tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86547076452563956032024-03-15T20:10:22.615-05:00uniquecozytreasuresWelcome to Unique Cozy Treasures, where you can find a variety of topics about "Life in the Midwest". If you love country things, city things, old and new things, home decor, fashion, art, handmade, knitting, sewing, crafts, reading, electronics, gardening, cooking, natural health, oil painting, animals, dogs, cats, horses, repurposing, blogs, product reviews...This is the blog for you. Come join me for some down home midwestern style fun and please share your comments!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-5339092109588823192014-08-06T14:17:00.001-05:002014-08-06T14:24:12.591-05:00YES....I DO BOOK AND PRODUCT REVIEWS!!! <br />
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Have you ever wondered how you can quickly and easily change your home decor in minutes without spending a bunch of money in the process?<br />
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Well, PILLOWS are the perfect answer to that question. Did you know that a room can take on a whole new look simply by changing the pillows or by covering them with a different cover?<br />
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I personally prefer to have a variety of pillow covers sewn and ready to go whenever I get the urge to redecorate. Using leftover remnants of fabric that I may have from other projects or sometimes from a new piece of designer fabric, I skillfully whip up a new cover or pillow in minutes. <br />
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Sew or no sew, a fashionable pillow cover can be created in an hour or less and ready to slip onto your pillows or on pillow inserts. You can either sew the seams together on the cover or secure them with iron-on tape. Whichever option you choose, you will have a new pillow cover quickly and easily all in about 1 hours time.<br />
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Sewing and designing pillows and pillow covers are a favorite hobby of mine, so several years ago I began sharing my e-patterns with others via my Etsy.com Shop...Unique Cozy Treasures. If you are looking for some great pillow cover patterns or ready made pillows feel free to browse my shop at:<br />
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There, you will find a variety of easy pillow cover e-patterns that you can use to sew or no sew an endless amount of pillow covers. The e-files are in Adobe PDF format that instantly download to your computer or any device that supports Adober Reader.<br />
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The Sierra Nevada Mountain range is one of the most beautiful places to take a day hike. There are so many awesome things to experience and the scenery is so gorgeous! Please enjoy the relaxing video above of a Sierra mountain stream that we crossed while on one of our day hikes there. We also panned for gold in the same stream. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An abandoned mountain cabin not far from the stream. It was beautiful, but I suspect the occupants were a little nervous about the natives.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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On the way home we stopped by this serene mountain lake just long enough for me to take a quick photo. I had 5 minutes to set up my tripod, camera and get the shot. Amazingly, it turned out to be one of my best photograph's ever.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sage brush along the highway home. In the autumn they bloom full of small yellow flowers. Very pretty to look at but not to breath for those many people who suffer from allergies.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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All in all, we had a great day hiking in the High Sierra Nevada Mountains. Hope you enjoyed the slideshow!<br />
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Are you a MOSQUITO MAGNET? I am. So like me, If you do not care to indulge in spraying yourself down with chemicals to repel those biting pests, you may find these tips to naturally repel mosquitoes very helpful and interesting.<br />
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Mosquitoes hate the smell of citrus like, lemon or orange, lemon grass, marigold, and lavender.<br />
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1) Before trekking outside eat something containing lemon oil. Or, take a small bite of a lemon wedge. Yes, it's sour, but it's worth it, isn't it? Rubbing a bit of citrus peel on your skin may also work, but messy.<br />
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2) Or, Rub your hands through one of your Marigold, lemon grass or lavender plants, then rub your hands over your arms, legs and any exposed skin.<br />
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3) And, Avoid sugary foods and drinks before and while you are outside. Mosquitoes love sugar and they can smell it in your skin making you a magnet for bites. <br />
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4) Avoid wearing sweet perfumes, hairsprays, etc. which tend to attract pesky insects like mosquitoes, flies and bees.<br />
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5) Make mosquito repellent candles using vintage canning jars, then placing them in strategic areas of your yard. This works great when you are having outdoor gatherings and parties. I simply place either some sand or potting soil into the bottom of a vintage canning jar, add one of my handmade organic beeswax candles, then place lemon peels around the perimeter of the candle. <br />
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Next, I light the candles, then hang several of these candles around my yard on shepherds hooks and also set them tables around where we are sitting. The heat from the candle helps expel the citrus oil from the lemon peels sending the citrus odor out into the air. It works great!<br />
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Hopefully, by using some of these tips, you will ward off many of those nasty pests and enjoy the outdoors without getting bitten during the summer.<br />
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Oh Yumm..Tortillas. We all love them. Even though tortillas are widely available in most supermarkets here in the U.S. the homemade variety offers alternative health benefits, as well as, superior taste. There is nothing that compares to the taste of a freshly cooked homemade flour tortilla.<br />
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Right now you may be thinking that making homemade tortillas is a time-consuming and messy undertaking and that you would rather watch paint dry. But, think again. With the proper mix of only four ingredients that you probably have sitting on your kitchen shelf, making tortillas can be very quick, easy and real treat for you and your family.<br />
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Trust me....once you have eaten one of these homemade tortillas....you will NEVER buy the store bought tortillas again!<br />
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<u><b>Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas</b></u><br />
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<b>In a medium size bowl mix together:</b><br />
2 cups flour (white, wheat or a combination of each)<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
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<b>Add:</b><br />
3/4 cup water<br />
3 Tablespoons olive oil <br />
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Mix all ingredients well forming a soft ball. Continue incorporating ingredients by kneading the dough on a lightly floured surface for a couple of minutes, adding small amounts of flour if needed to achieve a smooth non-sticky dough.<br />
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Place dough back into the bowl and cover with a small towel. Let rest for at least 10 minutes. You can let it rest longer if you like or while you are getting your fillings prepared. <br />
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After the resting period is complete, Cut dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball.<br />
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Using a rolling pin( marble pin is easiest) roll each portion into a 7-12 inch circle on a lightly floured surface.<br />
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Flour each rolled out tortilla so that they do not stick together when stacked before cooking.<br />
