[priji]

Fresh Vegetable Soup





Preperation Time 15 Minutes

Contents
Green Vegetables

Ingredients
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large potato, peeled and chopped
4 oz (100 g) cabbage, shredded
2 oz (50 g) peas
2 oz (50 g) sweetcorn (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
2 pints (1 litre) water
1 vegetable stock cube
Freshly ground black

Recipe
Place all the vegetables in a large pan with the water. Cover and bring to a boil. Add the stock cube and simmer for 1 hour. Add a generous sprinkling of black pepper to taste. Allow to cool, then place in a food processor or liquidizer on high speed

[Bush Lady]

I would like to pass on a baking tip. I felt like making muffins today. I have been baking for so long I don't really use a recipe. I know basically what goes into a cake. When I make something different, I do go to a recipe.

Having said that. About the muffins I made today. When you bake your next muffins, when say the recipe calls for 2 cups flour. Put 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1-1/2 cup flour in those muffins. My muffins look nice an shiny on top. Don't use to much cornstarch, your cake/muffins will seem dry.

I put red currents in the muffins, that I had growing in the back-yard.

[Number 18]

this is the best chocolate cake ever


Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled


Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches or 3 round pans, 8x1 1/2 inches.

2. Beat all ingredients except Fudge Frosting in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).

3. Bake rectangle 40 to 45 minutes, rounds 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely.

4. Frost rectangle or fill and frost layers with Fudge Frosting.

Makes 12 servings.

Fudge Frosting

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Mix all ingredients except vanilla in 2 1/2-quart saucepan. Heat to rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Place saucepan in bowl of ice and water. Beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable; stir in vanilla.



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[Shadow Bea]

I use my electric frying pan for this one
Ingredients

1.25 lb ground sirloin (lean)

I use the no yolks egg noodles (broad)
I use about half a bag 6 oz or so
one jar of Alfredo sauce (the kind with aged parmesan cheese is good)
half a bag of frozen vegetables we like the mixed vegetables with this

Spices used
McCormicks grill mates
for Hamburger
Montreal Steak
Mesquite
freeze dried Dill weed (Litehouse Brand)

half a red onion chopped
ten pimento olives chopped
about a table spoon of garlic (I get minced garlic in a jar)

this takes about a half hour to make and there is a minimum clean up
Thaw out the meat (about ten minutes on thaw in my microwave but mine is small)
start the water for the noodles at the same time.. bring to a boil and put a little salt in the water.. put the noodles in and bring to a boil again do not over cook as egg noodles cook quickly..
preheat the frying pan to a medium heat put put the thawed meat in and season to taste.. I do about two quick sprinkles over the entire pan with each spice and then use about a half teaspoon of the dill put it in your hand and sprinkle over the pan with your fingers the kind I get doesn't have holes for sprinkling as it is a bigger texture
more like fresh dill..
whiles the meat is browning chop up your onions and olives and put them together in a small bowl with the garlic.. after the meat is browned add these ingredients .. then after everything is thoroughly browned add the frozen vegetables and mix reduse heat slightly and cover the pan.. by this time the noodles should be ready.. drain and set aside.. once the vegetables look done and well mixed into everything pour about a third of the Alfredo sauce over this and mix it into the meat.. then put your drained noodles over this and pour about a third more Alfredo sauce over the noodles .. mix well and allow to simmer for about thee or four minutes turn off the frying pan..
Your done!
This takes longer to write about than it does to prepare

[Bush Lady]

Since I am missed in this thread.

Here is something from that "English" chef.

Cajun Spicy Rub
courtesy Jamie Oliver

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons onion flakes
2 tablespoons dried oregano
Salt

Pound all the ingredients together until you have a powdery consistency and rub all over your chosen meat.

Yield: 1/2 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

[lotuseclat79]

Hi Bush Lady,

I recall seeing a Jamie Oliver show on his visit to Spain, and all about cooking paella - one of my favorite dishes to cook. I tend to mix up the recipes between meat-based with chicken and chorizo with a great variety of seafood - shrimp, mussels, squid, octopus, etc. along with the veggies and of course arborio rice in my 15 inch paella pan - shallow just like it is in Spain.

