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How to know if you are dehydrated

2015-03-28T22:59:00.000-07:00

HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR BODY IS DEHYDRATED

Dehydration occurs when the amount of water that the body is losing is more than what it is receiving.
You loose water when you perspire, breathe, and pass out waste matter from the body.
So it is important everyday to drink plenty of water to restore what the body loses naturally.

How can you tell your body is becoming dehydrated?

When your body does not have sufficient water to carry out its many functions, you will find yourself becoming thirsty.
You will begin to urinate less and your urine begins to take on a yellow color.
Your lips begin to feel dry.
If you do not pay heed to these symptoms, your mouth will begin to feel dry, sometimes you will have muscle cramps.
You can also begin to feel lightheaded as the dehydration worsens.

Water is the main source of energy, without water nothing lives because a shortage of water suppresses and eventually kills some aspects of the body. It is the main solvent for all foods, vitamins, and minerals.

It is used in the breakdown of food into smaller particles and their eventual metabolism and assimilation. It also increases the rate of absorption into the body of essential substances in food and is also used to transport all substances inside the body. Water also gives luster and shine to the eyes and makes the skin smooth and prevents aging

Drink half of your body weight in ounces of water daily.
If you weigh 140 lbs, you need to drink 70 ounces of water daily.

Do not substitute water with caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, these are diuretics and will dehydrate you.
Every 6 ozs of caffeine or alcohol requires an additional 12 ozs of water to rehydrate you.

So drink your water daily for maximum health.

Gillian Mc Donald

A christian teacher who loves to read the word, pray and write articles about christian living, natural health and self improvement

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How to make Salara/Red coconut roll

2015-03-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

1 tbsp dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
¼ cup sugar
1 cup milk
¼ cup shortening
1 tsp salt
3 cups flour
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp butter
1 egg white

Filling

1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla essence
5 drops strawberry food colouring

Preparation

Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix and let stand.
Warm the milk, combine the shortening, salt and sugar; add flour and egg. Knead to make a moderately stiff dough. Shape into a ball.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover; let rise to double in size for about 1 hour. Combine all the filling ingredients and set aside.
Punch down the dough and divide in half. Roll each half into an 12 inch x 8 inch rectangle, and brush with melted butter.
Sprinkle half of the filling mixture on each rectangle of dough. Roll up lengthwise and seal the edges.
Cover and let rise until double in size.
Brush the rolls with beaten egg white. Bake at 375°F for 20 - 30 minutes.
Cut into slices and serve.

How to make your own peanut butter

2015-01-10T16:56:00.000-08:00

Making Peanut Butter

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted, roasted shelled peanuts

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Tips
Add sweetener (honey) or spices (cinnamon) to the finished peanut butter.

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor.

2. Blend until desired texture is reached.

3.. Place in airtight container and refrigerate unused portion.

How to make your own shampoo

2014-08-13T10:50:00.001-07:00

LEMON EGG SHAMPOO

1 egg
1 tsp. lemon juice
3 tbs. unscented shampoo
Fragrance of your choice

Mix ingredients thoroughly, wash hair and rinse.
Great for giving your hair bounce and shine.

HERBAL SHAMPOO

1-cup water
3 tsp rosemary
3 tsp orange peel
3 tsp lavender
3 tsp mint
3 tsp thyme
1 tsp lemon peel
1-cup baby shampoo

Boil water and add herbs. Simmer on very low heat for 15 minutes. Let cool then add baby shampoo. Store in attractive jar and enjoy.

COCONUT HOT OIL TREATMENT

1/2cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp coconut oil

Mix thoroughly and apply to hair as needed before shampooing. Wrap head in hot towel and let set for 30 minutes.

DEEP CONDITIONER 1

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 of an avocado

Mix ingredients, rub into hair, wrap with a towel for 30 minutes.Shampoo as usual.

DEEP CONDITIONER 2

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil

Mix ingredients, rub into hair, cover hair with shower cap for 30 minutes. Shampoo as usual

HAIR SHINE

1 tsp honey
4 cups warm water

After shampoo ,pour honey and water mixture into hair, do nor rinse out.

Gillian Mc Donald

A christian teacher who loves to read the word, pray and write articles about christian living, natural health and self improvement

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How to manage family differences

2014-01-04T16:05:00.000-08:00

Family differences will always be found among families because people that make up families are different, they come from different social and economic backgrounds, there is no perfect family. Therefore it is important to recognize that from time to time differences are going to arise and they will have to be dealt with.