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To cook your tortillas, preheat either a heated cast iron tortilla/pancake griddle or an electric grill. I find the electric grill that has a heating element in both the top and bottom works best, is much easier, less messy and takes less time. If you are using an electric grill simply place the tortilla on the heated grill then close the lid and let each tortilla cook for a couple of minutes checking periodically to see when the tortilla is completely cooked but not overcooked. They will appear slightly browned as shown in the photo below:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEtsle7ZHpXImerX-u4DBr5-3bu8JQqR7CBFlZVwLr3-fISZ5bXBf3XJNXjQ38Bb_FeO6tvCrbQOZuO9fvEFbiGbtFhhtDg46H9DEDiJusR4kSxMJDtS5qjky-_O72vWNJ8mJbaP65kbI/s1600/hydrangea%252C+marbles+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEtsle7ZHpXImerX-u4DBr5-3bu8JQqR7CBFlZVwLr3-fISZ5bXBf3XJNXjQ38Bb_FeO6tvCrbQOZuO9fvEFbiGbtFhhtDg46H9DEDiJusR4kSxMJDtS5qjky-_O72vWNJ8mJbaP65kbI/s320/hydrangea%252C+marbles+016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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The tortilla will start to bubble when it is close to being cooked. If you are using a cast iron griddle on the stove top, you will need to regulate the heat to cook the tortilla yet not burn it and you will need to turn it over once you see large bubbles raising in the tortilla.<br />
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Remove your tortilla from the griddle with a cooking tong, then place inside a container that will keep them warm until you are ready to use. Repeat this cooking process with all of the tortillas until all are cooked.<br />
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I recommend having your fillings and topping ready before you start to cook the tortillas so that you can fill them as soon as possible when they are done cooking.<br />
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***Tip: You may also store the tortillas in your freezer for later use. Just place the rolled tortilla balls(before rolling out with the pin) into a freezer container and place in your freezer for up to two weeks. When ready to use, simply take out the tortillas to thaw, which takes about 30-60 minutes at room temperature. Roll out each with a rolling pin as directed above, cook, and fill.<br />
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"Summer...The time for beautiful Hydrangea flowers to open their soft colorful petals and dance in the warm breeze until the cool days of autumn take their precious gift along hiding them away for the next summer." D. Shenkle<br />
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My love for Hydrangeas began several years ago when I happened across them in a local garden center. I purchased a lovely blue one and promptly planted it in my backyard only to find that it didn't grow any additional blooms. In fact, it wasn't looking too good at all. It was then that I realized that Hydrangea really aren't happy with so much hot summer sunlight shining on them all day long.<br />
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I dug up my precious plant transplanting it to the north side of my house where it is practically shady all day long. Much to my surprise the Hydrangea loved the spot and grew profusely exhibiting an abundance of over 50 large beautiful flower heads in an array of colors from green, lavender, blue, white and pink. I was thrilled!<br />
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However, after a few years I realized that it was getting so large that it became necessary to divide it and replant it, which left several new transplant divisions that needed new homes somewhere in my yard. So I did my fair share of research to learn just how to divide and transplant with success.<br />
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Once I felt confident in my dividing and transplanting abilities, I decided to remove some of my tall Hosta's that were growing next to my large Hydrangea so that I could put two additional Hydrangea division plants in their place. Using the directions that I found during my research, I dug up my large plant, divided it and planted two of the additional divisions next to the larger main plant. Soon the new division transplants were showing signs of green leaf growth.<br />
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So for those of you who have a very large Hydrangea that you would like to divide into more plants I have included instructions on how to properly divide and transplant a Hydrangea:<br />
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The time to divide your Hydrangea is in the spring when your plant is just putting on leaves at the bottom of the plant as shown below:<br />
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Starting about 12-18 inches outward from the base of the plant dig out the complete root of the Hydrangea. Once out of the ground you will be able to identify new individual plants that should easily come apart from the main plant. Mine fell apart into six separate plants. You may not have as many, but be sure to have roots on each new plant start.</div>
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Soak the roots of your plant divisions in a bucket of lukewarm water while you are digging the hole where you are going to plant them. In a shady location, dig holes two to three times the size of the root circumference of your division plant, as shown below:</div>
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Fill the hole with water as shown below. Then let the water completely soak into the soil. Repeat this process one more time.</div>
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Place your Hydrangea division into the hole, then cover with soil level with the area just covering the root to the top where it attaches to the plants branches, packing the dirt lightly around the plant, as shown:</div>
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***DO NOT prune off the old branches until your plant is showing signs of forming blooms or you probably won't have any blooms. It is also important to always prune your Hydrangea in the early summer once the plant is showing signs of blooms forming, but not before. The old foliage from the previous year determines your blooms for the following year. I had to also learn this the hard way. The foliage looks dead but it is not. You may also treat your new plants to special fertilizer that is especially formulated for Hydrangea and may be purchased at your local garden center.</div>
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Cherry pie is one of America's top favorites in the pie category. So here is my best recipe for Classic Cherry Pie:<br />
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Mix pie dough, then roll out into two crusts. Place one crust into the bottom of your pie pan. Pour filling into a bowl and mix the almond extract into it. Pour into pie pan. Place top crust on pie. Cut several small slits into the top crust for venting. Sprinkle with a little sugar.<br />
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Set pie on cookie sheet then place on the center rack of a 375 degree oven. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting. Serves 8.<br />
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Many dog lovers love to travel with their faithful companions..their dog or dogs. Traveling with dogs can be a real challenge at times but with a little bit of planning ahead of time, traveling with your canines can really be a lot less stressful plus a lot of fun. Following are a few tips that will make your trip more enjoyable for you and your dogs.<br />
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1) Take plenty of their favorite food and treats. Running out of these items during a trip can cause a lot of havoc not only for your dog but for you. Why? Because if you cannot find the brand of food and treats that your dogs are accustomed to, substituting with a different brand can upset your dogs digestive system causing them discomfort and at times either loose stools, constipation or possibly an allergic reaction.<br />
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2) A couple of their favorite toys, blanket, etc.<br />
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5) Having your dog micro chipped is a good idea when traveling. However, remember that there are different types of micro chips. Most chips will just identify the dog with a number which is associated with your contact information IF someone has found your dog and has the number checked. However, this will not help you locate your dog if he/she is lost. A tracking microchip can locate your pet but you will have to pay for the tracking service.<br />
