Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
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
BagEasy Manual Resuscitation Devices by Westmed, Inc.: Class 1 Recall
AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Emergency Medicine
ISSUE: Westmed, Inc. is initiating a nationwide recall of 24,384 units of BagEasy Manual Resuscitation Devices. The BagEasy device have been found to have a potential for disconnection at the retention ring of the patient port manifold. Disconnection causes the unit to be inoperable, which potentially could result in treatment delays while another unit is obtained or technician switches to a different method of resuscitation.
BACKGROUND: Westmed has become aware of a potential for disconnection at the patient port retention ring assembly of the BagEasy manual resuscitation device after receiving reports from three separate facilities regarding units disconnecting during setup or use. The BagEasy manual resuscitation device was distributed to other medical device distribution companies as well as directly to hospitals and other treatment facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-975-7987 and arrange for return of all recalled products. For the affected part numbers and lot numbers please see the firm press release. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the complete MedWatch Safety Alert at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm226014.htm
Tell us what you think: http://survey.foreseeresults.com/survey/display?cid=d509U9xg0gZVxkMRcoMsQg==&sid=link&cpp[date]=09_15_2010_2000&cpp[type]=S
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm225847.htm
Kilosports Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Clomed
Contact:
KiloSports Inc.
1.480.545.3489
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 14, 2010 - KiloSports Inc. of Phoenix, AZ is recalling 60 Count bottles of Clomed because it may contain an Aromatase Inhibitor. KiloSports Inc. has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that adverse events associated with the use of Aromatase Inhibitors could include the following: decreased rate of bone maturation and growth, decreased sperm production, infertility, aggressive behavior, adrenal insufficiency, kidney failure, and liver dysfunction. Consumers with liver, kidney, adrenal, or prostate abnormalities are at higher risk for developing adverse events. The FDA concludes that products containing aromatase inhibitors have a increased probability of developing adverse reactions in at risk consumers.
Clomed was distributed throughout the United States and could be purchased by consumers via retail stores, mail order and Internet Sales.
Clomed comes in plastic black bottles with black safety caps contains 60 Count white or clear capsules with the UPC Code (8 58515 00265 7 & 8 5851500096 7 ) All lot numbers are being affected by this voluntary recall.
KiloSports Inc. has received no reports of any adverse effects or Illness of any type since first marketing Clomed since 2005.
Consumers who have purchased Clomed are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact the company at 1.480.545.3489 9AM – 5PM Monday - Friday.
Adverse reaction or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail, or by fax. Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm. Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm. Mail to address on the pre-addressed form. Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178.
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Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride) Label Change: Possible overdose in pediatric patients
AUDIENCE: Transplantation, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Pharmacy
ISSUE: FDA is notifying healthcare professionals of new pediatric dosing recommendations for Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride) oral tablets and oral solution. FDA has determined that adding an upper limit of 150 mL/min/1.73 m2 to the creatinine clearance calculated using the Schwartz formula for the determination of pediatric doses can help prevent the potential for Valcyte overdosing in children with low body weight, low body surface area, and below normal serum creatinine.
BACKGROUND: Valganciclovir is an antiviral medication that can be effective for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in children 4 months to 16 years of age who have undergone a kidney or heart transplant. Cytomegalovirus is a member of a group of herpes-type viruses that can cause disease in different parts of the body.
RECOMMENDATION: If the calculated pediatric dose of Valcyte exceeds 900 mg, a dose of 900 mg should be administered to the child. The dosing calculation can be found in the Drug Safety Communication. Be aware of possible valganciclovir overdose in pediatric patients with low body weight, low body surface area, or below normal serum creatinine. Report adverse events involving Valcyte to MedWatch:
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
Read the complete MedWatch 2010 Safety summary, at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm225888.htm
Tell us what you think: http://survey.foreseeresults.com/survey/display?cid=d509U9xg0gZVxkMRcoMsQg==&sid=link&cpp[date]=09_15_2010_1300&cpp[type]=S
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Cal thank you for capturing the list of information on that site, it is awesome and you made the links live.
Many thanks.....
Thanks for sharing your recipe.
My friend Mary always made one of figs and strawberry jello that was so good and tasted like strawberries.
