tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414300105485826502024-02-18T18:52:02.018-08:00The Ripple EffectAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-3796449496387774902015-01-23T13:15:00.000-08:002015-01-23T13:15:37.171-08:00Pretty Things<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous collection of fairy tales, currently available on Etsy.<br />https://www.etsy.com/listing/219736699/folly-in-fairyland-vintage-fairytale?</td></tr>
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<br />One of the loveliest parts of my job is my proximity to beautiful books, and odd paper items.<br />
These are a few images of things I've encountered, this week.<br />
Such eye candy!<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-88170675190299047832014-12-08T09:51:00.002-08:002014-12-08T10:36:40.435-08:00End-of-the-Year Etsy UpdateRather hesitantly, I reopened <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hobgoblins"><span style="color: black;">my Etsy store</span></a>. <br />
It was one of those "eh, why not" acts that I sometimes regret. <br />
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Knowing that the holiday rush was in full-swing, I dreaded a a slew of additions to my to-do list. But, eh, why not? Christmas is not a busy time for my strange little shop. I doubt I'll sell a single thing.<br />
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Wrong! <br />
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Within three days I had three orders, one being a rather large commissioned piece. <br />
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Thankfully, I'm treading water as I care for an increasingly opinionated infant, acclimate to working at the bookshop with a baby in tow, scramble to finish my army of handmade Christmas gifts, and (hopefully) finish setting up my new studio. Oh, and laundry. We're using cloth diapers, and it feels as though I'm forever behind on laundry.<br />
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The commissioned piece I mentioned is a set of paper orchids made from an antique copy of Jane Eyre. It's going to be lovely! I'm thinking I'll pair them with a very pretty cut-glass bud vase. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-69833050677024893832014-12-01T09:32:00.002-08:002014-12-01T09:32:32.022-08:00Had a baby!<br />It's a girl!<br />October 7th, 1:58 pm.<br />
7 pounds, 8 ounces.<br />
21 inches long -- a tall one!<br /><br />Happy, healthy and wicked smart.<br />Just shy of 2 months old, and already outgrowing 3 month old clothes.<br />She's the most perfect-est, beautiful-est, wonderful-est, poopy-est baby in the world.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-17664198141788625302014-09-24T07:08:00.000-07:002014-09-24T07:08:00.075-07:00Etsy, or How I've Not Been Very Productive At AllMore pre-mommy time at home has resulted more time spent (not "wasted"!) on artsy social networking sites. <br /><br />If you want to keep up with my virtual inspiration boards, you can find me on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hobgoblins/">Pinterest</a>. Lately, I've used it to bookmark ideas for upcoming house projects, garden ideas... and gift ideas -- so don't go digging too deep! There's also cute stuff to be found on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/hobgoblins/favorites/baby-bartons-wishlist-arriving-september-2014?ref=favs_index_2">Baby Barton's Etsy Wishlist</a> and my ever-evolving Etsy favorites list, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/hobgoblins/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1">Etsy Items I Adore</a>. I'm slowly getting sucked in to what some people might define as "crunchy" mommy stuff, like Waldorf toys and simple living blogs. If you think that's neat, you might like <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hobgoblins/beautiful-blogs-to-watch/">this list of beautiful blogs</a> I'm compiling. <br /><br />My own Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hobgoblins">Hobgoblins</a>, has been on the backburner these last two weeks. When I'm not scrambling to complete commissioned pieces, I'm deliberating over what social networking sites might be worth the investment of time, when it comes to marketing my shop and art online. Is Pinterest a good platform? What about Instagram? Should I become more involved in the Etsy community? Or, should I focus my time and energy locally, promote more in the local shops I have a relationship with, and work on a collection for a gallery show? (Yes, I probably should!) <br /><br />Instead of being productive, I sit and THINK about being productive. Or, I look at other people being productive and pretend that it counts as personal productivity. All the while, my to-do list grows as quickly as the pile of neat things to add to my Etsy shop. Just when I think I should get back to work on a project, I remember that CHRISTMAS IS COMING. I should work on gifts. I should write. I should read that review book that arrived last week. I should write the review for the LAST review book. I should learn to knit. I should learn to make picture frames. Oh, and the baby will be here any day, now... at which point I just might lose all time and motivation.<br /><br />And so I do nothing Etsy-related, and instead I go outside and work in the garden. <br /><br />At least it's nice outside! <br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-90269748240966897952014-09-23T06:44:00.000-07:002014-09-23T06:44:22.460-07:00September Update: Basil Pesto, Parades and Turkey-Leg BabiesFinally, finally, I'm through the cherry tomatoes. <br /><br />Though our crop of heirloom tomatoes (slicers, beefsteaks, pastes and more) was a crushing blow, the remaining three cherry tomato plants were pleasantly prolific. I picked one last small handful, yesterday, and in the last month I've made enough sun-dried (well, dehydrator-dried) tomatoes to last a year or two. So, that's nice. <br />
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Herbs! That's what's on today's docket. <br />I clipped copious amounts of Rosemary, yesterday, and set it to dry.<br />
It's my very favorite herb, and I know I'll have run out by February.<br />It's nice to have a stock of home-grown stuff to enjoy, for a while. <br /><br />Oregano, thyme and bushes of basil demand attention.<br />I'm making as much Basil Pesto as possible, and will freeze the leftover leaves in oil cubes. <br /><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i><u>Garden-Fresh Basil Pesto with Sunflower Seeds</u></i></b></span><br /><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>5-6 cloves garlic</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>1/4 cup sunflower seeds</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>1/2 cup grated parmesean cheese</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>2 1/2 cups basil leaves, blanched and dried</i></b><span style="color: black;"> (So tedious, I know!)</span><b><i><br />3/4 cup olive oil<br />salt to taste<br /><br />Using a food processor, roughly chop the garlic cloves.<br />Add the sunflower seeds, pulse a few times to chop and mix.<br />Add cheese, keep on pulsing!<br />Add basil, mix until well processed.<br />SLOWLY Add olive oil while mixing, until pesto is well-blended.<br />Makes 1 1/2 - 2 cups of pesto - a meal requires about 1/2 cup, so freeze the rest!</i></b></span><br />
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With the promise of beautiful fall weather, the fall garden is taking off! I'm harvesting broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, swiss chard, peppers,
more swiss chard, romaine and red lettuces, green beans (which I'm
