Ingredients:
4 1/2 c old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/2 c sliced almonds
1/2 c shredded sweetened coconut
2 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt
1/2 c honey
1/4 c apple juice
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c dried cranberries
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Combine oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together honey and apple juice; pour over oat mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.
3. Spread mixture in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown, stirring twice druing baking time. Let cool; add raisins and cranberries.
Topspin Laundry Detergent*
1 box Borax
1 box Washing Soda
4 c baking soda
2 c Epsom Salt
2 bars of finely grated Kirk’s brand castile soap (Can be grated in food processor)
*Ingredients can be purchased at grocery, Wal-Mart etc.
Combine all ingredients . Store in container with tight lid. Only use 1 Tablespoon per load-extra dirty load use 2 Tablespoons.
1 box Washing Soda
4 c baking soda
2 c Epsom Salt
2 bars of finely grated Kirk’s brand castile soap (Can be grated in food processor)
*Ingredients can be purchased at grocery, Wal-Mart etc.
Combine all ingredients . Store in container with tight lid. Only use 1 Tablespoon per load-extra dirty load use 2 Tablespoons.
Reusable Dryer “Sheets”
2 new tennis balls
1 screw-top 2 cup container
¼ c white vinegar
1 c. water
Optional 2 or 3 drops of essential oils (the scent not the vinegar smell stay in your clothes)
Place the water and vinegar in the container. Add one tennis ball, screw on the lid, swish around and allow to soak for about 30 minutes before using. Add the soaked tennis ball to the dryer as you would a dryer sheet. Place the other ball into the container to use on the next batch of laundry. Tennis balls can be reused for months.
1 screw-top 2 cup container
¼ c white vinegar
1 c. water
Optional 2 or 3 drops of essential oils (the scent not the vinegar smell stay in your clothes)
Place the water and vinegar in the container. Add one tennis ball, screw on the lid, swish around and allow to soak for about 30 minutes before using. Add the soaked tennis ball to the dryer as you would a dryer sheet. Place the other ball into the container to use on the next batch of laundry. Tennis balls can be reused for months.
Homemade Laundry Spray
1 cup clear ammonia
1 c liquid dish soap (Ivory or Ajax)
Pour into a gallon size container and add water until full. Let is sit since it foams up a bit and then continue to add water until full. Mix well and put into spray bottle. Apply to stain, rub gently or use a toothbrush and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash as normal. You can cut recipe down to only a quart and it still works great.
1 c liquid dish soap (Ivory or Ajax)
Pour into a gallon size container and add water until full. Let is sit since it foams up a bit and then continue to add water until full. Mix well and put into spray bottle. Apply to stain, rub gently or use a toothbrush and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash as normal. You can cut recipe down to only a quart and it still works great.
Fluffy Pancakes
1 ¾ c Fluffy Pancake Mix
1 t lemon juice
3 T oil
1 ¼ c water
Pour lemon juice on top of dry mix. Add oil and water. Stir just enough to moisten. Batter will be lumpy. Cook over hot griddle. Makes about a dozen.
1 t lemon juice
3 T oil
1 ¼ c water
Pour lemon juice on top of dry mix. Add oil and water. Stir just enough to moisten. Batter will be lumpy. Cook over hot griddle. Makes about a dozen.
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Taco Filling
1 ½ lb. lean ground beef
½ c. water
1 pkg. TACO SEASONING MIX (see this website for the recipe for this)
Brown ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add water and TACO SEASONING MIX. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.
½ c. water
1 pkg. TACO SEASONING MIX (see this website for the recipe for this)
Brown ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add water and TACO SEASONING MIX. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.
Tacos
Vegetable oil for frying
Taco filling
12 -15 corn tortillas
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded lettuce
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
¼ c. chopped green onions
1 c. fresh salsa or 1 (7oz. green-chili salsa)
*Variation
For added convenience, use pre-cooked taco shells instead of forming your own. Or use flour tortillas warmed in the microwave for a soft-shelled taco.
Heat 2 inches of oil to 375 F or (190 C) in a large skillet. Warm taco filling.
Fry tortillas in oil. Use tongs, Fold tortillas in half, immediately open to 45-degree angle. Fry about 1 minute, until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Place 2 tablespoons of taco filling in each cooked tortilla. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and salsa. Makes 12-15 tacos.