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6) Grooming brush and comb.<br />
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7) Flea/Tick control product, heart worm preventative (etc.) and any medications your dog takes regularly.<br />
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10) First Aid Kit and contact information of available Vet's in the area you are traveling to. <br />
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These are just a few tips that will make your dog travels more comfortable and please remember that if you have to leave you dog in your vehicle briefly...leave a window open at the top with the proper air available. Never leave your dog unattended in a vehicle when it is too warm, hot/cold outside. The temperature inside a vehicle may rise or drop to dangerous temperature levels very quickly, risking your canine's life.<br />
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PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG TRAVEL TIPS IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-52755903029021019742013-04-11T14:05:00.000-05:002013-04-11T14:46:32.775-05:00Eggs! Which Are Best?We all want to feed our families the very best foods that are available in our markets. Organic foods are getting a lot of attention these days and rightfully so. One of those foods is eggs. Since most of us eat eggs on a regular basis I'm going to zero in on eggs in this post. Why?<br />
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Well, the reason why is just this....There are so many cartons of eggs sitting on supermarket shelves with so many different name types that it's completely confusing as to what they really are! So following are the different types of eggs, followed by links to other articles and videos about eggs and egg production in the USA that will define the types of eggs and what they REALLY ARE. You will find the information enlightening.<br />
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PASTURE RAISED EGGS<br />
CAGE-FREE<br />
FREE-RANGE<br />
VEGETARIAN<br />
CERTIFIED ORGANIC<br />
CERTIFIED HUMANE<br />
ANIMAL WELFARE APPROVED<br />
FARM FRESH<br />
ALL NATURAL<br />
UNITED EGG PRODUCER CERTIFIED<br />
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The following websites contain information about eggs and their production in the USA: <br />
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<a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/the-difference-between-eggs-free-range-all-natural-6639816.html" target="_blank">http://voices.yahoo.com/the-difference-between-eggs-free-range-all-natural-6639816.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/eggs.aspx#axzz2QBDlFoze" target="_blank">http://www.motherearthnews.com/eggs.aspx#axzz2QBDlFoze</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.eatwild.com/products/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.eatwild.com/products/index.html</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-34648570026596258672013-03-06T15:36:00.000-06:002013-04-11T15:08:55.047-05:00Quick & Easy Cinnamon Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ah… Comfort food! We all need it now and then. Even though I
would love to indulge in a fair amount of comfort food daily, I generally
reserve comfort foods for special times for obvious reasons. One of those
special times for me is Sunday Mornings. Sunday mornings for me mean drinking a great cup of
coffee and eating a luscious caramel pecan cinnamon roll while sitting in a cozy chair surrounded by abundant rays of sunshine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The perfect start to a Sunday wouldn't you say?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In times past I used to make my own bread
dough for the rolls, roll it out, fill with cinnamon and sugar, roll and cut
the dough into individual rolls. I enjoyed it and found it somewhat relaxing.
However, it took a length of time and effort so now my favorite method of baking cinnamon
rolls is by using the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>frozen form of
cinnamon rolls which make <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it much easier for me
to indulge in my Sunday treat more often and with minimal effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span>Simply by taking one of the prepared frozen cinnamon rolls out of the
freezer on Saturday night and allowing it raise overnight, it is ready to bake
when I get up on Sunday morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, I
can happily enjoy my cinnamon roll with minimal effort with my gourmet coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s as simple as that! And even if the sun isn't shining, it feels as though it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Below you will find
my scrumptious cinnamon roll recipes, one using the frozen roll variety and the other
for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Classic Cinnamon<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rolls from scratch. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">(1)Package frozen cinnamon rolls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walnut, Pecan, Almond or </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Peanut pieces (optional)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Butter the sides and bottom of a baking dish or iron skillet. For each roll you are placing in the dish or skillet place a teaspoon of sliced butter pieces into the bottom. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle one teaspoon brown sugar per roll over the butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a nut lover, then sprinkle either walnut, pecan, almond or peanut pieces over the brown sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Place rolls on top, flat side down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cover with a cloth and set in a secure draft free place for rolls to rise. <span style="font-family: Calibri;">I like to prepare my rolls this way the night before I want them for breakfast the next morning. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then they are all risen and ready to bake.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Preheat oven, then place the baking dish or iron skillet on the center rake of the oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If your frozen rolls included a packet of cream cheese frosting, you can spread it out on a plate or cookie sheet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When your rolls are finished baking, immediately place your rolls onto the frosting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do this by turning over your
baking dish or iron skillet<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>so that the
browned side of the rolls is on top of the frosting and the caramel side is
facing up. If your frozen cinnamon rolls did not include a packet of cream cheese frosting, I have included a recipe at the end of these recipes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now...Enjoy with a cup of coffee, tea, milk or juice. </span></div>
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<i>Rolls:</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 ½ pkg. active dry yeast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cup lukewarm wate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>½<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to 3 ¾<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>cups bread flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tablespoons
granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">¼<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tablespoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tablespoons
softened butter</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i>Filling:</i> 1 Tablespoon softened butter, 1 teaspoon ground
cinnamon, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3/4 cup white granulated
sugar, mixed together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i>Topping:</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 stick (1/2
cup butter), ¾ to 1 cup brown sugar, chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds or
peanuts.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a large mixing bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
Add sugar, salt and butter. Mix until dissolved then add ½ of the flour. Beat
with a spoon until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using the
spoon, then hands, mix in enough of the remaining flour until the dough cleans
the sides and bottom of the bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured board or flat surface.
