This was sent to me from my Husbands Grandmother by Email. I’m not sure who had this idea but it’s a good one.
How to Keep Flies away:
Fill a Ziplock Bag with water then add 5-6 pennies and seal it up.
Hang it where the Flies are a problem. Some say this works with Wasps too. (I hung mine up by punching a hole above the seal and using a shoe lace through the hole).
The bugs mistake the bag for other insect nests and are threatened. Or it could be that they see their reflection and think it’s another bug. Either way I’m told that it works!
Though you can technically freeze zucchini as is, we recommend taking the time to blanch it first. Blanching inactivates the enzymes that cause the vegetable to become mushy and discolor over time, even in the freezer.
Put a large pot of water over high heat and set another bowl with ice water near the stove. Have a slotted spoon handy to scoop the zucchini out of the pot.
While you’re waiting for the water to boil, chop your zucchini into rounds, wedges, or any other shape you normally cook with. Remember that you’re going to be dumping the frozen zucchini directly into the soup or Chilli you’ll making, so aim for uniform bite-sized pieces.
When the water comes to a boil, add your cut vegetables to the pot and begin timing. You’re going for crunchy al dente. For small wedges like those shown here, test them after a minute. For larger rounds, it will take more like 1-2 minutes.
Note: Unlike blanching vegetables that you’ll eat right away, this blanching water should be unsalted. In this case, salt absorbed into the vegetables would cause the cell walls to keep breaking down over time, which would result in the kind of mushy veggies we’re trying to avoid.
Scoop the vegetables out of the water and transfer them immediately to the water bath to stop the cooking and then drain. For large amounts of zucchini, do this in several batches. If we have the time and energy, we like to spread the zucchini out in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet tray to freeze them before getting packed into bags. This prevents the pieces from freezing to each other and makes for more even cooking on the other end.
Otherwise, you can transfer the drained zucchini right into bags and tuck them into your freezer. Keep them toward the back of your freezer where the temperature is more constant.
¾ tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Dash cayenne or some Jalepenos
Instructions:
Boil the edamame and the corn, just until tender
Drain very well and cool completely
In a large bowl combine the edamame, corn, quinoa, green onion, red pepper, and cilantro
In a small bowl whisk together the olive & canola oil, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, chili powder, black pepper, thyme and cayenne until well combined
Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat – add Feta
I love Arby’s Horsey Sauce on Bison Burgers but recently ran out of the Arby’s packets and we don’t have an Arbys anywhere near where we live. I found their secret recipe online at Todd Wilbur’s Top Secret Recipes.
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I never thought about having to clean the washing machine – after all isn’t it always clean due to the laundry detergent and rinse cycle? Nope. Your Machine can build up grim from dirt, detergents and also bad odors.
Warning: DO NOT MIX Bleach and Vinegar together!!
Instructions:
Fill washer with hot water then add 1 quart of bleach
Let machine run for 1 minute to mix it up
Let it sit still for an hour then complete cycle
Then
Fill with hot water
Add 1 quart of white vinegar
Let machine run for 1 minute to mix it up
Let it sit for an hour then complete the cycle
These instructions are from DIY Blog and provides a little more detail with photos.
Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos – photo by Natural Noshings
1 can Salmon
½ cup Salsa
12 corn tortillas
¾ cup fat-free refried beans
¼ cup fat-free Cheddar cheese
2 cups cabbage or lettuce, shredded
¾ cup fresh tomato, diced
Salsa, to taste
Cilantro, to taste
Preheat oven to 350*
Mix salmon with salsa and hold aside.
Place tortillas on sheet pans.
Spread beans and cheese evenly onto the tortillas.
Place in oven until warm and cheese is melted (5-8min)
Remove from oven and divide salmon mixture evenly among the tortillas.
Top with cabbage or lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Fold tortillas over and serve with extra Salsa and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Makes 12 Tacos, or 6 servings. (Recipe sent in by Barbie)
Photo is by Natural Noshings of Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos. Click here for their great recipe.
Dr Oz says pistachios area a healthy snack choice because they lower cholesterol and can even help you lose weight.
Dr. Oz: Eat Pistachios to Lose Weight
Dr. Oz says there is an all-natural snack that lowers cholesterol, fights inflammation, and could even help you lose inches off your waist. Can you guess what it is? The nutrient-packed snack Dr. Oz is talking about is pistachios and after today you may just add them to your next shopping list!
Dr Oz says pistachios area a healthy snack choice because they lower cholesterol and can even help you lose weight.
Dr. Oz says that even though we usually refer to pistachios as nuts, they are not nuts at all, but are actually seeds, but since they are a member of the cashew family it often just easier to call them nuts.
Here are some fun facts about pistachios and how they compare to other nuts:
More protein than walnuts
More potassium than pecans
Contain 3 times more fiber than cashews
Dr. Oz says another reason he is excited about pistachios is because they can help you lose inches off your waist, which is a big reason to fall in love with pistachios, don’t you think?
Dr Oz: Pistachio Serving Suggestion
Dr. Oz says when you snack on carbs, like chips and pretzels, you end up feeling hungry right after eating them because they do not contain any protein, which is why pistachios are such a good snack choice.They are packed with protein and fiber to make you feel full and satisfied and that is why they are so good for weight loss.
Eat at least a 1-ounce serving of pistachios (about 50) every day.
