Dee

Thanks for this post Dee. It will be most helpful.

Glad to see you back Deeky... HUGS

Saturday: In case I couldn't get back here today and tomorrow I thought I would post what we are having for dinner today and tomorrow. Veggie Chicken Patties on rolls salad Fresh chilled orange and cantalope slices Sundays Dinner Spiral Sliced Brown sugar cured ham Au Gratin Potatoes String Beans Baked Beans Rolls Left over Birthday Cake and Fresh fruit See you at the Track this am!

Enjoy They'd. .... for all my coupons I got a three ring binder and bought baseball card holders ( the plastic ones) and I have all my coupons where I can see them in easy reach.. all labeled sections and expiration dates.. plus I took yarn and tied a childrens scizzors around one end of it and then I tuck the scizzors in the pocket of the binder. I also store pens , pencils and markers and tape in a plastic pencil container that has a zipper and holes to put it in a three ring binder . I have color coated folder fronts for the products that I have coupons for.. such as dairy- breads and pastas...etc. I also have date of expirations listed pages and pages for the coupons for free foodstuffs... It sounds confusing but once you put it together its alot easier than rifling through a recipe box looking for coupons to use. ps: I have had several women come up and look at mine when I am in the stores and I have seen them come in days later with replicas of mine. I also keep the binder in the car except for Sundays when I put the majority of all the coupons in the binder and clean out the expired dates. If I see something on sale I have my coupons right with me.

I know those bathtub rings Cat!!!

That sounds neat. I would sure love to see a photo of those t-shirt quilts. I just can't imagine.. I thought I had heard of everything.

I can relate They'd. We had to get a sump pump to drain out our cellar which sounds like yours and we have a problem with the floor leveling business too. We have to have the house jacked up and foundation replaced as we are sinking in the middle..LOL actually its only noticeable if your sitting in a rolling desk chair and you start to roll downhill. Replacing parts of the foundation is one of our projects...

For everyone who sends mail and it takes days for the receivers to get it here is some information as to why this is happening. For all the mail that is sent and that comes into this country or out of the country, it has to go through the Anthrax Processing Center thats in the middle of the country to get checked before it gets delivered on to the addressies. So if you don't get your mail on time or don't get it at all its floating in limbo or has gotten eaten up by the Anthrax checker Machines. A box of records sent to Mr. Reci at the Supreme Court from the Supreme Court in Albany NY took 6 weeks when it usually took a day.

I made some vegetable beef barley soup with leftover beef and I loaded it with tons of veggies and a bit of barley so we will have that and more leftovers. Also I made some Crusty Italian Bread home made and we can dip the Bread with butter in our soup. Mr. reci is eating his chocolate birthday cake I will have some cantalope.

I haven't tried it yet but filed it under the list of my warm days recipes.

It really is alot of fun... when are you going to announce a summer one...

You take care of that Caveman of yours Mare and take it easy yourself. Telly Cavey to feel better soon.