Poisoning of America (msg)<<<<
It is a product that I avoid, it does odd things to me.
Closes my throat, super thirst.
I think there are many things that we are using, that we should not be or should not use as we do.
Link to a beautiful butterfly picture, for fun, love, Joya
http://www.webshots.com/pro/photo/3161293&path=/animals-insects-butterflies
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LOL, I went and found nothing, except a notice that they are working on the site, will try again and thanks for sharing beauty with us.
Reversing Alzheimer’s, take these all at the same time in the morning with food:
800 mcg folic acid
B6
B12 sublingual
D3
one multi vitamin
turmeric which activates all the others
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Looks as tho it will be good for you, even if you don’t know it.
With the soils our food is grown on, so depleted in vitamins and minerals, I think we need them on the side.
Granny, thank you for all your labors to catalog this great info. Love, Joya<<<
You are welcome.
It has been wonderful, an entire set of new friends to love and enjoy.
I am thankful for everyone of you.
You are welcome Ruth
Now if I can only find time to read them all - sooo many I really want to check out.
Primary campaigns fought and won - 7 more weeks till the general, then I will be able to get back to the group...
Go Christine O’Donnell for Senate
and Glen Urquhart for House of Representatives!
Two very strong Christian Conservative Citizen Candidates!
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm225848.htm
G.E.T. Issues Vouluntary Recall of ArimaDex
Contact:
Genetic Edge Technologies, Inc
1-480-248-7957
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 13, 2010 - Genetic Edge Technologies of Phoenix, Arizona is voluntarily recalling 60 count bottles of ArimaDex, because it may contain an Aromatase Inhibitor. Genetic Edge Technologies has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that potential adverse events associated with the use of Aromatase Inhibitors could include the following: decreased rate of bone maturation and growth, decreased sperm production, infertility, aggressive behavior, adrenal insufficiency, kidney failure, and liver dysfunction. Consumers with liver, kidney, adrenal, or prostate abnormalities are at a potentially higher risk for developing adverse events. The FDA concludes that products containing aromatase inhibitors have an increased probability of developing adverse reactions in at risk consumers.
ArimaDex was distributed throughout the United States to national sports supplements distributors and could be purchased by consumers via retail stores, mail order and internet sales.
Arimadex comes in white bottles with orange labels containing 60 orange soft gels. Arimadex is sold with UPC Code 718122466511 appearing on the label. All lot numbers of ArimaDex are being affected by this voluntary recalled.
Genetic Edge technologies has received no reports of any types of any adverse event or illnesses since first marketing ArimaDex in Feb 2009.
Consumers who have purchased ArimaDex are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-480-248-7957 during the hours of 9AM – 2PM M-F.
Adverse reaction or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail, or by fax. Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm. Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm. Mail to address on the pre-addressed form. Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178.
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Hope you are stocked up...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2590498/posts
Americans Enjoying Final Days of Artificial Economy
NIA ^ | September 16, 2010 | National Inflation Association
Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:54:28 PM by Razzz42
....Wal-Mart recently eliminated their “rollbacks” on grocery items in the U.S. Grocery prices at Wal-Mart rose by a shocking 5.8% in July from June. In fact, some items in Wal-Mart like a 36-ounce bottle of Windex and a 12-ounce box of Quaker Oats rose in price by 51% and 66% respectively in July over June. Considering that in 29 states, Wal-Mart controls more than half the grocery market, almost all Americans are beginning to feel the effects of massive price inflation.
With 70% of the goods sold in Wal-Mart made in China, NIA believes that Wal-Mart’s massive price increases for grocery items will soon spread to all other items sold. It is crystal clear for us to see what is ahead for U.S. prices of consumer goods, yet the mainstream media continues to talk about deflation. Cotton prices have surged 28% during the past two months to their highest level in 15 years. That alone guarantees higher clothing prices, but combined with the wage situation in China, Americans could see an unprecedented surge in clothing prices in the months to come....
This message consists of the following:
1. Children’s Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10341.html
2. Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r) Due to Fire Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10348.html
Actos (pioglitazone): Ongoing Safety Review - Potential Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
AUDIENCE: Endocrinology, Family Practice, Urology
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that the Agency is reviewing data from an ongoing, ten-year epidemiological study designed to evaluate whether Actos (pioglitazone) is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. Findings from studies in animals and humans suggest this is a potential safety risk that needs further study. At this time, FDA has not concluded that Actos increases the risk of bladder cancer. Its review is ongoing, and the Agency will update the public when it has additional information.
