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I love the Lord and my big crazy family. My husband and I have been together for 44 years. I am a mother of two grown children and a grandmother to four biological grandchildren and 5 others. Many sites have been sold or did upgrades which messed up back links, if you find a broken link let me know and I will fix it.I have written online articles for Bubblews, Seekyt, TopicSpotter and Triond. You may still find some of my articles on Ehow/Demand Studio.
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Showing posts with label Seekyt. Show all posts

Friday, July 24, 2015

Freezing Green Peppers: without blanching



Having a garden can be very rewarding. We love green peppers to eat fresh, for stuffing and then before a frost, we harvest all the remaining green peppers and I cut/dice and freeze them to use later.



Green peppers and onions go in many of our recipes. With that said, there is never a good reason for a bell pepper to rot in the vegetable draw of the refrigerator, as freezing peppers is so easy.






The link above is a tutorial on freezing bell peppers as well as helpful facts about the bell pepper itself. I will share this tip; you do not need great skills in freezing peppers just time.



Supplies needed for freezing peppers:


  • Green, Red, Yellow or Orange Peppers
  • Plastic Freezer Bags
  • Sharp knife
  • Marking pen




If you enjoy green peppers as we do, eat some fresh while you can, stuff some for the freezer and then cut and or diced and freeze the rest.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Gluten-Free Chex Party Mix the Traditional Party Mix



http://angelgirlpj.blogspot.com/2015/02/gluten-free-magic-custard-cake.html
Gluten-Free Magic Custard Cake
Did you realize that many Chex cereals are gluten-free? They have several flavors to choose from, however, you may not want to incorporate them all in your Gluten-Free Chex Party Mix.

They have Rice, Corn, Honey Nut, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Apple Cinnamon that are all Gluten-Free; therefore, you may want to make a new gluten-free party mix just for your family.

If it has been awhile since you have made chex mix, you can read how to make Gluten-Free Chex Party Mix the Traditional Party Mix on Seekyt. It really is an easy and delicious snack for all members of your family.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Dark Chocolate Mousse Made with Avocado’s




Recently while watching The Doctors Television Show, Dr. Travis Stork lectured and tutored the very overweight 9-year old Honey Boo Boo and her mother on how they could eat healthier yet it would still taste good. 
 
Dr. Travis tricked Honey Boo Boo into tasting the healthy dark chocolate mousse before telling them the recipe contained the very healthy avocado.
1 cup of avocado contains a mere 240 calories and chucked full of fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin K, cooper, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C and potassium. Adding cocoa powder along with the avocado and it will have your taste buds doing a happy dance.

http://seekyt.com/dark-chocolate-mousse-recipe-easy-and-delicious/Try making the avocado chocolate mousse recipe for your family. Even if your family refuses to eat the healthy avocado, I guarantee they will never know and they will enjoy this chocolaty treat. 




Thursday, December 11, 2014

Peach Honey


I love honey and when my daughter said with her excess pears she researched and made pear honey. I had that ah hah moment and used the apples to make apple honey.
When the neighbor had peach trees I made an abundance of peach juice, which goes well with orange juice, however, I had a gallon jug that I could not possibly drink by myself and no one else really liked it. Well today, I decided to make peach honey to see if the family likes it for Christmas lunch.


Read the Apple Honey Recipe
and substitute peach juice for Apple Juice. 

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls



Whether you consider a pumpkin to be a vegetable or a fruit is of little importance, what you make with the pumpkin is. Using pumpkin in recipes adds so many vitamins and moisture, however, adds little calories. It’s a oh my goodness, win-win situation.  Carving pumpkins for Halloween is fun however; the pumpkin cinnamon roll is one of the recipes you will want to make our family for a healthier breakfast alternative.

For the recipe for Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls pop on over to Seekyt

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Halloween: Safety First

My nephew and niece as Bi-Polarism

Whether you are an adult going to a costume party, attending Light the Night or a child going from door to door trick or treating, it's Halloween: Safety First.  As parents or grandparents it's our job and responsibility to keep our children safe!
2 of my grandsons a few years back.
Common sense should tell you to purchase flame-retardant costumes that are roomy enough to allow a child to dress warmly, however, not too big as that could cause your child to trip or brush against a lit Jack-o-lantern. Also, take into consideration the color of the costume, the lighter in color the better for the visibility of the child. If the child is wearing a mask, instead of makeup, test it out before hitting the streets so you are certain the child can see in all directions well. 
Light the Night; couple of years ago

For years and years this treats inspection has been advised:
  1. An adult should check all treats before they are eaten. Explain why this is important to children. 
  2. Only eat treats in original, unopened wrappers. Throw away candy if wrappers are faded, have holes or tears, or if the candy has been unwrapped. 
  3. Check fruit and homemade treats for punctures or contamination. Allow your child to eat such items only if from someone you know and trust. Fruit can be cut into sections to check for sharp objects. 
  4. Consider giving non-edible treats such as stickers, crayons, coins etc.
 More trick-or-treating advise:
  1. Feed children before trick-or-treating and give them some candy from home while trick- or-treating to avoid the temptation to eat from their bags.
  2. Carry a flashlight or glow sticks, wear reflective clothing or tape, and watch for cars. Try to finish before dark.
  3. An adult should accompany young children, and visits should be limited to familiar well-lit homes.
  4. Avoid barking dogs or other upset animals.
 
