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
Knitting, sewing, crochet, crafts, free patterns.
How To Make Seed Balls
Posted By TipNut On March 8, 2007 @ 10:55 am In Garden & Plants | No Comments
Today’s feature tip is from Path To Freedom with their project Making Seed Balls [1]:
Seed balls are a method for distributing seeds by encasing them in a mixture of clay and soil humus. Some native North American tribes used forms of seed balls. More recently natural farmer Masanobu Fukuoka has applied them, as have others inspired by his work.
Seed balls are simply scattered direct onto ground, and not planted. They could be useful for seeding dry, thin and compacted soils and for reclaiming derelict ground. This method takes a fraction of the time or cost of other methods to cover large areas and is also very applicable in small areas.
The clay and humus ball prevents the seeds from the drying out in the sun, getting eaten by predators like mice and birds, or from blowing away. When sufficient rain has permeated the clay and the seeds inside sprout they are protected within the ball that contains nutrients and beneficial soil microbes.
The first part of the project mentions that they used these to seed their next door neighbor’s derelict yard. That made me laugh LOL! Although we have great neighbors that take care of their yards, I could be tempted to toss a few in the backyards of others that live in the neighborhood. But somehow I think you’d need permission first .
Please visit the site above for all the details.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Make Seed Starting Pots From Newspaper [2]
* How To Make Wool Dryer Balls [3]
* How To Make A Seed Starting Calendar [4]
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[1] Making Seed Balls: http://www.pathtofreedom.com/pathproject/gardening/seedballs.shtml
[2] Make Seed Starting Pots From Newspaper: http://tipnut.com/make-seed-starting-pots-from-newspaper/
[3] How To Make Wool Dryer Balls: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-wool-dryer-balls/
[4] How To Make A Seed Starting Calendar: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-a-seed-starting-calendar/
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Mary Jane Slippers Pattern: {Crochet}
Posted By TipNut On October 6, 2009 @ 1:03 pm In Crochet | No Comments
Crocheted Mary Jane Slippers By goodknits.com
Today’s feature is from Oh My Good Knits with this free pattern for Crocheted Mary Jane Slippers [1]:
* worsted weight yarn
* H-hook
* 2 buttons
* tapestry needle
* you’ll also need some yarn in a contrasting color
These look so comfy, I love the style of them too! This might be a little complicated for beginner crocheters, but there are lots of pictures and details provided to help you get these made. The slippers would make a lovely handmade gift (tis the season to start thinking about that again).
Please visit the site above for all the pattern details, nice job!
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Crochet a Recycled Clothes Pin Bag – Free Pattern [2]
* Make Your Own Summer House Slippers [3]
* Free Vintage Crochet Shoe Tote Bag Pattern [4]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Crocheted Mary Jane Slippers: http://goodknits.com/blog/mary-jane-slippers/
[2] Crochet a Recycled Clothes Pin Bag – Free Pattern: http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
[3] Make Your Own Summer House Slippers: http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-summer-house-slippers/
[4] Free Vintage Crochet Shoe Tote Bag Pattern: http://tipnut.com/free-vintage-crochet-shoe-tote-bag-pattern/
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Bonnet Gal Days Of The Week Towels: Thursday
Posted By TipNut On October 7, 2009 @ 6:02 am In Embroidery | No Comments
Bonnet Gals Daily Towels: Thursday - Applique & Embroidery Pattern
Pattern Download
Here’s the fourth pattern from the Bonnet Gal Applique & Embroidery set, it’s Thursday and the Bonnet Gal is cooking, stirring a large kettle of food. Please note that I have already flipped these to a mirror image for you so you don’t have to when transferring the pattern to your fabric.
Pattern Download:
* You can download the pattern here: Thursday: Bonnet Gal [1]. I included the applique patterns for the dress and hat that apply to this design.
Printing Instructions:
* Save the pattern to your desktop first (right click, save as…), open the file, select “Print”, uncheck anything like “Maintain Aspect Ratio” and “Fit To Page” then print.
* Note: If you try printing the pattern from your browser window, it will print really large. Make sure to print from the file on your desktop.
* These will all fit on an 8 1/2 “ x 11” piece of paper.
Transferring The Pattern:
* If you need help transferring the pattern, see this page: Embroidery Pattern Transfer Tips [2].
I’ll have another freebie pattern download from this series up for you next week (Wednesday).
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Bonnet Gal Days Of The Week Towels: Tuesday [3]
* Bonnet Gal Days Of The Week Towels: Wednesday [4]
* Sunbonnet Gal – Thursday: Embroidery Pattern Freebie [5]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Thursday: Bonnet Gal: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/BonnetGals/thursday653265.jpg
[2] Embroidery Pattern Transfer Tips: http://tipnut.com/embroidery-transfer-tips-vintage-notes/
[3] Bonnet Gal Days Of The Week Towels: Tuesday: http://tipnut.com/bonnet-gals-tuesday/
[4] Bonnet Gal Days Of The Week Towels: Wednesday: http://tipnut.com/bonnet-gal-wednesday/
[5] Sunbonnet Gal – Thursday: Embroidery Pattern Freebie: http://tipnut.com/sunbonnet-gal-thursday/
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Homemade Reed Diffusers: How-To & Tips
Posted By TipNut On October 2, 2009 @ 10:53 am In Crafty Ideas | 1 Comment
Reed diffusers are decorative air fresheners for the home that work with scented oils and reeds. The oil travels up the reeds to release their fragrance into the air around them. No need to use aerosol sprays, light candles or plugin air fresheners, the process handles itself naturally.
They’re very popular since you can choose from an endless amount of fragrances, have no open flames (candles) to worry about and they don’t plugin so no dangling cords to hide or fuss with. If you’d like to try making your own diffusers and reed diffuser oil instead of buying refill kits (also a perfect way to customize your favorite scents), here are some tips and recipes showing you how to do that.