BACKGROUND: The drug manufacturer, Takeda, conducted a planned analysis of the study data at the five-year mark, and submitted their results to FDA. Overall, there was no statistically significant association between Actos exposure and bladder cancer risk. However, further analyses were also performed looking at how long patients were on Actos and the total amount of the drug they received during that time. An increased risk of bladder cancer was observed among patients with the longest exposure to Actos, as well as in those exposed to the highest cumulative dose of Actos.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Healthcare professionals should continue to follow the recommendations in the drug label when prescribing Actos. Patients should continue taking Actos unless told otherwise by their healthcare professional. Patients who are concerned about the possible risks associated with using Actos should talk to their healthcare professional.
Additional Information for Patients, Information for Healthcare Professionals, and a Data Summary are provided in the Drug Safety Communication.
Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the MedWatch safety alert, including links to the Drug Safety Communication and FDA News Release, at:
Tell us how we are doing:
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
An ointment made with Cypress oil can help heal wounds, due to its
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Tea-tree oil and two drops of Lavender oil with one ounce of ointment
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Weekly Gardening Thread – 2010 (Vol. 33) September 17
Free Republic | 09-17-2010 | Red_Devil 232
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2010 5:12:43 AM by Red_Devil 232
Good morning gardeners. I was hoping that I could nurse my tomato plants through to mid October but they really started to look bad and were not productive at all so I pulled them all from the garden a couple of days ago. My pepper plants are still doing well enough to keep them around for a few more weeks. I also have a bunch of broccoli and cabbage plants that are doing very nicely so far. This is my first fall garden so pulling the tomato plants was not so depressing. I hope all of you and your gardens are doing well.
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Police alert: 5 adults, 9 children plan mass suicide
MSNBC ^ | 10/18/10 | Mnsbc staff
Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:05:43 PM by winoneforthegipper
PALMDALE, Calif. — Officials in Southern California on Saturday evening issued an emergency alert for five adults and nine children believed to be planning a mass suicide, BNO News reported.
(Excerpt) Read more at msnbc.msn.com ...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2592039/posts
Sheriffs Search for 13 Members of L.A.-Area ‘Cult’ (Waiting on the RAPTURE)
Fox News ^ | Sept 18th, 2010
Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2010 10:38:04 PM by TaraP
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2592066/posts
I have had the Palmdale police scanner for several years, do not have the url for it, it is in my iTunes log, so if you go to this link and search for Palmdale, California, you should find a scanner.
Palmdale is a busy town and I listen to it now and then.
http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?ctid=1745
1. Cinamon and Sugar Baked Apples
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Cinnamon and Sugar Baked Apples
1 T. vegetable oil
1 t. butter
4 Braeburn or Gala apples, unpeeled, cut in half lengthwise, and cored, about 1 1/2 lbs
1 T. sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider
1/2 cup ice cream caramel topping
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Vanilla ice cream
Preheat oven to 375. In large ovenproof skillet, mix oil and butter. Cook over medium high heat until butter is melted. Add apples, cut sides down, to skillet. Cook about 3 minutes or until cut sides are lightly browned, rearranging apples once. Remove from heat. Add sugar and cinnamon sticks. Slowly add apple cider. Lightly cover with foil. Bake 10 minutes; turn apples over. Lightly cover and bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender but hold their shape. Remove apples from skillet. Discard cinnamon sticks. Add caramel topping to any remaining liquid in skillet; cook over low heat just until warm. Put 1 apple half, cut side up, on each of 8 dessert plates. Sprinkle each serving with 1 T. almonds. Serve with ice cream and drizzle each with about 1 T. warm caramel topping.
Serves 8
source: Unknown
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2. Guiltless French Toast
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Guiltless French Toast
8 egg whites
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 T. vanilla extract
1 t. ground cinnamon
4 whole grain bakery bread slices
1 T. butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
Fresh blueberries and kiwi slices
Whisk together first 4 ingredients in shallow dish. Dip bread slices in egg mixture, coating both sides. Melt butter on griddle or in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Put bread slices on hot griddle, and pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Drizzle with maple syrup and top with fruit.