Lately, I've been watching the foodie shows on PBS, and my favorite chef from Spain is - Jose' from Spain - fun to watch as are all the other shows.

-- Tom

[Bush Lady]

Hi Tom

I've resently signed on to a "Yahoo Group" Famous Chef's. That is were I am getting these things now.

One of their rules is if you publish any of the recipes from the site, you must include the name of the chef that created it.

Anyone that is interested in new a exciting recipes, that is the place to sign up.

Here is the web site
TVChefs@yahoogroups.com

[Prinnylynn]

A fabulous recipe for Potato Scallop


5 good sized Potato ( I use yellow fleshed ones)
1 med onion
1 can cream mushroom or celery soup
1 3/4 cups milk
1 clove of garlic
Pepper
Salt

peel and slice potatos finely into small roasting pan add chopped onion and chopped garlic clove
mix can of soup with 1 cup of milk pour over potatoes top up with other 3/4 cup of milk ..sprinkle salt and pepper over top...Bake in oven at 350 C oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours....

[Farmgirl22]

Originally Posted by Prinnylynn

A fabulous recipe for Potato Scallop


5 good sized Potato ( I use yellow fleshed ones)
1 med onion
1 can cream mushroom or celery soup
1 3/4 cups milk
1 clove of garlic
Pepper
Salt

peel and slice potatoes finely into small roasting pan add chopped onion and chopped garlic clove
mix can of soup with 1 cup of milk pour over potatoes top up with other 3/4 cup of milk ..sprinkle salt and pepper over top...Bake in oven at 350 C oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours....

Oh! That one sounds good!! I bet you could put some crumbled hamburger in there and make it a one dish meal that was pretty yummy too! Thanks!!

[Bush Lady]

Prinnylynn, your scalloped potatoes sound real good. Something that I will try.

Now here something that my mother used to talk about. There are two different kinds of Borscht. This one is from Russia. The one my mother always had as a child was what they made in Poland.

Summer Borscht
Recipe By :Ina Garten

5 medium fresh beets -- (about 2 pounds without tops)
kosher salt
2 cups chicken stock -- preferably homemade
16 ounces sour cream -- plus extra for serving
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cups medium-diced English cucumber -- seeds removed
1/2 cup chopped scallions -- white and green parts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill -- plus extra for serving

Place the beets in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook
uncovered until the beets are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the
beets to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool. Strain the
cooking liquid through a fine sieve and also set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together 11/2 cups of the beet cooking liquid,
the chicken stock, sour cream, yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, 1
tablespoon salt, and the pepper. Peel the cooled beets with a small
paring knife or rub the skins off with your hands. Cut the beets in a
small to medium dice. Add the beets, cucumber, scallions, and dill to
the soup. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or
overnight. Season to taste and serve cold with a dollop of sour cream
and an extra sprig of fresh dill.

NOTES : Borscht is an old-fashioned peasant soup that originated in
Russia. There are two kinds: when it's
made with chunks of beef and beef stock and served hot, it can be a
hearty winter soup. This lighter version, however, is made with fresh
beets and chicken stock and it's served cold with a dollop of sour
cream.

[Bush Lady]

Found these and thought I'd put them up on this thread.
Haven't tried them myself.

Strange Home Remedies
MAYONNAISE

"Mayo is good for getting water stain marks off of your kitchen table and other wood furniture. Just put mayo on the water stains and wipe it with a rag."

"If you have a CD with a scratch on it, just rub the mayo on the scratch. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, and then wipe off going from the center of the CD to the outside rim."

"Wipe your live plant leaves with mayo. It's natural so it wont hurt the plant and it leaves a brilliant shine."