Taco filling
12 -15 corn tortillas
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded lettuce
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
¼ c. chopped green onions
1 c. fresh salsa or 1 (7oz. green-chili salsa)
*Variation
For added convenience, use pre-cooked taco shells instead of forming your own. Or use flour tortillas warmed in the microwave for a soft-shelled taco.
Heat 2 inches of oil to 375 F or (190 C) in a large skillet. Warm taco filling.
Fry tortillas in oil. Use tongs, Fold tortillas in half, immediately open to 45-degree angle. Fry about 1 minute, until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Place 2 tablespoons of taco filling in each cooked tortilla. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and salsa. Makes 12-15 tacos.
Taco Seasoning Mix
This is a hot and spicy mix. If you prefer a milder mix, reduce the red pepper.
2 tsp. instant minced onions
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. corn starch
½ tsp. crushed dried red pepper
½ tsp. instant minced garlic
¼ tsp. dried oregano leaves
½ tsp. ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6 inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make air tight. Label with the date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes one package or about 2 tablespoons TACO SEASONING MIX.
2 tsp. instant minced onions
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. corn starch
½ tsp. crushed dried red pepper
½ tsp. instant minced garlic
¼ tsp. dried oregano leaves
½ tsp. ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6 inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make air tight. Label with the date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes one package or about 2 tablespoons TACO SEASONING MIX.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
1 lb. ground beef (browned, if desired)
3 qts. water
1 qt. tomatoes
1 Tbl. & 1 tsp. salt
1 c. DRY SOUP MIX
1 c. celery
1 c. potatoes
1 c. carrots
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. basil
Bring to boil. Cook for 1 hour and 40 minutes
3 qts. water
1 qt. tomatoes
1 Tbl. & 1 tsp. salt
1 c. DRY SOUP MIX
1 c. celery
1 c. potatoes
1 c. carrots
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. basil
Bring to boil. Cook for 1 hour and 40 minutes
Ham Soup
Add 1 1/3 cup DRY SOUP MIX to 2 quarts liquid and Ham hocks. Bring to boil and cook for 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Dry Soup Mix
1 c. pearl barley
1 c. lentils
½ c. brown rice / white rice
1 c. alphabet macaroni
1 c. split peas
½ c. dried minced onions
Mix together and store in a cool place.
1 c. lentils
½ c. brown rice / white rice
1 c. alphabet macaroni
1 c. split peas
½ c. dried minced onions
Mix together and store in a cool place.
Log Cabin
A: Dark, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
From scraps of Dark Fabric, cut 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” = 3
B: Medium, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
C: Light, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
The Log Cabin block is great for a new quilter because it is easy to piece. There can be many different variations of the block just by switching fabrics around and playing with darks and lights. It is a great way to make a masterpiece out of your scraps too!
1. Start your center with your 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” cut square. Traditionally a red fabric was used representing the fireplace/hearth of the home.
2. Stitch the pieces together in order and iron seams out as you go (toward the piece you just sewed on). Note when to change fabric strips.
3. You can precut each “Log” to the right length, or you can take each strip and sew it to the block and trim the excess off with your rotary cutter.
4. Each log added to the center overlaps creating a design as you go.
5. Square up you finished block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
I found instructions online (yarnslave.com). They are WAY more specific! The measurements are for a larger block, so don’t mind those. Just follow the diagrams mainly.
From scraps of Dark Fabric, cut 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” = 3
B: Medium, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
C: Light, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
The Log Cabin block is great for a new quilter because it is easy to piece. There can be many different variations of the block just by switching fabrics around and playing with darks and lights. It is a great way to make a masterpiece out of your scraps too!
1. Start your center with your 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” cut square. Traditionally a red fabric was used representing the fireplace/hearth of the home.
2. Stitch the pieces together in order and iron seams out as you go (toward the piece you just sewed on). Note when to change fabric strips.
3. You can precut each “Log” to the right length, or you can take each strip and sew it to the block and trim the excess off with your rotary cutter.
4. Each log added to the center overlaps creating a design as you go.
5. Square up you finished block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
I found instructions online (yarnslave.com). They are WAY more specific! The measurements are for a larger block, so don’t mind those. Just follow the diagrams mainly.
