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Jars - A Love Story
By Hklbrries
Cute, little ramekins are fine, but nothing compares to an old wide-mouth jar
- Paris – Back in the days when peanut butter came in glass jars, my mom declared these the best of all savable jars because they were large, sturdy and reliable.
- She used them for storing bacon grease, for orphan buttons, and in the summertime, my
- dad filled jars with homegrown cucumbers from his garden with vinegar and dill, and used them for storing nails and screws in the garage, too. I don’t think a jar was ever thrown out in our house.
- Along with the Pierce family coffee addiction, I’ve also inherited the love of old jars.
- to embarrassing to admit, but my boyfriend and I probably go through at least one jar of jam every week or so (he always puts a few big spoonfuls in his yogurt), and I save them all.
- to the obvious money-saving appeal of using jars, they’re cute … especially the ones that I find at the flea markets in France. I like to think of it as recycling.
- Recipes in collection associated with this article: Ginger-Plum Crumble with Ricotta Crème;Cauliflower ’N’ Cheese.
Eggs
By Hklbrries
General information about eggs
- "Although we eat them every day (in one form or another), we bet you really don't know eggs. All sorts of eggs - quail, sturgeon, goose - are delicious, but here's the skinny on those produced by chic
- A chicken takes about 26 hours to produce an egg; after a 30-minute rest, she starts the process again. Fertilized eggs are no more nutritious than unfertilized eggs.
- Egg shell color is determined by the chicken's breed.
- Always refrigerate eggs; they lose more nutrition in a day at room temperature than a week of refrigeration. But do bring eggs to room temperature to achieve maximum volume in baking.
- Eggs are generally edible for about a month. If your recipe calls for only egg whites and you'd like to save the yolks, cover them in water in a tight container, and refrigerate for up to three days.
- On average, only 1 in 20,000 eggs might contain the bacteria for salmonella (so you might encounter a contaminated egg every 84 years).
- All the fat in eggs (5g) is found in the yolks. Whites provide protein and riboflavin. And while eggs contain protein, iron, phosphorous and vitamins A, D and E, they have been demonized because of th
Problem: Messy Gravy Boat
By Hklbrries
Problem: The gravy boat creates a drippy mess on your tablecloth
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Bread Crumbs
By Hklbrries
Remove crusts from day-old bread slices and tear slices into pieces
- Day-old bread
Espresso Walnut Ginger Crumb Crust
By Hklbrries
"We found this pie crust is wonderful for both pies and puddings
- 1/2 cup ground walnut meats
- 3/4 cup crushed gingersnap crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) brewed espresso, at room temperature
Mexican Chocolate Brownies
By Hklbrries
Freshly ground pepper and a hint of cinnamon make Mexican Chocolate Brownies a unique taste sensation
- 1 cup cocoa
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 7 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
Midwinter Potato Salad
By Hklbrries
Standard fare for warm-season picnics, potato salad is just as welcome in winter
- 2 1/2 pounds thin-skinned potatoes
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces (about 1 cup) blue-veined cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dry basil
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 large red-skinned apples
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Hard Sauce
By Hklbrries
This is one of my Mother's (Jeannette Costigan's) recipes
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Pinch salt
- Blend all ingredients thoroughly. Excellent on bread puddings or gingerbread.
Cranberry Cream Dessert Salad
By Hklbrries
The ingredients for this salad can all be prepared the night before use
- 1 (10 1/2 oz) package (3 cups) miniature marshmallows
- 1 (#2) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 (3 oz) package of cream cheese
- 1/2 pint whippping cream
- 1 lb (4 cups) fresh cranberries, chopped
Enjoy the Perfect Cup of Coffee at Home
By Hklbrries
You're off to a good start by selecting high-quality, perfectly roasted beans from Starbucks
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