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Ingredients: 3-31/2 lbs. boneless turkey breast 2 medium onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 cup chicken broth or water 2 TBLsps. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 lbs. small red boiling potatoes 1 1/2 lbs. peeled carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces Fresh herbs, any type, for garnish Wash and dry turkey breast. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the onions, garlic, salt, thyme, pepper, broth or water and lemon juice. Scrub potatoes clean. Scatter potatoes and carrots around the turky. Cover. Cook at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until turkey is done and vegetables are tender. Remove turkey and vegetables to a warm platter. Keep warm.. Strain pan juices into a saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1 cup. Meanwhile, slice turkey. Spoon juices over. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Makes 6-8 servings. This recipe is good served with Coleslaw and three-grain bread Ingredients: 3-31/2 lbs. boneless turkey breast 2 medium onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 cup chicken broth or water 2 TBLsps. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 lbs. small red boiling potatoes 1 1/2 lbs. peeled carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces Fresh herbs, any type, for garnish Wash and dry turkey breast. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the onions, garlic, salt, thyme, pepper, broth or water and lemon juice. Scrub potatoes clean. Scatter potatoes and carrots around the turky. Cover. Cook at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until turkey is done and vegetables are tender. Remove turkey and vegetables to a warm platter. Keep warm.. Strain pan juices into a saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1 cup. Meanwhile, slice turkey. Spoon juices over. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Makes 6-8 servings. This recipe is good served with Coleslaw and three-grain bread ------------------

These are the very expensive rainbow layer cookies that bakeries charge a fortune for. And this recipe is even better. Its not hard, I just give alot of detail in the directions. Just a little time consuming. Give it a try! 3 disposable trays - approx 13x9x1/2 (can be used again) 3 sticks butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon almond extract red and green food coloring grape jam (not jelly) apricot jam or preserves 16 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips comnfectioners sugar Prehead oven @ 350. Melt butter in a large bowl in microwave. Add sugar, mix well. Add eggs, flour and almond extract. Smooth mix. Spray pans with cooking spray. Separate batter into 3 bowls. Add red coloring to one bowl and green coloring to another. Pour into 3 pans. Bake 10 -15 minutes. Keep an eye on them, they can cook quickly. Cool completely. On a large cutting board or large cookie sheet, cover with wax paper. Invert green layer onto wax paper. Spread grape jam over whole layer (very thin layer of jam), invert plain layer on top of jam. Spread apricot jam on top of that (again very thin layer of jam). Invert red layer on top. Freeze whole thing for 15 minutes. Melt chocolate and 1 -2 drops of vegetable oil in microwave. Spread chocolate on the top and sides of cookie sheet. Freeze again for 15 minutes. Put another sheet of wax paper on top and flip it over onto cutting board or cookie sheet. Remove old wax paper that was on the bottom and is now on top. Spread chocolate on that. Freeze again for 15 minutes. Cut into approx 2x1 inch pieces. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Store in air tight container in refrigerator so chocolate doesn't melt. Enjoy!! ------------------

Soap Crayons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 3/4 C Ivory Snow Flakes 1/4 C Water 50 Drops Food coloring Mix all ingredients. Shape and let harden. (Can be put in ice cube tray to harden) Can be used in the tub. ------------------

Now this sounds gooooood! I haven't made lasagna for a while either. Guess whats for Sunday Dinner ------------------

Crispy Pops This recipe is easy, it's fun, and it's great to eat! Kids love crispy marshmallow rice treats, and they love M&M's. Combine the two and put them on a stick, and you are a star in their eyes! Parental supervision is recommended. Note: As in all recipes, results can vary depending on humidity, conditions, etc. Please try any recipe out before attempting in a group setting. This project is rated EASY to do. What You Need 1/4 cup Margarine 1 (10 ounce) package Miniature marshmallows 6 cups of Crisped rice cereal 1 cup M&M's candy 12 (5 ounce) size paper cups (wax lined works best) 12 Popsicle sticks How To Make It Combine cereal and M&M's, set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine and marshmallows together, stirring constantly. Combine marshmallow mixture with cereal mixture and stir well. Mix completely until all cereal is coated. Spoon mixture into paper cups and press lightly to fill. Insert Popsicle sticks into the center of the mixture and press again lightly with fingers. Cool. If you like, press half of the mixture into a 9x9 square baking pan and cool. Cut into squares. Serve! ------------------

