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Barbequed Chicken Tossed Salad marinated veggies on skewers Watermelon Total cost: 1.80

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Wrinkles? Try rubbing olive oil into your skin before going to bed. Be sure to place a towel on your pillowcase. Another Old Time Remedy for Wrinkles: Ingredients: 2 ounces of honey 1 ounce finely grated paraffin wax 2 ounces of juice from lily bulbs Mix the above in a bowl. Blend well with a whisk. You can add a couple drops of your favorite essence oil or cologne. Strain and put in a small jar. Put this mixture on your face and neck at night and leave on for about 1 hour. Rinse well. This will keep for about a week. Old-time remedy for wrinkles: Gather violets, at least a handful. Pour boiling milk over the flowers, let set and mix. Apply this mixture to your skin.

Try vinegar soaks, and running a small brush along both sides of the line, and pressing. If that doesn't work, you could try masking the problem by sewing a line of braid or lace over the offending hem line. Cutting along the hemline and inserting piping could be another option.

Ant Repellant: To keep ants out of the house, find where the ants are entering the house and sprinkle a "barrier" of cinnamon or any type of ground pepper to block their way. The spices are too hot for the ants to cross.

Corn On The Cob; the clean and easy way. Place four whole ears, or four whole ears halved (shucked and rinsed) in a gallon sized Ziplock freezer bag. Zip it closed and poke a couple small holes on one side of the bag with a fork or tip of a knife. Place in the microwave on high for 7-8 minutes. That's it! You can add a Tbls. of milk or water to the bag before cooking if desired, but it is not necessary. I've had it each way and it doesn't seem to make that much of a difference in taste or sweetness. It steams in it's own juices, and comes out perfectly sweet and tender every time. You don't lose any of the flavor or color that you do in boiling. And best yet, it's easy, it's fast, and there is no mess to clean up, which is definately a plus. Just toss the used bag in the trash. Try it! You'll like it!

I put cat litter in the bottom of my kitchen trash can before putting the bag in it. It keeps odors down and should a trash bag leak it isn't so nasty.

Q-Ray Ionized Bracelet SJ-QRAY THUMBS DOWN! $44.95 Q-Ray is the original Ionized Bracelet® which we believe helps balance your body's Yin-Yang (Negative & Positive Ions). When your body is balanced, "Chi" (bio-energy) is generated facilitating Natural Pain Relief®. Q-Ray applies an exclusive cutting edge Technology for 24 hours of non-stop performance. Worn by many professional athletes. Known as the Serious Performance Bracelet® for those who look for Speed, Strength, Endurance, Flexibility and Maximum Performance. Balancing your body's Yin-Yang (bio-energy) is vital to your competitive Sports Performance. Buying this product is like buying a 5.00 pet rock.

INSTANT FLOWER GARDENS!- THUMBS DOWN. Another product that you can waste money buying. It doesn't produce all the flowers it says it does. I was disappointed with this product and have not purchased it since I tried it 2 years ago.

I DO HAVE ONE OF THESE AND THEY ARE CUMBERSOME. A WASTE OF MONEY! THUMBS DOWN. I BOUGHT IT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. Stitch Drapes while they Still Hang on the Rod! Introducing the New Pocket Stitch - Cordless, hand-held sewing machine that’s so compact it fits in the palm of your hand. Great for beginners or experts; for use indoors or out. The cordless sewing machine. Pocket Stitch is the portable hand-held sewing machine that packs the power of larger, more expensive machines. It's great for quick repairs or jobs that conventional desktop machines can't handle, like sewing curtains while on the rod, or mending a torn pocket without having to remove your pants.

THE BACON WAVE- Thumbs Down until it cost 1.00 in the dollar stores. Then by it. Cook bacon to perfection in your microwave with the Bacon Wave. With the Bacon Wave, you can cook healthier bacon that still has that frying pan taste. And perhaps most importantly, you'll be cooking your bacon above the fat, not in it!

A BIG THUMBS UP TO THIS NEW PRODUCT! New Dawn Complete is a breakthrough dish liquid that delivers excellent tough-food cleaning technology while improving the look and feel of your hands with a formula that contains vitamin E- and B5-enhanced microgels. The innovative rapid rinse formula dries your dishes virtually spotless in a flash! For the ultimate in dishwashing, try Dawn Complete Dishwashing Detergent and Antibacterial Hand Soap. It delivers excellent tough-food cleaning, improves the look and feel of your hands, dries dishes virtually spotless in a flash with a rapid rinse formula, and includes an antibacterial ingredient that kills bacteria on hands when used as a hand soap.

