, and clove up from the mixing bowl to tease my nose. There are many zucchini bread recipes out there, plenty of them tried and true, but this time around I wanted to bring my own take to this seasonal classic. Recipe from 101 Cookbooks.
2. Grandma E’s Zucchini Bread [2]: Let’s give credit where credit is due. This isn’t her recipe, it’s her grandma’s recipe. Grandma had the magic touch. She didn’t measure anything, she just threw it together by feel and golden loaves of goodness emerged from her kitchen. Perfect every time. Recipe found at Use Real Butter.
3. Zucchini Bread Recipe [3]: Zucchini, also known as a courgette, has a smooth dark green skin that is not removed before grating as we want to see its pretty shreds of green running through the bread. The flavor of zucchini is often described as ‘delicate’ which means it will add little flavor to a dish, but what it lacks in flavor it more than makes up for with its lovely moist texture. This recipe is slightly different from most in that we also add grated apple. Recipe found at Joy Of Baking.
4. Chocolate Zucchini Bread [4]: (incorporates both all-purpose and whole wheat flour) In this recipe remake, we replaced much of the oil with fruit-based fat replacement, reduced the amount of unsweetened chocolate but added cocoa powder and used half as many nuts but toasted them for maximum flavor. The result retained the original’s tender crumb and rich, chocolaty flavor with only one-third the fat. Recipe found at Eating Well.
5. Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Cherries [5]: This is a great bread to give as a gift, especially if you make smaller loaves (just bake them a shorter time), or you can freeze some for that far off time when garden fresh zucchini and sweet, dark cherries are just fond memories. Recipe from Feeding My Enthusiasms.
6. Geeky Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread [6]: Most zucchini breads are essentially run of the mill spice breads with zucchini tossed in. Nothing wrong with that, it’s just that I saw an opportunity to introduce the sweet, sweet seduction of chocolate into the mix. After all, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t try to come up with a chocolate treat to accompany my morning coffee…and if it also incorporates a veggie…well then it was truly meant to be. This bread packs a double chocolate whammy with cocoa and chocolate chips. So when you’re at the farmers’ markets this weekend pickup some zucchini and mix it up. Recipe found at What Geeks Eat.
7. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread [7]: Recipe from Paula Deen.
8. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread [8]: I decided to try to lighten up another favorite recipe. We all loved the results! Two-third cup of the oil was replaced with applesauce, the sugar decreased and whole wheat flour added. I have found that using mini chocolate chips somehow makes it seems there is more chocolate then regular size chips. Recipe from Home Joys.
9. Pineapple Zucchini Bread Recipe [9]: Meals are even more memorable when I complement them with this light garden-fresh bread. The zucchini makes it so moist and tender…and the pineapple lends a delicate tropical twist to every delicious slice. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.
10. Makeover Pineapple Zucchini Bread [10]: This lightened-up bread features a crunchy crust and delectable taste. Our pros achieved the moist center Nancy Skramsted of Billings, Montana was looking for. And it definitely tastes delicious, even though more than half the fat and over a third of the calories went missing from the original. Recipe from Taste Of Home.
11. Gluten Free Zucchini Bread [11]: This bread turned out really well. It’s a bit dense, but then what gluten free quickbread isn’t? It’s not dry or crumbly at all, it really has a nice texture and moisture content, which I am attributing to the applesauce and zucchini. It worked really well for breakfast with butter and raspberry jam this morning, and, for a slightly different twist, it makes some awesome sandwich bread! Recipe from Jenn Cuisine.
12. Whole Wheat Zucchini and Cherry Bread Recipe [12]: Since zucchini bread was a favorite of mine as a kid I decided to make a twist on that. We used to add chocolate chips to zucchini bread, but this time I made it a little healthier by reducing the sugar, substituting some whole wheat flour and adding cherries instead of chocolate chips. Recipe from Daily Unadventures In Cooking.
13. Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread [13]: One thing to keep in mind when making this bread. It’s not a super sweet loaf, and I’ve made it that way by design. I like to eat it for breakfast, and at that time of the day, I don’t want to be eating cake. However, if you want a more assertively sweet flavor, I’d add another 1/2 cup of sucanat or sugar (or just spread your slice with a bit of peach or apricot jam). Recipe from Food In Jars.
14. Fat Free Zucchini Bread [14]: (incorporates whole wheat flour or spelt) You can also make muffins using this recipe, but the bake time will be much less, approx. 12-17 minutes. Recipe from Happy Herbivore.