Knead until smooth and blistered about 5-10 minutes. Place dough into a large
buttered bowl, cover with towel and set in a warm draft-free place to rise. Let
rise until double in size. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Punch down dough and knead again for a couple of
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With a floured rolling pin or a marble rolling pin, roll out
dough on a floured surface forming a 12”x 12” square. Spread<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 Tablespoon softened butter over the rolled
out dough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle with the cinnamon
and sugar mixture, then spread evenly over the dough. Starting with one of side
of the dough, roll it up into a tube. Seal the edges<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>by pinching together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a serrated<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>knife, slice the rolled tube into 12 equal
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Butter the sides and bottom of a 13”x9” baking dish. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place 1 stick of chopped butter on the bottom
of the dish. Cover with the brown sugar. If you like nuts then sprinkle chopped nuts over top. Place
each roll with flat side down on top of the nuts. Cover with cloth and let rise
until double in size. 1-3 hrs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove
cloth and place on center rake of oven. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes or
until tops are golden brown. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Immediately remove from baking dish by turning over onto a
large cookie sheet that has been spread with cream cheese frosting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 oz. cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 oz. butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 ½ cups powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 teaspoon cream of tartar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Little milk as needed to blend</span><br />
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cheese, butter<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">
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and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream of
tartar until you reach a smooth spreading consistency. Add a little milk if
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-33218801618818684022013-02-06T13:16:00.000-06:002013-04-11T15:14:44.839-05:00It's Seed Ordering Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had our first significant snowfall
last week here in Southwest Iowa. It has been an unusually mild and
dry winter here this year, but I will take it. Generally speaking we
are blessed with quite an abundance of snowfall and sub-zero
temperatures during our winters in Iowa.
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This week the thermometer has bounced
back up into the upper 40's and low 50's giving way to the rapid
melting of the 5 inches of snow that fell last week. It's nice to see
the grass showing through the snow again and breathe in the mild
fresh air outside.<br />
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I took a little stroll around my yard
today just so that I could bask in the warm sunshine. Suddenly, I
realized that spring is just around the corner and it would be
planting time again once more. Oh, how I look forward to planting my
vegetable, herb and flower gardens in the spring. Digging in that
fresh black dirt is so therapeutic to my soul.<br />
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I don't use any pesticides or chemicals
on my lawn, garden or flowers so the neighborhood birds, bees and
worms just love my yard. I feel that is my duty as a steward of the
earth to contribute to a healthy environment when at all possible.
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When it comes to buying seeds and
plants each year, I try my best to only purchase organically grown
plants and organically produced GMO free seeds. I have found this to
be a very challenging task some years, however. I live in the first
Nursery Capital of the World, the place where seeds were first
commercially grown, packaged and made available through purchase
through catalogs. Yet, little organic and non-GMO seed is even
produced here, probably because it would be nearly an impossible task to accomplish since all of the nursery fields are surrounded by farmland where the crops are all GMO and heavily sprayed with chemicals.<br />
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So.....I've come to accept
it and look elsewhere for what I need if nothing is available
locally. One of the places that I love is actually by way of a nursery called “Seeds of Change” or seedsofchange.com.
Their online and print catalogs offer a large variety of Certified
Organic non-GMO seeds and plants including fruits, vegetables,
herbs, flowers and fruit trees. They also offer a variety of
gardening products, even raised planting beds.<br />
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I have ordered seeds online from Seeds
of Change for the past 3 years and have had excellent germination,
growth and production from the seeds that I purchased. And, I feel so
good that the plants and foods that I am growing are chemically and
GMO free. The difference in taste between the foods produced from seed
and plants that aren't organically grown and those that are is like night and day.
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Seeds of Change has not paid me and I
receive no compensation for endorsing them. I just love their
products and would like to pass along the information to those who
are organically conscience. I also appreciate their Safe Seed
Pledge . The first couple of sentences read, “Agriculture and
seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect
this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future
generations.........”