letting dry), and the aforementioned herbs. A little crop of carrots is
growing well, along with more lettuce, kale, spinach, radishes, ... and
parsnips, if I ever get the seeds in the ground.<br /><br />I've had a lot
of trouble growing spinach, in the past month. It seems I got a bum
packet of Winter Giant Spinach from Annie's Heirloom Seeds. After
waiting for it to germinate for weeks, I contacted the company. Great
customer service! They quickly sent me a new package, and I'm pleased to
announce that I have spinach seedlings popping up through the soil.
Success! <br /><br />Outside of the garden, life is good. MSU Football is
back, and the husband scored a sweet gig that gets him into the games
for free, so he's happy. And, he's busy! This Friday is the MSU
Homecoming Parade. He was invited to once again LEAD THE PARADE -- so
that's neat! I'll share some photos of his alter-ego, Spartan Recycling
Man, as he rides in the bucket of the MSU Recycling Center's biggest
(and noisiest) truck.<br />
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<br />We're in the
final stretch of pregnancy, and I wish I could write a delivery date on
the calendar. I'm a planner, to say the least. All our ducks are in a
row, though. The official due-date for Little Miss Barton is September
29th, but with my luck, I'm guessing she'll be an October baby. <br /><br />The waiting has resulted in numerous Etsy purchases.<br />
Here's the latest acquisition: <br />
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<br />So. Cute.<br />Adorable baby clothes have affected me is ways I never expected.<br />Suddenly, doing laundry is more enjoyable. We'll see how long THAT lasts, though.<br />Etsy is a hell of a drug. So many lovely toys, cute little baby things, and wonderful gifts. I can only imagine what desperate measures I'll resort to in the coming weeks... Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-66845485323284516362014-08-24T10:45:00.002-07:002014-08-24T10:46:03.422-07:00August Homestead Update<div class="_5pbx userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="js_77">
Our
tomato season began and ended with cherry tomatoes.<br />
Blight took the
rest of our plants.<br />
I'll spare you photos of the carnage.<br />
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We're disappointed, but the loss was a powerful and lasting lesson in organic
gardening.<br />
Pre-treating is the trick, and we just didn't know enough about it.<br />
Now, we do! <br />
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We lost about 40 heirloom tomato plants in the
span of three days. <br />
I had hoped to fill our chest freezer with the tasty red globes, and turn them into sauce throughout the winter. The blight left us with about a dozen Black Krim tomatoes
and a few pounds of cherry tomatoes. <br />
I was truly devastated. Being 8 months pregnant and suffering from a bad cold didn't help.<br />
I spent a few days sobbing over the loss and feeling sorry for myself, and am now greatly recovered.<br />
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This weekend I'm busy dehydrating the cherry tomatoes,<br />
planting the fall garden, and
cursing the little rodent who<br />
keeps eating my late-summer strawberries.<br />
I'm harvesting delicious zucchini, yellow squash and Ronde de Nice zucchini.<br />
Our experimental cucumbers did well, and we'll do a serious planting next year. <br />
The peppers are starting to plump.<br />
Lazy Housewife Green Beans have been surprisingly productive. <br />
Kale is still coming in.<br />
The pumpkins vines aren't as productive as I'd expected.<br />
The melons were a total flop!<br />
The brasscias are growing tall.<br />
My new crops of lettuce, Swiss Chard, and spinach are popping up. <br />
Time to get some radishes in the ground, I think...<br />
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Seed catalogs are starting to arrive, and I can't help but plan for next year's garden.<br />
More flowers! More pumpkins! More tomatoes! <br />
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Still lots to do before winter, though.<br />
I found myself swimming in new strawberry plants.<br />
We're scrambling to find protected places to plant them.<br />
I'm tempted to just use them as ground-cover on the hillside, and let the rabbits ravage them.<br />
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There's been a good amount of online chatter about a looming polar vortex. <br />
It could bury us in snow in the next 30 days! <br />
Hard to imagine, but worrying. <br />
I'd welcome an early winter (though I'll kick myself for saying this).<br />
It'll hide the wreckage of my tomato beds and speed the healing process. <br />
At the first signs of frost we'll erect our trusty mini-hoops over the salad beds and hope for the best.<br />
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Sean has been showing off his carpentry skills in the nursery. <br />
His ingeniously designed changing table is nearly complete, and he has big plans for the closet renovation. We
have all sorts of baby-related projects to wrap up in the coming weeks!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-64987844299091551712014-08-06T05:48:00.001-07:002014-08-06T06:11:43.327-07:00The Wild and Wonderful Recipes of Zoe Hicks<br />
The big Hicks Family Reunion is this weekend, and I'm scrambling to complete a project -- a compilation of Great Grandma Zoe's recipes.<br />
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Transcribing was no problem, and I had lots of help from fellow archivist-relatives.<br />
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Editing and formatting isn't so bad.<br />
What's slowed me down is... COMPUTER TROUBLE!<br />
It plagues me.<br />
Our home computer won't cooperate, and the computer at work died.<br />
Fortunately, my files were saved properly... but access to a free, fully-functional computer is a challenge.<br />
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And I need to get these printed and bound ASAP!<br />
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I desperately need an accessible version in which I can make edits and last-minute additions.<br />
What follows is the recipe book in its evolving entirety.<br />
You might find some of these recipes helpful, nostalgic, frightening or delicious. Enjoy!<br />
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<i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Though these recipes </i><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">could not be recreated in her distinct handwriting, </i></div>