15. 100% Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread [15]: It’s really hard to find a recipe that uses 100% whole wheat flour, people just seem afraid that the result will be inedible without some refined, bleached flour. In the pursuit of a healthier, happier zucchini bread, I decided to take on those critics. Also, I still have the better half of a 50 lb bag of whole wheat flour in my kitchen cupboard. Full disclosure. Recipe found at Lemonbasil.
16. Zucchini-Pecan-Flaxseed Bread [16]: This one is hearty and tender and complex. The chopped pecans distributed through the batter and the whole pecans that bake atop the loaf lend a nice meatiness, while a dusting of raw sugar imparts a shimmer and a sweet crunch. And, like I said, it’s earnest enough for the Fifth, Sixth or Seventh of July. Recipe from The Kitchen Sink Recipes.
17. Jennifer Z.’s Zucchini Lemon Bread [17]: Everyone knows the classic thing to do with all that local zucchini in the summer is make zucchini bread. It is (kind of ) nutritious, it is delicious with endless variations, and it freezes well. But it also seems to be frequently fragrant with autumnal spices. There is nothing inherently wrong with this–in fact it can be quite yummy. But honestly it is not what I want in early August. I remembered these incredible Lime Zucchini cookies I had once and started thinking about citrus and zucchini. Recipe found at The Spiced Life.
18. Zucchini Spice Bread [18]: If you plan to bake this bread in a smaller loaf pan, be sure to fill it no more than three-quarters full to prevent the batter from overflowing in the oven. Recipe from Martha Stewart.
19. Savory Onion Zucchini Bread [19]: This bread is a bit more versatile in that it can stand in for any bread or cracker at mealtime or snack time. I like it it much more a day after it has baked than I do when it’s fresh out of the oven and I like it even more when it is toasted and smeared with butter or chevre. Recipe found at What Geeks Eat.
20. Zucchini Cheddar Bread [20]: This bread is savory and delicious. I substituted onions for the scallions and left out the parsley, and it came out wonderfully. Plus, it’s totally gorgeous, the green and the orange. Recipe found at Honey & Jam.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Bread Recipes [21]
* Freeze Bananas Plus Banana Bread Recipe [22]
* How To Make Homemade Bread Plus Recipe [23]
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URLs in this post:
[1] My Special Zucchini Bread Recipe Recipe: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/my-special-zucchini-bread-recipe-recipe.html
[2] Grandma E’s Zucchini Bread: http://userealbutter.com/2008/04/25/zucchini-bread-recipe/
[3] Zucchini Bread Recipe: http://www.joyofbaking.com/breakfast/ZucchiniBread.html
[4] Chocolate Zucchini Bread: http://eatingwell.com/recipes/chocolate_zucchinn_bread.html
[5] Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Cherries: http://feedingmyenthusiasms.blogspot.com/2009/07/ongoing-quest-to-use-up-zucchini-with.html
[6] Geeky Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread: http://www.whatgeekseat.com/wordpress/2007/07/27/not-your-average-zucchini-bread/
[7] Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread: http://recipes.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view/chocolate_chip_zucchini_bread/
[8] Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread: http://homejoys.blogspot.com/2009/07/chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread.html
[9] Pineapple Zucchini Bread Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Pineapple-Zucchini-Bread-2
[10] Makeover Pineapple Zucchini Bread: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Makeover-Pineapple-Zucchini-Bread
[11] Gluten Free Zucchini Bread: http://jenncuisine.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/zucchini-bread/
[12] Whole Wheat Zucchini and Cherry Bread Recipe: http://dailyunadventures.blogspot.com/2009/07/whole-wheat-zucchini-and-cherry-bread.html
[13] Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread: http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/07/18/whole-wheat-zucchini-bread/
[14] Fat Free Zucchini Bread: http://happyherbivore.com/2008/07/zucchini-bread/
[15] 100% Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread: http://lemonbasil.blogspot.com/2009/07/best-zucchini-bread-ever.html
[16] Zucchini-Pecan-Flaxseed Bread: http://thekitchensinkrecipes.com/2009/07/06/zucchini-bread-season/
[17] Jennifer Z.’s Zucchini Lemon Bread: http://thespicedlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/lemon-zucchini-bread.html
[18] Zucchini Spice Bread: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/zucchini-spice-bread
[19] Savory Onion Zucchini Bread: http://www.whatgeekseat.com/wordpress/2007/08/04/savory-onion-zucchini-bread/
[20] Zucchini Cheddar Bread: http://honeyandjam.blogspot.com/2009/05/zucchini-cheddar-bread.html
[21] Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Bread Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-bread-recipes/
[22] Freeze Bananas Plus Banana Bread Recipe: http://tipnut.com/freeze-bananas-plus-banana-bread-recipe/
[23] How To Make Homemade Bread Plus Recipe: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-bread-white-bread-recipe/
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Frosting Recipes You Can Make In A Flash
Posted By TipNut On April 2, 2009 @ 6:13 am In Recipes | 2 Comments
Chocolate Frosting With Nuts
How many times have you wished you could find a quick way to make luscious frostings? Just follow these recipes and you’ll turn out the creamiest frostings in the twinkling of an eye.