No. 1. Be sure your home is not attracting spiders in any way. Clear out unwanted vegetation away from the outside walls of your house. Ivy is a haven for spiders. Seal cracks that may be bringing them into your home or porch. 2. chemical free way to chase away, (not kill) spiders is to place Hedge Apples or pieces of Hedge Apples wherever you see spiders. Spiders hate these things. You can not find the Hedge Apples until late summer/early fall but that is when the spiders are at their worst. Also, do not kill the Granddaddy Long Legs, they are lethal to other spiders and bugs but not to humans. 3. Wash windows inside and out with a combo of ammonia & water. When windows dry (almost automatically outdoors) go over the entire window (metal frame too, if necessary) with newspaper and kerosene. The kerosene also evaporates immediately but leaves a residue that repels spiders, flies and mosquitoes. 4. Lemon Pledge: Dust your windowsills and doorframes with pledge, both inside and out, and any areas where spiders accumulate. The spiders will find that they don't want to live with you." They hate the taste of lemon pledge. 5. Friends, who live in the city and share a balcony with a neighboring apartment, put chestnuts under the sliding door to their balcony. They have had no spiders while their neighbors continued to be infested. I've read a couple of newspaper articles about the use of chestnuts to repel spiders, too.

1. CONVENT PIE 3/4 cup uncooked macaroni 1 cup milk 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 cup bread cubes 3 eggs 10¾-oz. can cream of mushroom soup 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional) 4-oz. jar undrained mushroom pieces 2 cups diced, cooked chicken or turkey Cook, drain and rinse macaroni. Add all remaining ingredients to macaroni and mix well. Spoon into greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Serves 6 - 8. 2. TURKEY AND CORN MEAL DUMPLING CASSEROLE 1 pound ground turkey 1 tablespoon oil 1/3 cup chopped onions 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 2/3 cup beef broth 1/2 teaspoon each salt and sage 1/4 cup chopped green peppers 1 clove garlic DUMPLINGS: 1/2 cup corn meal 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon rosemary and salt 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1-1/2 teaspoons oil In large heavy skillet cook turkey in oil, 5 minutes, stirring to break up meat. Add remaining ingredients except dumplings. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover, and stirring occasionally, simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile mix well dumpling ingredients. Drop by level tablespoonful onto hot meat mixture. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, then cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until dumplings are firm. Serves 4. 3. MRS. BROWNING'S DISH 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound uncooked elbow or salad macaroni (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup minced onion 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Cook beef in large skillet until it loses it's redness. Remove the beef from the skillet (leave the juice). Add macaroni, green pepper, and onion and cook until macaroni is yellow. Return the meat to the skillet, add tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until macaroni is cooked to your taste. Makes six servings. 4. HAMBURGER-STUFFED BREAD 1 round loaf unsliced bread 1 pound ground beef 1 green pepper, diced 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 10-3/4 oz. can cheddar cheese soup 2 sliced cheddar cheese Cut top off bread lengthwise. Gently hollow out inside, forming a 1/4 - 1/2-inch thick crust shell. Reserve hollowed-out bread. Brown ground beef and drain excess fat. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese slices. Simmer for 4 - 5 minutes. Tear hollowed-out bread into small pieces, making 2 cups. Add bread to meat mixture. Fill bread crust shell with meat and bread mixture. Cut cheese slices in half diagonally. Place over top of bread crust shell. Bake at 350° for 8 - 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Replace top of bread and serve. Makes 4 - 6 servings. 5. HAM LOAF Ham: 2 cups ground ham 2 cups ground turkey 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 cup milk 1 egg Salt to taste Glaze: 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3 tablespoons water Combine all jam ingredients and mix well. Pat into a loaf pan. To prepare glaze combine vinegar, sugar, mustard and water in saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour sauce over ham loaf. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. 6. BROCCOLI CORN BAKE 10-oz. pkg. frozen, chopped broccoli 16-oz. can cream-style corn 1/2 cup cracker crumbs 1 egg, beaten 4 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 tablespoon onion flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Thaw broccoli. Combine broccoli, corn, 1/4 cup cracker crumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons margarine, onion flakes, salt and pepper in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Mix remaining cracker crumbs with remaining margarine and sprinkle over casserole ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. 7. SWEET AND SOUR NEW POTATOES 18 new potatoes 3 small onions, diced 3 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt or less 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons white vinegar Boil potatoes in their jackets. Sauté onions in butter until onions are transparent. Add sugar, salt and flour and heat, stirring constantly. Slowly add milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add sour cream and vinegar and cook until slow bubbles form. Mix sauce with potatoes and serve. Makes 6 servings. 8. TOMATOES WITH GRILLED MOZZARELLA 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 24 basil leaves 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick or 1 pkg. (16 oz.) shredded mozzarella Heat broiler. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. Spread tomato slices on broiler pan. Brush slices with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop basil leaves; sprinkle over tomatoes. Distribute cheese over tomatoes, dividing evenly. Broil 4 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and bubble. Serve immediately. 9. SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE 6 cups sliced yellow summer squash 1/4 cup chopped onion 10-3/4 oz. can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded carrots 8-oz. pkg. herb-seasoned stuffing 1/2 cup margarine, melted Cook summer squash and onion in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Combine chicken soup and sour cream. Stir in carrots. Fold in drained squash and onion. In a separate bowl combine stuffing mix and margarine. Spread 1/2 stuffing mix in bottom of 8x12-inch baking dish. Spoon vegetable mixture on top. Sprinkle with remaining stuffing mix. