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Category: Beth’s Corner

Recycling for Seed Pots

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Crafts, Hints, How To, Newsletter, Seeds

What to Recycle for Seed Pots There are a number of things you can use to start your seeds. Keurig cups, yogurt cups, small ice cream cups can all be used. Be sure to put at least one hole in the bottom of cups (Keurig cups already have a hole) for drainage. (We don’t want […]

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Italian Beef

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Newsletter, Recipes

World’s Easiest Italian Beef Recipe 2 to 4 pounds very lean beef roast (rolled rump/sirloin tip/top round) thawed or fresh 1 jar pepperoncini including vinegar (juice) Place beef in slow cooker with pepperoncini and all liquid in the jar. Set on high. Cover and plan to cook for at least 8 hours. Do not add […]

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Beth’s Corner April 2021

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Hints, Newsletter

April is the month that you are probably going to be busy –whether out in the garden or starting your spring cleaning. So, Beth’s Corner has the world’s easiest Italian Beef recipe ready for you. It’s perfect if you plan to be out in the garden all day. Just put it on before you go […]

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Beth’s Corner March 2021

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, Hints, March, Newsletter

HOMEMADE SUET CAKE  Homemade suet cakes that fit standard suet feeders can be made with molds—sandwich-size plastic freezer containers (Dollar Store). Save the store-bought plastic suet cake holders and reuse them as your molds. Be sure to coat each mold with a non-stick spray before putting in the suet mix. Recipe #1 uses empty orange […]

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Birdhouse

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| 2021, Backyard, Beth's Corner, Birds, How To, March, Projects and Crafts

QUICK AND EASY BIRDHOUSE Supplies: 1 plastic milk jug 30 inches of thick string or very thin rope. Directions: Reattach cap. Cut a 2-inch hole in the side of the jug about 2 inches from the bottom. Make a small hole (slightly bigger than the diameter of your string) on each side of the top […]

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Suet Cakes

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| 2021, Article, Beth's Corner, Birds, Crafts, Hints, How To, March, Newsletter, Recipes

HOMEMADE SUET CAKE  Homemade suet cakes that fit standard suet feeders can be made with molds—sandwich-size plastic freezer containers (Dollar Store). Save the store-bought plastic suet cake holders and reuse them as your molds. Be sure to coat each mold with a non-stick spray before putting in the suet mix. Recipe #1 uses empty orange […]

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Irish Apple Cake

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, March, Newsletter, Recipes

For Streusel Topping: 6 tablespoons cool salted butter, plus more for pan ¾ cup all-purpose flour  ¼ cup rolled oats ½ cup granulated sugar pinch of salt For The Cake: 1 stick salted butter at room temp ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 […]

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Easy Peasy Tomato Soup

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, March, Newsletter, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 TBS butter 2 TBS olive oil 2 Cups onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 Tsp kosher salt 2 TBS flour 28 oz can tomatoes (including juice) 2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 basil sprigs (1 tsp dried basil) Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in […]

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Beth’s Corner February 2021

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, February, Hints, Newsletter

  Tired of the cold and staying in the house? Plan a project!  Here are a few simple crafts you can do for Valentines’ Day and a quick Valentine dessert recipe to celebrate the occasion. You can also make a simple homemade soup for two to share with a spouse or a friend—just add a sandwich for […]

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Button Paper Clips

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, Crafts, February, November, Projects and Crafts

BUTTON PAPER CLIPS Buttons with flat backs and no shank Large, coated paper clips Glue Directions: Apply glue to back of buttons and clips.  Press to adhere. Allow to dry 24 hours. from Feb/Mar 2021 Country Woman

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Netherlands - Keukenhof 2021 episode 1

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See all these flowers? I planted the daffodils, but not even one of the others. Thank you, Mama Nature

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