Magic Chocolate Frosting
Imagine! Only 10 minutes, no beating, yet the perfect chocolate frosting with a rich “fudgy” taste. Makes 1 1/2 cups, or enough for top and sides of two 8-inch layers.
1 1/3 cups Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 squares (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Put Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, water and salt in top of double boiler. Mix well. Add chocolate.
* Cook over rapidly boiling water, stirring often, until thick, about 10 minutes.
* Remove from heat. Cool. Stir in vanilla.
* Spread on cooled cake.
Mocha Pecan Frosting
Coffee and chocolate blended to perfection. Makes 1 1/2 cups, or enough for top and sides of two 8-inch layers or about 1 dozen cupcakes.
* Proceed as for Magic Chocolate Frosting, using strong black coffee for water.
* If using Borden’s Instant Coffee, dissolve 1 teaspoon in 1 tablespoon lukewarm water. Cool. Spread on cooled cake. Garnish with pecans.
Chocolate Peppermint Frosting
Like peppermint? You’ll love this frosting with the added surprise of marshmallows. Makes 1 1/2 cups, or enough for top and sides of two 8-inch layers.
* Proceed as for Magic Chocolate Frosting, omitting water and vanilla and adding 8 marshmallows, quartered. Stir until they begin to melt. Stir in 2 drops oil of peppermint. Cool. Spread on cooled cake.
Chocolate Orange Frosting
A simple variation of Magic Chocolate Frosting with the added zest of orange. Makes 1 1/2 cups, or enough for top and sides of two 8-inch layers.
* Proceed as for Magic Chocolate Frosting, using orange juice for water and adding 1 tablespoon orange rind. Omit vanilla. Cool. Spread on cooled cake. Garnish cake with chopped orange peel, if desired.
Peanut Butter Frosting
Eagle Brand and peanut butter were “made for each other.” And when you see how easy this glorious frosting is, you’ll agree. Makes about 1 1/3 cups, or enough for top and sides of two 8-inch layers.
1 1/3 cups Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 tablespoons cream style peanut butter
* Gradually stir Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk into peanut butter in top of double boiler; mix well.
* Cook over rapidly boiling water, stirring constantly, until thick, about 15 minutes.
* Cool. Spread on cooled cake.
Peanut Butter Coconut Frosting
A super-glorious variation of Peanut Butter Frosting. Star this one for festive occasions. Makes 1 2/3 cups, or enough for top and sides of two 8-inch layers.
* Proceed as for Peanut Butter Frosting, adding 3/4 cup shredded coconut after mixture has thickened. Cool. Spread on cooled cake.
Fruit Cream Filling
In a hurry…but want something elegant? Spread this filling between layers of cake…sprinkle top with confectioners’ sugar. Sure to rate raves! Makes 1 1/4 cups.
2/3 cup Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup fruit*
* Combine Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and lemon juice. Stir until mixture thickens.
* Fold in fruit.
* Spread between 2 cooled cake layers. Dust top of cake with sifted confectioners’ sugar.
*Fresh raspberries, sliced fresh strawberries, or drained crush fresh peaches, crushed pineapple, or prune or apricot puree may be used.
Baked Mocha Nut Frosting
A baked-on frosting that’s different…yet wonderful! Makes 1 cup, or enough for top of an 8-inch or 9-inch square.
1 square (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 teaspoon water
2 teaspoons Borden’s Instant Coffee
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
* Put chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, water and instant coffee in top of double boiler. Cook over rapidly boiling water, stirring frequently, until thick, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
* Stir in nuts. Spread on top of baked 8 “ or 9 “cake. Bake in moderately hot oven (400°F.) until lightly browned and set, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
* Let set 10 minutes before removing from pan. Turn out on rack and cool before serving.
Lemon Butter Frosting
A velvety-rich, tangy frosting. Wonderful for spice or devil’s food cake. Makes 2 cups, or enough for top and sides of two 8-inch layers.