According to Ephesians 5:33, Husbands are told to love their wives even as they love themselves, and wives are told to respect their husbands

Whatever the difference the key is to move forward with respect and understanding, recognizing the importance of working things out, by working together and learning from each other.and.finding proper ways to communicate feelings and needs. Most times a lot of these differences are because we have been accustomed to doing things one way. In order to manage family differences they are some basic things that needs to be addressed.

Love should be the driving force, not a feeling but a commitment in the way we act. You find motivation to love in the promise, character and gift of God, not in their attractiveness or lack thereof. It is a decision to value people because they are created in the image of God who is love. It shows spiritual maturity. 1 Peter 4:8 says, Love covers a multitude of sins

One needs to be committed to the family, it is extremely difficult to handle family differences and have cohesion when both parties are not committed. Things cannot be cannot be dealt with properly if one party does not want to get involved, or shirk their responsibility.

There needs to be a definition of what is important to those involved and what is not, its not about tradition but what will work for the situation . Not because the family you came from has done it this way does not mean that it cannot be done differently. One need to learn how to be flexible and willing to change. Do not be proud and arrogant and make the other person feel inferior but instead be understanding and find the best way to resolve the differences.

Accept the other person's feelings and try to understand why they act or feel the way they do. Do not be judgmental or critical, There must be trust and openness with each other so that one is willing to share their feelings and thoughts on the issue. One must learn to listen attentively and communicate effectively by asking questions where necessary so that there is no misunderstanding of what is being said.

Do not be selfish or rude or self centered and want to have your own way,. leave room for the other person. Affirm and support each other . Value the other person's ideas and avoid being the know it all type.This allows individuals to share their wealth of knowledge and experiences which would cause individuals to learn from and about each other

Do not ridicule, criticize, blame, find fault or resort to name calling because tempers will begin to flare and you will begin to create a hostile environment, there will be no peace. Respect each other at all times, give the other party the same respect you would give someone outside your home, they deserve it.
Whatever the family differences, problems can be worked out amicably ,so that all can live in a safe, peaceful, and loving environment.

How to deal with low self esteem

2012-11-09T09:47:00.001-08:00

Having low self-esteem can hinder us from getting things in life. Oftentimes we allow all the negatives to overwhelm us. When fear overtake us, we see ourselves as nothing, we do not think that we have value or of any importance so it causes us to be hindered. When you are hindered by low self-esteem you complain a lot, you self criticize and criticize others. You lack the drive and motivation to go ahead. You readily display your anger and you are argumentative and intolerant. You withdraw socially because you feel isolated and unloved. You do not open up to people freely because you are so sensitive that you get hurt easily.

Low self- esteem affects all areas of your life. Everyone feels a little inferior at times but when it becomes intense and long lasting that is where the problem begins. Because these feelings build up over the years it is unrealistic to expect changes to come immediately, it will take time. You have to start with your thinking, as a man thinks in his heart so is he. Change your mind set, come to the place where you begin to know your self worth and see your life change.

How to become debt free

2012-08-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

Becoming debt free or coming out of financial bondage takes some work but it can be done.There are several things that you can do to come out of debt.

1.Make a written plan

Having a written plan is the first step to turning things around in your life.
Have a plan of all expenditures and their importance, this is necessary because somewhere along the way we have not been distinguishing between our needs, wants and our desires. In your plan you need to make the distinction, you will be amazed to find out where you have been spending unnecessary money that has caused you to be in debt.

2.Decide what is essential for living and what is not.

One must learn conservation. You need to begin to ask yourself what things around the home you can do for yourself that you can stop calling in people to do things which you have to pay for.. They have the DIY departments (Do It Yourself), to help you to save on services. You will also need to develop some home skills so that you can eliminate some of the expenditure that are not really essential.As you begin to develop home skills you will find that some can be fun and at the same time cut some of your expenditure.

3.Think before you purchase.

