Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition [Survival Today

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.

How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)

Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)

Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)

Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)

40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)

Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)

5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)

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1. Holiday Cranberry-Orange Spiced Chutney
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Holiday Cranberry-Orange Spiced Chutney

1 navel orange
1/2 red or brown onion, chopped
1 T finely chopped fresh ginger or run it over the microplane zester
1 pack (12 ounces) fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 c raisins, regular or golden
1/4 t ground cumin
1/4 t salt
1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes

Scrub the orange. Cut it into 8 wedges and place the wedges in a food
processor. Work the machine in on-off motions until the orange flesh
and rind are chopped.

Add the onion and ginger and pulse again a few times until the mixture
is finely chopped.

In a large saucepan, combine the orange mixture, cranberries, vinegar,
sugar, and raisins. Stir in the cumin, salt, and crushed pepper. Bring
the mixture to a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer gently,
stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until the chutney is thick and
dark.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in a covered
container for up to 10 days or freeze for 1 month.

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2. Caballero Chocolate Chile Cookies
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Caballero Chocolate Chile Cookies

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine first seven ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside. In another mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy. Gradually stir in the flour mixture. Put dough on waxed paper. Shape and roll the dough into an elongated jelly roll. Wrap tightly in waxed paper and chill.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut slices thin and place about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Makes 2 dozen.

Approximate values per serving (based on 24 servings): 95 calories, 4 g fat, 18 mg cholesterol, 2 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 28 mg sodium, 38 percent calories from fat.

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3. Smokin’ Hot Chili
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Smokin’ Hot Chili

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup New Mexico chile powder
3 tablespoons chipotle powder
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (14 ounce size) chopped tomatoes
6 cups beef broth

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven.

Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic zipper bag and add the sirloin in small batches, shaking to coat evenly. Add the coated sirloin to the hot oil and cook in batches over medium-high heat until browned.

Remove meat from the pan and add the onion and garlic, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Return the meat to the pan and add the chile powder, chipotle powder, cocoa powder, salt, and cumin. Stir to coat the meat and onions. Add the tomatoes and beef broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

Serves/Makes: 6

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4. Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip
Posted by: “*~Tamara~*”

Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show: Paula’s Party
Episode: Cheese Glorious Cheese

Yield: 12 to 15 servings

3 cups chopped, cooked chicken, about 4 to 5 chicken breasts
1 (8-ounce) package shredded colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
Water

Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl using a rubber spatula, combine the chicken, colby and Monterey cheese, cream cheese, red pepper, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove 1 pie crust from pie tin onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 15-inch circle. Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed. Repeat procedure with remaining pie crusts, making 12 to 15 circles total. Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of crust with water. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture. Place empanadas in deep-fryer for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Top with con queso dip.

Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month

Chili Con Queso Dip

1 pound package Cheddar (recommended: Velveeta)
1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
2 teaspoons hot sauce
In a medium sauce pot, slowly melt Cheddar over medium/low heat. When cheese is fully melted add tomatoes, chiles, and hot sauce, stirring with spoon until combined well.

Pour cheese dip into a small casserole dish and serve as a dip for the cheesy empanadas or pour on top for a real cheesy effect.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Paula-Deen-Recipes/

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5. Assam Spicy Shrimp
Posted by: “Julie & Miss Mercy”

————— Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01

Title: Assam Spicy Shrimp
Categories: Fish/sea, Oriental
Yield: 6 servings

1 x -————marinating-———— 1 1/2 c Water
2 lb Headless shrimp 1 tb Oyster sauce
1/2 ts Hot chili sauce 6 oz Tamarind
1 x —————cooking-————— 3 oz Young ginger root
4 ea Large garlic cloves 1 ts Blachan
2 ea Small red onions 3 tb Oyster sauce
1 tb Dark soya sauce 1 tb Hot chili sauce
3 tb Oil 1/4 c Packed brown sugar

MARINATING: Break tamarind apart, place in a small saucepan with water.
Simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until pasty coating separates from
seeds. Press through a sieve or food mill to extract all pulp and soupy
liquid. Discard seeds. Rinse shrimps thoroughly, pat dry and marinate fro
1 hour with 1 tablespoon of this tamarind liquid, the oyster sauce and hot
chili sauce. COOKING: Meanwhile, cut young ginger into toothpick-sized
slivers. If using mature ginger, peel and sliver. Peel and sliver garlic.
Place blachan in a non-stick pan and heat gently fro 3 to 4 minutes to
develop the flavors. Pell and cut red onions into wedges. Combine oyster,
soy and chili sauces with blachan; stir into remaining tamarind liquid.
Heat a large wok over high heat. When a drop of water sizzles immediately
into steam pour in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Swirl up sides of wok, and
when just at smoking point, dump in ginger and garlic. Stir fry until
golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Adding more oil as needed, stir frey shrimp
in batches until orange red, about 3 minutes. Pour sauces over all the
shrimp in the wok and cook at a brisk bubble over high heat until shrimps
are aromatic and sauces have reduced and thickened to enrobe the shells,
about 8 minutes. Mix in sugar and onion wedges, taste to adjust seasoning,
sweetening and spiciness. Makes plenty for 6 as a principal dish with rice,
enough for 8 with other dishes.

