Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition [Survival Today

Grow $700 of Food in 100 Square Feet!

In 2007, I began to get lots of questions about growing food to help save money.

Then, while working on my new book, Edible Landscaping, I had an aha! moment. As
I was assembling statistics to show the wastefulness of the American obsession with
turf, I wondered what the productivity of just a small part of American lawns would
be if they were planted with edibles instead of grass.

I wanted to pull together some figures to share with everyone, but calls to seed
companies and online searches didn’t turn up any data for home harvest amounts
- only figures for commercial agriculture. From experience, I knew those commercial
numbers were much too low compared with what home gardeners can get. For example,
home gardeners don’t toss out misshapen cucumbers and sunburned tomatoes. They pick
greens by the leaf rather than the head, and harvests aren’t limited to two or three
times a season.

Urban Agriculture: A Response to Food Insecurity?

Lubumbashi city, Democratic Republic
of Congo

The paper attempts to establish a relationship between urban agriculture and food
security. In other words, it seeks to examine the impact of agricultural activities
taking place within and around the city of Lubumbashi on household level. The paper
uses the sustainable livelihood approach based on the theories of alternative development.

Instead of identifying all strategies used in urban areas, the study focuses on
urban agriculture because of its potential as source of food and income. On methodological
level, using the non-probability sampling, the city was divided into its seven administrative
wards. As each ward is administratively divided into areas, each area was taken
as reference for the selection of informants.

Institutional responses to decentralization, urban poverty, food shortages and urban
agriculture - South Africa and Zambia

Urban agriculture (UA) has not always received adequate recognition in respect of
institutional acceptance. In addition, institutional acceptance has often not been
followed by proactive policy approaches. At the same time, decentralization in both
South Africa and Zambia has resulted in a larger degree of local decision-making
powers. This report evaluates said responses from eight case studies (four from
Zambia and South Africa each) against the existing literature and policy frameworks.

Agroecology/ Urban Farming Certificate/ Degree at Merritt College

The Urban Farming and Agro Ecology program provides practical hands-on training
for urban and sustainable farming methods, and nursery and food production. Production
of an organic and local sustainable food supply is the fastest growing sector of
students for work in urban gardens, community-supported agriculture, food systems
distribution, native plant growing, or management of food gardens. Most courses
are offered at the Environmental Center Self Reliant House or the Landscape Horticulture
facilities on campus.
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Complete stories here.
City Farmer News [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102879738518&s=1304&e=001zxmwfbkiI8Ec3UYyThTcmDWGUkH4khV7hpRUgylsCmff0Nsp1MNoayox8RjoyQ20pbnXjxcz9WKODkxF3x-WsKzu5qSS-OU3N0ANWcSaPTPFS94UFf-DWA==]

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Michael Levenston
City Farmer - Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture

4,901 posted on 12/10/2009 8:53:27 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

Audience: Consumers

[Posted 12/09/2009] Bayer Consumer Care and FDA notified Consumers of a recall of a single product lot of the combination package of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels. The labeling on the foil blister card of certain packages within the lot were printed with the label reversed. The label for the green Night product appears under some of the blue Day product and vice versa. Consumers using the affected product lot may not be aware of the warnings of an antihistamine in the product that could cause drowsiness.

The affected Alka-Seltzer Plus product lot number can be found on both the interior blister package (in black text adjacent to the expiration date) as well as on the exterior carton containing the blister packaging (embossed on the side panel under the Bayer logo). This product was sold only in the U.S. at retail outlets nationwide.

* Package size: 20 liquid filled capsules per carton (12 day formulation capsules and 8 night formulation capsules)
* UPC#: 016500537779
* Lot #: 296939L
* Expiration: 5/11

Consumers who purchased combination packages of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels from the lot included in this recall should stop using the product and contact Bayer with any questions or for instructions on a refund or replacement. See the company Press Release for contact information.