When you are trying to get out of debt, you need to think before you make a purchase, if it is a necessity. Is it a need, want or a desire..
Are you purchasing because you have a credit card? Advertisements are geared to attract you so you can spend, you buy anything that gets your attention.
Are the book, CD and movie clubs necessary, can you live without them. What about the magazine subscriptions, can you cut them out of your budget? Remember you are looking for ways to eliminate some expenditure.
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4.Discontinue buying on credit

Bring yourself to the place where you buy on a cash only basis. It is necessary because in the first place you are in debt because of the misuse of credit card. Because you have overextended on your finances it becomes necessary for you to make sacrifices so that you can come out of debt.

5 Practice saving

Learn to save on a regular basis, even if its $10 a month. I am not advocating storing up large sums of money while you owe the creditors because you will still have to pay interest on the money you owe

If you are serious about getting out of debt, one needs to take all these keys and put them into operation.

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2009-10-08T04:55:00.000-07:00

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How to make Hot Cross Buns

2009-04-09T04:34:00.001-07:00

Hot Cross Buns are a traditional favorite for Good Friday.Today they are sold in bake shops and supermarket bakeries throughout the Easter season. Each bun has a cross on top to signify the crucifixion. In England, they were once sold by street vendors who advertised their goodies with cries of "Hot Cross Buns! "Hot Cross Buns!"

Their street cries became a nursery rhyme....

Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns!
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns! If ye have no daughters,
Give them to your sons.
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns

Here's a recipe to make your own Hot Cross Buns for Good Friday and Easter.

Ingredients:

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup margarine
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2/3 cup currants or raisins
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg white

Glaze

2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon water

Icing
1/2 cup Confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoon water

Warm a little milk and sprinkle yeast over. Mix to dissolve and let sit for 5 minutes.

Stirring constantly, add sugar, salt, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and eggs, currants or raisins Gradually mix in flour, dough will be wet and sticky. Continue kneading until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough "rest" for 30-45 minutes.

Grease a large baking pan, take pieces of dough and shape each portion into a ball and place on baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size.

In the meantime, pre-heat oven to 400° F.

When buns have risen, take a sharp or serrated knife and carefully slash buns with a cross. Brush them with egg white and place in oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° F, then bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack. Whisk together glaze ingredients, and spoon over buns in a cross pattern.

Let the buns continue to cool. When completely cool, fill a cake decorating bag, fitted with a round tip, with icing. Pipe an icing cross on each bun.

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How to make mustard honey mayonnaise

2009-01-19T05:09:00.000-08:00

HOW TO MAKE MUSTARD HONEY MAYONNAISE

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoon mustard

3/4 cup mayonnaise

Combine all the ingredients, mix thoroughly and refrigerate

Food and Drink - Tips

2009-01-01T04:27:00.000-08:00

How to make good looking fish

Before frying, dry the fish, dip in milk and roll in a coating made from cornflour, salt and black pepper.

How to get rid of fishy smells

Fishy smells can disappear from containers used for cooking and eating fish , if you wipe with soft paper and rinse in cold water containing some mustard.

How to make breadcrumbs

Brown some slices of bread in the oven or toaster, then crush with rolling pin to fine crumbs

How to make richer gravy

Add 1 tablespoon of cornflour to gravy

How to fry without splattering

Dry all foods thoroughly before putting into oil.Its water that causes the splattering.

How to unstop sticking cake.

Stand the pan on a damp cloth after you remove from the oven

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Christmas Blessings

2008-12-24T21:46:00.000-08:00

Christmas Blessings to all my friends and visitors.
I want to wish you the kind of joy and happiness you have given to numerous lives out there, as you have brought hope and encouragement and joy throughout the year .
May the dream that's closest to your heart be fulfilled in the coming days. Thank you for visiting.

I am looking forward to a short time of rest this week until the New Year.It is the only time I get a chance to take a well deserved break.

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How to make soap flakes and its uses

2008-12-17T03:42:00.000-08:00

HOW TO MAKE SOAP FLAKES AND ITS USES

Its really quite simple to make your own Soap Flakes. Take bars of soap, and grate it on a cheese grater.There you have your own Soap Flakes

Uses for Soap Flakes

To make soap without having to handle the caustic ingredients associated with soap making.