Makes 4 pieces
Source: Southern Living
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3a. Vanilla Wafer Cake
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Vanilla Wafer Cake
1 pound (7 cups) vanilla wafer cookies. broken into rough pieces
1/4 t. salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
12 T. unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 sticks
6 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 300. Grease a 9 inch springform pan and set aside. Process half of the cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs, about 1 minute. Transfer crumbs to a bowl. Repeat with remaining cookies. Stir in salt and set aside. In large bowl, beat sugar and butter together with hand held mixer on medium high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 6 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, scraping down bowl and beaters as needed. Reduce mixer speed to low and add one third of the cookie crumbs followed by 1/4 cup of the milk. Repeat with half of the remaining cookie crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup milk and finish with the remaining cookie crumbs. Fold in the coconut and pecans. Give the batter a final stir with a rubber spatula to make sure it is thoroughly mixed. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Gently tap pan on counter to settle batter. Bake until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 1 hour, 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes. Run a small knife around the edge of cake, then remove sides of pan. Cool the cake on a wire rack to room temperature, 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Notes: This has been a favorite for a long time. The combination of wafer cookies, coconut and pecans makes for a cake somewhere between coffee cake and tea cake. To pack as much vanilla wafer flavor as possible, this recipe doubles the amount of cookies usually called for. It also has less sugar and butter. These changes brought this cake into balance.
Source: Lost Recipes
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4. Sophie’s Cherry Cake
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Sophie’s Cherry Cake
1 cup flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 t. vanilla extract
4 T. unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 can tart cherries, drained, juice reserved for topping, 14.5 oz
Topping:
2 1/2 T. cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
1 t. almond extract
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 9 inch cake pan. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Whisk eggs and vanilla in small bowl. With hand held mixer on medium high speed, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture and egg mixture alternately in two batches, beating on low speed until mixed. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in cherries. Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan. For topping, mix reserved cherry juice, cornstarch, sugar and almond extract in small pan over medium heat until it just begins to bubble, about 4 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Spread topping over cooled cake and arrange pecans on top. Serve.
Source Lost Recipes
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5. Vanilla Flan
Posted by: “Rhonda
This is from the Recipe Goldmine website...
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This sweet, comforting, rich and universally known Spanish dessert is a favorite
of many Latin-American countries and increasing in popularity in the United
States. It’s French relative is crème caramel. Flan is well suited to follow a
spicy meal or as a delicious snack with a fresh, hot cup of coffee.
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Fresh fruit for garnish, (optional)
PREHEAT oven to 325 degrees F.
HEAT sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring
constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until dissolved and caramel colored. Quickly
pour onto bottom of deep-dish 9-inch pie plate; swirl around bottom and sides to
coat.
COMBINE evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla extract
in medium bowl. Pour into prepared pie plate. Place pie plate in large roasting
pan; fill roasting pan with warm water to about 1-inch depth.
BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Remove flan from water. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
TO SERVE: run small spatula around edge of pie plate. Invert serving plate over
pie plate. Turn over; shake gently to release. Caramelized sugar forms sauce.
Garnish with fruit as desired.
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Rhonda
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6. Queso Flameado
Posted by: “Rhonda
This is from the Recipe Goldmine website...
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Queso Flameado
Source: Los Barrios Family Cookbook
1/4 pound chorizo (Mexican sausage), casings removed
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 small tomato, diced
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 serrano chile, minced (optional)
2 cups shredded queso Chihuahua or Monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons 151-proof liquor, such as Everclear
Corn or flour tortillas, heated
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour off
the fat. Add the onion, tomato and mushrooms and/or chile, if using, and sauté
until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, spread the cheese in a small baking dish and bake for 5 to 10
minutes, until completely melted. Remove from the oven.
Pour the chorizo mixture over the cheese. Pour the liquor over the top, and
using a long match, carefully ignite the liquor - the flames will die down in 30
to 40 seconds. Serve with corn or flour tortillas by placing the cheese inside
each tortilla and folding them over to form a taco.