How To Make A Reed Diffuser
Make Your Own Reed Diffusers And Oils With A Few Simple Ingredients
* Choose glass bottles and vases that have a small opening at the neck and that compliment the room you are placing it in. You can use a clear glass container or one that’s decorated, the choice is yours. The reeds you use should be at least double the height of the glass container.
* You can purchase a package of reeds that are marketed for reed diffusers (they’re fairly cheap) or try thin bamboo skewers, they work just fine too.
* Pour a liberal amount of scented reed diffuser oil in the glass container then stick the reeds or bamboo skewers inside. After about an hour, turn the reeds over so the other end can wick up the oil, this will help speed things up.
* Position the reed diffuser in a location that is not near electrical appliances (in case of spills) and won’t be in danger of being accidentally knocked over.
* After first filling the reed diffuser with fragrant oil, give the reeds a chance to soak up the oil, soon you’ll be able to enjoy their light fragrance.
That’s all it takes to make your own!
Making Your Own Reed Diffuser Oils
You can make a homemade version of reed diffuser oil with just a few simple ingredients that you can easily find locally.
* Mineral Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Safflower Oil: Select a combination of your favorite essential oils and add as many drops to the carrier oil (Mineral Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Safflower Oil) as you need to achieve the fragrance you’re after (a good amount to start with is about 12 drops of EO per 1/4 cup of oil). Next add a splash of vodka to help the oil travel up the reeds better. You could also mix the carrier oil with your favorite perfume instead of essential oils (no addition of vodka will be necessary if using perfume).
* Vodka, Essential Oils & Water: Mix approximately 12 drops of essential oils with 1/4 cup of water then add a splash of vodka. The alcohol helps the essential oils bind with the water. This method will evaporate faster than using oils, but still works.
* Liquid Potpourri: Liquid potpourri can be used in place of reed diffuser oil, you should be able to find this in the candle or crafts section of a department store (like Walmart).
Tips
* Rotate the ends of the reeds or skewers once a week to refresh and prolong the fragrance.
* Experiment with different scents and when you find a favorite combination, keep notes of the amounts of essential oils and carrier oil used so you can duplicate it next time. These make nice gifts too (with attached “recipe” card).
* Once you find a favorite recipe for the scent, double or triple the batch and keep the excess in a sealed glass jar until needed. This will save time as well as keep a ready supply of diffuser oil on hand.
* The smaller the opening at the neck of the glass container the better, this will force the oils to travel up the wick to diffuse their scent rather than evaporating up through the neck.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Homemade Lavender Water Recipes [1]
* Ashtray Odor Diffusers [2]
* Homemade Smelly Jelly Recipes [3]
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[1] Homemade Lavender Water Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-water-recipes/
[2] Ashtray Odor Diffusers: http://tipnut.com/ashtray-odor-diffusers/
[3] Homemade Smelly Jelly Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-smelly-jelly-recipes/
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Homemade Baby Gift Ideas: 15 Projects & Tutorials
Posted By TipNut On September 26, 2009 @ 6:12 am In Crafty Ideas, Sewing | No Comments
Polka Dot Quilt Tutorial By andothersillythings.blogspot.com
1. Polka Dot Quilt Tutorial [1]: (as seen in picture) Charming baby quilt with polka dots scattered across the top in different prints.
2. Embellished Denim Bibs [2]: Wow! These are gorgeous, turn a basic denim bib into something so sweet.
3. Painted Jeweled Onesie [3]: Use freezer paper stenciling to create your own designs.
4. Basket-O-Burpies [4]: Two different variations of making basic burpies, whip up a bunch for a great gift.
5. DIY Car Seat Cover [5]: These car seat covers are great for winter or summer weather and can double as a blanket.
6. Tighty Whitey Hipsters [6]: Make your own snazzy diapers with this free design, pdf pattern download is available.
7. Crochet Toddler Slippers [7]: Very easy pattern to whip up, check out the felt embellishment ideas that you can stitch on.
8. DIY Boutique Wipes Case Tutorial [8]: Turn a boring plastic wipes case into something boutique-worthy.
9. Diaper Strap Tutorial [9]: Quick and easy baby gift, here’s a diaper strap you can make to hold a stack of diapers together in the diaper bag.
10. DIY No-Sew Binky Leash Tutorial [10]: Ribbon, snaps, suspender clips and voila! a leash for the binky.
11. Bear Hooded Towel [11]: A cute twist on hooded towels: little bear ears.
12. Babystøvler Knit Pattern [12]: Sweet little booties to knit.
13. How-To: Create a Knitted Baby Cocoon [13]: Hand knit cocoons are a beautiful and simple keepsake to create for a baby. Enveloping the baby in warmth and softness creates the perfect image for a portrait. Bulky yarn and extra large needles create a soft stockinette that stretches and hugs the baby.
14. DIY Iron-On Onesies [14]: Here’s how to design your own appliques for onesies using paper-backed fusible fabric.
15. Free Pattern: Reversible Baby Bib [15]: Perfect for a “let me whip something up last-minute” baby gift.
Looking for more creative baby projects and ideas? Gotcha covered, see Tipnut’s Picks: 41 Free Baby Patterns & Projects [16] and Tipnut’s Picks: 42 Free Projects For Baby [17].