Making handmilled soaps
Clean fragile china, glassware, crystal,porcelain, marble, and ceramics
Clean musical instruments.
Cleaning and washing toys

Washing and cleaning fabrics such as chiffon, cashmere, silk, wool, linen and flannel
Cleaning carpets and rugs
Wash linoleum, vinyl floors and wood floors
Wash wallpaper, walls and wooden products
Wash furniture lie wood and leather.
Wash vehicles like cars vans,and cycles
Shampooing pets, like dogs and horses.
Wash dishes - add vinegar to cut grease
For household cleaning - add baking soda
Machine or handwashing

For most uses, washing floors, washing horses or dogs, washing or cleaning most things, use approximately 6 tablespoons of Soap Flakes to a bucket of water. Always rinse well. Premix Soap Flakes with some hot water to make a liquid concentrate then add to regular water.

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How To Make Soap Using The Rebatching Method

2008-12-12T05:25:00.000-08:00

How To Make Soap Using The Rebatching Method

1 bar soap
1 bowl
1 cheese grater
4- 5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milk
molds
double boiler

Grate the soap in the bowl. Add water and milk slowly and until the soap flakes are melted and mixture is thick like mashed potatoes .
You can add food coloring to get the color soap you desire
Cover your table top or work area so that the table does not get soiled.
Pour the soap mixture into the mold and leave for 3 days to dry thoroughly.

Using this basic recipe you can make your own by adding herbs, fragrances, oils, grains etc.

Oatmeal soap - add 3 tablespoons ground oatmeal, 3 drops essential oil,

Cornmeal soap - add 2 tablespoons, 3 drops Vitamin E oil - great for gardeners that work with their hands.

Rose soap - add 2 tablespoons grounded dry rose

Honey and Milk - add 4 tablespoons powered milk and 2 tablespoons honey

1 bar soap
1 bowl
1 cheese grater
4- 5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milk
molds
double boiler

Grate the soap in the bowl. Add water and milk slowly and until the soap flakes are melted and mixture is thick like mashed potatoes .
You can add food coloring to get the color soap you desire
Cover your table top or work area so that the table does not get soiled.
Pour the soap mixture into the mold and leave for 3 days to dry thoroughly.

Using this basic recipe you can make your own by adding herbs, fragrances, oils, grains etc.

Oatmeal soap - add 3 tablespoons ground oatmeal, 3 drops essential oil,

Cornmeal soap - add 2 tablespoons, 3 drops Vitamin E oil - great for gardeners that work with their hands.

Rose soap - add 2 tablespoons grounded dry rose

Honey and Milk - add 4 tablespoons powered milk and 2 tablespoons honey

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Food and Drink - Thanksgiving 3

2008-11-19T04:13:00.000-08:00

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY BREAD

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 orange

2 tablespoon margarine

2 cups halved cranberries

1/2 cup chopped nuts

In a bowl put flour, baking powder, sugar and salt
In a measuring cup combine the juice and grated rind of the orange, and melted margarine. Add water to the mixture to make 3/4 cup. Pour this mixture into dry ingredients, add cranberries and nuts. Mix well. Put into greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350'F for 50 minutes.

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON PECAN BUNS

Dough recipe

3 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 pk yeast
1/3 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Stir yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and warm water. Leave to rise for 15 minutes.

Beat together buttermilk, egg, salt, vanilla and sugar. Add 1 cup flour to mixture ad mix in.
Add the yeast mixture and mix . Add the two remaining cups of flour to make a soft dough.\let dough rise , punch down and knead slightly and let rise for 25 minutes.

Filling

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Mix the sugar, pecans and margarine in a small bowl.

Roll dough out into a rectangle, sprinkle the filling on top, Starting at the wide side roll up dough jelly roll fashion to form a log.. Pinch ends together to seal, using a sharp knife, cut roll crosswise into 12 equal pieces. Place buns flat in a greased rectangular pan, cover and allow to rise to double its size.
Heat oven to 350"F and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown

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Food and Drink - Thanksgiving 2

2008-11-16T03:57:00.000-08:00

HOW TO MAKE DREY EASY TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

1 15 - 20 pound turkey thawed and rinsed

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon flour

1 onion sliced

3 stalks celery sliced

Salt

1 Turkey size Reynolds oven cooking bag

Preheat oven to 350'F. Shake flour in bag, place in roasting pan. Place onion and celery in bag. Remove the neck and giblets and rub over inside with salt. Brush turkey with oil and place in bag.. Close bag with nylon tie, and make 6 half-inch slits in top . Insert meat thermometer through slit in bag . Bake until the thermometer registers 180"F or about 3 hours. Turkey roasts faster unstuffed

Prepare stuffing separately and bake in a covered dish adding some chicken broth for moistness

STUFFING

8 cups breadcrumbs

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery

1 cup chopped onions

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon mixed herbs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chicken broth

Melt the butter and add onions and celery, cook until golden brown.. Turn into a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Allow to cool before using.