Hey Dee! LOL Seems like Mr. Homer copied it...LOL

Regular maintenance not only saves you money, but by keeping things in good shape and in working order, there will be fewer problems to tackle when you finally decide to put the house on the market. Most major repairs can also be avoided with simple seasonal maintenance. Autumn (fall) and spring are ideal times for such tasks since those seasons come on either side of winter, which is usually when the lack of maintenance is most apparent. Spring also leads into barbeque weather so the house needs to look good for the guests. The lead-up to winter is possibly the best time to take on serious repairs, especially if you live in a snow-bound or freezing winter climate. Simple repairs can help keep the cold out and the heat in as well as ensuring that no damage is done by freezing pipes or blocked drains. Winter is also the best time to take on problems that could require the services of experts, such as roof work, chimney pointing, gutter replacement, or furnace repairs. Most jobs can be handled easily enough without hiring a professional, but it is a good idea to ask a few questions before undertaking a task. Most hardware stores can provide all the advice you need and if you do have the plumber or roofer around it is a good time to ask for some tips. To begin, list potential problem spots. Then inspect the house, note where repairs are necessary and establish priorities. Don't be roof-less Most problems associated with winter result from the accumulation of ice and snow. On roofs, for example, if the snow is heavy enough and frigid air remains locked in, snow will melt while the sun is shining and then freeze after sunset. This creates ice dams, which often lead to leaks in drywall and plaster ceilings and walls, and require costly repair or replacement. If your roof tends to develop these dams, you might need professional advice to prevent them. Therefore, the roof should be inspected and any loose tiles or shingles fixed or replaced and any cracks around the seals near the chimney repaired. Tree limbs that hang over the roof also can be a potential problem, especially in ice and wind. If you can reach the limbs safely, trim them away from the house and make sure that none is hanging over the electrical, telephone and cable lines coming in from the street to your house. Checking the gutters and downspouts is probably something best done at the end of summer before the fall comes and leaves start to cover everything. Sometimes they pull away from the edge of the house or get out of alignment or are simply clogged with junk and dirt. Clean leaves and other debris from the gutters and repair any holes that have developed in the trough, you might also want to install screening or gutter guards. Winter is the perfect time to plan home improvement projects as it will leave all spring and summer to complete the job. Plan and budget major projects, such as painting the exterior of the house, building a patio, or making landscape changes. There is also time to check with your local building department to see if your projects require permits and to obtain bids from contractors without having to rush a final decision before winter kicks in. After winter, it is time to see how all the pre-winter repairs held up by looking for sagging gutters, loose window frames or siding, deteriorating concrete or brickwork, missing roof shingles, water damage or rust. Dealing with any damage quickly will stop any further decline and will make last-minute repairs easier. It also means being able to avoid the autumn rush on repairmen. Repair any broken fence boards and paint or seal them as needed. Clean the pool if it has been covered all winter. Check exterior walls for holes or cracks; patch and paint as necessary. In fact, why not take the opportunity for some general spring-cleaning? Dust walls and ceilings, wash window curtains, and dry-clean drapes that have had no airflow all winter. Clean rugs and carpeting, dust and polish wood or laminated floors, and polish woodwork. Clean the garage and bring out the garden tools and lawn mower. They'll remind you of their presence and the wild thicket that was once your garden until you do something about it.

Here's a trick to help you save on paint... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Someone sent this to me and I thought it was a great idea! Here's a little trick I found with paint. Often the stores have white paint on sale. Almost no one buys it because straight white is so institutional. I buy the white latex paint, preferably with a low gloss, on sale. Then I go to my local craft store for the 2 for 1 latex craft paint sale - those little bottles of brilliant color are really cheap! Then I can custom mix my own colors. This is how they do it in the store anyway. The trick to beautiful even mixing is use an old wire whisk to mix the paint. I had to repaint our whole house's interior so this sure came in handy - and the total bill, ceilings and all, came in under $50.