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Tipnut’s Picks: 41 Free Baby Patterns & Projects [16]
* Mother’s Day Gift Roundup: 55 Homemade Projects & Ideas [18]
* Tipnut’s Picks: 42 Free Projects For Baby [17]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Polka Dot Quilt Tutorial: http://andothersillythings.blogspot.com/2009/07/polka-dot-quilt-tutorial.html
[2] Embellished Denim Bibs: http://www.thimblythings.com/2009/06/01/in-praise-of-denim-bibs/
[3] Painted Jeweled Onesie: http://samstermommy.blogspot.com/2009/09/painted-jeweled-onesie.html
[4] Basket-O-Burpies: http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/2008/03/basket-o-burpies.html
[5] DIY Car Seat Cover: http://www.vanillajoy.com/diy-car-seat-cover.html
[6] Tighty Whitey Hipsters: http://www.flickr.com/photos/flutteringby/sets/72157609486548657/
[7] Crochet Toddler Slippers: http://goodknits.com/blog/toddler-slippers/
[8] DIY Boutique Wipes Case Tutorial: http://www.according-to-kelly.com/2009/06/diy-boutique-wipes-case-tutorial.html
[9] Diaper Strap Tutorial: http://cally-cruze.blogspot.com/2009/08/diaper-strap-tutorial.html
[10] DIY No-Sew Binky Leash Tutorial: http://themamadramalogues.blogspot.com/2009/09/diy-no-sew-binky-leash-tutorial.html
[11] Bear Hooded Towel: http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/07/bear-hooded-towel.html
[12] Babystøvler Knit Pattern: http://calistayoo.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-version-of-babystvler.html
[13] How-To: Create a Knitted Baby Cocoon: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/09/how-to_create_a_knitted_baby_c.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954
[14] DIY Iron-On Onesies: http://www.cookiemag.com/magazine/blogs/nesting/2009/06/diy-iron-on-onesies.html
[15] Free Pattern: Reversible Baby Bib: http://madebypetchy.blogspot.com/2009/07/free-pattern-reversible-baby-bib.html
[16] Tipnut’s Picks: 41 Free Baby Patterns & Projects: http://tipnut.com/projects-baby/
[17] Tipnut’s Picks: 42 Free Projects For Baby: http://tipnut.com/50-free-projects-for-baby/
[18] Mother’s Day Gift Roundup: 55 Homemade Projects & Ideas: http://tipnut.com/mothers-day/
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Paper Mache: Recipes & Tips
Posted By TipNut On July 3, 2009 @ 6:12 am In Paper Crafts | 1 Comment
You can make all kinds of crafty items with paper mache (not just the school volcano project): Decorative paper mache masks, bowls, ornaments, Halloween & Christmas decorations, you name it–you can likely make it with paper mache. It’s a very economical craft and with a little practice, you can create some pretty amazing pieces! Here’s a bunch of info to get you started…
Paper Mache Recipes
Pouring Water Into Flour For Paper Mache Recipe
Paper Mache (Flour Paste Recipe)
1 cup Flour (2 parts)
1 1/2 cups Water (3 parts)
1/2 TBS salt (optional)
1/4 cup white glue (optional)
Directions:
* Mix the flour and water together with a wire whisk or fork until it is smooth and you have the consistency you want, should be similar to a heavy cream or a cream soup. If you want to thicken the paste, add flour. If you want to thin it, add a bit of water.
* Mix in the salt.
* Mix in the glue (if adding).
* The salt will help preserve the paste and prevent it from mold while the glue will help strengthen the paste.
Tips:
* You can make as much (or as little) paper mache paste you need by using the basic ratio of 2 parts flour to 3 parts water.
* If you’re working on a large project or need to take a break, cover the paste well with plastic wrap or seal with a lid and store in the refrigerator, should keep for a couple days. Let the paste come to room temperature before using again, stir well before using.
Paper Mache (Glue Paste Recipe)
White glue (2 parts)
Water (1 part)
Directions:
* Mix the glue and water together until thoroughly mixed. Use popsicle sticks or wooden chopsticks to stir the recipe, they can be thrown out when done.
Tips:
* Watch the paste while building your project, the glue and water can separate during the process and may need to be stirred again.
* Mix in old plastic containers with lids, you can pop the lid on and the glue will keep for a few days.
Paper You Can Use To Make Paper Mache
* Newspaper (most common)
* Tissue paper
* Paper towels
* Printer paper (or any sheets of regular paper)
* Magazine & catalogue pages (the glossy paper can be more tricky to work with)
Tip: Tear the paper into strips of all shapes and sizes, they don’t need to be uniform in size.
Base Material Ideas
Before you can begin applying your strips of paper with paste, you need a basic form or base to build on. Here are some materials that work well:
* Balloons (can attach balloons together with masking tape to get the basic form you want)
* Aluminum Foil (crumple and shape as needed)
* Chicken Wire (shape as needed, mostly used for large projects like school volcanoes)
* Crumpled Newspaper (basic shape secured with masking tape)
* Small cardboard boxes (for square or rectangular projects)
Tip: To remove the base material from inside the dried project, make a slit at the back and remove materials (or pop the balloon). Then cover the slit with a fresh layer of paper mache and allow to dry before proceeding with paint and varnish or sealant.
How To Paper Mache
The process couldn’t be simpler to make a paper mache object, the hardest part is creating the shape the way you want it. After choosing your base, here are the steps involved with paper mache:
* Dip a strip of paper in the paste covering it completely with the paste, then remove the excess glue/paste by running the strip between your thumb and forefinger.
* Lay the strip on the base and smooth it out so that there are no air bubbles and the strip of paper is flat against the form, smooth out the edges with your fingers.
* Add the next strip, overlapping some on the previous strip. This helps build strength to the object as well as prevents any part of the base from being uncovered.
* Cover the base completely with one layer, then leave to dry before adding the next layer. Three to four layers are usually more than enough.
* When the piece has dried completely, you can remove the base materials (see tip above) and stuff it well with plastic bags or crumpled newspaper to give the object some weight. This will help make it stable as well as add some strength (so a bump or drop won’t dent it).
The project is now ready for paint and embellishment!
Tips
* Before starting your project, clear a large area and cover with garbage bags or several sheets of newspaper. Paper mache is a very messy project!
* Allow each layer to dry completely before adding another layer, will keep the layers strong as well as prevent mold growth.