CRANBERRY SAUCE

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

4 cups cranberries

Boil sugar and water for 5 minutes, add cranberries and continue to boil until the cranberries are cooked.

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Food and Drink - Thanksgiving 1

2008-11-14T04:29:00.000-08:00

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY BREAD

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 orange

2 tablespoon margarine

2 cups halved cranberries

1/2 cup chopped nuts

In a bowl put flour, baking powder, sugar and salt
In a measuring cup combine the juice and grated rind of the orange, and melted margarine. Add water to the mixture to make 3/4 cup. Pour this mixture into dry ingredients, add cranberries and nuts. Mix well. Put into greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350'F for 50 minutes

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY APPLE PIE

9 inch two crust pie

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

4 cups sliced apples

2 cups cranberries

2 tablespoons margarine

Preheat oven to 425'F.

In a large bowl mix sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add the apples and cranberries and mix well. Transfer the filling to the pastry lined pan and dot with margarine. Cover and put slits in top crust and seal the edges.

Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE MOLD

1 1/2 cups hot water

1 pack (8 serving size ) cranberry flavor gelatin

1 1/2 cups cold water

1 cup pineapple chunks chopped

1 cup cranberries chopped

Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bold until dissolved. Stir in cold water.

Pour the gelatin into medium bowl and refrigerate until thickened. Stir pineapple and cranberries into thickened gelatin. Spoon into 6 inch mold. Refrigerate until firm

To unmold, dip mold up to rim in warm water about 10 seconds. Put plate over mold, turn upside down shaking gently from side to side to release gelatin. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE

2 cups whole milk or coconut cream

2 tablespoon honey

1 cup cranberries
i cup pineapple chunks

1 egg (optional)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla-only if egg is used

6 cubes ice

Combine ingredients in blender use immediately or refrigerate.

For variations

If you are using two fruits instead of one, use one cup of each

Cherry Pineapple use cherry juice instead of fresh cherry

Banana Peaches

Pineapple Banana

Watermelon Pineapple

Orange Pineapple use orange juice instead of fresh orange

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Food and Drink - Cakes

2008-10-29T05:19:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MAKE BUTTER FROSTING

1/3 cup butter or margarine
4 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

In a bowl beat butter or margarine until fluffy. Gradually sift in 2 cups of the icing sugar, beating well.Slowly beat in the milk and vanilla
Slowly beat in remaining icing sugar. Beat in additional milk if necessary so that frosting could be spread easily. Add food coloring if needed.

Chocolate Butter Frosting

Prepare the basic recipe and beat in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into butter

Orange butter frosting

Prepare basic recipe and omit vanilla, add 1 teaspoon grated orange rind and 2 tablespoon orange juice

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Food and Drink - Beverages

2008-10-27T05:50:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MAKE SMOOTHIES

2 cups Whole milk or coconut cream
2 tablespoon honey
2 cups fresh or frozen fruit
1 egg (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla-only if egg is used
6 cubes ice

Combine ingredients in blender, use immediately or refrigerate.

For variations

If you are using two fruits instead of one, use one cup of each fruit

Cherry Pineapple - use cherry juice instead of fresh cherry

Banana Peaches

Pineapple Banana

Watermelon Pineapple

Orange pineapple - use orange juice instead of fresh orange

Gillian Mc Donald

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Food and Drink - Tips

2008-10-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

When testing a lage cake to see if its done, use a piece of uncooked spaghetti.

Mix nuts or dry fruits with flour before adding to cake batter, this will keep them fom sinking to the bottom during baking

Add some oil or a lump of margarine to the water and rice , noodles, nor spaghetti won't boil over or stick together.

If a soup is too salty, slice a a raw potato and put it in , this will absorb the salt, discard the potato n after.

Put 1 teaspoon vinegar in water when cooking cabbage or turnips, to eliminate the odour. Vinegar also keeps the cauliflower and potatoes white.
For fluffier omelets, add a pinch of cornstarch before beating eggs.

For a smooth gravy, mix equal quantities of flour and cornstarch

To avoid crying when cutting onions refrigerate them.