50 WAYS TO USE VINEGAR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Kill grass on walks and driveways. 2 Kill weeds. Spray full strength on growth until plants have starved. 3 Increase soil acidity. In hard water: one gallon of tap water for watering rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas. 4 Deter ants. Spray vinegar around doors, appliances, and along other areas where ants are known. Also as a flea and roach killer, vinegar can be sprayed directly onto carpets and furniture, close up the home and for several hours. 5 Polish car chrome. Apply full strength. 6 Remove skunk odor from a dog. Rub fur with full strength vinegar; rinse. 7 Keep cats away. Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don't want the cat walking, sleeping, or scratching on. 8 Keep dogs from scratching his ears. Use a clean, soft cloth dipped in diluted vinegar. 9 Keep chickens from pecking each other. Put a little in their drinking water. 10 Tenderize meat. Soak in vinegar over night. 11 Freshen vegetables. Soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and a tablespoon of vinegar. 12 Boil better eggs. Add 2 tablespoons water before boiling eggs. Keeps them from cracking. 13 Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting. Dot the irritation with vinegar and relieve itching. 14 Relieve sunburn. Lightly rub white vinegar; you may have to reapply. 15 Condition hair. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky residue left by shampoo. 16 Relieve dry and itchy skin. Add 2 tablespoons to bath water. 17 Fight dandruff. After shampooing, rinse with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water. 18 Soothe a sore throat. Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow. 19 Treat sinus infections and chest colds. Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar to the vaporizer. 20 Feel good. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, with a bit of honey added for flavor, will take the edge off your appetite and give you an overall healthy feeling. 21 Deodorize the kitchen drain. Pour a cup down the drain once a week Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water. 22 Eliminate onion odor. Rub on your fingers before and after slicing. 23 Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards. Wipe with full strength vinegar. 24 Remove fruit stains from hands. Rub with vinegar. 25 Cut grease and odor on dishes. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to hot soapy water. 26 Clean a teapot. Boil a mixture of water and vinegar in the teapot. Wipe away the grime. 27 Freshen a lunchbox. Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and let it sit in the lunchbox over night. 28 Clean the refrigerator. Wash with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. 29 Unclog a drain. Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain and add 1/2 cup of vinegar. Rinse with hot water. 30 Clean and deodorize the garbage disposal. Make vinegar ice cubes and feed them down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water through. 31 Clean and deodorize jars. Rinse mayonnaise, peanut butter, and mustard jars with vinegar when empty. 32 Clean the dishwasher. Run a cup of vinegar through the whole cycle once a month to reduce soap build up on the inner mechanism and on glassware. 33 Clean stainless steel. Wipe with a vinegar dampened cloth. 34 Clean china and fine glassware. Add a cup of vinegar to a sink of warm water. Gently dip the glass or china in the solution and let dry. 35 Get stains out of pots. Fill pot with a solution of 3 tablespoons of vinegar to a pint of water. Boil until stain loosens and can be washed away. 36 Clean the microwave. Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize. 37 Dissolve rust from bolts and other metals. Soak in full strength vinegar. 38 Get rid of cooking smells. Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and water solution. 39 Unclog steam iron. Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the iron's water chamber. Turn to steam and leave the iron on for 5 minutes in an upright position. Then unplug and allow to cool. Any loose particles should come out when you empty the water. 40 Clean a scorched iron plate. Heat equal parts vinegar and salt in a small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface to remove burned stains. 41 Get rid of lint in clothes. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle. 42 Keep colors from running. Immerse clothes in full strength vinegar before washing. 43 Freshen up the washing machine. Periodically, pour a cup of vinegar in the machine and let in run through a regular cycle (no clothes added).Will dissolve soap residue. 44 Brighten fabric colors. Add a 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle. 45 Take grease off suede. Dip a toothbrush in vinegar and gently brush over grease spot. 46 Remove tough stains. Gently rub on fruit, jam, mustard, coffee, tea. Then wash as usual. 47 Get smoke smell out of clothes. Add a cup of vinegar to a bathtub of hot water. Hang clothes above the steam. 48 Remove decals. Brush with a couple coats of vinegar. Allow soaking in. Wash off. 49 Clean eyeglasses. Wipe each lens with a drop of vinegar. 50 Freshen cut flowers. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar for each quart of water.