4 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* Cream butter. Gradually stir in 1/4 cup Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk.
* Add lemon rind, mixing well.
* Add sugar gradually alternating with remaining Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, beating until smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice and beat well.
* Spread on cooled cake.
Source: Borden’s Eagle Brand 70 Magic Recipes (Vintage Booklet–date approx. 1950’s)
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Sweetened Condensed Milk: Recipe Substitutes [1]
* Homemade Irish Cream Recipe [2]
* Chocolate Mint Sticks Recipe [3]
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[2] Homemade Irish Cream Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-irish-cream-recipe/
[3] Chocolate Mint Sticks Recipe: http://tipnut.com/chocolate-mint-sticks-recipe/
2 Tasty Recipes To Shake The Salt Habit
Posted By TipNut On August 7, 2008 @ 6:24 am In Recipes | No Comments
Salt Free Seasoning Shake Recipe #1
1 TBS garlic powder
1 tsp basil
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp savory
1 tsp mace
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sage
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt Free Seasoning Shake Recipe #2
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp lemon peel powder
Directions For Both: Simply mix together the ingredients from either recipe then put in a herb shaker for easy use.
There’s also this No Salt Seasoning Shake [1] you might like to try.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* No Salt Seasoning Shake [1]
* Homemade Shake N’ Bake Recipe [2]
* 10 Tasty Popcorn Seasoning Ideas [3]
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[1] No Salt Seasoning Shake: http://tipnut.com/no-salt-seasoning-shake/
[2] Homemade Shake N’ Bake Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-shake-n-bake-recipe/
[3] 10 Tasty Popcorn Seasoning Ideas: http://tipnut.com/quick-tip-10-popcorn-seasoning-ideas/
Mayonnaise Plus: 19 Quick Recipes
Posted By TipNut On August 21, 2008 @ 6:35 am In Recipes | 1 Comment
Add some zip to mayonnaise with these 19 Quick & Easy recipes…use as dressings for vegetable or fruit salads, many would be good for veggie dips too.
Feel free to lighten the load by using low-fat mayo!
Mayonnaise Plus
Into 1/2 cup ready-to-use mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing, stir one of these:
For Green or Vegetable Salads:
* Cheesy Mayonnaise: 1/4 lb. grated Cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire.
* Cucumber Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup minced cucumber, 1/4 teaspoon salt.
* Half ‘n’ Half Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup French dressing.
* Herb Mayonnaise: Few drops lemon juice, 1 teaspoon each snipped parsley and chives (or minced onion).
* Horse-Radish Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons horse-radish.
* Mustard Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon prepared mustard.
* Roquefort or Blue-Cheese Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup French dressing, 1/4 cup crumbled Roquefort or Blue cheese.
* Russian Dressing: 1/2 cup French dressing, 1 minced green pepper, 2 tablespoons chili sauce, 1 tablespoon grated onion.
* Sharp Cream Mayonnaise: 1 teaspoon grated onion, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup light cream.
* Thousand Island Dressing: 1 tablespoon chopped stuffed olives; 1 teaspoon grated onion; 1 chopped, hard-cooked egg; 1 tablespoon minced green pepper; snipped parsley.
For Fruit Salads:
* Fluffy Mayonnaise: 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar. Fold in 1 egg white, beaten stiff.
* Lemon-Cream Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons each lemon juice (or pineapple or orange juice), confectioners’ sugar, and cream; dash salt. Or omit cream; fold in 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped.
* Peanut Butter Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup cream, 2 tablespoons vinegar.
* Party Cream Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons currant jelly, beaten with fork; 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped.
* Raisin-Nut Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon cut-up raisins, 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, 1/4 cup orange juice.
For Fruit or Green Salads:
* Celery Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup minced celery, 1 tablespoon cut-up chives.
* Swiss Cheese Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese, 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds.
* Chutney Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons cut-up chutney.
* Curry Mayonnaise: 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic.
Source: Good Housekeeping (1950s)
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* 8 Ways To Add Zip To French Dressing [1]
* Quick & Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe [2]
* Frosting Recipes You Can Make In A Flash [3]
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[1] 8 Ways To Add Zip To French Dressing: http://tipnut.com/8-ways-to-add-zip-to-french-dressing/
[2] Quick & Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-mayonnaise-recipe/
[3] Frosting Recipes You Can Make In A Flash: http://tipnut.com/frosting-recipes/
Recipe Hit List – Assorted Goodies
Posted By TipNut On August 7, 2008 @ 1:01 pm In Recipes | 4 Comments
Judging by the page views, last week’s Recipe Hit List [1] was a hit with readers here on Tipnut. I’ll be sticking with a once-a-week list format to feature recipes that catch my eye and since I normally don’t have a lot of room on Tipnut to feature all the fantastic and oh-so-tempting recipes I come across online–this new format works out great (yay!).