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Anyway, in closing...it's time to get
your seeds ordered from wherever it is that you order them so that
you will be ready for spring planting. I can't wait until those tiny
green shoots start to poke up out of the ground.....Happy Planting!<br />
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We all have a soft spot for cute adorable puppies. They are so soft and adorable with those big brown eyes begging us to take them home. However, many times when while we are happily bringing home our new bundle of joy, we have totally forgot about the amount of time and effort it will take to potty train him or her.<br />
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I love puppies and enjoyed many years of breeding and selling my AKC German Shepherd puppies to happy owners. Along with their new puppy I always sent home with them a packet of information which included time tested tips for potty training their new puppies. If you are a new puppy owner or will be in the future, I am sure you appreciate the potty training tips below...<br />
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<span lang="EN"> <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tips for House training Puppies and Dogs</span></b></span><u><br /></u>As with most things in life, there are right and wrong ways to get things done. Rubbing a puppy's nose in a mess is not the right way to housetrain. Using ample amounts of supervision and positive reinforcement is. Use the following puppy house training tips to get started on the road to proper puppy potty training.<br />
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<b><u>Getting On the Right Track<br />
</u></b><u></u>The first course of action in house training is to promote the desired behavior. You need to: <br />
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*Designate a potty area outdoors. <br />
*Guide your dog there to do his business. <br />
*Heartily praise him when he goes. </dir>
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By occasionally giving him a treat right after your dog finishes, you can encourage him to potty in the desired area. The odor left from previous visits to that area will quickly mark it as the place for the pup to do his business.<br />
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<b><u>Timing Is Important!<br />
</u></b><u></u>A six- to eight-week-old puppy should be taken outdoors every one to three hours. Older puppies can generally wait longer between outings. Most puppies should be taken out: <br />
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*After waking in the morning <br />
*After naps <br />
*After meals <br />
*After playing or training <br />
*After being left alone<br />
*Immediately before going to Bed </dir>
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<b><u>Pottying on Command<br />
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<b><u></u></b><u></u>To avoid spending a lot of time waiting for your puppy to go, you may want to teach him to potty on command. Each time he is in the act of eliminating, simply repeat a unique command, such as "hurry up" or "potty," in an upbeat tone of voice. After a few weeks of training, you’ll notice that when you say the command your puppy will begin pre-potty sniffing, circling and then potty shortly after you give the command. Be sure to praise him for his accomplishments.<br />
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<b><u>Feeding Schedules<br />
</u></b><u></u>Most puppies will potty within an hour after eating. Once you set your puppy's feeding schedule, you will have some control over when he needs to go. <br />
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*Schedule your puppy's dinner times so that you will be available to let him out after eating. <br />
*Avoid giving your puppy a large meal just prior to confining him or he may have to go when you’re not around to take him out. Schedule feeding two to three times daily on a consistent schedule. <br />
*Have food available for only 30 to 40 minutes, then remove it. <br />
*The last feeding of the day should be done several hours before he’s confined for the night. By controlling the feeding schedule, exercise sessions, confinement periods.<br />
and trips outdoors to the potty area, your puppy will quickly develop a reliable schedule for pottying. </dir>
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<b><u>Crate Training<br />
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<b><u></u></b><u></u>This is one of the best puppy house training tips we have to offer. Training a puppy to be comfortable in a crate is a good way to keep him safe and confined during house training. Most puppies will quickly accept crate confinement when you make the introduction fun. Since it’s important to associate favorable things with the area where your puppy is confined, it is a good idea to play with him there, or simply spend some time reading or watching television nearby as he relaxes with a favorite chew toy. If he is only in the area when you leave, it becomes a social isolation area that he eventually may resist entering.<br />
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A good time to start crate training is at dinnertime. Feed your puppy his dinner, one piece at a time, by tossing pieces of kibble into the crate for him to chase and eat. This way, you can make a game out of training.<br />
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When you pick up his toys, store them in the crate so he will enter on his own to play. You may even want to occasionally hide a biscuit in the crate as a nice surprise.<br />
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You should not use the crate for periods that exceed the length of time the pet can actually control the urge to urinate or defecate. If you are gone for long periods each day, you will need to provide a larger confinement area. You may want to consider using an exercise pen, small room or a pet sitter.<br />
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Provide an area large enough so that if your puppy has to potty when you are gone, he can do it in a space that is separate from his sleeping area. A 15- to 30-square foot area is adequate for most puppies. If he chooses a specific place to eliminate, cover it with paper to make cleanup easier.<br />
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<b><u>Expect Some Mistakes<br />
</u></b><u></u>Left on his own, the untrained puppy is very likely to make a mistake. Close supervision is a very important part of training. Do not consider your puppy house trained until he has gone at least four consecutive weeks without pottying in the house. For older dogs, this period should be even longer. Until then: <br />
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*Your puppy should constantly be in your sight. <br />
*Baby gates can be helpful to control movement throughout the house and to aid supervision.<br />
*Keep them in the crate when unsupervised. <br />
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When you‘re away from home, sleeping or if you’re just too busy to closely monitor your pet's activities, confine him to a small, safe area in the home.<br />
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Nervous Wetting<br />
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<u></u></b><u></u>If your puppy squats and urinates when he greets you, he may have a problem called submissive urination. Dogs and puppies that urinate during greetings are very sensitive and should never be scolded when they do this, since punishment inevitably makes the problem worse.<br />
Most young puppies will grow out of this behavior if you are calm, quiet and avoid reaching toward the head during greetings. Another helpful approach is to calmly ask your dog to sit for a very tasty treat each time someone greets him.<br />
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<b><u>Direct Him Away from Problem Areas<br />