Flying Geese – Cypress Block
A: Dark, cut 5¾” x 5¾” = 2 (Goose Body)
B: Medium, cut 3¼”x 3¼” = 4 (Corner Half Square Triangles)
C: Light, cut 5” x 5” = 2 (Middle Square)
D: Light, cut 3¼”x 3¼” = 12 (Flying Geese Corners and HST Corners)
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
1. On the back of all the D squares, mark a diagonal line.
2. Match 4 of the marked D squares with the 4 B squares, right sides together.
3. Stitch 1/4" on one side of the diagonal mark...turn square and stitch 1/4" on the other side of the diagonal mark. (See June’s instructions on HSTs)
4. Cut apart on diagonal marked line.
5. Press seams toward darker fabric.
6. Trim off the little tails with scissors. Makes four identical HSTs.
7. Follow Instructions on making Flying Geese Included. (You already have your squares cut to the right size—no need to do the math again! Use Fabric A for A in the instructions and Fabric D for B, and your Diagonal lines are already drawn).
8. Lay out block on table (See Diagram 1). Note what direction the corner HSTs need to be.
Diagram 1
9. Sew each row together and press seams in the direction of the arrows (See Diagram 2). Note rows 1 and 3 the seams are pressed out, and row 2 the seams are pressed in.
Diagram 2
10. Sew rows together by matching seams, right sides facing. Make sure the two seams but up next to each other in each row. Press seams to one side.
11. Square up block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
B: Medium, cut 3¼”x 3¼” = 4 (Corner Half Square Triangles)
C: Light, cut 5” x 5” = 2 (Middle Square)
D: Light, cut 3¼”x 3¼” = 12 (Flying Geese Corners and HST Corners)
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
1. On the back of all the D squares, mark a diagonal line.
2. Match 4 of the marked D squares with the 4 B squares, right sides together.
3. Stitch 1/4" on one side of the diagonal mark...turn square and stitch 1/4" on the other side of the diagonal mark. (See June’s instructions on HSTs)
4. Cut apart on diagonal marked line.
5. Press seams toward darker fabric.
6. Trim off the little tails with scissors. Makes four identical HSTs.
7. Follow Instructions on making Flying Geese Included. (You already have your squares cut to the right size—no need to do the math again! Use Fabric A for A in the instructions and Fabric D for B, and your Diagonal lines are already drawn).
8. Lay out block on table (See Diagram 1). Note what direction the corner HSTs need to be.
Diagram 1
9. Sew each row together and press seams in the direction of the arrows (See Diagram 2). Note rows 1 and 3 the seams are pressed out, and row 2 the seams are pressed in.
Diagram 2
10. Sew rows together by matching seams, right sides facing. Make sure the two seams but up next to each other in each row. Press seams to one side.
11. Square up block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
Pinwheels
A: Dark, cut 6” x 6” = 2
B: Light, cut 6 x 6 = 2
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
1. On the back of the lightest fabric, mark a diagonal line.
2. Match the opposite color with the marked square, right sides together.
3. Stitch 1/4" on one side of the diagonal mark...turn square and stitch 1/4" on the other side of the diagonal mark.
4. Cut apart on diagonal marked line.
5. Press seams toward darker fabric.
6. Trim off the little tails with scissors.
7. Square up completed unit to 5” x 5” Makes four identical HSTs.
8. Lay out block on table. Note where your darks and lights need to be. 9. With right sides together, sew top two HSTs together, then the bottom two.
10. Press seams on each to opposite sides.
11. Match center seams, right sides facing. Make sure they but up next to each other. Sew top set to bottom set. Press Seam to one side.
12. Square up block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
Half-Square Triangles
There are many, many ways to create Half-Square Triangles (HSTs): the grid method, Triangles on a Roll®, Thangles®, a number of rulers, templates and many more.