"Mayonnaise is good for getting rid of head lice and moisturizing your hair/scalp. Generously slather mayonnaise in your hair, cover with a plastic bag or plastic wrap, and go to bed. In the morning wash your hair with regular shampoo. If using it for head lice, use a lice comb to comb out the nits. This may take up to three consecutive days to get rid of the lice, depending on how bad the infestation is. Of course it will not work if clothing and upholstered furniture are not de-loused."

"To remove pine pitch from your hands, rub your hands with a teaspoon of mayo or peanut butter. It removes the pitch almost instantly."


COOKING SPRAY

"Spray Pam on a soft cloth and wipe on inside of shower doors to clean them."

"Have ants in the kitchen? Non-stick spray such as Pam kills them instantly without having to use chemicals around food prep areas. Of course you have to wipe up the ants and oil, but it's not terribly messy."

"I have used cooking oil spray to grease a hinge on my bathroom door. Just make sure not to overdo it, or it will drip."

POTATOES

"Have a broken light bulb still in the light? Unplug the light from the wall (very important), and cut a potato in half. Press it on to the broken bulb and twist off."

"So you've been out at the beach, and you are fried lobster red. Don't panic -- just take a potato and grate it (leaving peel and everything on it) and put it where you are burnt. Wait 30 minutes and remove the potato. Take a cool shower. Not only is the heat gone, but the next day so will be the pain and most of the red -- if not all."

"If your child has a fever, take a potato and cut it in half. Take each half and put it on the bottom of their feet, keeping the in place by putting socks on over the potatoes. Keep the potatoes on for a few hours. When you take them out your child's fever will either be a lot lower or gone. There is something in the potatoes that helps draw the fever out."

BREAD

"For home-made cookies that are too crispy, put them in a sealed container with slices of bread covering them. The moisture from the bread will absorb into the cookies, making them soft!"

"To make dried out brown sugar like new, put one slice of bread into the box or bag of dry sugar for a few hours. The moisture from the bread goes into the sugar, and the bread dries out. No need to put in a airtight container. Just stick the bread on top of the sugar, and close the box or bag as usual."

"Have a boil or large pimple? Soak a small piece of bread in milk, attach the piece of bread over the boil using tape or another fastener, and the milk will dry out the boil, decreasing its size. Best if done overnight. Toothpaste can also be used to dry out pimples."

"A piece of white bread will stop a cut from bleeding"

But what helps bread stay fresh? "To keep bread longer place a carrot in the bag. It will freshen bread like it was just baked."

APPLES

"An apple's ethylene gas will also help pears and avocados to ripen and bromeliad plants to bloom if they're placed together in a loosely-closed paper bag."

"If your brown sugar becomes hard, just place it in a sealed container with a few slices of apples for a few days and it will become soft again. Then you can remove the apple slices."

WALNUTS

"Rub the meat of a walnut on any dark wood furniture scratches."

TABASCO SAUCE

"If you have a toothache, just put about 5 or 6 drops of Tabasco sauce on your aching tooth with a cotton swab. It numbs your tooth better than Orajel."

"Gently scrub your silver with a few drops of Tabasco on a soft toothbrush and some warm water. Just make sure to rinse well afterward."

SUGAR

"For a face scrub, use Dove soap & little bit of white sugar. Gently rub into your face in circular motion. Lovely results."

"To trap ants, mix 1 cup sugar, 1 cup borax and 3 cups water, and pour into 4 glass jars with perforated screw-on lids (use a hammer and nails). Place these jars in areas where ants are present, but kids and pets can't get to them."

COLA

"Cola is good for washing road grime off of your windshield. It cuts through the grease and dirt. Just pour a can of cola over your windshield and rinse off with water."

"To get rid of those pesky little aphids on house plants put some Coke in a spray bottle and spray the leaves and buds on the plant. Let dry and stay there for several weeks. Take the plant outside and spray off with fresh water or leave out in the rain. The little buggers will choke on the Coke."

"If you have a tooth ache or abscess, try using warm (not cold) cola and hold it in your mouth for a few minutes until it has stopped foaming and spit it out. Works wonders until you can get to the dentist ."