Here is a nice mix of goodies from around the web that caught my eye this week, enjoy!
* Ice Cream, Sorbet, & Frozen Yogurt: The Full Roundup [2]: Oh my! This packed recipe list from The Kitchn would have been a perfect fit for last week’s Recipe Hit List [1], but it will do very nicely leading the pack for this week’s collection. From the site: “Here is pretty much every ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet recipe we’ve ever published, plus a few tips and tricks – like making ice cream without an ice cream maker, ice cream maker reviews, and DIY recipes for fudge and caramel toppings.“
* Stewart’s Potato Salad with Bell Peppers [3]: From A Yankee In A Southern Kitchen…”Potato Salad is so personal. Ask 50 people to bring some to a picnic or barbecue and you will have 50 different versions. And quite a few will be good. It’s not even that I am that crazy about Potato Salad. In fact if I were to go the rest of my life with out it, I wouldn’t miss it. But it so happens that I came across this recipe which also included a story. It is hard for me to resist food that comes with a story, so I made it.” … I feel the same way about potato salad, I mean–how exciting is it? But this recipe, gotta try it!
* How To Make Buttermilk Biscuits [4]: Very in-depth tutorial, quote from the site–”If you have had problems in the past with your biscuits turning out to be more like hockey pucks than our beloved southern staple, this recipe is the one for you.” … biscuits … mmmmm!
* Luscious Lemon Slice [5]: Packs a puckery lemon punch–Delicious shortbread-like base topped by meltingly soft slightly puckery lemon, with a thin layer of meringue crowned by pistachios. Found at Kitchen Wench.
* Giant Hostess Cupcake – Step-By-Step [6]: Yup, this recipe’s a fun one! Don’t hate me in the morning . Recipe from BakingBites.
* Broiler Cooked Bacon [7]: CarriesCooking shows a no-muss-no-fuss way to cook bacon by using your oven broiler. If you’ve never tried this way to cook bacon, give it a shot since it really does turn out nice and is very much a hassle-free method.
* Make Your Own Smoked Salt [8]: Simple Daily Recipes shows you how to make your own smoked salt–without breaking the bank.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Recipe Hit List: Cool Summer Treats [9]
* Recipe Hit List: Tasty Frozen Treats [1]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Ways To Jazz Up Chicken Breasts [10]
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URLs in this post:
[1] last week’s Recipe Hit List: http://tipnut.com/tasty-frozen-treats/
[2] Ice Cream, Sorbet, & Frozen Yogurt: The Full Roundup: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/recipe-roundup/ice-cream-sorbet-frozen-yogurt-the-full-roundup-058629
[3] Stewart’s Potato Salad with Bell Peppers: http://ayankeeinasouthernkitchen.com/2008/06/04/stewarts-potato-salad-with-bell-peppers/
[4] How To Make Buttermilk Biscuits: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/07/buttermilk-biscuits-tutorial.html
[5] Luscious Lemon Slice: http://www.insanitytheory.net/kitchenwench/2008/06/15/luscious-lemon-slices/
[6] Giant Hostess Cupcake – Step-By-Step: http://bakingbites.com/2007/10/giant-hostess-cupcake-step-by-step/
[7] Broiler Cooked Bacon: http://www.carriescooking.com/2008/07/broiler-cooked-bacon.html
[8] Make Your Own Smoked Salt: http://simpledailyrecipes.com/make-your-ownsmoked-salt/
[9] Recipe Hit List: Cool Summer Treats: http://tipnut.com/cool-summer-treats/
[10] Recipe Hit List: 12 Ways To Jazz Up Chicken Breasts: http://tipnut.com/recipe-chicken-breasts/
Recipe Hit List: Stir Fry Recipes For Each Day Of The Month
Posted By TipNut On September 25, 2008 @ 1:03 pm In Recipes | 2 Comments
Here are my picks for 31 tasty stir fry recipes that I’ve found online, they range from simple ingredients to more “Wok Star” pantry staples.
You’ll also find several recipes at the bottom for stir fry sauces. Quite a packed list here folks! Also check out today’s earlier post: 10 Quick Tips For Stir Fry Cooking [1].
