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Friday, May 4, 2012
Sellers Beware Rummage Sale Buyers are Coming Your Way
One of my fun hobbies is to go to rummage sales. So much fun and when you find something you have been looking for then that just puts a smile on my face.
There are a few rules that buyers should keep in mind when out rummaging this yard sale season
It is true that early birds get the best worm. The only thing is don't get the seller upset by being there too early simply get there at the very beginning.Geting there at the end has its benifits as well. Since sellers normally like to get rid of what they had left behind than to pack it all up there are normally good chance for great buys.
If you find something you are really interested put your tabs on it pick it up, carry it with you or have someone watch it if it is to big to carry around. It is a whole lot easier to change your mind and put it back than to grab it if someone else decides they like it as well.
Play your cards right by letting them know that you are really interested in a piece but if you are going to negotiate you want to keep a poker face allowing them to see that you are interested but at a certian price Dont be insulting by offering to little but keep your reasonable price in mind and be ready to walk away if you don't get near the price you think is reasonable
Great advice is to try it before you buy it. This way you dont get home and be disappointed because an item you purchase does not work.
If you plan on purchasing a lot become a piler and make a pile and ask if they can do any better on all of that.
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Meatless Loaf
MEATLESS LOAF
Makes 1 loaf to serve 4 to 6 people; Prep Time 15 minutes; Cook time 50 minutes
1 cup dry brown lentils
2 medium carrots, grated
1 cup diced Medjool dates
1 medium onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons A-1 sauce
1/2 cup ground or very finely minced pecans
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 large eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook lentils in boiling salted water for 20 minutes, or until very soft. Drain well. Place in food processor and pulse until very small bits.
Saute the carrots, dates, onion, celery in the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until very soft, stirring frequently to remove moisture. Add in garlic, cumin, A-1 sauce and soy sauce and cook another minute. Add this skillet mixture to food processor and pulse until very well blended.
Remove from food processor and stir in pecans, rice, bread crumbs and eggs.
Place a tin foil sling into a loaf pan and spoon mixture into pan. Bake for 30 minutes at center of oven.
OPTIONAL GLAZE:Â While mixture is baking, simmer for about 2 minutes in a small saucepan 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar, until thickened slightly.
Remove loaf from oven and spread sauce on top. Return to oven and bake another 20 minutes. Slice and serve as you would meatloaf.
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Spicy Eggs
- Place the eggs in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes. Drain the eggs and run under cold water to cool.
- Peel the eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Transfer the yolks to a small bowl and mash with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, cumin, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg whites, top with the jalapeño, and sprinkle with the ground chipotle.
Fudgy Mallow Bars
1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter
1 cup chocolate graham cracker or chocolate wafer crumbs (12 cookies)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch, square pan and line with parchment paper.
- Melt half of butter and then mix with crumbs, brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Press firmly into bottom of pan. Bake in bottom third of oven until set, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Combine remaining butter and unsweetened chocolate in a heatproof bowl; microwave at 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, vanilla and eggs. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add flour and mix until just combined. Pour over cooled crust and bake until just set, 22 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Set broiler on high and place oven rack 3 inches from heat. Sprinkle marshmallows and chocolate chips over cookie and broil until marshmallows start to brown, 1 minute. Remove from oven and let cool before cutting into squares.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Quick and Easy Salsa
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
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Presto Chicken Tacos
- In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in oil in batches. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Serve with toppings of your choice. Yield: 12 servings.
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Martha Stewart Meatloaf
MarthaStewart's Mother's Meatloaf
2 onions
2 sticks of celery
2 carrots
parsley
2 cloves garlic
bread crumbs
1/2 cup ketchup
1 egg
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
Mix all ingredients and bake in a 9 x 6 loaf pan at 350 for an hour and a half.
Halfway through the cooking, pour glaze over it.
Glaze
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
this recipe was featured years ago on the Martha Stewarts show where her mother actually prepared this recipe
California Tossed Salad
1/2 cup large walnut pieces
1/3 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 1/2 quarts torn mixed salad greens
6 ounces cooked shrimp (or one 5 ounce can drained)
1 large tomato cut in wedges
1/4 cup radish slices
2 tablespoons chipped chives or green onion
1 tin manadarin slices drained
1/4 cup cheese cubes
Toast walnuts lightly in a small skillet over low heat with 1 teaspoon oil, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp seasoned salt. Cool. Beat together remaining oil, salt, lemon juice, sugar, marjoram, and dill weed. In a large bowl, combine greens, shrimp, tomato, radishes, olives, and chives. Stir dressing; pour over salad. Toss until evenly coated. Add walnuts and mandarins; toss again. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve at once.
recipe source EVEN MORE RECIPES FROM THE BACKS OF BOXES, BOTTLES, CANS, AND JARS by Ceil Dyer
Turtle Bars
These are an all time favourite - terrificallly easy and very, very naughty. You can whip them up in minutes.
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
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Combine flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter; blend until crumbly. Pat mixture firmly onto bottom of ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecan halves over the unbaked crust. Set aside.
In small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2/3 cup butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Drizzle hot the caramel mixture over pecans and crust. Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Use a small spatula or butter knife to spread chips evenly as they melt. Cool completely before cutting into squares
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Cinco De Maya Cupcakes
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Banana Pudding
every southern mama has their own recipe for delicious banana pudding and here is another one to add to the rest YUMMY!!!!
Pudding
Meringue
Prepare Pudding: Preheat oven to 325°. Arrange one-third of vanilla wafers in a medium-size ovenproof bowl (about 2 qt.); cover with one-third of banana slices. Repeat layers twice with remaining vanilla wafers and bananas. Whisk together milk and next 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, 15 minutes or until pudding-like thickness. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Pour over vanilla wafers and bananas in bowl. 3. Prepare Meringue: Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until sugar dissolves and stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pudding, sealing to edge of bowl. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately, or let cool completely (about 30 minutes), and cover and chill 1 hour before serving.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
What Moms Really Want
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Lula's Chocolates and coupon code
Mother's day is less than 2 weeks away. Have you found the perfect gift for your mom? Let me share with you a sweet gift that many mothers would love to get.
Yummy delicious caramels with fillings as sweet as the chocolate on the outside. The old saying "Life is Like a box of chocolates" is true and so much more tastier when they are filled with caramels. I recently was sent a mothers day gift from Lula' s Chocolates and must say that they are truly delicious. While I ate one or two myself I also shared one with a child of mine and they totally agreed having their mothers sense of taste.
Rocky Road candy is one of my moms favorites. I can remember as a child this was probably the only thing I ever saw her be a bit stingy with. While my mother would purchase us candy to enjoy her sweet treat of choice was Rocky Road chocolate treat. Lula's Chocolates has created a aloha rocky road treat that contain both artisan marshmallow and roasted macadamia nuts. I am sure that my mother would be delighted with this sweet treat. This treat was included in the package we received in the goodies from Lula's Chocolates and I must say the delicious taste of it was something that was compared to none I had before. The nuts, chocolate and marshmallows wrapped their selves around each other and pleases my taste buds.
With Mother's Day just a short time from now why not purchase your mom, wife or special lady in your life some sweet chocolate from Lula's Chocolates. Visit Lula's Chocolates website at http://www.lulas.com/ As a bonus use the code LoveYourMother for an extra 20% off.
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