To calculate the cutting size of the initial square, add an additional 1" to your cutting size for a square unit. Once you have cut all your squares:
1. On the back of the lightest fabric, mark a diagonal line.
2. Match the opposite color with the marked square, right sides together.
3. Stitch 1/4" on one side of the diagonal mark...turn square and stitch 1/4" on the other side of the diagonal mark.
4. Cut apart on diagonal mark.
5. Press seams toward darker fabric.
6. Trim off the little tails with scissors.
7. Square up completed unit to size needed.
8. Makes two identical HSTs.
To calculate the cutting size of the initial square, add an additional 1" to your cutting size for a square unit. Once you have cut all your squares:
1. On the back of the lightest fabric, mark a diagonal line.
2. Match the opposite color with the marked square, right sides together.
3. Stitch 1/4" on one side of the diagonal mark...turn square and stitch 1/4" on the other side of the diagonal mark.
4. Cut apart on diagonal mark.
5. Press seams toward darker fabric.
6. Trim off the little tails with scissors.
7. Square up completed unit to size needed.
8. Makes two identical HSTs.
The quilting books say that you only need to add 7/8", not 1", to the measurements, but I find that stitching and pressing fabric on the diagonal is not always an exact science. This way will use just a little more fabric, but will allow you to control the final measurement of the unit.
Once you know how to make them, the flood doors open with what you can create! Play around with light and dark fabrics create something fun!
Nine Patch
Three Different Fabrics
A: Dark, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
B: Medium, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
C: Light, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
1. Sew the three sets of three strips together (ABC, CAB, BCA).
2. Press towards the darker color.
3. Square up one end of each strip set using seam lines as straight edge. Cross cut 3 ½” you should get 4 rows out of each set.
4. Layout blocks on the table like diagram above, and sew the top two rows together right sides facing butting up the seams so they line up correctly. Press to one side
5. Sew bottom row to top section--right sides facing butting up the seams so they line up correctly. Press to one side.
6. Square up your blocks to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
7. Makes 4 Blocks
A: Dark, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
B: Medium, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
C: Light, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
1. Sew the three sets of three strips together (ABC, CAB, BCA).
2. Press towards the darker color.
3. Square up one end of each strip set using seam lines as straight edge. Cross cut 3 ½” you should get 4 rows out of each set.
4. Layout blocks on the table like diagram above, and sew the top two rows together right sides facing butting up the seams so they line up correctly. Press to one side
5. Sew bottom row to top section--right sides facing butting up the seams so they line up correctly. Press to one side.
6. Square up your blocks to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
7. Makes 4 Blocks
Rail Fence
A: Dark, cut 2” x WOF (Width of Fabric) = 1
B: Medium, cut 2” x WOF = 1
C: Light, cut 2” x WOF = 1
1. Sew the three strips together (A to C, B to AC). You can switch the darks, mediums and lights around and get a different look. Experiment and find out what you like best. Press seams to one side.
2. Cross cut 4 sets at 5”
3. Layout blocks on the table, and sew the top two blocks together right sides facing. Press towards the right (vertical) B.
4. Sew bottom two blocks together right sides facing. Press towards the left (vertical) B.
5. Sew top blocks to bottom blocks making sure the center seams but up next to each other. Press seam to one side.
6. Square up your block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
B: Medium, cut 2” x WOF = 1
C: Light, cut 2” x WOF = 1
1. Sew the three strips together (A to C, B to AC). You can switch the darks, mediums and lights around and get a different look. Experiment and find out what you like best. Press seams to one side.
2. Cross cut 4 sets at 5”
3. Layout blocks on the table, and sew the top two blocks together right sides facing. Press towards the right (vertical) B.
4. Sew bottom two blocks together right sides facing. Press towards the left (vertical) B.
5. Sew top blocks to bottom blocks making sure the center seams but up next to each other. Press seam to one side.
6. Square up your block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
Wassail Mix
3 c. Orange Drink Powder (LDS Cannery) Alternate: 2 c Orange Drink Powder
1 c. Lemonade Powder (like Country Time) 2 c Apple Drink Powder
1 c. Sugar 1 c Lemonade Powder
3 T. Cinnamon 2 T. Cinnamon
Pinch of powdered cloves Pinch of powdered cloves
Mix together. Add 3 teaspoons to mug of hot water to desired taste.
1 c. Lemonade Powder (like Country Time) 2 c Apple Drink Powder
1 c. Sugar 1 c Lemonade Powder
3 T. Cinnamon 2 T. Cinnamon
Pinch of powdered cloves Pinch of powdered cloves
Mix together. Add 3 teaspoons to mug of hot water to desired taste.
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
2 C. MIX
1 C. Water
2 T. Oil
Bake @ 400 degrees for 15-20 min. Makes 10 muffins
1 C. Water
2 T. Oil
Bake @ 400 degrees for 15-20 min. Makes 10 muffins
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