Makes 2 to 4 servings.
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Rhonda
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7. Jamoncillo (Dulce de Leche)
Posted by: “Rhonda
This is from the Recipe Goldmine website...
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Jamoncillo (Dulce de Leche)
This is traditional Mexican candy. It is is best described as milk fudge.
1 cup whole pecans
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Line a pie pan with wax paper.
In a blender, mix whole milk for 2 minutes. Over medium heat, boil the sweetened
condensed milk, stirring constantly. Once it starts boiling, remove from the
heat and add the milk from the blender. Mix well. Continue mixing and then pour
into prepared pie pan. Garnish with whole pecans. Let cool before cutting into
squares or desired shape.
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Rhonda
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8. Chorizo and Rice Burritos
Posted by: “Rhonda
This is from the Cooks Recipes website...
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Chorizo and Rice Burritos
7 ounces pork chorizo, casing removed and coarsely chopped
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup converted white rice, uncooked
3/4 cup tomato salsa
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
4 (10-inch) burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1. Cook chorizo in medium saucepan, stirring frequently, until cooked through;
drain.
2. Stir in water, rice, salsa, chiles and jalapeños. Reduce heat to low; cover.
Cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. Spoon chorizo mixture onto each tortilla; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Fold
in sides and roll up.
Makes 4 servings.
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Rhonda
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9. No 1 Best Lasagna
Posted by: “Tracycj”
No 1 Best Lasagna
Start with the following in a pot:
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic chopped
The flavor of the Italian sausage varies from brand to brand. You
may need to try a different brand the first couple of times you cook
this dish. Find the flavor you like the best.
Brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, onions and garlic in a pot
until they start to cook. Remove the grease from the meat once it is
finished browning.
Gently stir the following ingredients into the cooking meat.
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/2 cup water
Gently stir these seasoning into the sauce.
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons fresh Basil leaves chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Cover the pot and let the meat sauce simmer. Simmer on low heat for
1 hour and 30 minutes This is the ideal simmer time but not
mandatory. If you don’t have time it will still be great after one
hour of simmering.
Note: For some reason Italian meat sauce taste even better the next day. It can be made ahead and put together the next day.
Soak 12 lasagna noodles. The lasagna noodles need to be soaked in hot
tap water for 15 minutes. While the noodles are soaking you can make
the cheese filling.
Put the following in a mixing bowl:
23 ounces ricotta cheese.
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Grate fresh nutmeg over the Ricotta cheese.
Add the following:
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
Use a 9×13 inch baking pan. Spread 2 cups of meat sauce on the bottom
of the pan. Remove your lasagna noodles out of the water bath.
Shake water off wet noodles. Lay 6 noodles across the layer of sauce.
Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the layer of noodles.
Spread 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer. Sprinkle
half of the Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella layer. Spread 2 cups of meat sauce over the cheese layer. Lay down the next layer of noodles.
Spread the remaining ricotta mixture over noodles. Spread the
mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, saving some cheese for the top of
the lasagna. Put the last layer of meat sauce on the cheeses.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Cover with foil. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F (177 C) for 25
minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for approximately 15 minutes.
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10a. Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
4 cups milk
1 jar hot fudge topping, 11.75 oz
3 T. peppermint flavored syrup
Miniature marshmallows, peppermint sticks for garnish
In medium paqn, mix milk, hot fudge topping and peppermint syrup. Whisk to mix well. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring occasionally. Garnish with marshmallows and peppermint sticks if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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11. Twinkle (Craft)
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Twinkle (Craft)
Christmas tree lights
4 to 6 foot grapevine or willow branches
Wire
White spray paint
Ribbons or bows
Christmas tree lights reflect the sparkle in punch. To make a punch bowl wreath, twist 4 to 6 foot grapevines or willow branches together, forming a circle large enough to fit around your punch bowl. With wire, tie vines together loosely at four evenly spaced intervals. Let stand several weeks until dry. Remove wire; Spray with white paint. Weave small clear Christmas tree lights through branches.
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12a. Pumpkin Pie Spice
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 T. ground cinnamon
2 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
2 T. sugar (for a sweetened version)
Mix all ingredients and store in a cool dry place.