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<i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">we chose to i</i><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">nclude some of Zoe's unorthodox spelling choices and omissions.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>I hope that you enjoy this assortment of recipes,</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>and that it becomes a well-thumbed book in your collection.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />Many thanks to our archivist transcribers:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Janet, Joey, Cheryl, Peggy, Georganne, and Susan</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Compiled by </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Audrey Burck Barton</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Zoe's Soft Cheese</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 package cream cheese</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Onion browned in 2 Tbsp butter</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 1/2 cup grated cheese</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 tsp salt and pepper</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Simmer until heated through</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Garnish with pimento, green pepper or parsley</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Serve with toast cut in triangles</span><i></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i><b>Mrs. Hartman's Dill Pickles</b><i><b><br /></b></i>1 lb. Salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 qt. Good vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Soak [cucumbers] overnight</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">[or for 2 to 8 hours, in salted, COLD water]<br />Heat vinegar, salt and water hot and put pickles in</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">[Grape leaves make the pickles crispy]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Crisp Summer Salad</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Serves 6</i></span><i></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 pkg lemon jello</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup hot water</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp salt</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tbsp vinegar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup ice water</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup diced cucumbers</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup sliced radishes</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup thinly sliced new onions</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Dissolve jello, stir in salt, vinegar and ice water.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Refrigerate until partially thickened</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Fold in vegetables</span><i><br /></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Tomato Jelly</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Serves 6</i></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 envelope Knox gelatin</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup cold water</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 cup canned or fresh tomatoes</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 bay leaf (if desired)</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp salt - few grains of pepper</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tbsp mild vinegar or lemon juice</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tbsp onion juice</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 stalk celery</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Mix tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, celery and pepper. Boil 10 minutes.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Soak gelatin in the cold water for 5 minutes.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Add to hot mixture and stir until dissolved.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Add vinegar and onion juice and strain and turn into molds.</span><i><br /><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Date and Apple Salad</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 apples</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 pkg dates</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">6 marshmallows, diced</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup celery</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 pkg. lemon jello dissolved in 2 cups water</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Dressing (optional)</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/3 cup salad dressing</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup crushed pineapple</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tbsp sugar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp grated nuts</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Note from Zoe: You can add dressing with coloring for a change</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><i>(Ed. Note: that¹s it- no putting together directions.)</i></span><i></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Cranberry Jello Recipe</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 cups chopped cranberries</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 apple</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 oranges - 1 peeled, 1 not</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup sugar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">l pkg lemon jello</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 pkg cherry jello</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">with 2 cups water</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Chill and finish in mold.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Frozen Fruit</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><br />(Doubles as a Dessert!)</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">3 egg yolks</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">3 tbsp tarragon vinegar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">3 tbsp sugar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup whipping cream</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 can white cherries</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 can pineapple chunks</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup almonds, pecans, or white grapes</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">(Note from Zoe: If you're inviting me, make it grapes!)</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup marshmallows (tiny ones)</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Combine beaten egg yolks, vinegar and sugar.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">Cook in double boiler until</span><span style="color: #222222;"><i> </i></span><span style="color: #222222;">thick.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cool and add cream, whipped stiff.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This doubles as a “hold-together” for the fruit, etc.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">Save half of it for the dressing.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Blend the other half with other items and freeze in cube trays.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">(Note from Zoe: Don't try to substitute any other vinegar for tarragon.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">It will spoil the taste.)</span><i></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Ham Sandwich Freezer Spread</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">4 cups grated cooked ham</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup grated olives</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp Woostershire sauce</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup mayonnaise</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup mustard</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup peanut butter</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup chili sauce</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup soft butter</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup chopped bacon (crisp fried)</span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Butter just one slice of bread.</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wrap each sandwich in wax paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222; font-style: italic;">(Editor's Note: I can not figure out this recipe, hope you can</span><span style="color: #222222; font-style: italic;">. Good luck!)