* Add a bit of salt to your paper mache recipe if it’s a project you plan on keeping for awhile. The salt will help prevent mold growth.
* Adding a small amount of white glue to a basic flour & water paste will give the paste some strength.
* Acrylic paints are a good choice for painting dried paper mache projects, for best results make sure each coat of paint is fully dry before painting another coat.
* Make sure the paper mache is completely dry before painting or spraying with varnish or a sealant, the paper material may bubble a bit underneath if you don’t.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Paper Mache Party Lights: Crafty Project [1]
* Homemade Decoupage Paste: Recipe [2]
* Homemade Metal Polish: Recipes [3]
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[1] Paper Mache Party Lights: Crafty Project: http://tipnut.com/paper-mache-lights/
[2] Homemade Decoupage Paste: Recipe: http://tipnut.com/decoupage-paste/
[3] Homemade Metal Polish: Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-metal-polish/
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French Dip Sandwiches
Posted by: “momsrecipes”
French Dip Sandwiches
from Pillsbury.com
Seasoned with Italian dressing mix and cooked in a savory beef flavored broth, rump roast becomes a special sandwich filling.
Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 8 Hr 15 Min
Makes: 12 sandwiches
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 3/4 cups Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 boneless beef rump roast (4 lb), trimmed of fat
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 package (0.7 oz) Italian dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 hoagie buns, split
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
12 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese, cut in half
Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place onion; add broth. Brush all surfaces of beef roast with vinegar. Place on onions. Sprinkle with dressing mix, salt and pepper.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Return slices to cooker; mix well.
Spoon beef onto bottoms halves of buns. Top each with bell pepper, cheese and top half of bun. Serve sandwiches with juices from slow cooker.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Sandwich: Calories 550 (Calories from Fat 150); Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 1180mg; Total Carbohydrate 51g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 9g); Protein 49g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 35%; Iron 35% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 5 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
For a quick flavor boost, serve horseradish sauce, barbecue sauce or a hearty-grain mustard to top these already-tasty beef sandwiches.
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3. Tamale Pie (slow cooker)
Posted by: “Dawn”
Tamale Pie (slow cooker)
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
15-16 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
10 oz. can enchilada sauce
6.5 oz. pouch cornbread mix
1/3 cup milk
2 Tbs. margarine or butter, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 oz. can chopped green chilies, undrained
1/4 cup sour cream
4 medium green onions, chopped
Cook beef and onion in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat
about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
Stir in beans and enchilada sauce. Place beef mixture in 3-1/2 to 4-
1/2 quart slow cooker. Stir cornbread mix, milk, margarine and egg
just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir cheese and chilies
into batter. Spoon over beef mixture in slow cooker. Cover and cook
on low heat setting 5-6 hours or until toothpick inserted in center
of cornbread comes out clean. Serve with sour cream and green onions.
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4. French Country Chicken (slow cooker)
Posted by: “Dawn”
French Country Chicken (slow cooker)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
6-8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, whole or cut up
1 tsp. dried tarragon
1 tsp. dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/3 cup white wine or apple juice
2 Tbs. cornstarch
Place onion, carrots and celery in bottom of slow cooker. Arrange
chicken pieces over vegetables. Sprinkle chicken with tarragon,
thyme, salt and pepper. Pour soup over chicken and seasonings.
Sprinkle onion soup mix over chicken and soup. Cover and cook on
high 3-4 hours, stirring once. 20 minutes before serving, whisk
together in small bowl the wine and cornstarch. Stir until smooth.
Pour mixture over chicken; stir well. Uncover and cook on high 15
minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir again. Serve over rice.
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5. Cheesy Pizza Fondue
Posted by: “Dawn”
Cheesy Pizza Fondue
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (15 oz) cans pizza sauce
1-1/2 tsp. basil or oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Breadsticks
In a heavy saucepan cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat
is done; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, basil and garlic powder;
mix well. Reduce heat to low. Add cheeses; stir until melted.
Transfer to a slow cooker or fondue pot and keep warm over low heat.
Serve with breadsticks.
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6. Easy Crockpot Chicken
Posted by: “Dawn”
Easy Crockpot Chicken
1 whole chicken
seasoning as desired
1 onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup cola
Wash chicken and pat dry. Season inside cavity with salt and pepper
or any other seasonings you like. Put half of the chopped onion in
the cavity of the chicken. Place chicken in crockpot. Place onion
on top of chicken. Sprinkle with any desired seasonings. Pour
ketchup and cola over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
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7. Double Onion Beef Sandwiches
Posted by: “Dawn”
Double Onion Beef Sandwiches
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepepr
3 lb. fresh beef brisket (not corned beef)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1/2 cup water
8 individual French breads or crusty rolls
Mix garlic, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; rub on both sides of
beef. Cut beef in half or thirds to fit slow cooker. Place sliced
onion in bottom of 3-1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker. Top with beef
pieces; sprinkle with soup mix. Add water. Cover and cook on low
heat setting 8-10 hours or until beef is tender. Remove beef; cut
across grain into thin slices. Skim fat from juices in slow cooker.
Return beef to slow cooker. Cut breads horizontally in half. Fill
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News & Resources
* Number of Farmers’ Markets Increases
* Study Reveals Economic Benefits of Local Foods
* Organic Food Trends Report Released
* Grass-based Dairy Presentations Available
* Organic Forum Seeks Poster Submissions
* Publication Highlights Community Garden Resources
Funding Opportunities
* Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant
* Farmers’ Market Coalition Professional Development Mini-Grant
* Love Your Veggies Grant
Coming Events
* SPIN Workshop
* Sheep and Goat Field Day
* Northlands Bioneers Conference
News & Resources
Number of Farmers’ Markets Increases
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_2_1UH/.ce/7_2_5JM/.p/5_2_4TQ/.d/1/_th/J_2_9D/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?PC_7_2_5JM_contentid=2009/10/0488.xml&PC_7_2_5JM_parentnav=LATEST_RELEASES&PC_7_2_5JM_navid=NE
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the number of farmers’ markets in the United States is up more than 13 percent from a year ago. A recent update of the online Farmers’ Market Directory lists 5,274 markets nationwide, up from 4,685 reported in 2008. Since USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) began to track farmers’ markets in 1994, the number has grown by nearly 4,000 nationwide. A national directory of farmers’ markets is available at http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets.