Source: Martha Stewart
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13. Piecrust Bonus
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Piecrust Bonus
Piecrust scraps
Grated cheddar or Gruyere cheese
Cream
Poppy seeds, paprika
When baking for the holidays, don’t toss out dough scraps. They can be used as delectable hors d’oeuvres (or cookie like snacks). Shape scraps into a disk, and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 . Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutter, such as a small leaf shape. Put cut outs on parchment lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Top with grated cheddar or Gruyere cheese, OR brush with cream and sprinkle with poppy seeds or paprika. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer on parchment to wire rack to cool slightly. For a sweet version, dust cutouts with cinnamon sugar instead of the cheese or spice, before baking.
Source: Martha Stewart
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14. Oniony Mushroom Soup
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Oniony Mushroom Soup
2 cans golden mushroom soup, 10.75 oz
2 cups beef broth
1 1/3 cups French French Fried Onions, divided
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup dry sherry wine
4 slices French bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
1 T. olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Mix soup, beef broth, 1 cup French fried onions, water and sherry. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Preheat broiler. Place bread on baking sheet. Mix oil and garlic in small bowl. Brush oil over both sides of bread slices. Broil bread until toasted and crisp. Ladle soup into 4 broiler safe bowls. Place 1 slice of bread in each bowl. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and remaining 1/3 cup onions. Set bowls on baking sheet. Place under broiler about 1 minute or until cheese is melted and onions are golden.
Serves 4
Source: Taste of Home
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15. Vidalia Onion Custard Bread
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Vidalia Onion Custard Bread
1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, halved and sliced
3 T. butter, divided
1 3/4 cup flour
2 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 t. poppy seeds
In large skillet, cook onion in 2 T. butter over medium low heat until very tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Set aside 2 T. onion mixture; fold remaining onion mixture into batter. Fold in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Pour batter into greased 9 inch pie plate. Top with remaining cheese and the reserved onion mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over top. Bake at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Cut loaf into wedges; serve wedges warm. Refrigerate any leftovers. Makes 8 to 10 servings
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16. Pork, Mexican Style
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Pork, Mexican Style
2 deboned pork steaks, about 1 lb. meat
1/2 yellow onion, peeled
1 green pepper, cleaned
2 T. peanut oil
2 cloves garlic,sliced thin
1/4 t. ground cumin
1/4 t. oregano
Salt to taste
2 T. dry sherry
Cut pork steaks into thin slices. Slice up the yellow onion and green pepper. Saute pork quickly in oil and garlic. Add onion and pepper. Continue to stir fry. Add cumin and oregano. Add alt. At the last minute, add the sherry. Serves 4
Source: Frugal Gourmet
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17a. Quick Cheese Sauce
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Quick Cheese Sauce
Sharp cheddar cheese
Hot milk
Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste
Dry sherry
Melt cheddar cheese in a little hot milk on the stove. Add a little Worcestershire, salt and a tad dry sherry. Fine over eggs and muffins for breakfast. This is so simple that I hesitate to give it to you. However, if you don’t need it don’t read it. You may also thicken this with a roux.
Source: Frugal Gourmet
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18. Boston Baked BEans in the slow cooker
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Boston Baked Beans in the Slow Cooker
1 lb. dried small white beans
6 cups water
1 t. salt
1/2 cup molasses
2 t. dry mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 lb. salt pork
Pour beans into slow cooker. Add water. Soak overnight or at least 6 hours. Cover pot and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, saving liquid. Mix 1 cup of the liquid with salt, molasses, mustard, brown sugar and onion. Cut salt pork into 2 or 3 pieces. In slow cooker, mix drained beans with molasses mixture and pork. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. Keep hot in slow cooker, using it as serving dish. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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19. Baked Chicken Wings
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Baked Chicken Wings
Use the recipe below, but use an additional teaspoon sugar. Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes until wings are browned and tender.
30 center wing portions
1/8 cup light soy sauce
1/8 cup dry sherry
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 t. grated fresh ginger
1/2 t. sugar
1 green onion, chopped
Marinate wing portions in remaining ingredients for 15 minutes. Steam in a low bowl for 45 minutes. These make a fine main course or an easily prepared snack course for a party. Serves 4 to 5
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10 Unknown Uses for Vinegar
Posted: 21 Sep 2010 02:00 AM PDT
The following guest post is from Bob, who writes for ChristianPF.com – a personal finance blog with a Christian focus.