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated. 10. FRENCH PEAS 2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen peas, thawed Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons butter 1 lettuce leaf 2/3 cup thinly sliced radishes Put peas in small baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and sugar. Dot with butter and cover with lettuce leaf. Bake at 350° for 20 - 25 minutes or until heated through. Remove lettuce and stir in radishes. Serves 6 - 8. 11. CARROT & ZUCCHINI MUFFINS 1-3/4 cups flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup oil 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 small zucchini, shredded 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 cup chopped nuts 1/3 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 6 muffin tins. In large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl, beat egg; stir in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir in egg mixture and remaining ingredients into flour mixture until moistened. Spoon into muffin tins. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown 12. PIZZA HOT DISH 1 pound hamburger, browned and drained 1 can pizza sauce (15-ounce) Chopped onions to taste (optional) 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 pound mozzarella cheese Pepperoni slices Black Olives, sliced (optional) 3 cups cooked wide noodles Combine browned hamburger, pizza sauce and onions. Place half of sauce mix in crockpot. Place half of noodles on top of pizza sauce. Place half of cheddar cheese soup on top of noodles. Top with pepperoni slices and olives. Place half of mozzarella cheese on top of this. Repeat layers. End with mozzarella cheese on top. Garnish with additional pepperoni slices and olives, if desired. Cook on low for 4 - 6 hours. 13. BOSTON & MAINE CABOOSE BAKED BEANS 2 pounds northern beans 2 yellow onions, chopped 1 pound cubed bacon 1/2 cup light brown sugar 3 heaping tablespoons of spiced apple butter 1 cup of Lloyds BBQ shredded pork 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard 2 splashes of Worstershire Sauce (Lee & Perrins) 1 cinnamon stick, whole 3 tablespoons of molasses Soak dry beans over night. Combine all the other stuff in a crockpot. Cook on Low setting for 14 hours. Note: Place the chopped up onion & cubed bacon & cinnamon stick on the bottom of the crockpot then add the remaining ingredients. 14. EASY BANANA BREAD 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50 - 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf. 15. BLACKBERRY MUFFINS 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/2 cup oil 1 to 1-1/2 cups blackberries Mix ingredients together. Bake at 400° for 18 to 20 minutes in greased muffin tins. 16. RHUBARB-NUT BREAD 1-1/2 cups brown sugar 2/3 cup salad oil 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 2-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb 1/2 cup chopped nuts TOPPING: 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon margarine or butter Combine brown sugar, oil, egg, buttermilk, soda, flour, rhubarb and nuts. Pour into 2 greased and lightly floured loaf pans. Mix topping ingredients together and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. 17. ORANGE BLOSSOM DESSERT 1 tube angel food cake, cut in three layers 1 - 16 oz. can crushed pineapple, drain, save liquid 1 package orange gelatin 1 - 6 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 - 11 oz. can mandarin orange sections, drain, discard liquid 1 - 16 oz. tub frozen whipped topping, thawed To 3/4 cup drained pineapple juice add gelatin, mix and heat until dissolved. Add 6 ounce can orange juice. Drain can of mandarin oranges slices, discard juice. Reserve 12 sections for garnish. Cut up rest and add to orange mixture. Add drained pineapple and 1/2 tub of frozen whipped topping, mix well. Cut angel food in three layers. Place top of cake or widest section on plate. Top with 1/3 creamed mixture, next layer of cake and 1/3 creamed mixture - then last layer of cake, frost sides with remaining 1/2 tub frozen whipped topping. Frost top with remaining 1/3 creamed mixture. Garnish with reserved 12 orange sections and cherries if desired. Serves 12 18. FUDGEY CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup less 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups buttermilk FROSTING AND GARNISH: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 3 ounces (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Chocolate shavings (optional) Preheat oven to 350° F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans with waxed paper. Grease paper and sides of pans. Dust with flour. Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at at time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. At low speed, alternately beat flour mixture and buttermilk into butter mixture just until blended. Divide batter equally between prepared pans. Bake cakes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Turn out onto racks. Remove paper. Turn layers topside up and cool completely. To prepare frosting, beat butter and confectioners sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; continue beating until shiny and smooth. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting on top and sides of cake. Let cake stand for at least 30 minutes before sprinkling with chocolate shavings and slicing. 19. RED VELVET CAKE 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 ounces red food coloring 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 cup milk 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Grease two 9 inch round pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring. Set aside. Combine the buttermilk, salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cocoa mixture. Beat in the buttermilk mixture alternately with the flour, mixing just until incorporated. Stir together baking soda and vinegar, then gently fold into the cake batter. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To Make Icing: In a saucepan, combine the milk and 5 tablespoons flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool completely. Cream together butter, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy, then stir in the cooled milk and flour mixture, beating until icing reaches spreading consistency. 20. PINEAPPLE CHEESE PIE 2/3 cup fine graham cracker crumbs 2 Tablespoons butter, softened 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon flour 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Pinch salt, optional 12-oz. can pineapple tidbits 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Mix well and press evenly into bottom of 9-inch pie pan. Cream cream cheese. Add eggs and mix until smooth. Add orange juice, sugar, flour, vanilla, orange rind and salt. Mix until smooth. Pour into crumb crust. Bake at 350° for 20 - 30 minutes or until filling is set. Chill. To prepare topping drain pineapple juice into a saucepan. Soften gelatin in juice and warm gently until it dissolves. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Arrange pineapple tidbits over baked pie filling. Pour gelatin mixture over all. Chill 1 hour or until firm. Serve.

