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 … Read more
Brownie Hearts Prepare brownie mix per package directions and bake as directed. Cool, then cut out hearts using a cookie cutter or a knife. Pipe on store-bought frosting or use “Writing Icing” to create chocolate “conversation hearts”. (Betty Crocker is one of the companies that makes “Writing Icing”.) from Feb 2021 Woman’s Day
Broccoli Cheddar Soup This thick, cheesy broccoli cheddar soup is proof that soup doesn’t need to be made in big batches to be good. ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup butter, cubed ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 ½ cups milk ¾ cup chicken broth 1 cup cooked, chopped fresh … Read more
Cranberry Nut Bread 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup whole raw cranberries 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Hot water 1 tablespoon grated orange peel ½ cup orange juice 1 egg, slightly beaten Heat oven to 325 … Read more
With the start of the new year, our theme of starting anew, we are re-using and re-purposing items we might already have around the house. I have two crafts and a great recipe to share! Crafts Christmas Card Ornaments Don’t throw away those gorgeous Christmas cards that you got this year (actually last year, now). … Read more
Holiday Craft Ideas These Putz Houses were by my grandkids. I helped with the cardboard houses (made with repurposed cereal, tissue, butter, or cracker boxes or any other lightweight cardboard that you can find), and they took it from there. The instructions can be found on … Read more
Aunt Ruth’s Sugar Cookies Preheat oven to 350° or less. I use 325° 3 cups sugar 2 cups lard 4 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp nutmeg pinch of salt 7 cups flour, divided Cream sugar and lard together. Add eggs and buttermilk to sugar mixture. Add … Read more