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• Mon 8 Mar 2010 - I Think I need to Split my Hive This Year............
Me working my hive.
My top bar hive is getting crowded. I am pretty sure it is time to split the hive. I have anoter top bar hive ready. But I have never tried to split a hive. Anyone have any advice for me?? |
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• Mon 8 Mar 2010 - CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
| CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
1 1/2 to 2 lbs. Boneless chicken breasts, cut in strips
1/2 c. Onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. Oil
1 clove garlic
8 oz. Salsa
4 c. Cold chicken broth
1/4 c. Parsley
3 tbsp. Corn starch
1/2 c. Sour cream
1/2 c. Mayonnaise
6 oz. Shredded Jack cheese
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Saut?in oil: Chicken, onion, garlic, set aside. Bring to a boil chicken broth and corn starch and cook 1 minute. Add cheese sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa and parsley. Combine 1 cup of sauce with the chicken mixture. Spoon mixture into tortillas and place seam down in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. (2 pans may be needed).
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• Mon 8 Mar 2010 - Chicken Fried Shrimp......from my inbox
Chicken Fried Shrimp
In Texas we have chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken and now: chicken fried shrimp. We were trying to come up with a nice crunchy breading for our shrimp and decided to batter it the same way we make fried chicken. It was a success-thick, crunchy breaded shrimp!
Serves 6
• 2 lbs shrimp, thawed, peeled, and de-veined
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 scant tsp baking soda (about 3/4 tsp)
• peanut or other oil for frying
1. In a medium bowl stir together 2 cups of flour, salt and garlic powder.
2. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, use a fork to stir together buttermilk, egg, baking powder and baking soda until foamy.
3. Holding a shrimp by the tail, coat first in flour then dip in buttermilk mixture, then coat again in flour. Place shrimp on a plate. Repeat until all shrimp are coated.
4. Heat oil in a pot or deep fryer to about 350°F.
5. Carefully and quickly add shrimp one at a time to the hot oil. You will need to do this in several batches to keep from over crowding your oil.
6. Fry shrimp until breading is golden brown and shrimp are cooked all the way through, about 2 min depending on how hot your oil stays. You can always scoop out one shrimp and cut it in half to see if they are cooked all the way through yet.
Serve with cocktail sauce and French fries or hush puppies and biscuits. |
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• Sun 7 Mar 2010 - Baked Sweet Potato Sticks
Baked Sweet Potato Sticks
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/8 tsp. pepper (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F and spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into slices no thicker than 1/4 inch. Stack two or three slices at a time and cut strips no wider than 1/4 inch.
In a medium-size bowl, beat the egg whites with a fork or a whisk for about a minute until they are frothy.Place the potato strips into the bowl and gently toss them until well coated.
Lay the sticks on the baking sheets in a single layer. The potatoes should not touch each other.
Bake the potatoes for 30-35 minutes, checking them after 15 minutes to make sure they're browning on the bottom but are not turning completely brown.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle the potato chips with salt and pepper. Use a spatula to remove the sticks from the pans. (You may need to use a bit of force, but most of the sticks should remain intact.)
Hint: You can use kosher salt to season the potatoes. It's fun to put the salt in a small bowl so kids can take a pinch and toss it on the fries.
BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DIP
yield: about 2/3 cup of dressing
2 oz. dry blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
dash of onion powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste
For a chunky dip, mix ingredients in a bowl, chill and serve. For a smooth dip, combine ingredients in a blender, whirl until smooth.
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• Sat 6 Mar 2010 - Cinnamon Snaps
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I LOVE cinnamon, I just found this and can't wait to try it.
Cinnamon Snaps
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Additional Sugar
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in the additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set and the tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes 4 1/2 dozen
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• Thu 4 Mar 2010 - Spring Clean the Natural Way
Spring Clean the Natural Way
Spring Cleaning the Natural, Green, Eco-friendly Way with Homemade Cleaners
Most of us are sick of the snow and are ready for spring. And that means giving our home a thorough cleaning and freshening to welcome the new season. Many women now are concerned about the chemicals in commercial cleaners, and desire to use healthy, natural products. What's nice is that we can make many of these products at home with ingredients we already have on hand. Here are some suggestions for natural cleaners.
1. Baking Soda
Baking soda is slightly abrasive and also deodorizes. It can be used on the stove, in sinks, and counters. Or you can sprinkle it on the carpet, allow it to stand for awhile, and then vacuum to clean and eliminate odors.
For oven surfaces, use baking soda and water. Make a paste and apply to the surface. Allow to stand overnight, and then scrub it off, making sure to wear gloves as you clean it.
2. White Vinegar - Lots of Uses Here
Vinegar can get rid of stains, remove grease, deodorize, and it is the only thing I ever use to clean windows and mirrors. It can also be combined with baking soda to help clean out drains that are clogged.