Barbeque pork chops Baked Sweet Potatoes Some Corn on the Cob Chilled Watermelon Slices for Dessert! Another nice day to work in the yard.

Twins.... Bless your family. Now you will look forward to double the fun!

O sweet spontaneous earth how often have the doting fingers of prurient philosophers pinched and poked thee ,has the naughty thumb of science prodded thy beauty .how often have religions taken thee upon their scraggy knees squeezing and buffeting thee that thou mightest conceive gods (but true to the incomparable couch of death thy rhythmic lover thou answerest them only with spring) --ee cummings (1894 - 1962)

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I have been an eager beaver this am and made some piggies in the blankets-holupki for this Sunday dinner. I also took a pack of home made walnut chocolate brownies out of the freezer and we will have them as well as chilled watermellon slices for dessert on this beautiful Sunday. Happy Palm Sunday everyone!

Bronchitis is nasty stuff Cavey... You take care of that Gal for us and tell her we are sending good wishes for full recovery her way!

No Rhymin Simon this am I am working outside this day Post what your having for your dinner tonight and we will join you straight away. We will probably be so tired we will just have a sandwich and some chips.

REMINDER- LOVE COMES SOFTLY MADE FOR TV MOVIE IS ON THE HALLMARK CHANNEL AT 9PM SUNDAY EVENING. IF YOUR BUSY THROW A TAPE IN YOUR VCR AND TAPE IT FOR LATER WATCHING. THIS HAS BEEN A SURVIVAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

I love it ! We have poets here! What wonderful poets you are too!

Because she rocked that boat!