Recipe needs buttermilk and you don't have any, its simple to make. Mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lime juice

Gillian Mc Donald

A christian teacher who loves to read the word, pray and write articles about christian living, natural health and self improvement

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Food and Drink - Main Dishes

2008-10-16T05:54:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MAKE SPICES

MIXED SPICE
For baked goods and desserts

1 teaspoon clove powder
1 teaspoon allspice powder
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
pinch black pepper

Mix all ingredients well.

5-SPICE-POWDER

2 tablespoons fennel seeds
36 whole cloves
12 inches of stick cinnamon
12 whole star anise
2 tablespoons black pepper seeds

Put all the ingredients in a blender and ground to a powder.

VEGETABLE RICE MIX
No more plain boring rice

2 cups uncooked rice
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon celery flakes
2 teaspoon onion flakes
2 teaspoon green pepper flakes
2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

Mix all ingredients together and store until ready to cook.

SEASONING COATING MIX
For poultry and meat

2 cups flour
2 cups cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon sugar

Mix all ingredients. Store in a covered container in refrigerator.

ROASTING SPICE MIX
For grilling and roasting

8 cloves
2 tablespoons blackpepper seed
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a pan heat the cloves, blackpepper, cumin seeds and coriander until you begin to smell the spices. Add oregano and salt . Allow to cool and then grind mixture.

Coat meat with it and leave for 30 minutes to allow flavor to penetrate.

Gillian Mc Donald

A christian teacher who loves to read the word, pray and write articles about christian living, natural health and self improvement

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Food and Drink - Cakes

2008-10-16T05:49:00.000-07:00

MARSHMALLOW CUP CAKES

1/4 lb self-raising flour

1/4 lb sugar

1/4 lb margarine

2 eggs

vanilla essence

pinch of salt

milk to mix

Cream margarine and sugar
until fluffy, beat the eggs and add. Fold in the flour and salt.
Add vanilla essence and a little milk to make a soft dropping consistency

Place spoonfuls in cake cases on a baking tray to about two thirds full. Bake in hot oven for about 10 minutes, remove and place a marshmallow on top of each one and put back in the oven for about 5 minutes.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CUP CAKES

Using the same method above, remove cup cakes from oven and place chocolate chips on top instead of the marshmallow.

COFFEE CUP CAKE

1 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup margarine

2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

2 teaspoon coffee essence

Mix margarine and sugar until creamy,mix flour baking powder and salt and add to margarine mixture. Add egg and milk and mix well.
Finally add coffee essence and mix thoroughly and pour into Cup cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes

FUDGY CUP CAKES

2 1/4 cups flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/2 cup margarine

2 eggs

1/3 cup hot water

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup buttermilk

Combine hot water and cocoa, beat together margarine, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy and add beaten eggs.
Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda,and salt and add to margarine mixture along with buttermilk.

Stir cocoa mixture into batter, Beat a few minutes. Put batter into cup cake liners half full that are in cup cake pan.
Bake at 350'F for 35 minutes
Alow cupcakes to cool, then frost and decorate

Food and Drink - Main Dishes

2008-10-13T05:13:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MAKE RICE SALAD

2 cups rice
1 can tuna in water
4 hard boiled eggs sliced
4 tomatoes cut into wedges
2 sweet pepper cut into strips
1 cup bora cut into 1 inch length
1 onion cut in strips
2 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bouillon

Cook rice until firm and loose. Stir fry bora, sweet pepper, garlic, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, tuna, bouillon and add to rice. Finally add blackpepper and eggs and mix thoroughly. Add salt if necessary

Gillian Mc Donald

A christian teacher who loves to read the word, pray and write articles about christian living, natural health and self improvement

http://how2articles.blogspot.com

Food and Drink - Main Dishes

2008-10-13T04:54:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO SALAD

2 lbs sweet potatoes
2 sweet pepper
1 celery stalk
1 clove garlic
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon mustard

Peel and wash sweet potatoes, cut into cubes and boil in salted water until render and strain.
Wash and cut up sweet peppers, celery, mustard and garlic. Add when sweet potatoes are cold.
Add mayonnaise and mix.

Gillian Mc Donald

A christian teacher who loves to read the word, pray and write articles about christian living, natural health and self improvement

http://how2articles.blogspot.com

Beauty - Hair

2008-10-11T04:40:00.001-07:00