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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Very Good Berry Book
I recently discovered a very good book for those who are interested in gathering and using wild fruits and berries: The Rocky Mountain Berry Book
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Is antibacterial better?
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Tip from a friend....
Thought I'd share a tip from my friend Susan:
To save on dryer sheets, cut a sponge in half. Fill a container with one bottle of fabric softener and the same bottle full of water. When drying clothes, dip the sponge in the fabric softener solution, wring out, and toss in the dryer.
I have also recently discovered Angora Fabric Softener Concentrate at our local Fleet Farm Store. It is two small plastic packets of concentrate in a small flat box - I think it was around $2 and makes a gallon of fabric softener.
To save on dryer sheets, cut a sponge in half. Fill a container with one bottle of fabric softener and the same bottle full of water. When drying clothes, dip the sponge in the fabric softener solution, wring out, and toss in the dryer.
I have also recently discovered Angora Fabric Softener Concentrate at our local Fleet Farm Store. It is two small plastic packets of concentrate in a small flat box - I think it was around $2 and makes a gallon of fabric softener.
Canning/Preserving Information
These are sites that have information on how to can and preserve your fruits and vegetables:
Homecanning.com
Better Homes and Gardens Canning and Preserving Food
The Ball Canning Site
Homecanning.com
Better Homes and Gardens Canning and Preserving Food
The Ball Canning Site
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Is your New Year's Resolution losing weight?
I have recently embarked on a new journey - losing weight without the cravings. I have recently discovered the "Let's Do Lunch" way of eating - eating foods that decrease your cravings for foods that cause you to gain and retain weight. You can read more about this plan and purchase the book directly from author Roger Troy Wilson here: LET'S DO LUNCH
Monday, December 8, 2008
Five Minute Coffee Mug Cake
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips (if desired)
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug
Add all dry ingredients (except chips) to the mug and mix well with a fork. Add the egg, mix VERY well. Add the milk & oil & vanilla extract, mix well. Fold in chocolate chips (if using them).
Put mug in the center of your microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high (1000 watts). Cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed, this is normal and it will go back down.
Allow to cool a few minutes and enjoy. Top with icing or chocolate syrup if desired. You can dump it out onto a plate or in a bowl if you like. This makes enough for two people or one big generous serving for you!
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips (if desired)
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug
Add all dry ingredients (except chips) to the mug and mix well with a fork. Add the egg, mix VERY well. Add the milk & oil & vanilla extract, mix well. Fold in chocolate chips (if using them).
Put mug in the center of your microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high (1000 watts). Cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed, this is normal and it will go back down.
Allow to cool a few minutes and enjoy. Top with icing or chocolate syrup if desired. You can dump it out onto a plate or in a bowl if you like. This makes enough for two people or one big generous serving for you!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Homemade Plum Wine
We found a huge amount of wild plums this fall and after filling my cabinets with wild plum jelly, I used some more by starting a batch of this wine. The recipe calls for regular plums, but it appears to be working well with wild plums.
Easy Plum Wine
3 1/2 pounds ripe plums
4 pounds granulated sugar
1 package yeast
1 gallon boiling water
Wash plums and pour on boiling water. Stir and mash with wooden spoon. Leave for ten days. Remove mold carefully. Strain off into another bowl and add sugar, yeast and stir. Cover and stir daily for three days. Bottle and store - ready in six months, better after nine!
Easy Plum Wine
3 1/2 pounds ripe plums
4 pounds granulated sugar
1 package yeast
1 gallon boiling water
Wash plums and pour on boiling water. Stir and mash with wooden spoon. Leave for ten days. Remove mold carefully. Strain off into another bowl and add sugar, yeast and stir. Cover and stir daily for three days. Bottle and store - ready in six months, better after nine!
Homemade Grape Wine
I've got a batch in the crock right now - here's the recipe for anyone who would like to try some.
Homemade Grape Wine
3 pounds black grapes
3 pounds sugar
1 ounce yeast
1 gallon water
Crush grapes by hand and set aside in the fermenting vessel. Bring the water to boiling point and pout in sugar. When the water reaches boiling point again and the sugar is dissolved, but off heat and pour sugar liquid over grapes. Allow mixture to cool, sprinkle yeast on top. Stir in, cover with plastic wrap tied in place with a string. Ferment 14 days, strain and bottle.
Homemade Grape Wine
3 pounds black grapes
3 pounds sugar
1 ounce yeast
1 gallon water
Crush grapes by hand and set aside in the fermenting vessel. Bring the water to boiling point and pout in sugar. When the water reaches boiling point again and the sugar is dissolved, but off heat and pour sugar liquid over grapes. Allow mixture to cool, sprinkle yeast on top. Stir in, cover with plastic wrap tied in place with a string. Ferment 14 days, strain and bottle.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
From the Wild
Now that fall is upon us, don't forget to tap into the things that nature provides in the wild. In our area, chokecherries, wild grapes, buffalo berries and wild plums are free for the picking in many wooded areas. Be sure to obtain permission from the property owner before investigating or picking, and use internet sources to verify the identity of the berries you find before eating! Many of these make delicious jams, jellies and syrups!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Homemade Brown Sugar
I haven't tried this one yet, but ran across it on another blog. I don't know that I would use it all the time, but it's good to know that there's an option if I need brown sugar in a pinch.
Mix together 1 cup white sugar and 1to 2 tablespoons molasses. Use 1 tablespoon molasses for light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons for dark brown sugar.
Mix together 1 cup white sugar and 1to 2 tablespoons molasses. Use 1 tablespoon molasses for light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons for dark brown sugar.
Homemade Seasoned Salt
3/4 cup salt
1/4 cup garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Mix and store in airtight container.
1/4 cup garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Mix and store in airtight container.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Homemade Instant Stuffing Mix
This recipe can be used to make your own mixes for use at home or as put in a quart jar, decorated and given as a gift.
3 1/2 cups unseasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken boullion granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sage
For home use combine all ingredients in ziplock bag or airtight container and store.
Go give as gift, put bread cubes in quart jar. Combine seasonings well and place in small ziplock bag. Seal and decorate jar. Attach seasoning packed and instructions with a ribbon.
To use: Place 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons butter and seasonings. Mix in pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, then toss with fork. Serve.
3 1/2 cups unseasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken boullion granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sage
For home use combine all ingredients in ziplock bag or airtight container and store.
Go give as gift, put bread cubes in quart jar. Combine seasonings well and place in small ziplock bag. Seal and decorate jar. Attach seasoning packed and instructions with a ribbon.
To use: Place 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons butter and seasonings. Mix in pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, then toss with fork. Serve.
Homemade Shake & Bake for Pork
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup flour
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme
4 pork chops
Mix dry ingedients together in large ziplock bag. Add pork chops and shake to coat. Bake covered at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes.
1 cup flour
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme
4 pork chops
Mix dry ingedients together in large ziplock bag. Add pork chops and shake to coat. Bake covered at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes.
Great Icing Recipe for Sugar Cookies
I found a simple recipe for Sugar Cookie Icing on this blog: http://toomanyrecipes.blogspot.com/2007/12/best-sugar-cookie-icing.html
I drizzled it over the top of some Amish Sugar Cookies and it was delicious!
I drizzled it over the top of some Amish Sugar Cookies and it was delicious!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Missouri Mix
The University of Missouri Extension has a page dedicated to the recipe for this mix and the recipes that can be made with it. Visit: http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/hesguide/foodnut/gh1055.htm for this information. This mix is a homemade Bisquick-type mix that can be made very inexpensively.
Friday, April 18, 2008
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