From
www.recipesource.com
—
Julie
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.

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6. Cajun Macaroni & Cheese
Posted by: “*~Tamara~*”

Cajun Macaroni & Cheese

Recipe By : Real Food for Real People
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ground Beef Main Dish
Thrifty

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
———— —————— ————————————————
1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef
1/3 cup Chopped Onion
1/3 cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper
1/3 cup Chopped Celery
14 1/2 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes — undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
7 1/4 ounces Macaroni — and cheese dinner mix
2 tablespoons Milk
1 tablespoon Butter or Margarine

In a large saucepan, cook the ground beef, onion, green pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare macaroni and cheese, using 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in beef mixture; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 410 Calories; 16g Fat (35.0% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 51mg Cholesterol; 517mg Sodium.

Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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7. Poblano spaghetti with garlic shrimp
Posted by: “*~Tamara~*”

Poblano spaghetti with garlic shrimp
Makes 4 servings

1/2 lb thin spaghetti
2 poblano peppers, roasted and cleaned
4 oz queso doble crema or cream cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 onion finely chopped
2 TBSP olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 garlic head, finely chopped
2 TBSP butter
1 lb large shrimp, cleaned
salt and pepper to taste
The how-to:

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. (Don’t forget the salt)
Blend together poblanos, cheese and whole milk until smooth.
In a large sauce pan heat olive oil and saute onion until translucent.
Pour the sauce into the pan, add Parmesan cheese, season and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring constantly. Add pasta to the pan and toss to cover it with the poblano sauce.
Add butter to a large skillet. When it starts to bubble add garlic and saute until it starts turning golden brown. Add shrimp and cook until it turns pink, about 4 minutes. Mix well with garlic.
Serve shrimp over noodles and enjoy.

This is another great group owned by *~Tamara~*

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

Last Minute Easy-to-Make Gifts from 1963

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 11:12 AM PST
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. ~Dr. Seuss

Today I’m sharing some neat ideas from a pamphlet my dad gave me entitled “Easy-to-make gifts for the small budget” put out by Johnson’s Wax in the 1960’s.

For a cheese lover: Decorate a dime store bread board with stencils and then add an expensive look by waxing. Put on it a small box of crackers and a selection of foil-wrapped cheeses-also a cheese spreader. Wrap in cellophane or Saran Wrap. Tie with holiday ribbon and trim with holly or small Christmas tree ornaments.

Pine Cones: Dip Pine Cones in self-polishing floor finish and sprinkle with artificial snow while the polish is wet. Wonderful to hang on your tree.

A Candle Centerpiece: Spray a muffin tin with gold paint. Fill the cups with votive candles-dime stores have them. Trim with shiny green leaves and a tiny crepe paper butterfly here and there. Tie a big satin ribbon bow at each end of the tin.

To A Little Lady: There’s nothing like a “big lady” jewel box filled with junk jewelry. Buy a plastic tackle or utility box at the dime store. Use household cement to attach pearls, beads, flat rhinestone buttons and other glitter.

Note: You can use a glue gun instead of cement. These ideas are very basic, I really like the simplicity and all of them would be neat to make with kids.

~Brenda

No Fail Cookies to Make This Week

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 10:38 AM PST
Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

I made a big batch of cookies that I call Cupboard Cookies last night for a friend that is delivering cookies to the Veteran’s Home, and today I’ll make another batch for my kids to take to school. I’ve been making these for 20 years now, and they are a “no fail” recipe that never fails to please people.

The great thing about this recipe is that you can substitute for many of the ingredients as long as the quantities remain the same. You can substitute finely chopped nuts for the coconut, or use white, butterscotch,or peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips. The cup of cereal can be any variety such as frosted flakes, crispy rice, corn flakes, or bran flakes. The key is to crush whatever kind of cereal you use before measuring out the one cup. Also, as far as the oatmeal, I use whatever I have on hand. This time I opened packets of instant that no one was finishing until I get one cup or you can use old fashioned oats. This cookie is crispy yet chewy. I give them in tins with circles of wax paper between layers.

You’ll notice it has oil and margarine, which is not a typo. They are not a low fat or low calorie cookie:)

Ingredients:
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup oatmeal, old fashioned or instant
1 cup crushed cereal, flakes, crispy types; anything crunchy
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
granulated sugar

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl cream the butter and sugars with a mixer. Add egg, oil, and vanilla; beat well. Stir in next 5 ingredients with a wooden spoon. Sift flour, baking soda and salt into the mixture. Stir until all the dry ingredients are mixed in.

Shape into 1 1/2 inch loose balls. Flatten the cookies with a fork dipped in granulated sugar.

Place on an ungreased cookie or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 10-12 minutes or until VERY lightly browned around edges. These are better when not browned too much unless you want them to be extra crispy. Cool on sheets before removing to wire racks. Makes about 8 dozen.

