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Walnut Molasses Pie
By Hklbrries
Judith Ogden Larsen's pie shop had a beginning as humble as gooseberry pie
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup mild molasses
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (10-inch) unbaked piecrust
Romancing the Grape
By Hklbrries
Figuring out the connection between the heart and Valentine's Day is not difficult
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Jamaican Pineapple Wedges
By Hklbrries
"2 servings if used alone, 4 servings if used as an ice cream topping
- 1 ripe pineapple
- 3/4 cup light rum
- 1/4 cup clover honey
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Spiced Teas
By Hklbrries
For a perfect holiday gift, fill a fancy jar or pot with a special homemade spiced tea blend
- Anise-Cinnamon Tea:
- 1 1/2 cups black tea leaves (1/4 pound)
- 1 tbsp anise seed
- 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick, broken up
- Cardamom-Clove Tea:
- 1 1/2 cups black tea leaves (1/4 pound)
- 1 tbsp cardamom seed (remove outer shells before measuring)
- 1 tbsp whole cloves
- Peel of 1 lemon, dried (see Note)
- Lemon-Mint Tea:
- 1 1/2 cups black tea leaves (1/4 pound)
- 4 tbsp dried mint
- Peel of 1 lemon, dried (see Note)
- Orange-Clove Tea:
- 1 1/2 cups black tea leaves (1/4 pound)
- 2 tbsp whole cloves
- Peel of 1 orange, dried (see Note)
Serviceberries
By Hklbrries
Serviceberry, also called Juneberry or Saskatoon berry, is a purple fruit from a shrub or tree 6 to 16 feet high, f...
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The Good Fat You Should Be Eating (Omega 3's)
By Hklbrries
Omega-3: The Good Fat Doctors may tell you to cut the fat, but not all fats are unhealthy
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Cherry-Chocolate Coffee Cake
By Hklbrries
- For the streusel:
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- For the filling:
- 1 3/4 pounds fresh pie cherries, pitted (2 1/2 cups), or 2 cups jarred pitted sour cherries, drained
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp cherry liqueur (optional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- For the cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cups sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 12 tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
Gooey Goop
By Hklbrries
Non-edible. "Kids everywhere love just about anything that's gooey, slithery and slimy
- You'll Need:
- 1 bottle (8 ounces) white household glue, such as Elmer's
- 8 ounces water
- Poster paint or food coloring (optional)
- Small mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons borax powder (available in the laundry detergent section of larger supermarkets)
Hints from Heloise - Fruits and Vegetables - Do's and Dont's
By Hklbrries
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- Do's:
- to to in various stages of ripeness, to always have fresh fruit on hand. For example, purchase a few bananas that are ready to eat and a few green bananas that will ripen in a few days.
- Dont's:
- to store tomatoes in the fridge, which can change the texture and taste and stop the ripening process. Keep tomatoes out of direct sunlight unless you want them to ripen quickly.
- Don't wash fruits or vegetables with soap or bleach. They can absorb any “washing” solution. Wash with only cool water while gently rubbing with your hands or gently scrubbing with a veggie brush as recommended by the Food and Drug Administration.
Hint - Uses for Old Pantyhose
By Hklbrries
Dear Readers: Don't toss out pantyhose and stockings that get a run! Instead, reuse clean, worn-out pantyhose for a...
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