You will need: Packet unflavored Gelatin 3/4 Cup water 1/2 Cup clear liquid soap or bubble bath Fragrance oils Food Coloring (optional) Plastic jar with lid (e.g. peanut butter jar) Small plastic bath toy Mixing Bowl Assorted items to make label Instructions: Empty the packet of gelatin into a mixing bowl. Set aside. With the help of an adult, warm water until it begins to boil. Immediately remove water from heat source. Carefully pour the hot water into mixing bowl and gently mix with gelatin powder. Allow gelatin to completely dissolve. Be patient! This may take a few minutes. S-l-o w-l-y and gently stir in the liquid soap to the gelatin mixture. Add a drop of food coloring and 5-8 drops of fragrance oil. (Be careful not to beat mixture, bath jelly will become foamy if you do.) Pour your potion into a clean, clear container. Place a small toy inside jar as a treat! Refrigerate Bubble Jelly until set (about 4 hours). As the jelly sets, come up with a name for your creation! Then using scraps of stiff paper and ribbon, make a fun label for the jar. Attach label to bath jelly jar by punching a hole in one corner of the label. Thread ribbon, cut long enough to tie around the jar, through hole on label. Tie around the jar! To use, scoop a small amount of jelly into your hand and hold under warm running water for a bubbly bath-time treat! You will need: Packet unflavored Gelatin 3/4 Cup water 1/2 Cup clear liquid soap or bubble bath Fragrance oils Food Coloring (optional) Plastic jar with lid (e.g. peanut butter jar) Small plastic bath toy Mixing Bowl Assorted items to make label Instructions: Empty the packet of gelatin into a mixing bowl. Set aside. With the help of an adult, warm water until it begins to boil. Immediately remove water from heat source. Carefully pour the hot water into mixing bowl and gently mix with gelatin powder. Allow gelatin to completely dissolve. Be patient! This may take a few minutes. S-l-o w-l-y and gently stir in the liquid soap to the gelatin mixture. Add a drop of food coloring and 5-8 drops of fragrance oil. (Be careful not to beat mixture, bath jelly will become foamy if you do.) Pour your potion into a clean, clear container. Place a small toy inside jar as a treat! Refrigerate Bubble Jelly until set (about 4 hours). As the jelly sets, come up with a name for your creation! Then using scraps of stiff paper and ribbon, make a fun label for the jar. Attach label to bath jelly jar by punching a hole in one corner of the label. Thread ribbon, cut long enough to tie around the jar, through hole on label. Tie around the jar! To use, scoop a small amount of jelly into your hand and hold under warm running water for a bubbly bath-time treat! ------------------

After you have gotten all the juice off that old turkey bone for your soup,don't throw the bone away. Take the bone, place it in a bowl and smash the soft bone until you have crumbles. Place it on the compost pile. Its a great source of protein for your plants! ------------------

This is a super idea Hilly. I am going to try this! ------------------

Debbielee those Soda Fountain Recipes are the REAL THING! ------------------

2 Cans Sliced Potatoes 3 Hot Dogs 3 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine 1 Tbsp. Paprika Garlic Powder to taste Directions: Melt butter in pan, add meat and potatoes. Toss together until fully coated with melted butter. Add garlic powder and paprika, stir another few minutes. Cover and let cook about 5 minutes. Serves 2 adults and 1 picky child. ------------------

2 Lbs. Ground Beef 2 Large Onions, cut in pieces Potatoes, cut in chunks, as much as you like! 1 Lb. Baby Carrots Salt and Pepper Directions: Cut pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil for several packets. Make little balls of ground beef and place on foil. Add onions, potatoes, carrots and salt and pepper. Wrap up packets very tightly and place on grid over fire. They will take about 30 minutes or longer, depending on the fire. ------------------