Thanks to the acidity in vinegar, it has more uses than you might imagine. For years frugal folks have found numerous ways to save money using it. From health benefits to use as an environmentally-friendly cleaning product, vinegar is a versatile substance that every household should have on-hand.
Here’s a look at ten uses for vinegar that you’ve probably never thought of before.
1. Control Your Cholesterol
In May 2006, a study by Japanese researchers published in The British Journal of Nutrition showed that lab rats fed with acetic acid, which is the primary ingredient in vinegar, had much lower harmful cholesterol than the control group. Additionally, the rats eating the acetic acid also had lower blood pressure and other health benefits. Although the same study hasn’t been performed yet with humans, the results seem to indicate that regular intake of vinegar, whether in salad dressings or other means, is a great natural way to lower cholesterol and other risk factors in heart disease.
2. Control Your Diabetes
It’s not just people at risk for heart disease who benefit from a little vinegar in their diet; several studies in the 1990s and 2000s have shown that a few tablespoons of vinegar added to a meal can reduce the glycemic index of carbohydrate food. By reducing the glycemic index, people with diabetes can reduce the amount of medicine they need to control the disease. Experiment for yourself by adding a little vinegar to your salad or to season other food you normally eat.
3. Get Windows and Coffee Pots Squeaky Clean
Vinegar is a great cleaning agent on glass. From fingerprints on your windows and picture frames, to mineral deposits in your fish tank and your coffee pot, use vinegar to remove stains and mineral deposits. Diluting vinegar with a little bit of water will prevent a strong vinegar smell and keep the vinegar from damaging the surface.
4. Frost-free Car Windows
Speaking of vinegar on glass, if you’re expecting a hard frost, coat your car’s windows with vinegar the night before. Use three parts vinegar to one part water, and the frost will stay off your car.
5. Deter Cats and Ants
Neither your cat nor your local ant population is overly fond of vinegar, so spray it wherever you don’t want these creatures to be. For cats, a little vinegar spray on your sofa or bed will keep them off; for ants, spraying vinegar across a window sill or doorjamb will keep them from crossing.
6. Reduce the Risk of Infection
Since the time of Hippocrates in the fourth century BC, vinegar has been used internally and externally to fight infection. However, the Greeks only got it half right on this account: vinegar works as a disinfectant in bathroom and kitchen surfaces, but the idea that it can be used internally to fight off warts or lice turns out to be nothing more than an old wives’ tale.
7. Grow Pretty Flowers
Some flowers, such as azaleas, appreciate a little extra acid in the soil. Mix about two tablespoons of vinegar in with a quart of water when you water your azaleas, then watch them flourish.
Weeds, on the other hand, can be killed with vinegar. For someone interested in organic gardening, use pure, undiluted vinegar on weeds instead of a chemical herbicide. It’s better for the environment, not to mention cheaper.
8. Keep Rabbits Out of Your Garden
It’s no good growing beautiful, acid-loving flowers if the rabbits come in and chew everything to pieces. Soak cotton balls in vinegar, then put them into 35 mm film container. Use an awl or ice pick to punch a hole in the top of the container, then place in your garden. You might need to make a few of these rabbit repellents, depending upon the size of your garden.
9. Wash Vegetables
With the rabbits out of your vegetable patch, you’ll have a bumper crop of tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, squash, and other veggies. It’s easy to wash fresh vegetables, whether they come out of your garden or out of the grocery store, with a light vinegar spray. Mix just one tablespoon of vinegar in with a quart and a half of water and put it into a spray bottle.
10. Clean Stains with Vinegar
Bleach is a harsh, poisonous chemical; why not use vinegar to help with the laundry instead? Vinegar is useful in removing red spaghetti, mustard, barbecue, and ketchup stains, perspiration stains, smoky smells, and making dingy whites bright again.
These ten uses for vinegar are really just the tip of the iceberg. A versatile substance in your garden, your kitchen, and your medicine cabinet, vinegar is a cheap and effective way to get a wide variety of jobs done.
What do you use vinegar for around the house?
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