Read the MedWatch safety summary, including a link to the Bayer Consumer Care Press Release, at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm193583.htm

4,902 posted on 12/10/2009 9:09:34 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

This message contains the following:

1. Infant Suffocation Deaths Prompt Recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10056.html

2. Evenflo Recalls Cake Toys on Children’s Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10057.html

3. Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10058.html

4,903 posted on 12/11/2009 1:10:56 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm

New E-Scams & Warnings

red envelope Get e-mail updates when new scams and warnings are posted here

POP-UP ADVERTISEMENTS OFFERING ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE POSE THREAT TO INTERNET USERS

12/11/09—An ongoing threat exists for computer users who, while browsing the Internet, began receiving pop-up security warnings that state their computers are infected with numerous viruses.

These pop-ups known as scareware, fake, or rogue anti-virus software look authentic and may even display what appears to be real-time anti-virus scanning of the user’s hard drive. The scareware will show a list of reputable software icons; however, the user cannot click a link to go to the actual site to review or see recommendations.

The scareware is intimidating to most users and extremely aggressive in its attempt to lure the user into purchasing the rogue software that will allegedly remove the viruses from their computer. It is possible that these threats are received as a result of clicking on advertisements contained on a website. Cyber criminals use botnets to push the software and use advertisements on websites to deliver it. This is known as malicious advertising or malvertising.

Once the pop-up appears it cannot be easily closed by clicking “close” or the “X” button. If the user clicks on the pop-up to purchase the software, a form is provided that collects payment information and the user is charged for the bogus product. In some instances, whether the user clicks on the pop-up or not, the scareware can install malicious code onto the computer. By running your computer with an account that has rights to install software, this issue is more likely to occur.

Downloading the software could result in viruses, Trojans, and/or keyloggers being installed on the user’s computer. The repercussions of downloading the malicious software could prove further financial loss to the victim due to computer repair, as well as, cost to the user and/or financial institutions due to identity theft.

The assertive tactics of the scareware has caused significant losses to users. The FBI is aware of an estimated loss to victims in excess of $150 million.

Be cautious—Cyber criminals use easy to remember names and associate them with known applications. Beware of pop-ups that are offer a variation of recognized security software. It is recommended that the user research the exact name of the software being offered.

Take precautions to ensure operating systems are updated and security software is current.

If a user receives these anti-virus pop-ups, it is recommended to close the browser or shut the system down. It is suggested that the user run a full, anti-virus scan whenever the computer is turned back on.

If you have experienced the anti-virus pop-ups or a similar scam, please notify the IC3 by filing a complaint at www.ic3.gov.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS

11/30/09—This holiday season the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reminding people that cyber criminals continue to aggressively create new ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims including fraudulent auction sales, reshipping merchandise purchased with a stolen credit card, and selling fraudulent or stolen gift cards through auction sites at a discounted price.

Fraudulent Classified Ads or Auction Sales

Internet criminals post classified ads or auctions for products they do not have. If you receive an auction product from a merchant or retail store, rather than directly from the auction seller, the item may have been purchased with someone else’s stolen credit card number. Contact the merchant to verify the account used to pay for the item actually belongs to you.

Shoppers should be cautious and not provide financial information directly to the seller, as fraudulent sellers will use this information to purchase items for their scheme from the provided financial account. Always use a legitimate payment service to protect purchases.

As for product delivery, unfamiliar Web sites or individuals selling reduced or free shipping to customers through auction sites many times are deemed to be fraudulent. In many instances, these websites or sellers provide shipping labels to their customers as a service. However, the delivery service providers are ultimately not being paid to deliver the package; therefore, packages shipped by the victims using these labels are intercepted by delivery service providers because they are identified as fraudulent.

Diligently check each seller’s rating and feedback along with their number of sales and the dates on which feedback was posted. Be wary of a seller with 100 percent positive feedback, if they have a low total number of feedback postings and all feedback was posted around the same date and time.

Gift Card Scam

Be careful about purchasing gift cards from auction sites or through classified ads. If you need a gift card, it is safest to purchase it directly from the merchant or another authorized retail store. If the gift card merchant discovers the card you received from another source or auction was initially obtained fraudulently, the merchant will deactivate the gift card number and it will not be honored for purchases.

