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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008Below is the content from a message that was posted in an online Young Women’s group. I love avocados and, of course, any advice on storing food is always welcome. Hope you find these tips helpful for your avocados.
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Ever since my husband’s doctor suggested avocados to promote good health, we’ve been on an […]
Fresh Mozzarella Penne Pasta
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008This recipe was posted along with the information on avocados. I have never made it but it does look delicious. If anyone tries it, let me know how it turns out.
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
3 medium tomatoes peeled and diced
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 […]
Red Tomatoes… At Last
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008Sometimes it seems like the Lord makes us wait until all hope seems lost before pouring out his blessings on us. I have been struggling to grow a garden in my less-than-ideal backyard. I was blessed to be able to build a primitive garden box and to have it filled with top-grade garden […]
Things To Do with a Good Biscuit Recipe
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008A biscuit recipe can be used for many last minute meal ideas. If you don’t have a favorite recipe, here is mine: Baking Powder Biscuits
Pigs in a Blanket: Roll out the biscuit dough until it is about a quarter inch thick. Cut the dough into strips and roll them around hot […]
Strawberry Pie
Monday, April 28th, 2008It is getting close to summer and strawberries are coming into season. This means that from time to time they go on sale and are featured in large displays in the front of the produce section. Piles of large, red strawberries make me want to make Strawberry Pie. (In college I […]
My Mother’s Pancakes
Thursday, March 27th, 2008My mother did not use recipes in her daily cooking. She memorized basic rules to cook the things she liked. To make pancakes, she memorized the simple ratios of flour to baking soda and baking powder.
For every cup of flour she taught me to add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and […]
Baking Powder Biscuits
Thursday, March 27th, 20082 Cups Flour
3 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Salt
1/3 Cup Shortening
About 3/4 Cup Milk
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix together dry ingredients. Cut Shortening into the dry mix with a pastry blender or 2 butter knives (used scissors-fashion), until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Make a well in the center and pour in 2/3 cup of […]