Study Reveals Economic Benefits of Local Foods
http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/newsreleases/2009/092909_seiowa.html
Iowa State University economist David Swenson worked with Hometown Harvest, a local food group in southeast Iowa to examine several scenarios for increased local food production, processing and consumption in Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren and Wapello counties. His study, “Investigating the Potential Economic Impacts of Local Foods for Southeast Iowa,” (http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/research/marketing_files/seiowa.html) funded by a competitive grant from the Leopold Center’s Marketing and Food Systems Initiative, showed that the region could benefit from the addition of 50 to 75 production, retailing and enhanced processing jobs divided between rural areas and local communities. “A relatively small amount of land generates enough produce to feed a large number of people,” Swenson explained. “In this case, 528 acres of production would yield 25 percent of 22 fresh fruits and vegetables consumed annually for 100,000 people in the region... [yet] the scenarios produce net farm and regional income gains of almost $1 million.”
Organic Food Trends Report Released
http://ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB58/
USDA Economic Research Service has released a new report, ‘Marketing U.S. Organic Foods: Recent Trends from Farm to Consumer.’ ERS researchers examined consumers, retailers, handlers, and farmers, and took a closer look into the production, marketing, and consumption of four major organic- product groups: produce, dairy, meats and eggs, and feed grains.
Grass-based Dairy Presentations Available
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/info/dairy+publications.htm
Iowa State University Extension dairy specialist Larry Tranel has been working with the Leopold Center to increase the number of grass-based dairy farms in Iowa, especially beginning farmers and farmers interested in organic production methods. Tranel has created two new multi-media presentations: Best management practices for dairy grazing (http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/grazing) and Managing dairy farm finances (http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/finances).
Related ATTRA Publication: Dairy Production on Pasture
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/grassbaseddairy.pdf
Organic Forum Seeks Poster Submissions
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Educational Service (MOSES) is pleased to announce the second Organic Research Forum to be held in conjunction with the Organic Farming Conference Feb. 25-27, 2010, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This event, first held in 2008, is intended to become an annual part of the conference in future years. The Research Forum offers a unique opportunity for students, scientists and farmer researchers investigating organic topics to engage with a grower audience. The forum also provides a chance for researchers and educators to network with one another and stay informed about current research in organics. Researchers, including government scientists and staff, academic faculty and staff, graduate and undergraduate students and farmer researchers, are invited to submit posters to be displayed at the conference as part of the Research Forum. For more information or to submit a poster summary contact jeff@mosesorganic.org. Submissions are due on or before Wednesday, November 25, 2009.
Publication Highlights Community Garden Resources
Growing School and Youth Gardens in New York City: A Guide to Resources (http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/partners/greenthumb/school_garden_resource_guide.pdf) (PDF/2.1MB), produced by Green Thumb/NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, is a thoughtfully written guide with clear, helpful tips on everything you need to know and extensive listings that instruct you on where to find all the tools—both literally and figuratively—that you need to get your school growing. Though the guide was compiled with the New York City region in mind, it contains useful links to resources that would be helpful to schools nationwide. The guide provides extensive descriptions of each resource that’s listed, making it easy to pinpoint the sites that will be most relevant for your particular space and project.
More Breaking News (http://attra.ncat.org/news/)
Funding Opportunities
Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant
http://www.southernsare.uga.edu/callpage.htm
The Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program recognizes the value and importance of On-Farm Research in developing solutions to agricultural production problems. In recognition of this, the Southern Region SARE Program is requesting grant proposals from cooperative extension, Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), university, government or non-governmental organization (NGO) staff who work with farmers or ranchers and who are interested in conducting on-farm research or marketing projects related to sustainable agriculture. On-Farm Research Grant Projects must be developed, coordinated and led by extension, NRCS, government, NGO, or university personnel who currently work with farmers/ranchers AND who will conduct the on-farm research with at least one farmer/rancher cooperator. Applicants must complete a proposal describing their project and explaining how it will help producers understand and adopt sustainable agriculture practices.
Proposals are due November 15, 2009.
Farmers’ Market Coalition Professional Development Mini-Grant
http://www.farmersmarketcoalition.org/fmc-announces-mini-grant-program/
The Farmers’ Market Coalition is excited to announce the availability of Information Marketplace Professional Development Mini-Grants, available to state and regional farmers’ market organizations hosting trainings for market managers, market boards, and/or producers during Winter 2009-2010. Eligible organizations can apply for one of approximately 16 grants (up to $500 each) to support professional development programs to strengthen farmers’ markets. To be eligible for this program, organizations must be active Farmers’ Market Coalition members who have had an organizational representative participate in at least three Information Marketplace webinar sessions. Only farmers’ market associations, agencies, and other organizations, not individual farmers’ markets, may receive funding at this time.
Proposals are due November 15, 2009.
Love Your Veggies Grant
http://loveyourveggies.com/school_grants.php
The makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings are now accepting applications for the 2009-10 Love Your Veggies (Trademark) grant program. With support from its partner the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF), the grant program will once again seek to help schools provide innovative programs to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in the lunchroom.
Proposals are due November 6, 2009.