Vinegar can get odors out of fabrics. You need vinegar, a slice of bread, and a cardboard box. It must be large enough to hold the object and the bowl of vinegar. Put the box in an area where it won't be tipped, and then put the fabric in along with the vinegar in the bowl. Put the bread in the bowl. Close the box and seal it with tape. After 24 hours, open the box and allow the item to air out. The odor will be gone.
To wash windows or mirrors, take 1 cup of vinegar, 3 drops of a citrus essential oil like lemon or grapefruit, and 3 cups of warm water. Mix together and use a lint-free cloth to cleans any glass, windows, or mirrors.
Get rid of soap scum with this solution: 1 cup vinegar, 1 teaspoon of castile soap, 1/4 teaspoon of lavender essential oil, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon of grapefruit seed extract. Mix ingredients in spray bottle and shake well. Spray the area with soap scum. Leave on for about 15 minutes. Wipe off and rinse.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide
Peroxide bleaches, disinfects, and helps sanitize. Shower walls and counters can be wiped down with peroxide. Let it stand a few minutes and then rinse off. Mix peroxide with a little bit of cream of tartar to remove rings from the tub. Make a paste, apply to the ring, and then allow it to dry. Once it dries, use warm water to wash it off.
4. Cleaning Iron Cookware
Take a bit of steel wool and a damp cloth. Use the damp cloth to rub down the rion, then use the steel wool to scub. Rinse out the iron and dry it off. When you are finished, rub in a small amount of vegetable oil to help prevent rust in the future.
5. Copper and Brass Metals
Make a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice to clean anything made of copper or brass. Rub in the mixture and then polish it away. If it is heavily soiled, use table salt and hot vinegar to soak the metal. When the shine appears, rinse the item.
6. Silver Cleaning
Line a bowl with aluminum foil. Place silver in the boil. Sprinkle with baking soda. Pour boiling water over to cover the silver. Use a plastic or wooden spoon to lift silver or move around in bowl. Remove carefully and place on towel or paper towel. Dry silver and shine with a soft rag. Here is a Youtube video that demonstrates this.
7. Cleaning Chrome
Mix together 1 pint of water and 1 tablespoon of ammonia. Rub mixture on chrome to remove dirt.
8. Clean Smelling House
In the olden times, women were advised to open windows and air out their houses when they cleaned. This is still a simple way to get a fresh-smelling home. So instead of resorting to air fresheners that put chemicals into the air, open the windows for awhile. This brings in fresh air, gets rid of impurities, and eliminates stale odors.
9. Use Outside Clotheslines
Instead of putting curtains and towels in the dryer, hang them outside on the clothesline. There is nothing so pleasant as the fragrance of clothes that have been hung in the sun and fresh air.
For more tips on keeping your home fresh and clean, visit http://speedclean.homemakingebooks.com
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• Thu 4 Mar 2010 - Fresh Strawberry Cobbler
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Fresh Strawberry Cobbler
Serving size: 8
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
3 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, chilled
Beat 1/4 cup softened butter at medium speed with electric mixer; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Arrange berries on top, cut side down.
Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in 1/4 cup butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over strawberries. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or till tests done with wooden pick. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.
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• Wed 3 Mar 2010 - Black or white rice pudding
Black or white rice pudding
1/2 C long grain rice
salt
4 cups milk (can be low fat)
6 T sugar
1 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Bring 1 quart lightly salted water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan. Drop in the rice and boil 10 ins. Drain the rice and rinse the pan.
Bring milk and sugar to a boil in the pan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add the rice, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer. Stir often until rice has absorbed most of the milk and the pudding is creamy and thick - 35 to 50 ins. (You'll have about three cups of pudding)
Off heat, stir in chocolate or vanilla. Press plastic wrap against the surface of the pudding, cool to room temperature and then chill. |
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• Wed 3 Mar 2010 - Deep Dish Reuben Pie
Deep Dish Reuben Pie
Source: Women's Circle Home Cooking, March 1982
1 deep-dish pie crust shell
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup soft rye bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (8 ounce) can sauerkraut
1/2 pound ground chuck
1 1/2 cups cooked, flaked corned beef
4 ounces grated Swiss cheese
In mixing bowl, combine egg, milk, bread crumbs, onions, salt, pepper and mustard. Add sauerkraut, ground chuck and corned beef. Mix well. Place half of meat mixture into pie shell. Sprinkle 1/2 of cheese over mixture. Cover with remaining meat mixture. Top with cheese. Bake on a preheated cookie sheet at 400 degrees F until crust is brown and cheese is bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 6.
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• Wed 3 Mar 2010 - Basic Cranberry Sauce for Canning
Basic Cranberry Sauce for Canning
Description
If you're interested in canning cranberry sauce this recipe tells you how. I found some I had bouht and tossed in the freezer when they were on sale.
Ingredients
8 cup cranberries
4 cup sugar
4 cup water
Instructions
Wash berries; drain.
Combine sugar and water in a large saucepot; boil 5 minutes.
Add cranberries and continue boiling, without stirring, until skins burst.
Ladle hot sauce into hot jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
Adjust 2-piece caps.
Process 10 minutes in boiling water canner. Yield: about 6 pints. |
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