Hens In The Pot! Dutch oven, or heavy cast pot with lid Rock Cornish Game Hens (you can also use a fryer) 2 Cans Chicken Broth Water Salt/Pepper/favorite seasonings Potatoes Carrots Oil Onion Directions: Build a hot fire in your fire ring, coals and wood together are best for even heat. Sink pot (cast type) into hot coals, no flames! Put a small mound of oil in pot, coating the hens also. Season and brown hens on two sides, and sliced onions at the same time. Brown lightly, then carefully add the 2 cans of broth and a can of water. Add the potatoes (quartered & peeled) and carrots (peeled and cut thick). Cover for 20 minutes, check for doneness. You can thicken the gravy if you would like, but it's best natural! Hens cook fast, so 30 minutes and their done. If you feel it's cooking too fast, move some of the coals away, remember the pot will be very hot and heavy. (you can make it in your oven at home, too!) ------------------

I hope you enjoy them! ------------------

Title: Vanilla Milk Shake (White Cow) Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies, Soda Fountain 4 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 tbl Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 cups Milk Put into a blender container and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Chocolate Shake Keywords: Soda Fountain, Ice Cream, Oldies 4 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups Milk 4 tbls Chocolate Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Combine in a blender container and blend until smooth and no white shows. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Vanilla Malt Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies, Malts 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups Milk 1 tbls Vanilla Extract 2 tbls Carnation or Horlicks Malted Milk Powder Combine in a blender container and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Chocolate Malt Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies, Malts 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups Milk 2 to 3 Tbls Chocolate Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 tbls Malted Milk Powder (Do NOT use Chocolate Malted Milk Powder) Combine in a blender container and blend utill no white is showing. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Double Chocolate Malt (Burn One All The Way) Keywords: Ice Cream, Malts, Oldies 4 scoops Chocolate Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups Milk 2 tbls Chocolate Syrup (Less or none if using high quality chocolate ice cream. Ben & Jerrys, etc.) 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 tbls Malted Milk Powder Combine in a blender container and blend until no white shows. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Peppermint Smoothie Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies, Smoothies 4 scoops Peppermint Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups Milk 2 drops Peppermint Extract 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Combine in blender container and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Choco-Peppermint Smoothie Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies, Smoothies 4 scoops Peppermint Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups Milk 2 drops Peppermint Extract 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 4 tbls BITTERSWEET Chocolate Syrup Combine in a blender container and blend until no white shows. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Banana Frosted Shake Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Shakes 1 med Banana 1 cup Milk 3 to 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Blend the banana until smooth and then add the other ingredients. Blend until smooth and serve. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Banana Almond Frappe Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Shakes 1 Banana 1 Orange Peeled 1 cup Milk 3 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 tbls Honey 3 drops Almond Extract Pulverize the banana and orange in a blender and then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Banana Date Shake Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream. Shakes 6 large Pitted Dates 1 large Banana 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups Milk Pulverize the dates and banana in a blender and then add the remaining ingredients, blending until smooth. Serve immediately. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cream Nogg (Make It Cackle) Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies Add 1 large raw egg to any milk shake or malt recipe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Egg Cream (Phosphates) Keywords: Oldies, Soda Fountain 2 tbls Chocolate Syrup (preferably a thine one. Fox's U-bet brand is preferred) 1/3 cup Milk 2/3 cup Ice-Cold Charged Seltzer Water Put the chocolate syrup in the bottom of a large soda fountain glass. Add the milk and stir, blending (don't worry if a few streaks of unblended chocolate are at bottom of the glass--that's traditional.) Add the seltzer and stir vigorously. Of course the best way to add seltzer is to squirt it in. But it's okay if you don't have a squirter, so long as the seltzer is very bubbly. A foamy head will rise to the top. Drink immediately. For more tingle and a higher head, use 1/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup of seltzer. For a richer egg cream, use half milk and half seltzer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Sodas Of All Kinds Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies, Sodas Traditionally, an ice cream soda is flavoring, charged water, ice cream and possibly a nice dab of whipped cream. The technique is 1-2-3: put 2 Tbls of syrup or flavoring in the bottom of the largest glass you have. Add the seltzer water, stirring as you pour , to within 2 inches of the lip of the glass. Add 1 large scoop of very hard ice cream trying to straddle the rim of the glass and still submerge enough of the ice cream to begin reacting with the bubbles to creat a foamy head. If the ice cream is too deep in the flavored