"One 12 oz can of Coca-Cola ( not Pepsi ) in the wash will get rid of diesel smell in clothes."

"Put some cola in your coffee pot let it soak. Add some ice cubes, swirl them around the coffee pot and most stains will rinse right out."

SELTZER / CLUB SODA

"Seltzer water gets stains out of carpet along with pet accidents. If your puppy or kitten has an accident, just pour some bubbly water on it and it comes out along with the stain. No sticky or smelly mess!"

"2 cups of club soda on a red ant pile will suffocate the mound."

"Cheap soda pop can be used to clean brass. Wash brass to remove any grease or oils then place items in a stainless steel or glass container and cover with soda pop. (Strawberry cream seems to work the best.) Just let the brass soak over night in the pop the next day drain and wash again and dry ."

BEER

"For stains on carpet, a light beer (any kind of yellow beer will do) will pick it up. The smell leaves something to be desired, but if you steam clean the spot afterwards the smell goes with it."

"Soak your hair in beer, and go lay out in the sun. It pulls out some great highlights. Make sure to shampoo afterwards, or you'll smell like a brewery!"

"Put beer in a shallow dish in your garden to kill snails and slugs."

SALT

"I spilled red wine on cream carpet, I immediately covered it with a box of salt. The next morning, I vacuumed it up. No stain was visible." (Note - this also works for Kool-Aid stains.)

"Salt takes the smell of onions from your hands. Wet your hands, put a little salt in the palm of your hand, rub them together good and then rinse. Onion smell will be gone."

"Add either 2 handfuls of table salt or 1 cup of white vinegar to wash water to set colors of new clothes, sheets, & blankets. It will keep colors from fading quickly."

"Sprinkle salt on your carpet/pet bed area (and in your vacuum) to kill fleas. Just so happened that daughter came home for the holidays with her cat that had fleas. That tip came in handy."

"The next time that you spill oil in the kitchen, or drop an egg on the floor, pour a pile of salt on it. The salt will absorb the oily mess and all you have to do is sweep or wipe it up."

"If you drop a raw egg on the floor, just sprinkle table salt on it and wipe it up with a paper towel."

VINEGAR

"White vinegar is good for cleaning the winter salt off of shoes and boots. Just dip a cotton ball in vinegar and wipe the shoes or boots."

"Vinegar keeps clothes from fading. One cup per laundry load."

"Baking soda & vinegar are my staple plumbing tools. Sprinkle baking soda in drains, then pour vinegar and voila! Your troubles literally bubble down the drain."

"Got pesky gnats and fruit flies? Apple cider vinegar and a drop of dish soap in a small glass. Gnats and flies are attracted to the smell of the vinegar and soap kills them."

"Have a greasy stove top? Pour about 1/4 or less of white vinegar and using paper towels wipe the entire top of the stove (but not the gas jets). The odor dissipates immediately and the paper towel odor disappears as soon as it dries."

"White vinegar is good for nails with fungus. After cleaning the nail, wet the nail with a vinegar-soaked cotton ball and let it dry. Repeat every day or after a shower."

"Vinegar does an awesome job of getting rid of getting rid of the nasty smell if your children vomit on the rug or other fabric. Just use a rag dampened with vinegar as you clean up. I learned this tip from a pediatrician."

"For athlete's foot relief, pour a cup of apple cider vinegar over foot morning and night for two days. Do not soak in it, just pour it over area. Stops itch immediately."

"If you ever have to paint galvanized metal, wash it first with white vinegar. It works almost as well as muriatic acid and is much safer to have around the house."

"White vinegar is useful as a fabric softener. Use one cup in the final rinse and trapped detergent will be released. The laundry will be soft and fluffy, and no, there is not any vinegar odor in the fabrics."

"Use vinegar on sneakers after whitening them with chlorine to completely neutralize the chlorine. It prevents yellowing and kills lingering foot odor. Vinegar neutralizes the ammonia that can burn your skin in leather or canvas sneakers. Rinse with water after applying vinegar."