Phishing and Smishing Schemes

Be leery of e-mails or text messages you receive indicating a problem or question regarding your financial accounts. In this scam, you are directed to follow a link or call the number provided in the message to update your account or correct the problem. The link actually directs the individuals to a fraudulent website or message that appears legitimate where any personal information you provide, such as account number and PIN, will be stolen.

Another scam involves victims receiving an e-mail message directing the recipient to a spoofed website. A spoofed website is a fake site or copy of a real website and misleads the recipient into providing personal information, which is routed to the scammer’s computers.

Tips

Here are some tips you can use to avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud:

* Do not respond to unsolicited (spam) e-mail.

* Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited e-mail.

* Be cautious of e-mail claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders. Virus scan the attachments if possible.

* Avoid filling out forms contained in e-mail messages that ask for personal information.

* Always compare the link in the e-mail to the link you are actually directed to and determine if they actually match and will lead you to a legitimate site.

* Log on directly to the official website for the business identified in the e-mail, instead of “linking” to it from an unsolicited e-mail. If the e-mail appears to be from your bank, credit card issuer, or other company you deal with frequently, your statements or official correspondence from the business will provide the proper contact information.

* Contact the actual business that supposedly sent the e-mail to verify if the e-mail is genuine.

To receive the latest information about cyber scams, please go to the FBI website and sign up for e-mail alerts by clicking on one of the red envelopes. If you have received a scam e-mail, please notify the IC3 by filing a complaint at www.IC3.gov. For more information on e-scams, please visit the FBI’s New E-Scams and Warnings webpage at http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm.

SPEAR PHISHING E-MAILS TARGET U.S. LAW FIRMS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS

11/17/09—The FBI assesses with high confidence that hackers are using spear phishing e-mails with malicious payloads to exploit U.S. law firms and public relations firms. During the course of ongoing investigations, the FBI identified noticeable increases in computer exploitation attempts against these entities. The specific intrusion vector used against the firms is a spear phishing or targeted socially engineered e-mail designed to compromise a network by bypassing technological network defenses and exploiting the person at the keyboard. Hackers exploit the ability of end users to launch the malicious payloads from within the network by attaching a file to the message or including a link to the domain housing the file and enticing users to click the attachment or link. Network defense against these attacks is difficult as the subject lines are spoofed, or crafted, in such a way to uniquely engage recipients with content appropriate to their specific business interests. In addition to appearing to originate from a trusted source based on the relevance of the subject line, the attachment name and message body are also crafted to associate with the same specific business interests. Opening a message will not directly compromise the system or network because the malicious payload lies in the attachment or linked domain. Infection occurs once someone opens the attachment or clicks the link, which launches a self-executing file and, through a variety of malicious processes, attempts to download another file.

Indicators are unreliable to flag in-bound messages; however, indicators are available to determine an existing compromise. Once executed, the malicious payload will attempt to download and execute the file ‘srhost.exe’ from the domain ‘http://d.ueopen.com’;; e.g. http://d.ueopen.com/srhost.exe. Any traffic associated with ‘ueopen.com’ should be considered as an indication of an existing network compromise and addressed appropriately.

The malicious file does not necessarily appear as an ‘exe’ file in each incident. On occasion, the self-executing file has appeared as other file types, e.g., ‘.zip’, ‘.jpeg’, etc.

Please contact your local field office if you experience this network activity and direct incident response notifications to DHS and U.S. CERT.

[A sample of the many warnings on this page....granny]

4,904 posted on 12/11/2009 6:20:02 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

To: nw_arizona_granny

Hello, nw_arizona_granny! Here are a few words about my most recent look at cast iron cookware, prices, and the like.

If the economy really crashes the way that some of us think that it might, prices of the popular, imported, teflon-coated pots and pans (usually aluminum, which warps, under that teflon) will go sky high (low dollar due to lack of US manufacturing, high freight fuel prices due to Asia’s rising economy, rising prices of Asian products,...). So some of you heartier, stronger people might want cookware that can last a long time: cast iron!

Stainless steel cookware works and will last longer than teflon-coated aluminum, but no thanks. I don’t like the stick-age, uneven heating, and so on. And stainless steel won’t last as long as cast iron (handles, rivets, screws, etc.), as long as you don’t drop the cast iron on rocks or something.