seltzer, the soda will over flow. If it doesn't touch the seltzer at all, you don't have a soda. With a little practice, you will reach a perfect balance. Top the soda with a healthy squirt of whipped cream. The possible combinations are unlimited -- black and white--(chocolate syrup vanilla ice cream), Canary Islan specials -- (vanilla syrup and chocolate syrup), double chocolates, mochas, etc. Here are a few standard fountain recipes. Black And White Chocolate syrup, seltzer, vanilla ice cream. Bodacious Black And White. Chocolate syrup, seltzer, FRENCH vanilla Ice Cream Canary Island Special Vanilla Syrup, seltzer, Chocolate Ice Cream Black Cow Root beer afloat with vanilla ice cream, holding the whipped cream. Brown Cow Cocoa-Cola 1 Tbls Chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream Strawberry Soda (In The Hay) 1/4 cup strawberry syrup, a splash of milk, seltzer and vanilla or strawberry ice cream. Hoboken 1/2 cup pineapple syrup, a splash of milk, seltzer, and chocolate ice cream. Boston Cooler For the sophisticate. Dry ginger ale with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, holding the whipped cream. Catawba Flip An antique-tasting soda that dates back to the 1860's, made without whipped cream. The traditional flavoring is grape syrup, butr Welch's Concord Grape juice is powerful enough to do the job just fine. 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream 1 large Egg 2 oz Grape Juice Shaved Ice Seltzer Put all the ingredients in a blender, except the seltzer, and blend until smooth. Pour into the glass and fill with seltzer water. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Hot Fudge Sundae Keywords: Oldies, Sundaes, Ice Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Hot Fudge Whipped Cream 1 lg Marischino Cherry Chopped Nuts (Optional) Arrange in a sundae dish and eat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: CMP (Chocolate, Marshmallow, And Peanuts) Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sundaes This sundae is made by topping vanilla ice cream with both chocolate and Marshmallow sauces. Finish with chopped peanuts and serve. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tin Roof Sundae Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sundaes Assemble in a sundae dish, vanilla ice cream and top with chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with whole red skinned Spanish peanuts, holding the whipped cream. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Chop Suey Sundae Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sundaes Once the basic sundaes are mastered, the soda jerk should try his or her hand at more inventive fare, such as this relic sugguested by an old recipe from The National Soda Fountain Guide. 1/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Water 1/4 cup Raisins 1/4 cup Dates 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1/4 cup Flaked Coconut 1/4 cup Chow Mein Noodles Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes and then add the raisins and dates. Pour over the ice cream and top with the noodles. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Dionne Suprise Keywords: Sundaes, Ice Cream, Oldies Sundaes are a freewheeling art, ready to respond to whatever whim or popular fancy drifts past the door of the soda fountain -- like this quintuple scoop cribful from the 1930's. 5 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Whipped Cream 5 Marachino Cherries 1/4 cups Crushed Pineapple 1/4 cups Crushed Strawberries Line up the scoops in a banana split dish. Top each scoop with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry. Place the crushed pineapple along one side of the dish and the crushed strawberries along the opposite side of the dish. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: The All-American Sundae Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sundaes A 1942 invention of the Ice Cream Merchandising Institute, it is part of their World War II "Victory Sundae" campaign. 1/4 cup Marshmallow Syrup 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 2 tbls Crushed Maraschino Cherries 2 tbls Blueberries Pour half of the marshmallow syrup into the bottom of a tulip glass and add the ice cream. Top with the rest of the marshmallow syrup and place the cherries on one side of the glass and the blueberries on the opposite side, leaving a white stripe down the middle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Skyscraper Banana Split Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Banana Split This recipe appeared in the July 1936 Ice Cream Review and was described as especially popular among the college crowds. 1/2 oz Chocolate Syrup 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream 1 large Banana, Cut Lengthwise And Then In Half. 1 scoop Chocolate Ice Cream 1 oz Strawberry Syrup Whipped Cream Marischino Cherry Pour the chocolate syrup into the bottom of a tulip glass. Add the vanilla ice cream. Put the banana pieces, cut side out, into the glass and add the chocolate ice cream to keep them in place. Add the strawberry syrup and top with whipped cream and the cherry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Washington Monument Sundae Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sundaes A specialty of Wolfe's soda fountain in Washington D.C. is found in the 1947 Dairy Training and Merchandising Institute's book called "Lets Sell Ice Cream" 1/4 cup Chocolate Syrup 6 scoop Different Flavored Ice Creams 1/4 cup Raspberry Syrup 1 large Banana, Cut Into Disks 1/4 cup Nuts In Syrup 1 large Banana, Cut In Half Across Its Width Whipped Cream Candy Sprinkles (Red And Blue) Marischino Cherries 5 Small American Flags Into your tallest glass, place a tablespoon of chocolate syrup and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Add 1 tbls of raspberry syrup and a few banana disks. Continue to add in the above order, the layers of ice cream, bananas, syrups, and nuts. When finished layering the ice cream, top with the halved banana in a mound of whipped cream. Sprinkle with the candies and put the cherries around the outside rim of the glass. Top with the American flags. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Chocolate Syrup Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream. Syrups 6 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk (NOT Sweetened Condensed Milk) Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler, over hot but not boiling water. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk and if a thinner sauce is desired, 1/4 cup of water. Stir over the hot water until well blended and smooth. Yield: 1 Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 4 oz Unsweetened Chocolate 1/3 cup Sour Cream 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar 1/3 cup Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler, over hot but not boiling water. Add the rest of the ingredients except the vanilla extract. Stir until fully blended and smooth, then add the vanilla and continue to stir until well blended. Yield: 1 1/2 Cups -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Quick Hot Fudge Sauce Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa 1/2 cup Sugar 1/3 cup Light Corn Syrup 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk (NOT Sweetened Condensed Milk) 1 Tbl Sour Cream 4 Tbl Sweet (Unsalted) Butter 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Combine the cocoa, corn syrup, milk, and sour cream in a heavy saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil. Remove from the heat immediately and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Serve warm. This can be served two ways. In single serving pitchers to be poured over the sundae by those eating it, or over the sundae. Try both ways for fun. Yield: Enough for 4 good sized Hot Fudge Sundaes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Rocky Roads Sauce Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 6 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1 Tbls Water 1 dash Salt 1 cup Miniature Marshmallows Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler, over hot but not boiling water. Blend in the sour cream, water, and salt. Remove from the heat and stir in the marshmallows. Yield: Enough For 4 Sundaes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Marshmallow Sauce Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 8 oz Marshmallows 2 Tbl Water 3/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Milk 1 Tbl Light Corn Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Melt the marshmallows and water in the top of a double boiler, over hot but not boiling water. Leave in the top and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour this liquid over the marshmallows. Return the marshmallow mixture to low heat and with a hand held mixer, whisk, or egg beater, beat until smooth. Sauce will thicken as it cooks. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Serve at room temperature. Yield: Enough for 4 to 6 sundaes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Golden Marshmallow Sauce Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 1/4 cup Boiling Water 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 cup Miniature Marshmallows, OR Quartered Large Marshmallows 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Add the boiling water to the sugar in a heavy saucepan and cook until a little less than very soft ball stage is reached. (220 degrees F.) Pour in the marshmallows and beat with a hand held mixer, over low heat, until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: Makes enough for 4 sundaes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Butterscotch Sauce #2 Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar, Packed 2/3 cup Light Corn Syrup 4 Tbl Butter 1/2 cup Heavy (Whipping) Cream 1/4 cup Milk 1 tsp Cornstarch Boil the sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a heavy saucepan. Bring to 230 degrees F. Mix the cream, milk and cornstarch until well blended. Add to the syrup and blend well, over lowered heat, until smooth. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Yield: Enough for 4 sundaes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Caramel Sauce Keywords: Ice Cream, Oldies, Sauces 30 ea Caramel Squares 1/4 cup Water Melt the caramels and water together in the top of a double boiler, stirring occasionally. Serve warm. Yield: Enough to top 4 to 6 sundaes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Polly's Pancake Parlor Hurricane Sauce Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 3 Tbls Butter 2 cups Pure Maple Syrup 3 cups Cored, Unpeeled, Tart Apples, Thinly Sliced Simmer the butter and syrup in a heavy sauce pan. Cook, very gently so that the slices do not break up, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the apples are transparent and the liquid is syrupy. Serve warm over Vanilla ice cream. Yield: Enough for 6 to 8 sundaes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Pineapple Sauce Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Sauces 1 1/2 cups Crushed Pineapple With Juice 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup Combine the ingredients in a deep saucepan, over low heat, blending well. Remove from the heat and chill. Yield: 1 1/2 Cups -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Raspberry Topping Keywords: Oldies, Ice Cream, Toppings 10 oz Red Raspberries, Fresh Or Frozen 1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch, Dissolved In 1/4 Cup Water 1/2 cup Currant Jelly Or Raspberry Jam 1 Tbl Grenadine (If Using Fresh Berries) Mix all of the ingredients in a deep saucepan, over low heat, and cook, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken. Cool. Yield: 1 1/2 Cups -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Flavored Cokes Keywords: Oldies, Fountain Drinks 8 oz Coca-Cola Flavoring Of Choice If you have maraschino cherry juice left, a tablespoon of the juice added to the coke will make a cherry coke. For a vanilla coke, add 1/2 tablespoon of Vanilla Extract. For a chocolate coke, add a thin chocolate syrup such as Fox's or Bosco, to taste in the coke. Yield: 1 Serving ------------------