</u></b><u></u>Urine and fecal odor should be thoroughly removed to keep your dog from returning to areas of the home where he made a mess. Be sure to use a good commercial product made specifically to clean up doggy odors. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for usage. <br />
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*If a carpeted area has been soaked with urine, be sure to saturate it with the cleaning product and not merely spray the surface. <br />
*Rooms in the home where your dog has had frequent mistakes should be closed off for several months. <br />
*He should only be allowed to enter when accompanied by a family member. </dir>
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<b><u>Don't Make Things Worse<br />
</u></b><u></u>It is a rare dog or puppy that can be house trained without making an occasional mess, so you need to be ready to handle the inevitable problems. <br />
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*Do not rely on harsh punishment to correct mistakes. This approach usually does not work, and may actually delay training. <br />
*An appropriate correction consists of simply providing a moderate, startling distraction. You should only do this when you see your dog in the act of pottying in the wrong place. <br />
*A sharp noise, such as a loud "No" or a quick stomp on the floor, is all that is usually needed to stop the behavior. Don’t be too loud or your pet may learn to avoid going in front of you, even outdoors. <br />
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Don’t continue to scold or correct your dog after he has stopped soiling. When he stops, quickly take him outdoors so that he will finish in the appropriate area and be praised. <br />
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Never rub your dog's nose in a mess. There is absolutely no way this will help training, and may actually make him afraid of you. <br />
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<b><u>Success!</u></b><u></u><br />
We hope you’ve found these puppy house training tips helpful. The basic principles of house training are pretty simple, but a fair amount of patience is required. The most challenging part is always keeping an eye on your active dog or puppy. If you maintain control, take your dog outdoors frequently and consistently praise the desired behavior, soon you should soon have a well house-trained canine companion.<br />
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We all have wonderful memories of our childhood that flood our senses from time to time. Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the times we spend with our grandparents.<br />
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We spend alot of time with our grandparents, but especially with our maternal grandparents who greeted us with warm smiles on every occasion. Grandma would always make certain that she had something special for us during each and every visit to her house. She always had freshly baked cookies waiting in her cookie jar and in the wintertime she always treated us with her delicious old-fashioned homemade cocoa piled high with marshmellows. <br />
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Wintertime always reminds us all of our grandmother's old-fashioned homemade cocoa. She could whip it up in nothing flat and fill it chock full of an abundance of love for us all. I remember how she smiled at each and every one of us as she carefully sat that warm mug of cocoa in front of us. Our eyes magnified with joy as we nutured every sip until we reached the bottom of the mug.<br />
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My mother carried on the tradition with her grandchildren, And I have tried to keep the tradition alive in our family yet to this day. I hope you and your family will enjoy our old-fashioned homemade cocoa as much as we have.......<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Grandma's Old-Fashioned Cocoa</span></u></strong><br />
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<em><strong>Single Serving(1 large mug)</strong></em><br />
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1 rounded tsp. baking cocoa powder<br />
1-3 tsp. granulated sugar<br />
dash of salt<br />
1 1/2 cups whole milk<br />
1/4 tsp. butter<br />
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
*Marshmellows(optional)<br />
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<strong><em>Large Serving(6 cups</em>)</strong><br />
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5 rounded tsp. baking cocoa powder<br />
1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar<br />
dash of salt<br />
12 oz. can evaporated milk<br />
12 oz. can water<br />
3 cups whole milk<br />
1 Tab. butter<br />
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
*Marshmellows(optional)<br />
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In a heavy saucepan combine the cocoa, sugar and salt, mixing together. Add a small amount of the milk a little at a time to form a thin cocoa paste. Turn heat on medium, continue slowly adding the milk until it is evenly incorporated into the cocoa mixture and there are no lumps. Stir this mixture consistantly so that it doesn't burn. <br />
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If you are making the large serving, now is the time to add the water, then continue to stir. Using a whisk is most helpful at this stage. Once the cocoa is warm, then add the butter and vanilla. Continue to slowly stir until the cocoa reaches the desired hottness. Do not let it come to boiling!<br />
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Pour into mugs or cups. If desired, add small or large marshmellows. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">***</span>You can refrigerate any leftover cocoa and either reheat it or use it as chocolate milk. You can also fill popsicle holders to make homemade fudgesicles.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-91661108225347685122012-12-19T12:41:00.002-06:002013-02-08T14:38:41.217-06:00COZY GOURMET COFFEE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are a coffee buff you will certainly enjoy a cup of this specially flavored coffee with your breakfast or bunch. I drink it everyday, though, because it's simply so delicious!<br />
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<strong><u>Cozy Gourmet Coffee</u></strong><br />
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2 cups of coffee<br />
1 heaping Tab. baking cocoa<br />
1 teas. ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 teas. ground nutmeg<br />
*Whipped cream, whole milk <br />
or eggnog(optional)<br />
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Mix all of the dry ingredients together well. Place your usual amount of coffee into your perculator or drip coffee maker with the required amount of water. When brewed, pour into a cup or mug and add a scoop of whipped cream or a bit of whole milk or eggnog if desired. <br />
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Be sure to keep plenty of this mix on hand when you have the urge for a great cup of coffee!<br />
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Cranberry sauce is always one of many holiday highlights. You can make it fresh at home instead of using that stuff in the can that's loaded with high frutose corn syrup. It's easy and only takes 15 minutes from start to finish.<br />
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<strong><u>FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE</u></strong><br />
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(1) 12 oz. bag of Fresh Cranberries<br />
1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 cup water<br />
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Bring the sugar and the water to a boil in a medium heavy saucepan. Add the fresh cranberries, then return to a boil reducing heat to a gentle boil. Boil for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour into a heat/cold proof bowl and cover. Refrigerate until serving time.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-85879771687235002492012-12-12T16:51:00.000-06:002013-02-08T14:42:14.871-06:00DECADENT MARBLE FUDGE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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FUDGE..............the perfect decadent treat anytime, whether it be for a holiday party, gift for someone special or just a chocolatey specialty for yourself or your family.<br />