I found a 12” wide, approximately 2 1/4” deep “Lodge Logic” brand cast iron skillet for about $20 ($19-something) last night. It was made in Tennessee, USA. Believe it or not, I found that skillet—made in the USA, according to the labelling and note at the bottom of the instruction tag—at a Target store. It’s a good skillet. There was also a “universal lid” on another aisle—a “universal lid” that fit the skillet, but...that was made in China.

Oh, well. Our purpose is to become more self-sufficient, then to avoid making any unnecessary purchases (starve the beast) and to get ourselves through tough economic times. BTW, there were also some long-handled, stainless steel turners to go with the skillet (on yet another aisle). Those should last a long time.

Anyway, a cast iron skillet can last a lifetime, as long as you don’t drop it on a concrete floor or other hard object. Cast iron is very hard, not very flexible, and can crack. Having one backup cast iron skillet may be a good idea. If you store an extra one after using it at all, coat it very thinly with cooking oil in order to prevent rust before storing.

There are instructions with some cast iron skillets for seasoning them the new way, because at least some of them are pre-treated at the foundries. I do it the old fashioned way, because I’m...well, maybe starting to get a little older and was introduced to them by hillbilly friends and neighbors in the Ozarks a long time ago. In any case, if you season a skillet the old fashioned way, don’t get it red hot! Don’t make it glow at all! Such heating is not necessary to get that hardened coating of oil in the surface of the cast iron on the inside of it. And don’t forget to let it cool enough before oiling it with a very thin film of cooking oil for the first time (using tissue, a clean rag or whatever). Oil smoke is terrible stuff to inhale.

I also ignore the instruction that tells us not to wash the cast iron skillet with detergent. ...haven’t had any rust at all on skillets that were used at least a few times. But ignore any instructions from the manufacturers at your own risk.

There are also large, cast iron cooking pots (for stews and the like) with cast iron lids. Some of them are called “dutch ovens” but have no legs on the bottom of them to distance them from fires. ...great for stews and whatever.

If you like the prettier, fancier, more expensive stuff, have a look at the cast iron skillets and pots that are coated with porcelain enamel. ...beautiful but a little more costly!

Be careful, and have fun. And remember, lift those cast iron pots and pans by bending your knees—not your backs!

[This message was brought to you by an old kook who also liked the old arm-busters: Kirby vacuum cleaners. If you’re a new-fangled woman or man, avoid lifting the tools used by the stronger women and men of our ancestry. And no, I did not buy the skillet for my wife for Christmas. We don’t do Christmas consumerism at all. And we all keep busy at cooking, cleaning, and doing the various and numerous country chores here—from designing to welding to mechanics—not just one of us. We are one heavy-duty clan.]

;-)

4,905 posted on 12/12/2009 4:47:53 PM PST by familyop (cbt. engr. (cbt), NG, '89-' 96, Duncan Hunter or no-vote)

To: familyop; nw_arizona_granny

>>>Anyway, a cast iron skillet can last a lifetime<<<

They sure can - have one from my Great Grandmother - still use it today. At first my wife questioned the practicality considering their heavy weight, but after a few years of using them, she doesn’t want anything else.

From 16” deep frying pan to the cast iron griddle, from the water kettle to the Dutch Oven... All get used very very regularly. They are so easily cleaned - so uniformly heated, wouldn’t want to use anything else.

Thanks for your recap... I am sure others will find it as reassuring as I did.

4,906 posted on 12/12/2009 7:06:27 PM PST by DelaWhere

To: nw_arizona_granny; Velveeta

Who is your favorite Freeper?

"First off, nw_arizona_granny for years of fascinating posts and interesting links. Secondly, many thanks to velveeta for keeping the Threat Matrix Messagethread alive. Thirdly, I'd select the threesome of blam, muawiyah, & sunkenciv for all the history, genealogy, archeology and science they have discussed in so many interesting threads in so many interesting ways."