I went a little overboard for this week’s Recipe Hit List, but there are SO MANY delicious recipes available that I couldn’t help myself!
Recipe Hit List: 31 Stir Fry Recipes
*Most descriptions included below are directly from recipe page
1. Pork Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas [2]: Stir-fries aren’t usually the well-edited dishes you think about and shop for in advance. They are frequently renegade, use-up-what’s-in-the-fridge meals, which is part of their charm. But not so with this recipe. We deliberately chose these ingredients, using pork tenderloin where we’d normally throw in chicken and adding lots of green.
2. Chicken Lo Mein [3]: This is sort of a healthier version of the totally Americanized takeout classic-more fresh vegetables, less fat and you can make it in about the same time it would take to be delivered. And the flavor? More complex, more flavorful and more interesting than than the best lo mein you can get out. The leftovers hold up very well for lunch the next day.
3. Chicken Stir-Fry in Peanut Sauce [4]: If you’re suddenly struck by a craving for peanut stir-fry- imagining tender sweet mouthfuls of broccoli, crisp and elegant red pepper strips and slender chicken pieces all commingling happily in an earthy, garlicky peanut sauce- I’ve got you covered. It doesn’t get much better than this easy recipe.
4. Chinese Broccoli Beef Recipe [5]: Chinese broccoli beef (or broccoli and beef) is a stir fry dish consisting of fresh broccoli, slices of steak in a delicious sauce. It can be found at many take-out places and at many buffets in the United States, and now you can make it at home as well!
5. Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews [6]: Its Asian flavors come from a bright mix of fish sauce, oyster sauce and basil—and just a little oil.
6. Your Basic Go-To Stir-Fry [7]: Meat is not required in this dish, feel free to sub in tofu, or go all veggie.
7. Basil & Black Pepper Beef with Egg Noodles [8]: If you don’t eat beef, chicken or pork could be the substitute. And if you want to make it a bit spicy, just add some freshly cut chilies in your stir-fry.
8. Yaki Udon With Beef [9]: If you marinate the beef the night before or in the morning (which improves the flavour anyway), everything comes together and onto the table really quickly less than half an hour.
9. The Secret’s In The Sauce: Sichuan Shredded Chicken With Garlic Sauce [10]: A wonderful story behind this recipe that was secret for years until now.
10. Spicy Pork & Cashew Stir-Fry With Snow Peas And Red Pepper [11]: Thinly sliced boneless pork loin, hot red pepper flakes, strips of fresh red pepper, cashews, snow peas and more. Recipe found at Epicurious.
11. Black Pepper Pork [12]: Black pepper pork with onion and red bell pepper.
12. Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe with Ginger and Hoisin Sauce [13]: Yummy recipe plus includes basic rules for stir-frying.
13. Weekend Stirfry, Part II [14]: Stirfries and soups are excellent ways to use up produce, go ahead – clean out your refrigerator and give it at try!
14. Simple Minced Pork Noodles [15]: The great thing with this dish is that you can always cook up a little more minced pork than you need. Pop the extra portions in your fridge or freezer. And the next time you’re feeling a little peckish, a great, comforting meal is only minutes away. All you have to do is boil your noodles, defrost the pork and you’re ready to chow down.
15. Stir-fried Shanghai Noodles [16]: A very quick and easy recipe, stir-fried Shanghai noodles with mushroom and chinese mustard greens in thick soy sauce.
16. Stir Fry Chinese Cabbage and Chicken [17]: A quick-to-whip-up dish, with protein, iron, sodium and fibre in one plate. Chinese style. Minimum oil, quick cooking time to seal in the nutritious stuff.
17. Mushroom Pepper Stir [18]: Simple recipe, meat free.
18. Oriental Stir Fry with Aromatic Lamb & Pok Choi [19]: Lamb, noodles, ginger, garlic, pak choi and more.
19. Kung Pao Chicken [20]: Chicken, broccoli slaw, red bell pepper & more.
20. Hoisin Beef With Vegetables [21]: This dish wasn’t overwhelming with flavor, like I first expected to be with the hoisin, ginger and garlic, but it was still delicious and flavorful. And I can see why Robin Miller uses this as her go-to recipe – it really is adaptable to whatever you have on hand!