PEPPER

"I carry a tiny (airline size) container of ground pepper in my purse at all times. It instantly stops bleeding from small cuts with no burning or discomfort at all."

"Ever have cramps that have you doubled over? Cut a square of white cotton, place a tablespoon of black pepper in the center, tie the square into a "tea bag" & place in boiling water. After 2 minutes take out of water and drink the "pepper tea" as hot as you can as fast as you can (it tastes horrid).Within minutes the cramps will go away! I got this from my grandmother (she would have been 105 this year!) who got it from HER mom (and I am a grandmother). Swear it works!"

"If you have a radiator leak, add pepper to the water in the radiator. The tiny grains of pepper will block the leak. It's only a temporary fix but it's a very good temporary fix."

PEANUT BUTTER

"Peanut Butter is great for removing crayon off of wallpaper. It won't fade the color."

"30-some years ago, I remember going to a 50's style dance and putting an incredible amount of Vaseline in my hair to keep it slicked back. Well, the next day trying desperately to get the Vaseline out, we called a beauty shop and they recommended PEANUT BUTTER. And by golly it worked."

"Peanut Butter is great for removing crayon off of wallpaper. It won't fade the color."

"If you place a small amount of peanut butter on a boil that won't come to a head (or any white-head for that matter) and cover with a band aide overnight, it should be raised by morning."

"Peanut butter is great for taking rings and age spots off of wooden furniture. Just smear on area, let stand a bit and then wipe off. Do not use fat free; only the real thing will do."

" Peanut butter (creamy) is an excellent product for removing tar from the areas on your car. Just apply to a soft cloth and rub to dissolve the tar. Remove any leftover residue with soap and water."

"Does pitch from pine trees ever get on your car? It's so hard to get off -- unless you rub peanut butter over it. Use a paper towel, rub in a circular motion and to get the peanut butter off your paint finish, just wash the area with warm sudsy water."

"Peanut butter makes a great quick fix for the hiccups. Eating 1/2 to 1 tablespoon should do the trick. Used it for years and it works every time!"

"Polish stainless steel with peanut butter. Smear a thin layer of peanut butter on the stainless steel. Let dry thoroughly and then buff out with a cloth, exactly like you would use paste wax to polish a car."

"Try rubbing peanut butter on leather furniture to get out pen marks, grease and dirt stains. Works great on leather car seats as well."

"Peanut butter removes the scratches out of Plexiglas. I had a boat and used it to rub minor scratches out of the windshield and it works great."

"Peanut butter is great for removing gum from shoes, shirts, and even from your hair."

ONIONS

"If you're having trouble with mosquito bites, put a piece of raw onion on them for about 2 minutes. It stops the itch, and takes the redness away."

"To take the smell out when painting a room inside the house, cut an onion in half and leave half each end of the room. The onion completely soaks up the paint odor and leaves the room without the smell of onion!"

"Remove scorch stains from linen by rubbing the cut side of an onion over the mark and soaking in cold water."

BANANA

"Kill fleas by putting a banana peel on a white paper plate and leaving it under your furniture for a few days. When you retrieve it, there'll be several dead fleas on it."

"Drop a banana peel alongside each of your roses in the garden, and you will never again have aphids."

HONEY

"Clean minor wounds and scratches with Peroxide, place a little bit of honey on the wound, bandage with a band aid or gauze, then leave it for 3 or 4 days and the wound should be healed. Honey prevents the wound from sticking to the bandage as you remove it."

"Honey, when sterilized can be used to dress a wound the is resistant to antibiotics. Honey will not over stimulate your liver. Honey is the oldest known sweetener and will never spoil."

LEMON

"Use lemons to stop excessive perspiration under the arms. Cut a thin slice and place it under each arm for about 30 min. It will dramatically reduce the "pit drench" when coupled with a good anti-per spirant. This works well for about 1 week and then must be repeated"

"To remove rust stains from fabric, saturate the stain with fresh lemon juice, then cover with a layer of table salt. Rub the salt into the juice, making a thick paste. Wait for the juice to dry completely, then brush or wash the salt off. The rust will be gone."