    

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

No doubt you've seen pumpkins in fields, in grocery stores and at road side stands for sale. Maybe you are like we are and have grown your own. What are your plans for the pumpkins? Are you making pies, breads, sweet and easy pumpkin whip, pumpkin cake doughnuts or simply carving for Halloween? Whatever you make out of or do with the pumpkins don't forget to save the seeds for roasting. 

Pumpkin seeds not only taste good but they are also good for you. If you've never toasted or roasted pumpkin seeds that's OK there is always a first time.
To Read More: Seekyt



This post linked to: Frugal Food Thursday

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kristin and Eric Larrew's Wedding


Dave and Kristin
On September 1, 2012 my grand daughter, Kristin Schwartz was united in marriage to Eric Larrew. With Hurricane Isaac hitting Louisiana forcing heavy rains to head north, the planned outdoor wedding made the Facebook pages with a late breaking news bulletin. The Larrew wedding was now being re-planned and headed indoors.  
Z putting down feathers



Our 3-yr old grand daughter was the feather girl.  Instead of going up the aisle just once, she did it a couple of times. She knew she had an important job to lay down the feathers so Kristin would have soft things to walk on. She would have kept going if I had not stopped her. She had plenty of feathers left.

Kristin looked beautiful as her dad, David Wayne Schwartz 11, my son-n-law; walked her down the aisle of the Martinsville Church of the First Born.

The Big Kiss



As Eric and Kristin shared their first kiss, the whole congregation looked on and cheered. The wedding, despite the weather and change of venue, was great.






Here for the first time is  Mr and Mrs. Eric Larrew.
Kristin and Eric Larrew








Read about Wedding Cupcake Stands on Seekyt


Sunday, August 19, 2012

Gluten-Free Peach Bread


Summer time and all the fresh fruit and veggies are a bakers dream. Recipes, whether it be the made with regular all-purpose or gluten-free flours are being baked. One great recipe, for example is Gluten-Free Peach Bread. My peach bread recipe is a low sugar power packed dessert for people that are gluten intolerant or has celiac disease. 
Read more on Seekyt


 
This post linked to Frugal Food Thursdays

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Lavender in a Bucket

As I was pulling weeds around my lavender, I accidentally broke off a sprig so I instinctively put it in a bucket of water to see if it would take root. The birds have landed on the edge of the bucket numerous of times and enjoyed the water, I have to admit, I'm not sure I want to plant it or leave it in the bucket to view when I walk outside my door.
According to UMM.edu, "The name lavender comes from the Latin root lavare, which means "to wash." Lavender may have earned this name because it was frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit."

 
I love the smell of lavender whether it be the essential oil or the plant itself. I find it very soothing. 
After I accidentally pulled up the lavender sprig, I inserted some into my Himalayan Salt Lamps. It not only looks nice but gives off a bit of a fragrance too.
 
   

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Himalayan Salt Lamps

A Himalayan Salt Lamp I made

Himalayan salt lamps come from the foothills of the 250 million-year old Himalayan Mountains. Rock crystal salt deposits are carved into healing lamps. They have been around for a while; however, they are now making their way to our small town.
I personally have eaten and used Himalayan salt for my dry eyes since the beginning of 2010. I enjoy the taste of Himalayan salt and heard that it consist of 84 living minerals and elements, therefore, so much better for you than any other type of salt.

Rhonda Williamson introduced Connie Gill, the owner of Bremen Curves for women, to the Himalayan product line and salt lamps as a way to help her husband’s painful hands and an additional way to supplement her income and enhance the lives of the Curves women. However, not taking what Connie and her husband had to say as gospel, as I am a doubting Thomas in nature, I pursued looking into Himalayan salt lamps for myself. Already being a user of Himalayan salt, I wanted to know more about its healing benefits. 

When I made my Himalayan salt solution for my eyes, Hilde Bschorr was extremely helpful, so I reached out for her to learn more about the salt lamps. According to Hilde, the owner of Himalayan Living Salt, “One of the benefits for which salt lamps are known and valued is the production of natural negative ions, creating an effect similar to being at a beach, standing next to a waterfall, or using a manmade ion generator. When the lamp becomes warm, it absorbs moisture and the crystal becomes damp on the surface. This binds negative ions with the excess positive ions, neutralizing the positively-charged atmosphere of a room.”