21. Stir Fried Shrimp, Eggs and Peas + Stir Fry Secrets [22]: In this Stir Fried Shrimp, Eggs and Peas dish, you’ll practice all three of these secrets. You’ll let the oil heat up before adding the shrimp, spread out the shrimp so that they don’t touch and just let it sear. Once cooked, you’ll remove the shrimp and add it back in when the eggs are almost set. This will give you a light/firm/crisp/crunch/springy shrimp – a sure sign that you’ve cooked the shrimp properly.
22. Sunburst Stir-Fry [23]: This zesty dish gets its name from the colorful red pepper and yellow summer squash.
23. Veggie Stir Fry with Rice Noodles [24]: Try this stir fry as a quick and healthy weekday meal. It comes together in no time at all and the ingredients are flexible. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand and substitute rice for the noodles if you wish.
24. Pineapple and Pork Stir Fry [25]: Serve over a bed of cooked rice. Sprinkle fresh ground red pepper flakes for an extra spicy dinner, not recommended for the kiddos.
25. Rainbow Thai Stir-Fry [26]: The colors in this quick stir-fry showcase the beauty of summer harvest while the chili garlic lime sauce brings out the taste of Asia. The sauce is also quite versatile. Omit the lime for a chili garlic sauce, add extra garlic for a Thai garlic sauce or add szechuan sauce for a spicier dish.
26. Vegetable Stir Fry [27]: This meal is healthy, hearty and oh so good! It’s the perfect combination for a quick, easy meal! Includes tofu.
27. Spicy Ginger Beef [28]: Freshly grated ginger adds a peppery heat to the hot red curry and sweet red chili sauce. All three heats combined give this beef entrée, rich and complimentary flavors.
28. Garlic Beef with Asparagus and Shiitakes [29]: Any mushroom can be substituted for shiitakes. And asparagus can be replaced with any green vegetable, such as snow peas, broccoli or Chinese broccoli. If you like a lot of sauce, increase the quantity of stock or water to 1 1/2 cups and add additional corn starch slurry to thicken.
29. Savory Chicken Stir Fry with Glass Noodles [30]: Chicken, ginger, garlic, red bell pepper, onion & more served on a bed of Glass Noodles.
30. Sweet and Sour Shrimp with Vegetables [31]: You can use any kind of meat with this, recipe from a Cook’s Illustrated cookbook.
31. Teriyaki Chicken Bowls [32]: This is an easy Asian-inspired meal. The stir fry comes together quickly, and making your own teriyaki sauce is easy and delicious.
Stir Fry Sauce Recipes
* Yummy Stir Fry [33]: A soy-free sauce.
* Garlic & Ginger Stir-fry Sauce [34]: A basic, delicious brown sauce that has a lot of garlic and ginger.
* Stir Fry Sauce [35]: Basic recipe with ingredients including soy sauce, ginger and vinegar.
* Mollie Katzen’s Kung Pao Sauce [36]: Ingredients include rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and more.
* CI’s Orange-Sesame Stir-Fry Sauce [37]: Orange juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, toasted sesame oil & more.
* Chinese Basic Stir Fry Sauce [38]: Sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, brown sugar and even Tabasco are some of the ingredients in this recipe.
* Lime and Ginger Stir-Fry Marinade [39]: Lime? Ginger? I’m in! Other ingredients include soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes.
* Chinese Black Bean Sauce [40]: This recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare, so make it ahead on the weekend as a base for super-quick dinners during the week. It will keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks and makes more than enough for the two recipes, so you can cut it in half if you like.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [41]
* 10 Quick Tips For Stir Fry Cooking [1]
* Recipe Hit List – Tasty Main Dishes [42]
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[1] 10 Quick Tips For Stir Fry Cooking: http://tipnut.com/tips-stir-fry/
[2] Pork Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/main-dish/recipe-pork-stirfry-with-asparagus-and-sugar-snap-peas-047510
[3] Chicken Lo Mein: http://coconutlime.blogspot.com/2008/03/chicken-lo-mein.html
[4] Chicken Stir-Fry in Peanut Sauce: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2006/01/peanut-chicken-broccoli-stir-fry.html