13 Wonderful Ways to Use Epsom Salts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- by Annie Berthold-Bond, Care2.com Producer, Green Living Channels I always knew that soaking in a tub full of hot water with a few cups of Epsom Salts was good for relaxing muscles and drawing toxins from the body, but I could never find out why. And it wasn't until I spent some time at the Epsom Salt Industry Council website that I learned that Epsom Salts -- made of the mineral magnesium sulfate--are also a sedative for the nervous system. Simple Solution: When magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, is a natural emollient, exfoliator, and much more. EPSOM SALT TIPS Adapted from the Epsom Salt Industry Council Epsom Salt Council Note: Check with a doctor before using if you have any health concerns. * Relaxing and Sedative Bath: Soak in warm water and 2 cups of Epsom Salt. * Face Cleaner: To clean your face at night, mix a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water. * Homemade Skin Mask: Apply the mask to damp skin. For normal to oily skin, mix 1 tablespoon of cognac, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of nonfat dry milk, the juice of 1 lemon, and a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt. For normal to dry skin mix 1/4 cup of grated carrot, 1 1/2 teaspoons of mayonnaise and a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt. * Foot Soak: Soothe aches, remove odors, and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom Salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry. * Skin Exfoliator: Massage handfuls of Epsom Salt over your wet skin, starting with your feet and continuing up towards the face. Have a bath to rinse. * Remove Excess Oil from Hair: Epsom Salt soaks up excess oil from hair. Add 9 tablespoons of Epsom Salt to 1/2 cup of oily hair shampoo. Apply one tablespoon of the liquid to your hair when it is dry; rinse with cold water. Pour lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar through the hair, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse. * Hairspray: Combine 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of lemon juice, and 1 cup Epsom Salt. Combine, cover, and let set for 24 hours. The next day, pour the mixture into your dry hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then shampoo as normal. * Hair Volumizer: Combine equal parts of deep conditioner and Epsom Salt. Warm in a pan. Work the warm mixture through your hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse. * Soak Sprains and Bruises: Epsom Salt will reduce the swelling of sprains and bruises. Add 2 cups Epsom Salt to a warm bath, and soak. * Splinter Remover: Soak in Epsom Salt, it will draw out the splinter.

Just because a recipe calls for a specific ingredient doesn't mean you must use that ingredient. Your favorite recipes can be modified to make them more nutritious or lower in fat by reducing or substituting ingredients that are more acceptable. This fact sheet will show you a few ways to decrease the amount of fat, calories, sugar and salt in your recipes. It will also tell you how to increase the fiber in your recipes to make your food more nutritious. Remember that recipes are only guidelines - not rules - for preparing food. Don't be afraid to experiment! Instead of modifying your existing recipes, you can also find other recipes that are similar to your recipes but have less fat or sugar and more nutritious ingredients. Another way to control the amount of fats you consume is to reduce the amount of food you eat. Remember: fat should be 30% or less of your overall calorie intake. To decrease your total fat and calories Reduce fat in baked products Reduce the amount of fat in baked products by 1/4 to 1/3. For example, if a cookie, quick bread or muffin recipe calls for 1 cup oil, use 2/3 cup instead. (Do not use this method for yeast breads and pie crusts.) Use vegetable oil instead of solid fats Instead of using solid fats such as shortening, lard and butter, use vegetable oil in your recipes. Types of vegetable oils include corn oil, canola oil and peanut oil. To substitute liquid oil for solid fats, use about 1/4 less than the recipe calls for. For example, if a recipe calls for 1/4 cup shortening or butter (4 tablespoons), use 3 tablespoons oil instead. Use plain lowfat or nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream In baking, use plain lowfat or nonfat yogurt in the same proportion as sour cream and save on saturated fat calories. You can also substitute buttermilk or blended lowfat cottage cheese. This method produces a savings of 44 grams of fat! 1 cup sour cream = 495 calories = 48 grams total fat = 30 grams saturated fat 1 cup lowfat yogurt = 145 calories = 4 grams total fat = 2.3 grams saturated fat Use skim or 1% milk instead of whole milk or half and half Another way to decrease the amount of fat and calories in your recipes is to use skim milk or 1% milk instead of whole milk or half and half. For extra richness, try evaporated skim milk. This method produces a savings of 25 grams of fat! 1 cup half/half = 315 calories = 28 grams total fat = 17.3 grams saturated fat 1 cup 1% milk = 100 calories = 3 grams total fat = 1.6 grams saturated fat To decrease sodium Use low sodium or unsalted ingredients To decrease the amount of sodium in your foods, use low sodium or unsalted ingredients in your recipes. Sodium intake for adults should be 1,100 - 3,300 mg per day. This equals about 1/2 to 11/2 teaspoons salt. (Do not omit salt in yeast breads because it controls the rising action of yeast.) 1 teaspoon salt = 2,130 milligrams sodium 1 teaspoon soda = 820 milligrams sodium 1 teaspoon baking powder = 330 milligrams sodium To decrease sugar Reduce sugar in baked goods and desserts Reduce sugar by 1/4 to 1/3 in baked goods and desserts. Cookies, quick breads and cakes can be successfully baked this way. Substitute flour for the omitted sugar. (Do not decrease sugar in yeast breads because sugar feeds the yeast.) Increase the use of some spices for flavor In addition to reducing the amount of sugar in your recipes, you can increase the use of some spices for flavor. Adding cardamon, cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla to your recipes will enhance the impression of sweetness. To increase fiber Choose whole grain for part of your ingredients instead of highly refined products Use whole wheat flour, oatmeal and whole cornmeal. Whole wheat flour can be substituted for up to 1/2 of all purpose flour. For example, if a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, try 1 cup all purpose flour and 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour.