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I love fudge, any kind of fudge. I love to eat fudge and give fudge as gifts to my friends, family and as a thank you to my professional caregivers, such as my doctors, dentist, veterinarians, postmen, etc.<br />
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Anytime is fudge time for me and this easy Marble Fudge is one of my favorites. Why? Because it tastes so darn good and is so darn easy to make in a jiffy. If you would like to try it out just follow my easy-as-fudge recipe. <br />
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<strong><u>DECADENT MARBLE FUDGE</u></strong><br />
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12 oz. bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />
18 oz. (1 1/2 bags) white chocolate chips<br />
(2) 14 oz. cans sweetened condensed milk<br />
1/2 teas. baking soda<br />
*1-2 cups chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds(optional)<br />
1/2 teas. vanilla extract<br />
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Line the bottom and sides of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish with parchment cooking paper. In a heavy, medium sized saucepan melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, one can of the sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 teas. baking soda over low heat. At the same time, in another heavy, medium sized saucepan melt the white chocolate chips, the remaining can of sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 teas. baking soda on low heat. Stir frequently with a separate spoon for each, heating 5-7 minutes until both are melted, evenly incorporated and smooth to the appearance. <br />
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Remove pans from the heat, then add the vanilla to the semi-sweet chocolate mixture and the chopped nuts if you prefer. Spoon large mounds of the two different chocolate mixtures alternatively into the baking dish. Using a butter knife or kitchen spatula swirl the two mixtures together creating a marbling effect.<br />
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Cover the baking dish with a lid, foil or plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until the fudge is firm. Then, lift the fudge from the baking dish using the parchment paper to do so, or turn over onto a clean sheet of parchement.<br />
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Cut into small squares and place in covered container, gift boxes or tins.<br />
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***You can easily vary this recipe by using peanut butter chips, peppermint chips or any other flavor of baking chips instead of the white chocolate chips.<br />
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This stuff is so great that you will have a hard time keeping your hands off of it! Just warning you ahead of time. :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-57922041051666301452012-12-10T17:00:00.000-06:002013-02-08T14:47:56.557-06:00BALL VINTAGE BLUE CANNING JARS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ball Vintage Blue canning jars seem to
be all the rage these days. And, it's now wonder since they have so
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They make fantastic storage containers
for a variety of items. Let's face it...they add so much charm to any
space. I like to store my coffee, tea, honey, nuts, etc. in them for
display under my vintage kitchen cabinets.<br />
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You can use the same idea to display
your vintage canning jars. Just secure a vintage zinc or a metal canning jar
lid with ring under your cabinet with a screw, fill your jar, then
screw into the lid.<br />
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If you don't have any Ball Vintage Blue
canning jars you can simply use a new canning jar. You can learn
more about where to purchase Ball Vintage Blue canning jars at:
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Nothing hits the spot like a rich and creamy cup of delicious eggnog. With or without rum it is one of my all time favorite things. Added to a morning cup of coffee it is simply spectacular! So today I am sharing with you my all time favorite eggnog recipe. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><u>Happy Homemade Eggnog</u></strong></span><br />
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<em><strong>Ingredients: </strong></em><br />
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3 large eggs <br />
1/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/8 teas. salt<br />
4 cups whole milk<br />
1 Tab. vanilla extract<br />
1/8 to 1/4 teas. ground nutmeg<br />
1/8 to 1/4 teas. cinnamon<br />
*1/4 cup dark rum (optional)<br />
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1/4 pint heavy whipping cream<br />
1 teas. powdered sugar<br />
1/4 teas. vanilla extract<br />
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<strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong> Yields 32 cups<br />
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12 large eggs<br />
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar<br />
1/2 teas. salt<br />
2 quarts whole milk<br />
3 Tab. vanilla extract<br />
1 teas. ground nutmeg<br />
1 teas. ground cinnamon<br />
*1 cup dark rum(optional)<br />
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1 pint heavy whipping cream<br />
2 teas. powdered sugar<br />
1/2 teas. vanilla extract<br />
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In a heavy 4 qt. saucepan, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually stir in half of the milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the eggnog custard thickens and coats the back of a large metal spoon, about 25 min. The mixture should reached 160 degrees, but don't bring to a boil or it will curdle. Stir in dark rum if desired, otherwise omit. Stir in the vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon and the rest of the whole milk.<br />
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Pour the eggnog custard into a large heat/cold proof bowl or container. Cover, then place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Before serving prepare the whipped cream by whipping the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer just until soft peaks form. Whipped cream can turn to butter quickly, so stop mixing immediately when the soft peaks form.<br />
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With a wire whisk, gently fold the whipped cream into the eggnog custard. Pour eggnog into cups, glasses or punch bowl. Garnish each cup or glass with a dash of ground nutmeg.<br />
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<b><u>APPLE-CINNAMON MUFFINS</u></b><br />
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2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1/3 granulated sugar<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
3 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1 cup milk or cream<br />
1/2 cup cooking oil<br />
1/2 tsp.vanilla extract <br />
1 large egg, beaten<br />
1 peeled, chopped large apple (1 cup)<br />
*1/4 cup chopped walnuts(optional)<br />
brown sugar for tops<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl mix together the the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a small bowl beat the egg, then add the milk or cream. Mix together well. Add the oil then incorporate well with the egg, vanilla and milk or cream, then pour into the large bowl containing the dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened, batter may still be a bit lumpy. Add chopped walnuts if desired.<br />
