Grandma Hystad Recipes, Cleaning Tips, Bar Mixes

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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.CONTENDSGRANDMA'S BEEF -STEW AND DUMPLINGSGRANDMA'S WHIPPED SHORT BREAD COOKIESSQUEAKY CLEANSTAIN REMOVALLIGHTSIDEFOOD, HEALTHY LIVINGHEALTH CONCERN AND SENIORSRESPONSIBLE DRINKINGBAR MIXESTOP MALLS SAVEGrandma's Beef-Stew & Dumplings1 pound(500 g)stew beef3 tablespoons.....(45 ml)flour1 clove of garlicsalt and pepper to taste1 medium size onion, chopped3 carrots1 turnip, diced1 bay leafCut meat into cubes. Roll in flour and brown in hot oil.Add chopped onion and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.Stir until onion is a golden brown. Add enough water to coverthe meat. Bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 1 -2 hours.Add rest of vegetables hour before stew is served.YIELD: serves 4-6TIME: 15 minutes preparation, approx.2 hours to cookDumplings2 cups.(500 ml)all purpose flour4 teaspoons(20 ml)baking powder teaspoon(2,5 ml)salt2 tablespoons(30 ml)shortening cup(185 ml)milkSift flour. Add baking powder and salt and sift again.Cut in the shortening and add milk. Drop into simmering stewgently, being careful to drop a piece of meat or vegetable sothat it will not be immersed. Cover the kettle.GRANDMA'S WHIPPED SHORT BREAD COOKIES1 pound.(500 g)butter or margarine3 cups.(750 ml)flour1 cup.(250 ml)icing sugarBeat with mixer until creamy. Drop on cookie sheet and bakeat 350 F, (175 C), until slightly brown.YIELD: makes approximately 5 dozen cookiesCALORIES: approximately 80 calories per cookieTIME: 1 hour (includes cooking and cleaning time)Squeaky CleanGerms and kitchen are like a married couple, always close by. Germs really love the kitchen, especially sponges, dishcloths and sinks. You can disinfect all three by soaking sponges, and dishcloths for 5-10 minutes in the sink in a solution of cup Clorax Regular Bleach and one gallon of water. Rinse with clean water and let dry.You can use the same solution to disinfect food spills, refrigeration, door handles.Touching surfaces that have germs on them, such as faucets, can spread bacteria, cutting boards, tables, phones, light switches, anything touched by humans, animals.Stain Removal Tips In 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 cloth.Good Wall Cleaner cup(60 ml)Baking Soda cup(125 ml)White Vinegar1 cup.(250 ml)amonia1 gallon.(4 1.)...hot waterThis works equally well on any paint or wall paper. Leaves clean odor, and no reside.TIPS Cooking cabbage has less odor when a stalk of celery is added to the pot.Clean dusty candles with cloth saturated with alcohol.Campers, rub the bottoms of cooking pots with a bar of soap and they will wash up in jiffy time.When baking a cake and find yourself without eggs, use 1 teaspoon(5 ml) vinegar and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda.LIGHTSIDEA man is driving up a narrow mountain road. A woman is driving down the same road. As they pass each other the woman leans out her window and yells, "PIG!"The man leans out his window and yells, "STUPID!"He keeps driving up the Mountain, comes around a corner, and smashes his car after slamming into a pig in the middle of the road.FOOD, HEALTHY LIVINGWhen 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.ca Click on foodFood recalls and allergy alerts Visit www.cfia-acia.agr.ca You can ask to be added to the automatic notification listHEALTH 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.Check out the latest prices, compare, by clicking on: www.shopping.comwww.dealtime.comRESPONSIBLE 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 MIXESApple Cocktail ounce applejack ounce apple cider ounce gin ounce brandyShake with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.Trader Vic's Rum Fizz1 ounces light Puerto Rican Rum1 ounce lemon juice2 teaspoons bar sugar1 egg ounce cream sodaGrated orange peelShake all ingredients except orange peel in electric mixer (or in shaker can with mixing glass) with ice cubes. Strain into fizz glass. Sprinkle with grated orange peel.Fresh Fruit Punch8 ounces apiece of orange juice, pineapple juice, and grapefruit juice.1 bottle ginger ale. Sugar to taste.Combine the juices with the sugar . Stir until the sugar is dissolved and refrigerate. Add the ginger ale plus chunks of ice before serving.Thank you for reading my Grandma's Hystad recipes, tips, bar mixes. We sure would like to hear from you. Let us know how you made out when cooking, using our tips.Do you have a favourite family recipe passed down through the years? Would you consider sharing it with other subscribers of Grandma Hystads Recipes? Send it in we would like to publish it.