Enjoy! ~Brenda

http://www.oldfashionedliving.com

Fifteen Things to Have in Your Car This Winter

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 06:00 AM PST

As Christmas approaches, my wife and I will be doing quite a bit of driving to visit various people for the holiday season. With winter conditions and three young children in the car with us, we’re going to be quite cautious about our trips.

The first step in that journey is to make sure that we have everything we need in the car in case of an emergency of some kind. These supplies are the ultimate form of insurance – they help ensure that we’ll get through a real emergency safe and sound. Here are fifteen things that go into our automobiles in November and stay in there until April.

Blankets are the most important thing you can possibly have with you. If you bury your car in a snowdrift and it won’t start, the ability to keep yourself warm is going to be absolutely vital. Blankets are the best way to do this. I also keep a few hand warmers, too.

A spare charged cell phone will allow you to call 9-1-1 in a pinch. Keep this wrapped up in the blankets so that it’ll be likely to survive a crash without suffering irrepairable damage.

Flares will help rescuers see you. If they’re searching and all they can see is white, a flare will make all the difference in your discovery.

A wind-up radio lets you keep tab with the weather regardless of whether or not you have electricity in your car. A simple winding will do the trick and let you know when conditions have improved and what the state of roads are.

A first aid kit will be vital if someone is hurt in an accident. Perhaps just as important is knowledge of how to use it, because knowing how to apply a leg splint can be very, very important in such a moment.

Extra winter clothes will help you keep warm, especially if you need to leave the vehicle. Layers are key – the more layers of clothes you can put on, the warmer you’ll be down at the surface of your skin.

Jumper cables come in extraordinarily handy on cold mornings when your car doesn’t start. Quite often, it’s the result of a battery that became overly cold overnight and can be started with the help of another vehicle and some jumper cables.

A bag of sand not only adds weight to your car (improving traction) but can be spread to help you get traction if you get stuck in a bad position.

An ice scraper – preferably one with a brush to help remove snow – comes in constant handy throughout the winter. Without it, it will be very difficult to keep your windows cleared.

Dried foods like beef jerky and granola bars are perfect for this type of situation, as they’re energy dense. Don’t keep water or other liquids in your car – they’ll explode if stored below freezing for a long period and you can likely get plenty of liquid in a blizzard – just look outside.

Emergency tire sealant can enable you to get to the next twon in a pinch rather than being stuck beside the road with a flat tire.

Flashlights allow you to see what’s going on and also aid in signaling help. Although flashlights operated by human action exist, they’re not very bright – get one with a very bright bulb and make sure it’s charged.

A shovel will help you to dig out in a pinch. I used to keep one in my truck when I commuted – there simply isn’t room in the car, however (I wish we did have room).

A small tool kit can allow you to fix minor problems yourself on your car. Make sure you have everything you need to (at least) change a tire and loosen or tighten some bolts.

Extra batteries for the flashlight and the radio (assuning you don’t have a wind-up one) are vital. The last thing you want to do is to get stuck, pull out the radio or the flashlight, flip ‘em on, and find that they don’t work.

These tools will help you survive almost any winter weather accident, no matter how bad the storm. By keeping warm and safe and making sure that you can signal to help, you’re doing everything you can to ensure your future.

http://www.thesimpledollar.com

Slow-Cooker Braised Pork with Salsa (oven directions also included
Posted by: “momsrecipes”

Slow-Cooker Braised Pork with Salsa
From EatingWell.com

With just a few ingredients, you can produce a full-flavored, meltingly tender pork stew in your slow cooker. Serve over quinoa or rice.

3 pound(s) boneless pork shoulder, or butt
1 1/2 cup(s) prepared tomatillo salsa (see Tips & Techniques)
1 3/4 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds, or ground cumin
3 plum tomatoes, (1/2 pound), thinly sliced
1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 cup(s) reduced-fat sour cream

Trim and discard pork surface fat. Cut meat apart following layers of fat around muscles; trim and discard fat. Cut into 2-inch chunks and rinse with cold water. Place in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Turn heat to high.

Combine salsa, broth, onion and cumin seeds in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour over the meat. Add tomatoes and mix gently. Put the lid on and cook until the meat is pull-apart tender, 6 to 7 hours.

With a slotted spoon, transfer the pork to a large bowl; cover and keep warm. Pour the sauce and vegetables into a large skillet; skim fat. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil, skimming froth from time to time, for about 20 minutes, to intensify flavors and thicken slightly. Add the pork and 1/4 cup cilantro; heat through.

To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

Oven method:
Total: 3 hours

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine pork, salsa, 1/2 cup chicken broth, onion, cumin seeds and tomatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; cover snugly with foil. Bake until the pork is pull-apart tender, about 2 1/4 hours. Skim fat. Uncover and bake until the meat begins to brown, about 15 minutes more.

Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Ladle into bowls, garnish with sour cream and remaining cilantro.

Tips & Techniques
Tomatillo salsa (sometimes labeled salsa verde or green salsa) is a blend of green chiles, onions, and tomatillos. It is sold in supermarkets.

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1a. Re: Recipe request - White Potato Pie
Posted by: “ahillbillie”

This is not TNT but I found your request intreguing and I had never heard of it before. So I did a search for you and this is what I found....