More Funding Opportunities (http://attra.ncat.org/funding/)
Coming Events
SPIN Workshop
http://www.craftworksatcoolspring.org/classes.html
October 17, 2009
Charles Town, West Virginia
SPIN is Small Plot INtensive Farming. Whether you want to feed your family or make money, this class can get you started. It’s a non-technical, easy-to-understand sub-acre farming system that makes it possible to earn income from urban and rural land under an acre in size. This hands-on workshop focuses on SPIN’s organic-based processes and techniques for growing and marketing organic vegetables. Join the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s Andy Pressman and Lee Rinehart as they explain how SPIN Farming makes agriculture accessible to anyone, anywhere!
Sheep and Goat Field Day
http://scsrpc.org/SCSRPC/Files/Joan/Program2009.pdf
October 23-24, 2009
Booneville, Arkansas
This field day hosted by the USDA, Agricultural Research Station in Booneville will feature a parasite workshop and FAMACHA training on Friday. Saturday’s program will include sessions on forages, health, parasites, and marketing.
Northlands Bioneers Conference
http://www.nbconference.org/
October 24-25, 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bioneers Conferences inspire a shift to live on Earth in ways that honor the web of life, each other and future generations.
More Events (http://attra.org/calendar/)
New & Updated Publications
Small-Scale Egg Handling
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/10/06/small_scale_egg_handling
Biodiesel: Do-it-yourself Production Basics
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/08/27/biodiesel_do_it_yourself_production_basi_1
Procesamiento de Aves a Pequeña Escala
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/08/20/procesamiento_de_aves_a_pequena_escala
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Pee Is The New Power Source<<<
When I quit laughing, I will give it serious thought.
For my first thought was “if you have to pee and anyone can see you, they will and do call the cops”, and you get a ticket or raise a fuss and get arrested.
“Indecent Exposure”, no they do not need to see “it”, just see what you are doing, male or female.
LOL, soon they will be looking for likely folks and offering the pee tank on their cars for their use....
In the pioneer days, a lady admired a shrub and left a wet spot, when she walked away.
Back in my waitress days, a pain in the neck tourist old couple came in, she kept bitching about the long drive from Las Vegas, with no rest rooms.
The husband was a nice person, she was not.
I had heard enough and asked her why she didn’t stop and go behind a bush....then there was not that much traffic.
Her husband tried to shut me up, as soon as he realized what I was saying.
For on one of their trips, years before, he had stopped and pointed out a nice thick bush to her, AND when she rounded the bush, there was a big Rattlesnake laying there, waiting for her............and she was never going to let that poor husband live it down.
Later he apologized and said he had tried to stop me suggesting a bush, when he realized that was what I was going to say, he said it was indeed a big snake.
Or, when my daughter was about 4, she met her first bush at a motorcycle race in the desert, no problems a normal action for times of need.
A week later, a couple of the neighborhood mothers came to call, they did not think it was funny, that Debra had taught the kids in the neighborhood how to go behind a bush, she saw no use in wasting all that time, to go home and do it.
Sorry, this one got to my funny button, for it is now against the law to be normal, even in the forest.
Cyber Security Tip ST04-013
Protecting Your Privacy
Before submitting your email address or other personal information online,
you need to be sure that the privacy of that information will be protected.
To protect your identity and prevent an attacker from easily accessing
additional information about you, avoid providing certain personal
information such as your birth date and social security number online.
How do you know if your privacy is being protected?
* Privacy policy - Before submitting your name, email address, or other
personal information on a website, look for the site’s privacy policy.
This policy should state how the information will be used and whether or
not the information will be distributed to other organizations.
Companies sometimes share information with partner vendors who offer
related products or may offer options to subscribe to particular mailing
lists. Look for indications that you are being added to mailing lists by
default—failing to deselect those options may lead to unwanted spam. If
you cannot find a privacy policy on a website, consider contacting the
company to inquire about the policy before you submit personal
information, or find an alternate site. Privacy policies sometimes
change, so you may want to review them periodically.
* Evidence that your information is being encrypted - To protect attackers
from hijacking your information, any personal information submitted
online should be encrypted so that it can only be read by the
appropriate recipient. Many sites use SSL, or secure sockets layer, to
encrypt information. Indications that your information will be encrypted
include a URL that begins with “https:” instead of “http:” and a lock
icon in the bottom right corner of the window (see Understanding Web
Site Certificates for more information). Some sites also indicate
whether the data is encrypted when it is stored. If data is encrypted in
transit but stored insecurely, an attacker who is able to break into the
vendor’s system could access your personal information.
What additional steps can you take to protect your privacy?
* Do business with credible companies - Before supplying any information
online, consider the answers to the following questions: do you trust
the business? is it an established organization with a credible
reputation? does the information on the site suggest that there is a
concern for the privacy of user information? is there legitimate contact
information provided?
* Do not use your primary email address in online submissions - Submitting
your email address could result in spam. If you do not want your primary
email account flooded with unwanted messages, consider opening an
additional email account for use online (see Reducing Spam for more
information). Make sure to log in to the account on a regular basis in
case the vendor sends information about changes to policies.
* Avoid submitting credit card information online - Some companies offer a
phone number you can use to provide your credit card information.
Although this does not guarantee that the information will not be
compromised, it eliminates the possibility that attackers will be able
to hijack it during the submission process.
* Devote one credit card to online purchases - To minimize the potential
damage of an attacker gaining access to your credit card information,
consider opening a credit card account for use only online. Keep a
minimum credit line on the account to limit the amount of charges an
attacker can accumulate.
* Avoid using debit cards for online purchases - Credit cards usually
offer some protection against identity theft and may limit the monetary
amount you will be responsible for paying. Debit cards, however, do not
offer that protection. Because the charges are immediately deducted from
your account, an attacker who obtains your account information may empty
your bank account before you even realize it.
