A Must Read for Boys 7-14

My latest project is a little bit different from most of my projects.  I assisted my son in a project.  He wrote a novel and I helped him with the typing and editing.  He did it through create a space.  The book turned out really well.  He is just 12 and what a story he has written. 

check out the link.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=life+on+the+town+line

Why use Blackstrap Molasses in Cooking?

Some people are wondering why they should cook with Blackstrap Molasses instead of using the regular molasses.  The Blackstrap molasses is much healthier.  It is the thickest and darkest molasses, so it has more minerals.  It has, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and selenium.  The regular molasses is processed with sulfur which is believed to cause allergic reactions. 

HOMEMADE BROWN SUGAR

This is so simple to make.  It is much better for you, and stays fresh.  It tastes great, and works well if you have run out of your store bought brown sugar. 

1 cup of granulated sugar
2 tsps. un-sulphured molasses (blackstrap molasses)

First, put in a small bowl.  Next, Cut (mash) the molasses into the sugar with a fork.  This will take a little effort.  Do not be discouraged it will work in fast once it starts to.  Finally, put the finished brown sugar into a Ziploc bag and put in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. 

HOMEMADE OATMEAL BREAD MACHINE BREAD

I love my bread machine.   It is so handy on busy days.  I think homemade bread is so much healthier then store bought.  Here is my own recipe.  I hope you enjoy it.

It makes a 1.5 lb. loaf

1 cup and 2 Tbs. of warm water
3 cups of unbleached flour
1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. raw honey or homemade brown sugar
1/2 cup old fashioned oats ( oatmeal)
1 1/2 tsp. yeast

Set your machine to #5 for a 1.5 lb. loaf and hit start.  Make sure you are there to hear the beep when it is done and get this out right away before it ends up being hard. 

CORNED BEEF HASH HOMEMADE

I don't know about you, but there is nothing that I hate any more then a can of Corned Beef Hash. YUCK!
This is how I make my Corned Beef Hash

First, I start by peeling a bunch of potatoes and boiling them in a medium kettle.  Then, I drain them and let them cool. Second, I heat up my cast iron frying pan with about 2 Tbs. of olive oil in it, on a medium heat.  Third, I dice up an onion and add that to the pan.  Next, I open a can of Libby's Corned Beef and add that to the pan and chop it up with my spatula.  Then, I slice my boiled potatoes and and them.  Now, I just let it cook until brown, while flipping it over every now and again with the spatula.  Add a little kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
I like to serve this with homemade oatmeal bread with a little olive oil on it and boiled eggs. 

ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR LAUNDRY COMING OUT SMELLING SWEATY???

I have come up with a recipe for homemade laundry detergent that takes care of this problem.  Here it is.

1 bar of Fels-Naptha 5.5 ounce grated fine
3 bars palmolive 3.2 ounce each grated fine
Oxy-clean 16 ounces
Color Safe Bleach 19 ounces
1 small box of baking soda

Mix together and store in a tupperware.  Use the oxy clean scoop for your measurement.  One scoop per load.  It makes your laundry odor less and unscented. 

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