8 pork chops(aprox. 3lbs.) 1/4 cup butter 1 Tbsp. finely minced garlic 1/3 cup flour 1 Tbsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 3 cups boiling water 1 cup applesauce 1 Tbsp. lemon juice In a large skillet, brown pork chops well on both sides in butter. Arrange them in a 3 quart casserole dish.Saute garlic in the fat and butter left in skillet. Add to this, flour, salt, pepper and mix well. Pour in boiling water; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat and stir in applesauce and lemon juice. Pour this over the chops and cover.Bake at 425 for one hour and 30 minutes, basting occasionally. serves 8 ------------------

Beef, Bean and Noodle Meal 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 large onion (chopped) 1 small green bell pepper (chopped) 1 cup celery (chopped) 2 tsps. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. steak sauce 1 small bag noodles 1 cup stewed tomatoes 2 cups red kidney beans (cooked) 1 small can whole kernel corn 1 cup water 1 beef bouillon cube In a large, heavy skillet, brown the ground beef. Then add the onion, bell pepper, corn and celery; saute for 10 mins. Stir in the rest of the ingredients mixing well. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for about 25 mins. or until liquid is absorbed. serves 6 Cheesy Beef Stew 1 1/2 lb. beef 2 cups beef broth 4 med. carrots (peeled,quartered & cut 2 inches) 4 med. potatoes (peeled & quartered) 2 large onions (quartered) 1 large head cauliflower (separate into small pcs.) 2 cups cheddar cheese (shreaded) 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 tsps. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 Tbsps. cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Trim the fat from the beef and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Put into a large, heavy pot and add the beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly, cover and simmer until almost tender. (about 45 mins. to an hour) Add carrots, potatoes and onions. Return to a boil, cover and cook until tender. (20 to 30 mins.) Add the cauliflower and cook 15 more mins. Remove the vegetables to a large casserole dish. Add the butter, salt and pepper to the meat and juices. Thicken the juices with the cornstarch blended with the cold water over low heat. Pour the meat and gravy over the vegetables. Top with the cheese and place in a hot oven just until the cheese melts. serves 6 Double Bean Pork 3 cups pork (cubed and cooked) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup celery (sliced thin) 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 can sliced mushrooms (8oz) 3 med. potatoes (peeled, quartered and cooked) 1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped) 3/4 cup green bell pepper (chopped) 1 clove of garlic (minced) 1 can pork & beans (16oz) 1 can kidney beans (16oz) 1 can tomato paste (6oz) 2 tsps. salt 1 tsp. black pepper Trim excess fat from pork. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the celery, onion, peppers and the garlic. Saute until tender then stir in the meat and cook until meat is hot in the center. Add the rest of the ingredients, blending well. Cover and simmer over low heat 45 mins. to an hour. serves 6 Potato Topped Casserole 4 med. potatoes (peeled, sliced and cooked) 2 lbs. lean ground beef 4 Tbsps. butter 1 large onion (chopped) 1 red bell pepper (sliced) 1 green bell pepper (sliced) 1 clove garlic (minced) 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 Tbsps. cooking sherry 1/4 cup parsley (chopped) 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup swiss cheese (shredded) In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef in 2 Tbsps. of butter, then add the onion, red and green bell pepper; saute until soft. Spoon off excess fat, then stir in the garlic, salt, black pepper, sherry and the parsley, saute another 5 mins. Spread the mixture into a buttered, 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. To the cooked potatoes add the remaining 2 Tbsps. of butter and milk, beat until smooth, salt to taste. Spread the potatoes over the meat mixture evenly, then using a spoon, pull up points. Sprinkle the top with the shreaded cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 until potatoes and cheese is lightly browned. serves 4-6 ------------------