* Take advantage of options to limit exposure of private information -
Default options on certain websites may be chosen for convenience, not
for security. For example, avoid allowing a website to remember your
password. If your password is stored, your profile and any account
information you have provided on that site is readily available if an
attacker gains access to your computer. Also, evaluate your settings on
websites used for social networking. The nature of those sites is to
share information, but you can restrict access to certain information so
that you limit who can see what (see Staying Safe on Social Network
Sites for more information).
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Sour Cream Cheese Puffs
Posted by: “Dorie”
Sour Cream Cheese Puffs
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese softened
1 C. sour cream
1/3 C. finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 C. finely chopped onion
2 t. lemon juice
3/4 t. dill weed
1/4 t. pepper
2 (12 oz) tubes refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/4 C. minced fresh cilantro
In a small bowl beat the cream chees, sour cream, red pepper, onion, lemon juice, dill and pepper until blended.
Cut each biscuit in half horizontally; press into greased miniature muffin cups. Place on a rounded tablespoonful of cream cheese mixture in each cup.
Bake at 375 for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with cilantro, serve warm.
Dorie
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2. Yummy Lamb Chops
Posted by: “Dorie”
Yummy Lamb Chops
2 lamb chops
2 bulbs roasted garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups olive oil for marinating
1 cup red wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
Place lamb chops in a shallow dish, and smear both sides with roasted garlic. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover with 1 1/2 cups olive oil, and refrigerate overnight.
Remove chops and marinade from dish, and scrape off the oil, which will have partially solidified in the refrigerator. Place the chops back in the dish, and cover with red wine. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chopped onion until tender. Place the lamb chops into the skillet, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
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3. Breakfast Pear Casserole
Posted by: “Dorie”
Breakfast Pear Casserole
4 slices raisin bread with cinnamon
1 (16 oz.) can sliced pears
6 oz. fontina or Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 lb. cooked ham
1 3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 lg. Eggs
Parsley sprigs for garnish
About 1 hour before serving: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast raisin-bread slices; cut into 1 inch pieces. Drain pears; pat dry with paper towels. Cut pears into 1/2 inch chunks. Coarsely shred cheese; dice ham. In large bowl, toss bread, pears, cheese, and ham. In medium bowl with wire whisk or fork, mix milk, flour, and eggs until blended. Divide bread mixture among four 12 ounce casserole or custard cups. Pour egg mixture over ingredients in casserole. Place casseroles in jelly roll pan for easier handling. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until custard is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Garnish with parsley sprigs. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
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Subject: BML: RE: White Chocolate Cherry Bread
I make a 1 ½ pound loaf. Three cups of flour.
The White Chocolate Cherry is the easiest!
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups white bread flour
2 teaspoons dry yeast
1 cup dried cherries
Put all these in your machine per machine order. Set to dough cycle. When it
comes out, knead as usual adding ½ to 1 cup of white chocolate chips as you
knead. This helps distribute the chips randomly through the bread.
Shape into preferred loaf shape, I like round. Slash top and set to rise.
Because of the sugar content, this can be a heavier bread, so it sometimes
takes longer to rise. Allow up to 1 ½ hours to double bulk. Bake at 350 for
20-25 minutes to lovely brown. Feel free to egg wash if you like. I usually
don´t but, with an egg wash, you can decorate the top of the oaf with extra
dried cherries.
Allow bread to COMPLETELY cool before cutting. If you cut it warm, you WILL
have a hard, doughy center. YUCK!
Once completely cooled, slice and gobble! You e it by itself, you can ice
with a milk/vanilla/confectioner´s sugar glaze or, my personal favorite,
just spread with a little bit of room temp butter.
Warning: it will be a race to see who can grab this bread first!!!
Please, let me know how it comes out for you. I´d also love to see some pics
if you could. If not, just opinions will be great!
Blessings+
Karon
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Quick Ways to Get Rid of Pimples
Posted by: “Hira Khan”
The quick ways to get rid of pimples are:
1. Garlic is quick way to get rid of pimples. To use garlic effectively, massage it onto your face a few times a day for about a week. You will start to see noticeable results with a few days.
2. Another tip for getting rid of pimples is the use of fengureek leaves. To get its pimple fighting benefits, make a paste of it and apply it to the areas affected with pimples. Make sure you do this twice a day. After you let the paste dry on your face, wash it off.
3. Washing your face with glycerin or sorbitol soap is another tip for getting rid of pimples. Make sure you wash your face a couple times a day. The soap I recommend for this is neutrogena.
4. Another tip for getting rid of pimples is drinking water.. Your body is full of toxins, which is why you have breakouts. Drinking water will help you flush the toxins out of your body, which will help you get rid of your pimples. So, drink at least 8 glasses of water a
day.
5. Eating healthy is another way to get rid of pimples fast. Eating foods that are high in saturated fats, sugar, and vegetables cause you to breakout. What happens is it spikes your insulin and causes a hormonal imbalance. An example of these foods are fast food burgers and fries, pizza, chocolates, sugary sodas, and other junk foods.The foods you should eat are whole wheat foods, fruits, veggies, nuts, lean meats (tuna, turkey, chicken breast, lean beef), and other health foods.These are some tips for getting rid of pimples. Use these tips to get rid of your pimples fast. If you don’t try to get rid of your pimples, they will only get worse.
This will cause more frustration and embarrassment for you.
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Can we just sink Washington DC and flood the whole area. (I know, it would pollute the whole Chesapeake bay) But with the way they do business, who needs them!
//snip//
“Boehner Decries “Phantom Amendments” Added to Senate Health Care Bill After Committee Vote
Will Introduce Resolution to Require 24-Hour Online Posting to Prevent Similar Deception in House, Allow Public to Read Bills Online After Committee Votes
Washington, Oct 8 -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today expressed outrage after learning that Senate Democratic leaders quietly made more than 70 substantive changes to the text of a health care bill after the legislation was voted on and passed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee. The changes were made without a vote and without the knowledge of the committee’s minority members. Boehner condemned the practice of adding such “phantom amendments” to bills, and announced that Republicans will introduce a resolution that would change House rules to require committees to post the actual text of adopted bills and amendments online within 24 hours to prevent similar acts of deception.”
http://gopleader.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=149241
Yep, Repubs have done the same garbage in the past too...