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2406676/posts

4,907 posted on 12/13/2009 11:04:58 AM PST by hennie pennie

I bought my 1st cast iron skillet this year and love it. It was preseasoned and cleans up easily. I inherited a Dutch oven from my MIL. I used it to make soup in this past week. Adding a few more pieces makes sense, as I know some of my other coated pans won’t last near as long.

Thanks for joining in the thread.

4,908 posted on 12/13/2009 3:19:30 PM PST by Marmolade

To: DelaWhere; nw_arizona_granny

After another soaking early last week, the wind decided to play blow the trees down , and we spent an evening by lamp, with a generator only running the freezers /refrigerators .

besides having to replace a spark plug , it was a good test of emergency methods,

I don't remember who posted that it was a good idea to plan and pull the main electric plug for an evening and see how your plans work, but I highly recommend it,

it was 21F and the wind howling but the backup logs kept us all cozy and warm..

and if you use a generator and decide to feed it into your wiring Please remember to disconnect from the grid.

Well, I'm back with electric and the Internet runs for an hour or so at a time ,(still phone line noise) but at least I had time to do some decorating outside.

Merry Christmas

4,909 posted on 12/13/2009 8:48:06 PM PST by Eagle50AE (Pray for our Armed Forces.)

Holiday M & M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Posted by: “violet4622002”

Holiday M&M’s Cookie Mix in a Jar

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M candies (use red and green for Christmas)
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Layer ingredients in order given in 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.

Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

M&M’s Cookies

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

Add:

1/2 cup very soft butter or margarine, not diet
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.

My other groups: favoritefamilyrecipes@yahoogroups.com and moderator of BisquickRecipes@yahoogroups.com, and BakingMixes

To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookingandbakingmixes/

4,910 posted on 12/13/2009 11:57:12 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

If the economy really crashes the way that some of us think that it might,<<<

The only proof of the depression, is when the money runs out.

For some of us it has, no, I am not headed for the street, but I am sure looking at where the money went and what can be stopped.

Yes on cast iron, I do not know why folks use Teflon, for if you burn a Teflon pan, the fumes will kill your caged birds.

So I have never been a Teflon fan.

Watch the Goodwill stores and also if you have a Free Cycle group in your area, ask if anyone has any ‘for camping’ that they want to get rid of.

I am amazed at what gets given and asked for in our no-where town, wish I could take part, but not driving and counting on my son, who is already overworked, keeps me from doing more than reading their posts.

I have over the years found lovely old pieces of the cast iron at Goodwill and also at the swap meets.

Thanks for sharing the tips on conditioning and using the cast iron.

Merry Christmas to you and your Lady.

4,911 posted on 12/14/2009 12:13:54 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

To: hennie pennie

Thank you, it is wonderful to know that you could use my work, and super that you said so.

Thanks for the link.

Some of my favorite folks on your list.

Your name should be there, you put out a lot of effort to keep us up to date too.

4,912 posted on 12/14/2009 12:16:00 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

LOL, Merry Christmas to you ....

That is a lot of work and effort to drive it from the ground to the roof, makes me think of the leaps that Purr Baby makes to make up for the missing leg.

Beautiful trees, but I don’t see an attached greenhouse, that is what is needed next.

Merry Christmas to you and your lovely Lady.

4,913 posted on 12/14/2009 12:19:17 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

[Excellent Frugal Recipes..I copied the pumpkin bread recipe.....granny]

Happy Holidyas Everyone!

This is a great list of Cinnamon and sweet rolls that start with your bread maker. They are very budget friendly and can make great hostess gifts. Hope you like them!

http://www.examiner.com/x-18034-Nashville-Budget-Meals-Examiner~y2009m12d12-Cinnamon-and-sweet-rolls-from-your-bread-maker

Cheers!

Beth

ABM-recipes@yahoogroups.com

4,914 posted on 12/14/2009 12:40:26 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

To: All; Joya; DelaWhere; Eagle50AE

http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/

alternative energy

Renewable Energy From Solar Energy,Wind Energy,Water Energy And Alternative Fuel For Green Earth and Save From Global Warming

[Very interesting, latest in energy and gadgets....granny]

4,915 posted on 12/14/2009 12:50:57 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_seed_giant.html
Monsanto seed business role revealed
By Christopher Leonard, Associated Press
December 14 2009
EDITED

Confidential contracts detailing Monsanto Co.’s business practices reveal how the world’s biggest seed developer is squeezing competitors, controlling smaller seed companies and protecting its dominance over the multibillion-dollar market for genetically altered crops, an Associated Press investigation has found.