WHITE POTATO PIE

1 c. butter
2 c. mashed white potatoes
2 c. white sugar
6 eggs
1 qt. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 unbaked pie shell

Beat sugar, potatoes and unbeaten eggs together. Add milk and vanilla. Blend well. Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake 10 minutes at 450 degrees. then finish baking at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, until filling does not stick to the tip of a knife.

WHITE POTATO PIE

2 c. mashed white potatoes
1/3 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. milk
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 (9 inch) pie shell
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. mace
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. orange juice

Mash potatoes with butter and salt. Add sugar, slightly beaten eggs, spices and milk. Add orange peel and juice. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

MARYLAND WHITE POTATO PIE

3 med. white potatoes, cooked and mashed
2/3 c. butter
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. whipping cream

Combine potatoes, butter, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Slowly add the rest of ingredients. Add beaten eggs last. Bake 50 minutes at 350 degrees or until knife cuts cleanly in a regular round pie shell (prepared uncooked) pie shell. Serve with Cool Whip, if desired, when pie has cooled.

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WHITE POTATO PIE

2 lbs. white potatoes, mashed & cooled
1/2 lb. butter
1 lb. sugar
5 eggs
2 1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. brandy
Nutmeg

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add beaten egg yolks, then add the potatoes. Stir in the milk, brandy and nutmeg and finally the beaten egg whites. Pour into 2 unbaked pie shell and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

*****Reviews*****

Thank you for the recipie. My boyfriends mom’s makes this. I was nervous to make this last night because I never had it and wasn’t sure what to expect. All I have to say it was a BIG hit with my boyfriend. He said it tasted just like mom’s. I will be making this again for the holidays. Thank you!

I tried this recipe and 2 potatoes is NOT enough. it was good but the consitency was terrible and could have been better.

I’ve been using this recipe since 2005, and I still use it! It’s a tried and true favorite among my friends and family!

I had been searching for this recipe for a long time. I had several ladies give me their version. Some were good, most were on the dry side. This one is perfect, you get so much out of this recipe. “WOW two pies”

It was the only dessert gone ay Christmas dinner. Now I’m going to make it every year!!

This was quick, easy and quite good. My husband “loved” it.

You can find the recipe here... http://allrecipes.com/recipe/white-potato-pie/Detail.aspx with a conversion chart so you can make more or less servings.

I hope this helped.

Hill

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

From an email to Tripp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugFd1JdFaE0

That is the way to build a raised bed through there are important
details (the ones the devil is in) that need to be considered, many
based on soil type and climate and lay of the land.
She is exactly right about the dimensions of the bed design she
recommends except that one needs the ditch (not really a path) between
the beds needs _to extend below grade 25% to 40% of the total bed
height_ thus actually extending the actual working height of the beds
considerably - you see, you provide extra aeration of the part of the
bed below grade that is exposed to the ditch between the beds. The other
dimensions she suggests are perfect, 4 feet wide (measured approximately
across the bed exactly at existing grade level. This bed width can be
modified according to the height of the gardener(s) using the beds so
that they will be able to do any work needed in the bed, leaning over
to reach the middle but not having to put their foot on the bed to keep
from falling forward. The 20 inches between beds (measured at existing
grade as shown in th diagram) is ideal. Of course you put all weeds
removed from the garden into this ditch to conserve water, create a
walking path protecting the soil underneath from compaction and, as they
decompose, provide nutrients and beneficial microorganisms to leach into
the garden soil for added tilth and fertility, food for soil dwelling
creatures and particulate matter to use in constructing their habitat;
soil colloid and soil crumb structure are keywords in this instance.

Sounds like you have a beautiful site with much promise. I’d echo the
recommendations about chinampas.

Have you linked up with permaculturist / farmer Ian Graham near Hamilton
(Dundas), Ontario? He’s got a 25 acre site there that Peter Bane and I
have been helping to design over the last three years.

You can watch a video about his work at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7m16SckG4

Also these Ontario contacts from the Planetary Permaculture Directory [
http://permacultureactivist.net/pcresources/NorthAmerica.htm ] may be
useful to you. Consider getting yourself listed there, too (ditto to the
rest of you on the list if you aren’t already).:

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Vietnamese Stir-Fry
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Vietnamese Stir-Fry

2 pounds pork tenderloin
2 lemongrass stalks
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon peppercorns
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
6 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake

Cut pork into 2-inch slices.

Chop lemongrass into 2-inch pieces and crush with mallet. Be sure they stay
intact. After marinating you will remove these.

Combine garlic, brown sugar and peppercorns and crush to make a paste. Add
veggie oil, sake, fish sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add the lemongrass.

Pour this marinade over the pork and marinate overnight.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok. Stir-fry pork until done.

Prepare the finishing sauce by combining the oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Add to wok and heat through. Serve over rice.