"You can also remove onion or fish (or whatever) smell from your hands by just squirting with lemon juice, "washing" and rinsing."

"Cats HATE the smell of citrus, so lightly rubbing your wood furniture with orange or lemon rinds or oils will help deter cats. It doesn't do much for dogs, though."

KETCHUP

"Ketchup is a really good moisturizer. All you have to do is wash your hands with soap and water (make sure no soap suds are left), dry hands, take some ketchup and rub around your hands. Make sure there's no excess ketchup, then wash gently."

"Use ketchup as a gold & silver tarnish remover. Mix ketchup (enough to completely cover the item) with baking soda until it is slightly firm. Place your pure (not plated) item into the mixure & let it sit completely coveredfor 30 minutes (or longer depending on tarnish level), then rub with a dry face cloth (or scrub with a toothbrush if heavily tarnished). Rinse mixture with water and dry."

ICE

"When you move a piece of furniture and the area is all matted down, put a few ice cubes on the spot and allow them to melt. Then vacuum and viola! The spot looks as good as the area around it."

"Use several teaspoons of salt and some crushed ice to clean coffee pots. Just add the 2 into the dry pot and swirl for several minutes."

"Ice is magic! I have used it on my clothes, in restaurants and all over my house. I'm not sure why it works on oily stains, but it almost always does. I have not found a spot that won't disappear or fade greatly when covered or rubbed with ice."

"Ice is magic! I have used it on my clothes, in restaurants and all over my house. I'm not sure why it works on oily stains, but it almost always does. I have not found a spot that won't disappear or fade greatly when covered or rubbed with ice."

"Ever sit on someone else's nasty chewing gum? Regular ice will do the trick! Just rub ice on it and you'll have an easier time taking off that disgusting chewing gum."

COOKING OIL

"Using a mixture of olive oil and salt on your face really does give you healthy skin. I always heard that eating olive oil was good for your skin, but I never thought of putting it on your face. I had been struggling with acne for months now and came upon this a week ago. My face is now looking great; I couldn't be happier!"

"My grandson had gotten into oil based paint, and I needed something to clean him up. I didn't want to use turpentine or mineral spirits on his delicate skin, so I grabbed the cooking oil. Put it on a wash cloth, and it cleaned the paint of his skin with no problem. I have also used it to soak enamel paint brushes in until I could clean them. Can then clean them up with soap and water."

"Use olive oil to make scars fade away. It may take a while but it has always worked for me."

"Cooking Oil removes stickiness, and is good for removing price stickers. Rub a tiny bit of oil, use a paper towel to rub it
clean off."

"For a water mark in wood, use a thin layer of vegetable oil over the stain, sprinkle salt, and rub until the stain is gone."


CORN CHIPS

"Take a small bag of Frito's corn chips with you hiking or camping as a great fire starter. They are loaded with oil and will easily burn long enough to get a fire started."


CINNAMON

"Cinnamon works for repelling ants. If you find where they are coming in, sprinkle cinnamon on the trail and they will not go over it. It worked for me and I had no more ants in my kitchen."


MUSTARD

"Plain old household mustard will take the burn out of a burn. So, next time you burn yourself taking a cake out of the oven, just dab some mustard on it and the burning sensation will go away. If the skin is broken, DO NOT use the mustard as an infection may occur."

CORN STARCH

"Corn Starch is great for diaper rash. Use it instead of baby powder."

"If you clip your dog's nails and they bleed, you can use cornstarch on the tip of the dog's nail and it will stop bleeding."

"Corn starch can be used to save your suede dress, shoes or bag. Just sprinkle it on, rub it in, leave it for 24 hours and then lightly brush off. If the stain is not totally gone, repeat it. Most stains will be gone the first time if you do it right after you get the stain, even grease stains."