With Monsanto’s patented genes being inserted into roughly 95 percent of all soybeans and 80 percent of all corn grown in the U.S., the company also is using its wide reach to control the ability of new biotech firms to get wide distribution for their products, according to a review of several Monsanto licensing agreements and dozens of interviews with seed industry participants, agriculture and legal experts.

[snipped from a newsletter.....granny]

http://www.cban.ca ~ Collaborative Campaigning for Food Sovereignty and Environmental Justice

4,916 posted on 12/14/2009 1:02:45 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

Posted by: “*~Tamara~*”

Rose-Petal Bath Vinegar

Bath vinegars can be added to your bath to make the water sweet smelling and refreshing. They also make a great gift!

2 cups red rose petals
4 cups white vinegar
A saucepan
A large glass jar with a lid
A measuring cup
A colander
A mixing bowl

Place the rose petals in the glass jar.
Pour the vinegar into the saucepan and heat the
vinegar until it’s hot, but not boiling. Pour the hot vinegar over the
rose petals. Place the lid on the jar and set the jar in a dark place.
Let the petals steep in the vinegar for seven to ten days. Strain the
petals from the liquid by pouring the liquid through a
colander and into a mixing bowl. Discard petals.
Return the solution to the jar or pour it into more decorative glass
jars. Run your bath. Before you hop in add 1/2 cup of your Rose-Petal
Bath
Vinegar. Put the lid back on the jar and store the vinegar in a cool,
dark place.

To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Non-Edible-Recipes/

4,917 posted on 12/14/2009 2:00:46 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

To: nw_arizona_granny; Quix

4915, thnx, qx ping.

4,918 posted on 12/14/2009 2:09:01 AM PST by Joya (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, have mercy on me, a sinner!)

Posted by: “*~Tamara~*”

Instant Stuffing Mix

3 1/2 c. unseasoned bread cubes
3 tbsp. dried celery flakes
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
2 tsp. dried minced onion
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. sage

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Dump the bread cubes into jar. Combine all the seasonings well and place in a resealable plastic bag. Set the bag aside. Seal and decorate the jar, and attach the recipe tag.
Attach the bag of seasonings to the jar with a ribbon.

Stuffing Mix
You will need:
1 c. water
2 tbsp. butter

Place the water, butter and seasonings in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the
bread cubes. Lightly mix. Cover and let stand a few minutes, then toss with a fork. Serve.

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6a. Homemade Apple Pie Spice
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Homemade Apple Pie Spice

1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1-1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Store, tightly covered, in a cool dry place

To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomemadeMixes-n-recipes/

4,919 posted on 12/14/2009 2:13:56 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

Posted by: “Lynnda”

Orange Cheesecake Flan

Orange Glaze:
1/2 cup sugar
3 T. orange marmalade
Juice of 1/2 orange
Cheesecake Flan:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 t. vanilla
1 T. grated orange zest
6 eggs, room temperature
2 cups milk, room temperature
Fresh orange segments

For the glaze: butter 9 inch round baking pan. Mix the sugar, orange marmalade and orange juice in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly stirring occasionally. Pour 1/2 of the glaze into the prepared cake pan, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Chill until glaze hardens. Reserve remaining glaze for garnish. For the flan, preheat oven to 350. Beat cream cheese in large bowl of mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar, vanilla and orange zest. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating at medium speed after each addition until smooth. Beat in milk at very low speed. Pour cream cheese mixture over orange glaze in the pan. Place pan in a larger baking pan. Add water to the larger pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Chill for at least 5 hours. Loosen custard from pan edge with a knife and invert onto a rimmed serving dish. Reheat reserved orange glaze. Dip orange segments in glaze and arrange in a circle over the middle of the cake.
Serves 8
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