Serves/Makes: 4

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2. Swedish Hash
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Swedish Hash

5 to 6 medium potatoes, neatly diced into 1/4 inch pieces, about 4 cups
1 lb. roast or boiled beef, neatly diced into 1/4 inch pieces, about 2 cups
1/2 lb. smoked or boiled ham, neatly diced into 1/4 inch pieces, about 1 cups
2 tbsps. butter
2 tbsps. vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbps.s finely chopped parsley
4 to 6 fried eggs

Melt the butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet and cook the diced potatoes over moderate to high heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are crisp and golden. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Add the onions, along with a little more butter or oil if necessary, and cook until they are soft and transparent but not brown. Add the diced meats and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the meat cubes are lightly browned on all sides. Stir the potatoes into the meat mixture and cook briefly until the potatoes are hot. Add the salt and pepper and sprinkle with the parsley. Place individual servings on warm plates and top with a fried egg. Serves 4 to 6.

From Aj

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3. Chinese Omeletes with Mushroom Sauce
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Chinese Omeletes with Mushroom Sauce

6 whole, dried shiitake mushrooms
6 eggs, lightly beaten
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup bean sprouts
2 tsps. sesame oil
1 tbsp. soy sauce, divided
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tbsps. vegetable oil, divided, plus extra if needed
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp. oyster sauce
1 tsp. sugar
2 green onions, sliced diagonally, plus extra for sauce
2 tsps. cornstarch

Place the dried mushrooms in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water, and let
soak for 15 minutes. Drain, discard the stems and thinly slice the caps.
Heat a wok over high heat, add 2 tsps. oil, and swirl to coat. Add half the egg mixture to the wok, swirl to coat evenly, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until almost set. Turn over and cook for 1 minute or until brown. Remove and keep
warm. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil if necessary.
Reheat the wok over high heat, add the extra oil, and swirl. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Add the stock, oyster sauce, 2 tsps. soy sauce, sugar and extra green onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Combine the cornstarch with 1 tbsp. water, add to the wok, and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened slightly. Serve the omelettes topped with the sauce. Meanwhile, mix the egg, green onions, pepper, bean sprouts, sesame oil, and 1 tsp. soy sauce in a bowl. Season to taste.

Makes 2 servings.

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4. Costa Rica Kebobs With Tropical Fruit Salsa
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Costa Rica Kebobs With Tropical Fruit Salsa

2 ripe, firm bananas, peeled, each cut into 6 pieces, plus 1 ripe banana, peeled and diced
16 extra large or jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon chopped mint
1 green onion, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Thread 12 banana pieces, shrimp and bell pepper pieces into skewers.
Mix together lime juice, oil and allspice in small bowl. Brush 2 tablespoons over kebobs.
Combine remaining marinade with diced banana, mango, mint, green onion and jalapeno pepper; place in a serving dish.
Grill kebobs over medium high
heat 8 minutes, turning once or until the shrimp are opaque. Arrange the kebobs on top of the salsa.
Serves 4.

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Homemade capsaicin cream
Posted by: “stephanief101400”

I saved this from somewhere a couple of years ago, but have not tried it. It doesn’t have capsaicin in it, but it might help you. I use a product called “Biofreeze” which does the same as products like Icy Hot, only without the smell. I get it from either my massage therapist or chiropractor. It’s all-natural and works very well.

Muscle Salve

One jar of Vaseline-melt it on top the stove in a sauce pan
1 2oz bottle of tea tree oil
3 table spoons of clove oil, mint oil ,camphor oil
1 teaspoon of cinnamon oil

Once the Vaseline cools and begins to thicken then add the oils.

I keep mine in the frig it works on skin problems, sour muscles , arthritic joints , and smells good too
Hope it works for you as it does for us

*Use shea butter instead of Vaseline

Another note: Use the $2 jar (of Vaseline) I buy the wally world brand it is only used as a carrier i an not sure about the shea butter all i know is we worked out the recipe it took us a while to get it right but it does work be careful of the cinnamon it is used to for heat to get the blood flowing the mint is soothing cooling so is the camphor the clove is for pain and the tea tree is for healing I buy my oils at the drug store they are pure and better

Stephanie

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2. Christmas Soap
Posted by: “~*Piper*~”

Christmas Soap

6 ounces glycerin soap
1/4 teaspoon bayberry fragrance oil
1/4 teaspoon peppermint fragrance oil
red and green food color
ultra fine multi colored or silver glitter
candy mold for heart shaped truffles

Melt half of soap, add red food color and peppermint fragrance. Pour into molds.

Melt rest of soap, add green food color and bayberry fragrance. Pour into molds.

When set, remove from molds. Dust with glitter. If you’ve frozen them, be sure to thaw and dry them first. Present them in a pretty dish that can go straight to the guest bathroom.

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A Frugal Diet Plan For 2010

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 02:00 AM PST

During the last year I have put my own health on the back burner as I focused on the health of my mother, who passed away in September at 54 after a long recovery attempt from a stroke. One thing I have a learned from her illness, and death, is that I need to take better care of myself. So, like millions of others planning their diet of choice in 2010, I have started planning for a healthier me.