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T-Shirt Quilt Not sure what to do with those old t-shirts? Theres a solution. Plan the quilt based on the size and number of T-shirts you have. This is a 68" x 80" quilt and thirty 12" squares, and has 1 1/4"-wide fabric sashes and borders. Arrange designs until colors are balanced. Plan on graph paper the fabric you'll need for borders and backing. Choose a border color from one of the shirts. You'll also need woven fusible interfacing and quilter's fleece or batt for filling. Finishing: Lay out backing and top right sides together; add fleece or batt and pin layers smoothly together. Trim to match. Stitch edges, leaving 15" opening; turn right side out. Sew opening closed. Tie layers together with needle and pearl cotton in borders at junctures, or machine satin-stitch dots 3"-4" apart throughout. Tricks for Making a Great T-Shirt Quilt 1. Wash both old and new T-shirts in a detergent that does not contain fabric softener to make sure the iron-on interfacing will adhere well. 2. Cut out the shirt designs, allowing at least 5" around the edges if possible. Press. 3. Always press the T-shirt material from the wrong side so the hot iron won't damage the pictures. 4. Bond woven iron-on interfacing to the back of each piece to keep the knit from stretching. 5. Trim pieces into square blocks the size you want for the quilt, leaving a 1/2" seam allowance. Make all blocks the same size. 6. Add woven cotton fabric to edges as desired. Assemble.

