Grandma Hystad's Recipes, Bar Mixes, Tips

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To save space on your computer, make a few files and name them Recipes, Cooking Tips, Cleaning Tips, Bar Mixes. You can then copy and paste only articles you would like to save.CONTENTSGRANDMA'S BAKED HAM AND APPLES GRANDMA'S VEGETABLE SOUP MUFFINS LIGHTSIDE FOOD, COOKING, CLEANING TIPS RESPONSIBLE DRINKING BAR MIXES INTERNET TOP MALLGOOD NEWS Americans could see lower home heating bills this winter with milder- then-normal temperatures expected from the West to Northeast, weather forcasters said October 10, 2006GRANDMA'S BAKED HAM AND APPLES 2 large slices of hamsteak 2 teaspoons(10 ml).prepared mustard 4 tablespoons (60 ml) brown sugar 2 tart apples 1 cups (375 ml) apple juicePlace the ham in baking dish and rub with mustard. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons (30 ml), of brown sugar. Core the apple and cut into thin slices. Cover the ham with the apple slices and sprinkle with rest of brown sugar. Add apple juice. Bake at 300 F, (150 C), for 30 minutes or until tender.YIELD: 4-5 servings. TIME: 40 minutesGRANDMA'S VEGETABLE SOUP 4 CUPS (1000 ML)soup stock 1 medium potato, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped cup (250 ml) frozen corn kernels cup (250 ml) turnip cup (250 ml) frozen green beanssalt and pepper to taste Partially cook all raw vegetables in a minimum of water. Add stock, seasonings and frozen vegetables. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.MUFFINS 2 cups (500 ml) muffin mix 1 slightly beaten egg 1 cup (250 ml) water 3 tablespoons..(45 ml) melted marg or butter Add ingredients at once and stir until mixture is moistened. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400F, (200C), for 20-25 minutes.VARIATIONS Cheese--- add small amount of cheddar cheese in centre before baking.JELLY---follow recipe. Fill muffin tins half full. Add Tart jelly and add rest of muffin mix. Bake as directed.Check out the latest prices, compare, by clicking on: www.shopping.com www.dealtime.comLIGHTSIDE A rabbi, a priest and a pastor were all in a boat together fishing. The pastor said to the others, "I think I am going to go over to that shore and sit down." So he gets out of the boat, walks across the water and sits down on the shore.Then, the priest says to the rabbi, "I think I am going to go over and join him." So, he does the same as the pastor and sits next to him on the shore.The rabbi thinks to himself, "well if they can do it, so can I" He climbs out of the boat, but he falls right down in the water. The pastor says to the priest, "do you think we should of told him where the rocks were?"FOOD, HEALTHY LIVING When it comes to food, healthy living, etc., generally the Information apply to both Canada and The U.S.A.Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating and the Food Safety and Nutritious Programs provide guidelines for save and nutritious eating to help improve and protect your health. Visit www.hc-sc.gc.caFood recalls and allergy alerts Visit www.cfia-acia.agr.caYou can ask to be added to the automatic notification listAVOID Parents must be cautioned against giving small hard pieces of food Which can cause choking. Foods that have been implicated include nuts (alone or in other foods such as cookies), pieces of raw vegetables, kernel corn, raw peas or beans, popcorn, hotdogs, berries and small candies.TIPS If you are having trouble with brown sugar staying moist.try storing it with a piece of bread inside.For chocolate cakes try dusting the greased pans with cocaco instead of flour.If you have over salted soup, sauce etcslice a raw potato in it, cook for about 6-8 , then remove. The salty taste will disappear with the potato.HEALTH CONCERNS AND SENIORS. Want to learn about heart disease, stroke, arthritis or medications?Toll-free call 1 866-225-0709 or on line at; www.hc-sc.gc.ca/seniors-aines.Stain Removal TipsIn past issue we covered most stain removal tips. If your new to Grandma's News letter, check out some of the past issues.Mix 50-50 water, white vinegar. Great for stubborn carpet stains.Wood Furniture; To remove water stains, dab white toothpaste onto the stain. Allow the paste to dry and then gently buff with a soft clothCleaner: Mix a few drops of tea-tree oil in a spray bottle. Add 2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons dishwashing liquid. This will create a pleasant-smelling, general-purpose cleaner.Sanitize Counter, fridge handle, door knobs. Put white vinegar in one spray bootle, and hydrogen peroxide in another. Spray surface with one, then the other and wipe. Doesn't matter which spray you use first, but do keep them in separate bottles.RESPONSIBLE DRINKINGIf you have teenagers, or in fact any adult, impress on them the risks of driving while intoxicated. Statistics demonstrate drunk drivers cause many fatal road accidents.It should be known that like any other drug, addiction is a potential hazard. Excess of alcohol will effect organs such as the brain, heart, and liver.BAR MIXESJohn Alden 1 oz. gold rum 1 oz. coffee liqueur 1 oz. orange curacao Combine with ice, shake well. Strain straight up.John McClain 1 oz scotch I teaspoon syrup A few dashes of Angostura bitters Combine with ice; shake. Strain and add ice.Java Cooler 1 oz. gin 1 teaspoon lemon juice A few dashes of angostura bitters Tonic water Add the lime juice, bitters, and gin over ice. Stir well, fill with tonicNon Alcoholic drinksLemonade (Golden) 2 teaspoons bar sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1 egg yolk 6 ounces water Shake with ice cubes. Strain into 10 ounce glass. Add ice cubes. Decorate with orange slice, lemon slice, and a cherry.Mandarin punch 2 cups bar sugar 24 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks cup water 2 cups orange juice cup lime juice 3 drops spearmint oil 1 teaspoon chopped candied ginger 1 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped Club sodaBar MeasuresJiggerusually 1 ounceTeaspoon1/8 ounceDash1/4 ounce (bitters 1/8 teaspoon)Scoop (of ice)about I cupEARN/SAVE With Internet Top MallsHere is your chance to save on your shopping by getting an Fr*e Membership card. If you have a few hours a week you can also earn some good cash.Now you can shop hundreds of the top Online Merchants at one place: your own mall! We're talking names like Wal-Mart, Buy.com, Overstock, uBID, Apple Computers, iTunes, Montgomery Ward, Books-A-Million, Office Depot, Office Max, Hotwire, Target, Lerner, Chadwick, SunglassHut, Fossil, Lane Bryant, Drugstore.com, HealthPlans.com, Sirius Satellite Radio, Blockbuster Online, Dish Network & many, many more. http://www.telebay.com/activity/mall.htmlDisclaimer: The Author of this article is not responsible for accuracy or completeness nor shall he be held liable for any damage or loss arising out of or in any way related to the information or utilization of it.