Bathroom Scales

Since I’ve always been a big guy, I’m familiar with all sorts of diet plans, training regimens-even the gimmicks. When I was younger, spending lots of money on gym memberships, bikes, creatine and other supplements, and high-quality food was pretty easy. Now that I have a family, and other mouths to feed, spending a lot of money on those same things seems like an expensive hobby more than an effort to improve my health. But, it seems the years of eating cheap and working (and sleeping) through planned workouts is catching up with me.
The Costs of Commercial Diet Plans

Looking at the various available diet plans through a frugal filter leaves few options. Most plans require you buy the plan’s food, or pay for a subscription to a website, or pay for group meetings, or counselors, or all of the above. This can add up quickly. For instance, take a look at the program fees for three of the more popular diet plans(as listed in the January 2010 edition of Smart Money magazine):

NutriSystem ($349/month)

I tried NutriSystem for a couple months, but found it to be very expensive. Not only did I have to pay for the food, I also had to buy additional food to eat along with the NutriSystem meals (salads, vegetables, etc.). A few of the meals were pretty good, but I found all the canned, “red” sauce foods to taste like they had nail shavings in them (very metallic). I became convinced Dan Marino was full of crap.

Weight Watchers ($69/month)

If I had to pick a commercial diet plan it would probably be Weight Watchers. I’ve attended a few meetings out of curiosity, and found their points system to be more tolerable than counting carbs or calories. I also like that they have a “do-it-yourself” web-based plan for those like me who would rather not attend weekly weigh-ins.

Jenny Craig ($380-$770/month)

I don’t know much about Jenny Craig, but from what I’ve read it is one of the more costly diet plans around. The plan costs include enrollment fees, one-on-one counseling, and of course, Jenny Craig branded food and other supplies.
The Frugal Diet Plan

Instead of shelling out over $6,000 on a diet plan next year, I started thinking about putting together my own plan by taking some of the better ideas I’ve come across in the last couple years of blogging. These ideas cost very little, and in some cases actually save money.

Eat less to be lighter. Here’s a novel idea: eat less food to lose weight. It’s a concept that is simple when said out loud, but very difficult when parked in front of a buffet. This concept focuses less on what you eat, and instead how much you eat. This will definitely be an important element of the frugal diet plan I develop in 2010.

Eliminate “liquid calories.” Americans consume more than 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, and soft drinks make up about 1/3 of that amount (Bottom Line Personal Magazine December, 2009). Considering one 12-oz can of Coca Cola has about 8 teaspoons of sugar, I could eliminate significant calories and carbs simply by avoiding soft drinks. And considering we pay $1.25-$1.50 for each 2-liter bottle (plus my daily, 3:00pm trip to the vending machine at work) we could save a good bit of money over the next year.

Grow more of our own food. Last year we skipped the square foot garden and I really missed it, not only for the fresh vegetables right out of our backyard, but gardening is also therapeutic for me. I enjoy getting out of the house for a few minutes of peace and quiet. And when I am not interested in peace and quiet, I love letting the kids help!

Eat like a kid. No, not ice cream and gummy worms for breakfast, but in kid-sized portions. Eat off smaller plates. Use smaller cups for juices and other drinks. The other day my son and I were finishing some Christmas shopping and had to grab a bite to eat on the run. I ordered him a fast food kids meal with fruit instead of fries. Instead of ordering the usual super-sized gut burger I always get, I decided just to double the kids meal order. I had a grilled chicken sandwich, fruit cup and water, all for many less calories (and a couple dollars) than I would have spent on an adult-sized meal.

Think like a caveman. My wife accuses me of this already, so perhaps I’m on the right track! Actually, what I’m referring to is making food choices based on the types of foods our ancestors ate. When humans first began roaming the earth, Oreo cookies and Mountain Dew were not staples of their diet. They eat things that came from the earth, not hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup. In the coming months, I plan to eat more vegetables, fruits and nuts, just like the hunter/gatherers of the past. With the major exception being I’ll hunt and gather inside Kroger rather than a frozen tundra.

To review the highlights of my frugal diet plan, in 2010 I will eat less food, cut out soft drinks, and grow my own fruits and vegetables while eating like a kid and thinking like a caveman. Simple enough.

Post from http://frugaldad.com

Slow-Braised Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Dear Food NetworkEpisode: Holiday Parties

Slow-Braised Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Prep Time: 25 min
Inactive Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min
Level: Intermediate
Serves: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
a.. 2 slices white sandwich bread
b.. 1 cup whole milk
c.. 1 pound ground beef
d.. 1 pound ground veal
e.. 1 pound ground pork
f.. 1 medium onion, chopped
g.. 4 cloves garlic, minced
h.. 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
i.. 1 large egg
j.. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
k.. Extra-virgin olive oil
l.. 1 bottle red wine
m.. 1 quart low-sodium beef stock
n.. 1 tablespoon honey
o.. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
p.. 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
q.. 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Cranberry Sauce:
a.. 10 ounces frozen cranberries
b.. 1 orange, juice only
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Begin by preparing the meatballs. Remove crusts from bread and soak in milk.