1. BBQ Chicken Burritos 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 6 large flour tortillas 3 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 small tomato, diced 1 small avocado, diced 1/2 cup diced purple onion 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 2 tbsp. sour cream 1 tbsp. ranch dressing Heat grill over medium-hot coals. Grill chicken breasts for 7 minutes; turn over and grill 5 minutes longer. Brush chicken with barbecue sauce. Grill about 3 minutes and turn chicken over. Brush with more barbecue sauce and continue grilling and turning until chicken is done and generously coated with barbecue sauce. Let chicken cool enough to handle. Slice into thin, short strips. Warm flour tortillas according to package directions. Evenly divide chicken among flour tortillas. Top with lettuce, cheeses, tomatoes, avocados and onions. Combine barbecue sauce, sour cream and ranch dressing; dollop on burritos. Roll up. 2. Quick Barbecue Sandwiches What you need: 1 cup Barbecue sauce 3 pack (3 ounces each) smoked sliced chicken, ham, turkey or pastrami, cut into 1-in strips 6 Hamburger buns, split What you do: Stir chicken, ham, turkey, beef or pastrami into sauce. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until meat is hot. Fill buns with meat mixture. 6 sandwiches. To Microwave: Mix sauce ingredients in 4-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on high 4 to 6 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened Stir chicken, ham, turkey, beef or pastrami into sauce. Cover tightly and microwave on high 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is hot. 3. Smoky Tex-Mex Stew Serves: 6 Prep: 5 min Cook: (low) 8-10 hr, (high) 4-5 hr Cost per Serving: $1.50 1 1/2 lb lean beef chunks for stew 1 cup each bottled salsa and barbecue sauce 1 pkt (1.25 oz) reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 can each (both about 15 oz) chickpeas and black beans, rinsed 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Note: Drained canned corn can be used in place of frozen. 1. Mix all ingredients except beans and cilantro in a 3-qt or larger slow-cooker. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until beef is very tender. 2. Stir in beans and cilantro. Cover; let stand 5 minutes for beans to heat through. Per serving: 380 cal, 31 g pro, 40 g car, 7 g fiber, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 74 mg chol, 1,477 mg sod 4. Chicken Legs Provencal Serves 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: (low) 7-9 hr, (high) 4-5 hr Cost per Serving: $1.26 Note: You can use only drumsticks or thighs, if you prefer. 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed golden mushroom soup 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and pepper 1/3 cup dry white wine or vermouth, or water 4 each chicken drumsticks and thighs (about 2 1/4 lb), skin removed 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips 1/2 cup each sliced scallions and thawed frozen petite green peas 1. Whisk soup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, pepper and wine in a 3-qt or larger slow-cooker until blended. Stir in the chicken and the bell pepper. 2. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 7 to 9 hours until chicken is tender. Stir in scallions and peas. Cover; let stand 5 minutes to heat through. Per serving: 177 cal, 19 g pro, 12 g car, 3 g fiber, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 66 mg chol, 726 mg sod 5. Lentil & Ham Stew Serves: 6 Prep: 12 min Cook: 7 to 9 hr on low Cost Per Serving: $1.68 Gail of Peru, Illinois, loves slow-cookers because they’re such an efficient use of her kitchen time. “I can work, run errands or do other things without having to worry about when I need to stir, add ingredients and so forth.” 3 cups diced ham 2 cups dried lentils 2 cups each diced carrots and celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp minced garlic 4 cups water 2 cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed chicken broth 1 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper 1 bag (6 oz) baby spinach leaves 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Garnish: lemon slices 1. Mix all ingredients except spinach and lemon juice in a 31/2-qt or larger slow-cooker . Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or low 7 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender. 2. Stir in spinach, cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon juice. Per serving: 426 cal, 37 g pro, 51 g car, 11 g fiber, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 41 mg chol, 1,758 mg sod 6. French Chicken Serves: 6 Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 to 8 hr on low Cost Per Serving: $1.38 Susan of Sandy, Utah, says her family loves this dish, and she loves the fact that it’s quick, easy and lowfat. Green beans are a good accompaniment. 6 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (about 6 oz each) 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil, not drained 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed 1 large yellow bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise 1 tsp each dried oregano and minced garlic 1/2 tsp each dried basil and salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Garnish: chopped parsley 1. Mix all ingredients except olive oil in 3-qt or larger slow-cooker. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. 2. Stir in olive oil; sprinkle with parsley. Per serving: 395 cal, 48 g pro, 27 g car, 7 g fiber, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 99 mg chol, 1,032 mg sod 7. Julie Carpenter’s Jambalaya Serves: 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 to 8 hr on low Cost Per Serving: $2.17 Julie from Rockwood, Michigan, says, “I've used slow-cookers since the year they came out. I could live without my stove but not that!” 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 medium ribs celery, chopped (1 cup) 8 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, in rich, thick juice, not drained 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce 12 oz peeled, deveined raw medium shrimp 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Serve with: rice and hot pepper sauce 1. Mix all ingredients except shrimp and parsley in a 3 1/2-qt or larger slow-cooker. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. 2. Stir in shrimp, cover and cook 20 minutes or until cooked through. Stir in parsley; spoon over rice. Pass a bottle of pepper sauce at the table. Per serving: 355 cal, 28 g pro, 23 g car, 3 g fiber, 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 167 mg chol, 1,386 mg sod

Tonight we are having left overs from last night and the night before. I think I will settle for a veggie burger myself. Heres a dinner that you can make and enjoy! Ground Beef Stroganoff with noodles and mushroom soup gravy base, Corn on the Cob Asparagus and some chilled orange slices.

Dee I cried when Cooper got hit the vehicle on THE Farm! Did you?