Sicilian Butter
Added by Cooking Ventures on October 8, 2009 in Appetizers
Prep Time 10 Minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
* 8 cloves Garlic (about 1/2 Head) Or To Taste, Minced
* 1-1/4 cup High-quality, Extra-virgin Olive Oil
* 2 pinch(es) Salt (or More To Taste)
* 1/2 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
* 2 pinch(es) Red Chili Flakes (optional)
* 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Basil [OPTIONAL]
Preparation Instructions
THIS IS GARLICKY! Despite the name, it contains no butter. I prefer to whisk all of the ingredients together (except for the basil) and let the mixture sit on the counter in a covered bowl for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld. Right before serving, I add the chopped basil. [Option, omit basil.]
Serve the Sicilian Butter in shallow serving plates with Italian bread, focaccia, or French Bread. You can easily halve or double the recipe as needed.
Note regarding olive oils: If you do not normally use olive oil, you may not appreciate the bitter/herbal characteristics of some extra-virgin olive oils. I like first-pressed olive oils the best but, for some people, they are an acquired taste. If you’re unaccustomed to using olive oil, I recommend you use a light olive oil the first time. Light, in this context, means “lightly flavored” as opposed to “low in calories.” If you plan on using an olive oil that you’ve never tasted before, please be sure to taste the oil before making this recipe. If you hate the taste of the oil straight from the bottle, the rest of the ingredients will not make up for that.
Note regarding garlic: This recipe is intended to be very garlicky. My mother prefers an entire HEAD of garlic in it (about 15 cloves or so). That much garlic could curl your toenails. Eight cloves is still VERY garlicky. Feel free to use less. You can always add more later.
Another option would be to measure out the 1 1/4 cups of olive oil and then pour a tablespoon of that oil into a small skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Don’t let the skillet get too hot. Add the garlic to the skillet and gently, gently cook it for about 30 seconds — no more. Add the cooked garlic back into the olive oil you measured out earlier.
This short cooking time will significantly reduce the harsh flavor of the garlic. In my family, this technique would be heresy.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/sicilian-butter/
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/28091.html
Whodunit? Sneak attack on U.S. dollar
By EAMON JAVERS | 10/8/09 2:38 PM EDT
With the U.S. economy on the ropes and America by far the world’s
biggest debtor, investors aren’t feeling as secure about the dollar as
they used to.
It’s the biggest mystery in global finance right now: Who conducted a
sneak attack on the U.S. dollar this week?
It began with a thinly sourced but highly explosive report Monday in a
British newspaper: Arab oil sheiks are conspiring with the Russians
and Chinese to quit using the dollar to set the value of oil trades -
a direct threat to the global supremacy of the greenback.
[snipped]
So the piece by Robert Fisk of the Independent shocked currency
traders around the world and almost instantly sent the value of the
U.S. dollar spiraling downward and the price of gold skyrocketing to
an all-time high, as a hedge against a weakened dollar.
The website drudgereport.com quickly amplified the impact of the story
with a headline atop the site: ARAB STATES LAUNCH SECRET MOVES WITH
CHINA, RUSSIA, FRANCE TO STOP USING DOLLAR FOR OIL TRADING ...
“You read that story, and you do two things: You sell the hell out of
dollars and you buy gold,” said Les Alperstein, president of the
financial research firm Washington Analysis. “The story has a lot of
credibility, with some caveats.”
So who wanted dollars diving and gold rising?
[snipped]
No one knows.
But one thing is for certain: With the price of gold jumping to
$1,048.20 per ounce, traders who moved early enough stood to make
millions.
continues.....
Sounds like someone needs to talk to Al (Global Warming) Gore...
“White House science czar John Holdren has predicted 1 billion people will die in “carbon-dioxide induced famines” in a coming new ice age by 2020.”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2357965/posts
LOL Where do they find these idiots?
From the latest Jackie Clay email from http://www.BackwoodsHome.com
“Canning dried beans
I keep hearing about people who can beans dried. That is they add about 1/3 jar dried beans, fill the rest will water and then process in a pressure canner. Does this work well? To me it seems so easy that it can’t possibly work
Jeanine Camp
Lakewood, Colorado
I know folks have used this method, but the way I put up dry beans is safer and just about as easy. Try this:
BEANS-DRY (HURRY UP METHOD)
Hot pack: Rinse dry beans, cover well with boiling water. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let soak, covered, for 2 hours. Heat to boiling and drain, saving liquid. Pack jars 3/4 full with hot beans. Add small pieces of fried lean bacon or ham, if desired. Fill with hot cooking liquid, leaving 1inch of headspace. Process pints for 65 minutes and quarts for 75 minutes at 10 pounds pressure in a pressure canner.”
It is always nice to have some cooked beans canned and handy when mealtime sneaks up on you and you didn’t start soaking dry ones in time.
Next the Science Czar will be suggesting legislation to ban -
Dihydrogen monoxide:
* is called “hydroxyl acid”, the substance is the major component of acid rain.
* contributes to the “greenhouse effect”.
* may cause severe burns.
* contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
* accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
* may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
* has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.
Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:
* as an industrial solvent and coolant.
* in nuclear power plants.
* in the production of styrofoam.
* as a fire retardant.
* in many forms of cruel animal research.
* in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
* as an additive in certain “junk-foods” and other food products.
Yes folks, we have to ban that substance that kills people of all ages thousands and thousands every year around the world!
(Don’t tell people that it is WATER)
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