Lowie and Llama both your recipes are being made this afternoon and I am the main taste tester. ------------------

All those cranberries Ed! If you can modify a " craison " recipe for us that would be great. I can never get enough cranberries! I love them. ------------------

You must have the same hairdresser I have Brig! Factually my sister trims my long tresses and she does a great job. ------------------

Hilly you have some good tips too so POST THEM! Hilly Brig and Debbielee,some of these tips were handed down from grandma, Others I hear about and experiment with and I also concoct my own. I have these old books that were my grandmothers. You should see the Family Medical book that was published in 1857. That book has some bizarre topics. Did you all know that when a woman had a baby they use to bind the babys feet and legs all the way up to the knees to keep the babys legs straight. They kept this binding on the baby for about a year. Poor Kid. There is also a section in the book for family dentistry where parents used farm tools to pull their kids teeth. Totally weird but it worked.. I haven't unpacked all my books yet but I will look to see if I can find it this afternoon. ------------------ [This message has been edited by reci (edited November 30, 2002).]

I second that ditto! ------------------

Conditioner for Oily Hair 1 lemon 1/4 cup cider vinegar Wash, slice and de-seed the lemon. Whir lemon in a blender to a smooth pulp. Filter thru muslin. mix with the cider vinegar. After shampooing, blot hair with a towl and rub mixture into scalp. Leave on 10-15 minutes, then rinse with cool water. ------------------

1/3 cup baking soda 1/4 cup citric acid powder or crystals*in the vitamin section of your pharmacy or the food canning sectionof grocery stores( you can also in a pinch crush vitamin C tablets) 1tbsp cornstarch Mix all the ingredients and store in clean dry container with a tight lid. ***Be careful to keep mix dry, moisture will cause the mix to fizz and react in the container*** To use; Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of salts into a warm bath of water. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essentail oil to the bath after adding the fizzies. Makes about 5 ounces, enough for 2 baths. ------------------

Once the first cold snap sends you to the cedar trunk to embrace the warm woolen blankets, you will know that the time has arrived to seasonally adjust your home. Here are 6 simple ways to bring that cozy feeling into your house. Add warm layers to sofas and chairs by way of paisley or plaid throws; add attractive runners to visually warm tabletops; and layer hooked or Oriental style rugs on the wooden floors. Slipcover your down comforter in a warming cotton flannel and add colorful panels of fabric to the windows over your sheers. Remember to rearrange your furniture away from drafts and cold window areas, drawing the sofa or table up to the hearth. Now is also the season in which to stack the books you've been meaning to read on the coffee or side table. If you like, cluster your easy chairs around the dining room table, and or pull a small side table in front of the hearth for cozy games of chess or cribbage, or perhaps a small supper in front of a gently warming blaze. Cluster candles on a plant stand or stack in a fireplace to add visual warmth to a room. Place small votive candles in salvaged martini glasses all around your kitchen (add a bit of water to the bottom so the glass won't crack). This seems to help dissipate unwanted cooking odors. Borrow from nature and gather bouquets of fall leaves and fill wooden bowls with pinecones, colorful gourds and Indian corn. I have Quilts on furniture and lots of candles in all different sizes all over the living room. I also have cinnamon sticks and dried apple slices around the house which gives the house a homey smell. ------------------

Make a Pine and Cranberry Candle Cradle CREATING THE POT • Hot glue pieces of pine all the way around a terra-cotta pot, allowing the greens to extend about 1 to 2 inches beyond the rim of the pot. • Tie a piece of sheer burgundy ribbon around the pine in a knot. CREATING A PINECONE CIRCLE • Create a string of pinecones by wrapping the end of a piece of wire around the base of the first cone, moving over a few inches to wrap the next cone until you have a string. • Bring the two ends together, forming a circle the same circumference as the top of the pot. FILLING IT UP • Insert the pillar candle into the terra-cotta pot. • Place the pinecone ring over the candle and let it rest on the rim of the pot. • Fill the space between the candle and the pot with loose cranberries. Use various-sized pillars and pots to add interest to your tabletop. ------------------