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Pour batter into muffin pan coated with butter or into paper or foil muffin cups.<br />
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Sprinkle each muffin with brown sugar.<br />
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On center shelf of oven, bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes for regular size muffins or 20-22 minutes for large muffins. <br />
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Let rest 5 minutes, then remove from pan.<br />
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Yields 7 large or 12 regular size muffins.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">*</span>May replace 3/4 cup of the all-purpose flour with 3/4 cup whole wheat flour. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029823367943427657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654707645256395603.post-5539363119294025222012-11-23T19:49:00.000-06:002013-02-08T14:52:56.810-06:00QUICK MAC N' CHEESE SUPREMEYummmm....There is nothing quite like the rich taste of homemade Mac N' Cheese. <br />
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(1) 16 oz. Field Day Organic elbow macroni shells or other brand<br />
8 oz. Velvetta cheese, cubed<br />
3 slices of American cheese<br />
2 oz. Sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed<br />
1/4 cup butter<br />
1/4 cup whole milk<br />
Black pepper, coursely ground<br />
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Cook macroni shells according manufacturer's directions. Drain. Add butter, cheeses and milk. Stir until well blended and creamy. Sprinkle with black pepper. Serve immediately.<br />
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*Variation--- Place Mac n' Cheese in a buttered cassorole dish, then sprinkle bread crumbs over top. Place in a 350 degree oven until the bread crumbs are toasted. Remove immediately and serve.<br />
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**Variation--- To the finished Mac n' Cheese, add cooked ground beef, turkey or chicken that has been cooked with taco seasoning. <br />
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Quiche traditionally takes anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes to prepare in the oven, but this Easy Quick Skillet Quiche takes only 15 minutes to prepare and is just scrumptous!<br />
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<strong>"<u>EASY QUICK SKILLET QUICHE</u>"</strong><br />
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8 ounces frozen broccoli florettes<br />
6 large eggs<br />
1/4 medium onion chopped<br />
1/4 chopped red, green or yellow pepper<br />
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic<br />
1-2 ounces grated mozzarella cheese<br />
dash ground nutmeg<br />
salt/pepper<br />
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
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In a medium skillet cook the broccoli, onion, peppers and garlic in the olive oil until broccoli is just tender. Add the eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg, stirring with a spatula until the eggs are incorporated and cooked throughout. Remove pan from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the cooked mixture. Cover, then let set a couple of minutes until the cheese melts. May be served with toast, bagels, muffins or fresh fruit.<br />
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Pecan is one of my favorite pie's in the whole world! Interestingly, I had never even tasted a Pecan Pie until about 5 years ago. However, after that first bite there was no turning back.... I was addicted!
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This recipe comes down from my Aunt's finest old time recipes. It was the first Pecan Pie that I ever baked and the first Pecan Pie that I ever tasted. I have made a couple changes to the original recipe, however, this an absolutely devine pie.
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<b><u>PERFECT PECAN PIE<b></b></u></b>
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4 large eggs, slightly beaten<br />
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/8 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 Tab. + 1 tsp. melted butter<br />
1 1/2 cups pecan halves<br />
Single uncooked pie crust<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. <br />
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Mix, roll out pie crust and place in a pie pan. <br />
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Place the pecan halves into the bottom of the crust. Mix all of the pie ingredients in a medium size bowl, then pour into the pie shell. Bake at 375 degrees for 60 minutes. <br />
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Let filling set up by cooling for several hours or overnight before serving. Do Not cover while cooling and Do Not place in refrigerator, to avoid failure of the filling setting properly.<br />
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Here is a great video showing how you can make "Pie Crust the Easy Way".<br />
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Ymmmm..... It's Banana Bread time again. With Banana Bread being one of my most "favorite things", I've struggled to find just the perfect recipe that I can always count on to bake perfectly inside and out. This recipe turns out a beautifully baked Banana Bread with just the right amount of moistness on the inside, yet is perfectly baked inside and out. <br />
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Have you ever experienced the disappointment of cutting into your freshly baked Banana Bread only to find that it is undercooked on the inside? Most of us have, I know I have had that experience and it left me very frustrated so I avoided baking it at all for many years.<br />
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Several years ago I stumbled upon a Banana Bread recipe in a vintage cookbook. I baked it up and it was very good. However, I felt that it could definately use some improvement. So, I many a few adjustments and also added a few ingredients to come up with this fantastic Banana Bread that I am certain you and your family will enjoy eating with your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, as well as, many other occasions. Enjoy!<br />
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<strong><u>"NO FAIL" BANANA BREAD</u></strong><br />
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1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/3 cup softened butter<br />
2 large eggs, slightly beaten<br />
1/3 water<br />
1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (3-4 medium)<br />
1 2/3 cups all-purpose white flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
dash of ground cloves<br />
3/4 cup chopped walnuts<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
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Grease the bottom of an 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan with a little softened butter. Grease only the bottom of the pan being sure to grease the corners. Do not grease the sides of the pan.<br />
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In a separate bowl slightly beat the eggs then set aside. In another bowl mix the granulated sugar with the butter. Stir in the eggs and blend well. Add the mashed bananas, blend. Add the water. Manually beat the mixture for 30 seconds.<br />
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Mix well all of the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add it to the moist ingredients. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and are moistened. Add the walnuts and stir well again. Pour into a greased loaf pan.<br />
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Bake on the center rack of your oven at 350 degrees for 72 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then loosen sides of loaf with a knife; remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing. <br />
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