PICKLE JUICE

"If you burn yourself while cooking or if you get burnt working at a fast food restaurant or even sunburned, pickle juice works! Soak a rag in a pickle jar and then lay the rag on the burn."

MEAT TENDERIZER

"Meat tenderizer mixed with water to make a paste is great way to get blood out of clothes."

"Meat tenderizer mixed with water to make a paste is great way to help get the sting out of a wasp sting and it helps relieve the itch."

[Farmgirl22]

Originally Posted by Bush Lady

Found these and thought I'd put them up on this thread.
Haven't tried them myself.

Strange Home Remedies

PICKLE JUICE

"If you burn yourself while cooking or if you get burnt working at a fast food restaurant or even sunburned, pickle juice works! Soak a rag in a pickle jar and then lay the rag on the burn."

I think the pickle juice one works because pickle juice contains vinegar, which DOES work on sunburn/burns. Stinks to high heaven, but it gets the job done--too bad colds and sunburns never coincide...wouldn't that be more handy??

So has anyone tried the peanut butter to remove crayon marks one? My hubby and I think that while the streaks of peanut butter on the walls might detract from the crayon marks, we're not sure how it will actually take the marks off.

[lotuseclat79]

Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen
Article here.

Soaking potatoes in water before frying cuts down on the formation of the suspected carcinogen acrylamide, says a a new, British study.

This article reminds me of a past post of mine (I think in this thread?) about nuking french fries in the microwave for about 20 seconds or so prior to actually cooking them to protect against another carcinogen.

-- Tom

[Bush Lady]

Here's something that I think sounds interesting. Maybe someone will like this.

Deep Fried Dill Pickles
12 servings

INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon vinegar-based hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cornmeal
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
1 cup vegetable oil for deep frying
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of the flour, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt and garlic powder.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, 2 cups flour, salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Preheat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Dip drained pickles into milk mixture and then dredge them in the flour mixture. Deep fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Salt and pepper to taste

[lotuseclat79]

Sundays are always a great day to cook, and I made a special trip to several markets on Friday in preparation for an adventure in cooking (at least for me anyway).

I had never before made my own veggie stock, and I had several source recipes to draw from including: How to Make Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman (NYT food writer), The New Best Recipe (from Cooks Illustrated), and a couple of others.

First I roasted the veggies in a roasting pan for roughly 45 minutes, then dumped them into the stock pot (8 qt.) with the herbs, spices (parsley leaves and thyme sprigs and a couple of bay leaves) and soy sauce substituting low-sodium chicken broth for white wine - my only bottle of white wine is a rather fine fume blanc which I simply refused to use for this purpose), and salt to taste with about 20 black peppercorns - simmering for about another 45 minutes. I didn't follow the recipe exactly, but close enough, however, I forgot to add some things I'll try in the future like tomato paste, ginger, portobello and porcini mushrooms, turnip and anything else I can find in other recipes. I do have a jar of dried out porcini mushrooms from BJs, but did not want to go to the trouble of reconsituting about 1 oz of them.

The veggies I used were the standard for veggie stock: 2 stalks celery, 4 carrots (I used baby maybe 20), 2 leeks, 10 large white mushrooms, garlic (I used an entire bulb), etc., but I added a parsnip (like a carrot, but oh so aromatic) - all chopped. It quite filled my roasting pan maybe a third of its volume.

After filtering the stockpot's contents through a mesh strainer into two containers I had less than the 3 quarts, about 2 qts. I froze 1 pint which should keep almost indefinitely, and the remainder fitted nicely into the fridge - apparently, the recommendation is to boil the stock every 2-3 days so it does not degrade.

BTW, one question I have is the following: Do you just throw out the compressed veggies after straining them or can you use them in a puree say with tomatoes added?

I really didn't need to go to the trouble of doing this, but I am about to cook an Onion Soup recipe from the first reference given above for lunch today and wanted to try it the author's way.

I bought some kale and I think I will try this VegBox Recipe for Kale Pesto Pasta tonight.

-- Tom