In a large mixing bowl combine veal, beef and pork. Squeeze out excess milk and add bread, onion, garlic, thyme and egg. Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Make small golf ball sized balls. Set a heavy-based roasting dish over medium-high heat. Add a 3-count of olive oil and brown meatballs. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes ensuring to brown meatballs evenly all over. Turn the heat up to high and add red wine and beef stock. Bring to a boil then cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in oven for 45 minutes basting the meatballs every 20 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates add some more beef stock as you go. When done, remove the meatballs and set aside. Set the pan with the braising liquid on the stove top over medium heat, add honey, mustard, caraway seeds and reduce until thick and syrupy. Finish with creme fraiche and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Place cranberries with orange juice in a small saucepan and simmer until sauce is pulpy and thick - about 10 minutes. For an appetizer, serve meatballs skewered on toothpicks with cranberry sauce on the side.

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Virginia
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2. Christmas Mint Cheesecake Bars
Posted by: “Ginny

Christmas Mint Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake is great anytime of the year. Just add some mint
and crushed candy canes for a delicious Christmas delight!

Shared by lonewolf,
lost creek, pa.

Ingredients
¦2 C. graham crackes, crushed
¦3 C. butter or margarine, melted
¦3 Tbs. sugar
¦3 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
¦3/4 C. sugar
¦1 tsp. vanilla extract
¦2 eggs
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¦Topping:
¦12 oz. tub whipped topping,thawed
¦1/4 C. confectioners’ sugar
¦1/2 tsp. mint extract
¦5 drops green food coloring
¦Crushed peppermint candy canes
¦Chocolate sprinkles
¦Red & green colored sugar
Directions

Combine crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom of a
13x9-inch baking pan. Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla
until well blended. Add the eggs; mix until blended. Pour
over crust. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for
30 minutes. Cool. Combine whipped topping, confectioners’
sugar, mint extract and green food coloring; mix well.
Spread over top of cooled cheesecake. Decorate with crushed
candy canes, chocolate sprinkles and red and green colored
sugar. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight. Cut into
bars and serve.

Thanks Recipes4living

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Virginia

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3. Caramel Cheesecake Bars
Posted by: “Ginny

Caramel Cheesecake Bars

A vanilla wafer crust, pecans, and caramel topping add the
extra touch to

Ingredients
¦1 1/2 C. crushed NILLA Wafers
¦1 C. chopped Pecans, divided
¦1/4 C. butter, melted
¦4 8 oz. packages Cream Cheese, softened
¦1 C. sugar
¦1 C. Sour Cream
¦3 Tbs. flour
¦1 Tbs. vanilla
¦4 eggs
¦1/4 C. Caramel Topping
Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 13x9inch baking pan
with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of
pan to form handles . Mix wafer crumbs, 1/2 C. of the
pecans and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared
pan. Refrigerate until needed. Beat cream cheese and
sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed
until well blended. Add sour cream, flour and vanilla mix
well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each
addition just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 45 min.
Or until center is almost set. Refrigerate 4 hours or
overnight. Lift out of pan onto cutting board, using foil
handles. Drizzle with topping and remaining 12 C. pecans.
Cut into 32 bars. Store leftover bars in refrigerator.
Dorothy

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Wow! Golden Thimble’s 527 Free Crafty Links

Posted By TipNut On July 11, 2008 @ 1:05 pm In Crafty Ideas | 2 Comments

Today’s feature is a craft explosion from The Golden Thimble with a collection of 527 Free Crafty Links [1], is this list a keeper? You bet!

These pages are designed to give you access to lots of links about crafts and projects. Before I was a full time quilter, I was a crafter of many things. I think that if you are creative, it can take you anywhere you want to go. Being a crafter led me to being a quilter. There’s no reason you can’t do both! I just prefer quilting over crafting but around Christmas time and birthdays, it’s always good to know how to do both. I hope these links will give you some ideas and free projects for that special gift.

The page is updated regularly with all sorts of free projects and crafts to do, please check it out. If you like the list, make sure to register at the bottom of the page so you’ll get an email update each time new things are added.

And if 527 freebie projects & patterns aren’t enough for you, here are hundreds more from Tipnut’s crafty lists:

* Crafters Medley: 21 Neat-O Projects To Make (June) [2]
* Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make [3]
* 42 Yarn Stash Busters: Kitchen Goodies & Cozies [4]
* Tipnut’s Picks: 50 Free Projects For Baby [5]
* 30 Free Patterns For Knitting Needle Cases, Rolls, Pouches & Organizers [6]
* 50 Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials [7] and the first batch of apron patterns [8]
* 10 Clever Dish Towel Crafts [9]
* 22 Free Pincushion Patterns [10]
* Scrap Happy Update: More Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas [11] with the first batch of ideas here [12].
* 26 Free Tutorials For Needle Books & Cases [13]
* 11 Free Clothespin Bag Patterns [14]
* 15 Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns [15]
* 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make – Free Patterns [16]

Tipnut is regularly included on Golden Thimble’s hand-picked selection of goodies and I’m so thrilled to be a part of this spectacular list, thank you!