[5] Chinese Broccoli Beef Recipe: http://blogchef.net/chinese-broccoli-beef-recipe/
[6] Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chicken-stir-fry-with-asparagus-and-cashews
[7] Your Basic Go-To Stir-Fry: http://www.onefrugalfoodie.com/2008/02/10/quick-easy-stir-fry/
[8] Basil & Black Pepper Beef with Egg Noodles: http://www.mycookinghut.com/2008/05/15/basil-black-pepper-beef-with-egg-noodles/
[9] Yaki Udon With Beef: http://www.soyandpepper.com/2008/04/yaki-udon-with-beef.html
[10] The Secret’s In The Sauce: Sichuan Shredded Chicken With Garlic Sauce: http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/06/20/a-sichuan-classic-shredded-chicken-with-garlic-sauce/
[11] Spicy Pork & Cashew Stir-Fry With Snow Peas And Red Pepper: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/SPICY-PORK-AND-CASHEW-STIR-FRY-WITH-SNOW-PEAS-AND-RED-PEPPER-104637
[12] Black Pepper Pork: http://belachan2.blogspot.com/2008/09/black-pepper-pork.html
[13] Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe with Ginger and Hoisin Sauce: http://kalynskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/04/pork-and-broccoli-stir-fry-recipe-with.html
[14] Weekend Stirfry, Part II: http://28cooks.blogspot.com/2008/01/weekend-stir-fry-part-ii-i-havent-made.html
[15] Simple Minced Pork Noodles: http://chubbyhubby.net/blog/?p=162
[16] Stir-fried Shanghai Noodles: http://www.meltingwok.com/2007/07/stir-fried-shanghai-noodles.html
[17] Stir Fry Chinese Cabbage and Chicken: http://smashingcook.com/2008/09/stir-fry-chinese-cabbage-and-chicken/
[18] Mushroom Pepper Stir: http://malluspice.blogspot.com/2008/09/mushroom-pepper-stir-fry.html
[19] Oriental Stir Fry with Aromatic Lamb & Pok Choi: http://onceuponathyme.wordpress.com/2008/09/11/oriental-stir-fry-with-aromatic-lamb-pok-choi/
[20] Kung Pao Chicken: http://stephscafe.blogspot.com/2008/09/kung-pao-chicken.html
[21] Hoisin Beef With Vegetables: http://workingwomanfood.blogspot.com/2008/09/cookbook-of-month-recipe-hoisin-beef.html
[22] Stir Fried Shrimp, Eggs and Peas + Stir Fry Secrets: http://steamykitchen.com/blog/2008/07/24/stir-fried-shrimp-eggs-and-peas-stir-fry-secrets/
[23] Sunburst Stir-Fry: http://indayskitchen.com/2008/08/sunburst-stir-fry.html
[24] Veggie Stir Fry with Rice Noodles: http://www.knicknosh.com/2008/09/veggie-stir-fry-with-rice-noodles.html
[25] Pineapple and Pork Stir Fry: http://simpledailyrecipes.com/pineapple-and-pork-stir-fry/
[26] Rainbow Thai Stir-Fry: http://happyherbivore.com/2008/06/rainbow-thai-stir-fry/
[27] Vegetable Stir Fry: http://www.diannesdishes.com/2008/06/vegetable-stir-fry.html
[28] Spicy Ginger Beef: http://www.tasteofthai.com/index.php?page=recipe&id=368
[29] Garlic Beef with Asparagus and Shiitakes: http://sundaynitedinner.com/garlic-beef-asparagus-shiitakes/
[30] Savory Chicken Stir Fry with Glass Noodles: http://smokymountaincafe.blogspot.com/2008/08/savory-chicken-stir-fry-with-glass.html
[31] Sweet and Sour Shrimp with Vegetables: http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2008/01/jet-lag-cooking-sweet-and-sour-shrimp.html
[32] Teriyaki Chicken Bowls: http://cassiepuff.net/blog/?p=254
[33] Yummy Stir Fry: http://settingofsilver.blogspot.com/2008/06/yummy-stir-fry.html
[34] Garlic & Ginger Stir-fry Sauce: http://scrumpdilly.com/2008/09/03/garlic-ginger-stir-fry/
[35] Stir Fry Sauce: http://be-it-ever-so-humble.blogspot.com/2008/09/stir-fry-sauce.html
[36] Mollie Katzen’s Kung Pao Sauce: http://www.parenthacks.com/2006/11/20_minute_dinne.html
[37] CI’s Orange-Sesame Stir-Fry Sauce: http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2008/02/just-when-i-thought-i-was-out-cis.html
[38] Chinese Basic Stir Fry Sauce: http://www.familywok.com/recipes.php?rec=43
[39] Lime and Ginger Stir-Fry Marinade: http://www.overthehillandonaroll.com/2008/08/best-stir-fry-marinade-recipe.html
[40] Chinese Black Bean Sauce: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/07/FDGRANUO7B1.DTL
[41] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/
[42] Recipe Hit List – Tasty Main Dishes: http://tipnut.com/tasty-main-dishes/
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