Still curious, my sister and I made arrangements to talk to Rhonda Williamson, the owner of Himalayan Salt Creations. While talking to her, it was obvious of her passion for Himalayan salt lamps and Himalayan salt in general. Her physical store, Himalayan Salt Creation, is located in Warsaw Indiana; however, she does have a website where you can purchase Himalayan salt lamps and other Himalayan salt product. The advantage of visiting her store is you can see the unique Himalayan lamps for first hand. The Himalayan salt lamps vary in shapes and sizes from a small heart to a jumbo rock formation. If you are a lover of cats, she has it, or if you want a symbol of Christ’s death, she also carries the cross in 2 completely different patterns.

I asked Rhonda why she got into the Himalayan salt business and this is what she said, “When I got sick 5 years ago, I had a hard time understanding what my future would be because of my Lupus and Fibromyalgia. I prayed about it all the time but wasn't getting any answer. Actually, I wasn't paying attention. It was my illness that allowed me to learn about the salt and then it was very clear. The lord wanted me to help others by educating them about the salt and showing people how to use the salt naturally to feel better. It was truly a blessing because I have been able to help so many people feel better.” She continued to say, “When you purchase a lamp, the first thing you want to do is measure the room it will be in. The lamp that you purchase should be the right size for the room. You can never have too many negative ions or too large of a lamp. The biggest mistake is buying a lamp based on price rather on buying the proper size for your room and your health problems. For example, if you have moderate to severe allergies, asthma or sinus problems, then you want to purchase a lamp that is suitable for the size of your room or larger. You can get a lamp that is too small for a room, but you can never get a lamp that is too big.”

Dr Mercola explains what Himalayan Salt Lamps do:

·       Attracts humidity causing the surface of the salt crystal to become moist
·       Creates a buildup of ions and removes moisture from your air
·       Binds excessive positive ions with their negative ions
·       Helps to neutralize the “electro-smog” in your air and reduces allergens and irritants
·       Creates potential soothing effects for you from multi-colored salt crystals

I had a hard time deciding on what to purchase as every time I turned around I saw another Himalayan salt lamp I liked. I would venture to say, no matter if you choose to purchase a Himalayan salt lamp from a health store near you, or from a website; there is a Himalayas Salt Lamp in a design or shape sure to please anyone.
 

Have you been introduced to Himalayan Salt Lamps yet? Curious after seeing Rhonda's salt lamps, I made arrangements to talk to Rhonda Williamson, the owner of Himalayan Salt Creations. While talking to her, it was obvious of her passion for Himalayan salt lamps and Himalayan salt in general. Her physical store, Himalayan Salt Creation, is located in Warsaw Indiana; however, she does have a website where you can purchase Himalayan salt lamps and other Himalayan salt product. The advantage of visiting her store is you can see the unique Himalayan lamps for first hand. The Himalayan salt lamps vary in shapes and sizes from a small heart to a jumbo rock formation. If you are a lover of cats, she has it, or if you want a symbol of Christ’s death, she also carries the cross in 2 completely different patterns.
Abundance Bowl from Rhonda's store

Rhonda told me, if you place an order after you read my article let her know and she will keep track and compensate me in product of some kind. That makes me smile as I love eating Himalayan salt and the lamps.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Spinach Turkey Burgers


Do you like grilling burgers or hot dogs on hot summer days? Do you like being healthy and have a hard time getting your children to eat that way? Why not combine the two thoughts and try grilling spinach turkey burgers.

Read More:Seekyt 
This post linked to: Frugal Food Thursday 
and Foodie Friday




Thursday, April 19, 2012

Junebearer Strawberries in April

 


Strawberry blossom
Do you like fresh grown strawberries when they come in season? Do you like the health benefits from eating them? Would you like to save money while eating though fresh grown healthy strawberries?
A cluster of blossoms
Oh my goodness, strawberries are an easy crop to grow in the vegetable garden. Who says the garden is only for vegetables? It is about feeding your family nutritious food and saving money. Strawberries are low in calorie and high in vitamin C.

A couple of blossoms
If you are looking for information on growing strawberries, look on Seekyt, where you can read my how to garden strawberries: a tutorial. I have Junebearer strawberries in my organic vegetable garden; however, I am definitely considering a raised bed of everbearers. It would give me fresh berries and easier on my back as well and the Junebearers would continue to be used as juice and freeze for smoothies.

A portion of my patch
This year in Indiana, the weather in March was extremely warm forcing the flowers and the strawberries to bloom faster than normal.  We in April have still had chilly nights and light frost so I am hoping my Junebearers that are blossoming in April, make it.


 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Growing Sweet Potatoes

Organically grown sweet potato
You know sweet potatoes are vitamin A & C packed and so good for you. Try growing sweet potatoes in your organic garden for extra added bonus of health.
Sweet potatoes are also high in fiber and low in calorie which you can incorporate into the Mayo Clinic Diet or Weight Loss Program. (You can find my article on TopicSpotter.) 
To learn more; read growing sweet potatoes on TopicSpotter to learn more about organic vegetable gardening check out my article on Seekyt.