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Top 100 Crafty Tutorials of 2008 [17]
* Wallet Sized Sewing Kit – Free Tutorial [18]
* Free Christmas Apron Pattern: {Sewing} [19]

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URL to article: http://tipnut.com/golden-thimbles-527-free-crafty-links/

URLs in this post:

[1] 527 Free Crafty Links: http://thegoldenthimble.com/craftylinks.html

[2] Crafters Medley: 21 Neat-O Projects To Make (June): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-june/

[3] Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make: http://tipnut.com/20-neat-o-projects/

[4] 42 Yarn Stash Busters: Kitchen Goodies & Cozies: http://tipnut.com/42-kitchen-goodies-cozies-yarn-stash-busters/

[5] Tipnut’s Picks: 50 Free Projects For Baby: http://tipnut.com/50-free-projects-for-baby/

[6] 30 Free Patterns For Knitting Needle Cases, Rolls, Pouches & Organizers: http://tipnut.com/free-patterns-for-knitting-needle-rolls-pouches-organizers/

[7] 50 Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials: http://tipnut.com/free-apron-patterns-tutorials/

[8] the first batch of apron patterns: http://tipnut.com/56-free-apron-patterns-you-can-make/

[9] 10 Clever Dish Towel Crafts: http://tipnut.com/10-clever-dish-towel-crafts/

[10] 22 Free Pincushion Patterns: http://tipnut.com/22-free-pincushion-patterns/

[11] Scrap Happy Update: More Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas: http://tipnut.com/scrap-happy-update-more-fabric-scraps-remnant-ideas/

[12] first batch of ideas here: http://tipnut.com/scrap-happy-fabric-scrap-ideas-free-patterns/

[13] 26 Free Tutorials For Needle Books & Cases: http://tipnut.com/26-free-tutorials-for-needle-books-cases/

[14] 11 Free Clothespin Bag Patterns: http://tipnut.com/11-free-clothespin-bag-patterns/

[15] 15 Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns: http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-swiffer-cloths/

[16] 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make – Free Patterns: http://tipnut.com/35-reusable-grocery-bags-totes-free-patterns/

[17] Top 100 Crafty Tutorials of 2008: http://tipnut.com/crafty-tutorials/

[18] Wallet Sized Sewing Kit – Free Tutorial: http://tipnut.com/wallet-sized-sewing-kit-free-tutorial/

[19] Free Christmas Apron Pattern: {Sewing}: http://tipnut.com/christmas-apron-pattern/

Tipnut’s Christmas Keepers

Posted By TipNut On December 1, 2007 @ 7:45 am In Reference & Notes | 1 Comment

Ta da! Here’s the brand new Christmas section ready to inspire you for the upcoming holidays, Tipnut’s Christmas Keepers [1].

The Christmas blog has been loaded up with recipes (like Christmas puddings, fruit cakes, baking dainties and more), plus I’ve organized many of the craft projects that were posted on Tipnut to better browse through for homemade gift ideas. There are also several crafts and new things listed that I’ve come across for Christmas fun, this part still needs to be worked on.

There’ll be much more added, especially projects and goodies found on other blogs and websites. As usual–I ran out of time, lol! There are also a few great videos to watch, my favorite so far is the Genealogy Wreath series [2].

Right now there are five main categories on the Christmas site, Crafts [3], Homemade Gift Ideas [4], Recipes [5], Tips [6] and Videos [7], with everything broken down into more specific sections in the Tags area. Things like homemade stocking stuffers [8], gift ideas for teenagers [9], beverage recipes [10] to give you some idea of what’s offered.

As with the other holiday sections, this is just a start and I plan on updating these sites regularly as I come across new goodies to add. If you have some projects of your own that you would like to see added, just let me know [11] and I’ll gladly check them out .

I hope you enjoy the new Christmas Keepers section on Tipnut!

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Tipnut’s Thanksgiving Helpers: Update [12]
* Tipnut’s Thanksgiving Helpers [13]
* Christmas Decorations Packing Tip [14]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Tipnut’s Christmas Keepers: http://christmas.tipnut.com/

[2] Genealogy Wreath series: http://christmas.tipnut.com/how-to-make-family-genealogy-wreaths/

[3] Crafts: http://christmas.tipnut.com/category/crafts/

[4] Homemade Gift Ideas: http://christmas.tipnut.com/category/homemade-gifts/

[5] Recipes: http://christmas.tipnut.com/category/recipes/

[6] Tips: http://christmas.tipnut.com/category/tips/

[7] Videos: http://christmas.tipnut.com/category/videos/

[8] homemade stocking stuffers: http://christmas.tipnut.com/tag/stocking-stuffers/

[9] gift ideas for teenagers: http://christmas.tipnut.com/tag/teenager-gifts/

[10] beverage recipes: http://christmas.tipnut.com/tag/beverages/

[11] just let me know: http://christmas.tipnut.com/contact-tipnut/

[12] Tipnut’s Thanksgiving Helpers: Update: http://tipnut.com/thanksgiving-helpers/

[13] Tipnut’s Thanksgiving Helpers: http://tipnut.com/tipnuts-thanksgiving-helpers/

[14] Christmas Decorations Packing Tip: http://tipnut.com/christmas-decorations-packing-tip/

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