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Souffle Ring</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">4 ounces elbow macaroni</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp melted butter</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">3 egg yolks</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup top milk <i>(Cream?)</i></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup diced cheese</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 chopped pimento</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp salt</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/8 tsp pepper</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup (3 slices) soft bread crumbs</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Blend above and the add macaroni</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Beat the 3 egg whites until stiff, fold into mixture</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Bake 1 hr at 350 degrees in heavily buttered ring mold in pan of water</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><u>Don't peek!</u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>(Ed. Note: Zoe had this underlined)</i></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Fill center with chicken, tuna or mixed peas and carrots.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Note from Zoe: Can buy cans of chicken fricassee.</span><i></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>DRESSINGS</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Boiled Dressing</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 tsp sugar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp salt</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp mustard</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 egg or 2 egg whites, well beaten</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp melted butter</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup vinegar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">few grains of cayenne</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">3/4 cup water</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp flour</span><i><br /></i><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Make a sauce of butter, flour, sugar, salt,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">When the sauce is thick, remove the upper</span><span style="color: #222222;"><i> </i></span><span style="color: #222222;">part of the double boiler.</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">When ready to use, use 1/4 cup of cream or milk.</span><i><br /><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Mayonnaise</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp salt</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp sugar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/8 tsp paprika</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/8 tsp pepper</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup oil</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 egg yolk</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tbsp dry mustard</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tbsp vinegar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Juice of a lemon</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Mix dry ingredience. Add half of lemon juice. Add yolk. Stir well. Pour oil</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">in a slow, steady stream onto egg, beating all the time. When 2/3 of oil is</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">added, put vinegar and rest of lemon juice in. Beat well. Add in remainder</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">of oil slowly. Beat well. If mixture refuses to thicken, add another egg</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">yolk and pour the curdled mixture over it, slowly beating all the time.</span><i><br /></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Boiled Salad Dressing</b></span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup sugar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup vinegar</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup water</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 egg</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tbsp flour</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tbsp butter</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">some salt</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp mustard</span><i><br /></i><span style="color: #222222;">Boil all together</span><i></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup mayonnaise</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup chopped green pepper</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ hard boiled egg (put through sieve)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp capers</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp chopped parsley</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp chili sauce</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tbsp ketchup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 drops Worcestershire sauce</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 or 3 drops tobasco sauce</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>French Dressing</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 ½ tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5 tbsp vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp paprika</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">few grains of cayenne</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup less Italian Salad oil</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add sugar, salt, paprika and cayenne</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">to the vinegar and mix well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add oil.<br />Either beat with egg beater until thick and smooth,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">or put in a bottle and shake.<br />Chill.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>ENTREES</b><i><br /></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Egg Casserole</b><br />4 slices bread</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">cover with cheese</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp minced onions</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tsp paprika</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/8 tsp dry mustard</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Cover with bread</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beat 2 eggs (more if you wish)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ cup milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour over bread – Bake in Pan Water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">at 350 for 40 minutes.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dutch Hockey</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Serves 6 - 8</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 lb cold ground beef (ground round) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 slices bread, soaked in 5 tbsp milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 small onion, sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tsp salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tsp garlic salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp sage (can add more)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mix all together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Make into 8 patties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fry in oil, drain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Place in pan "nearly" covered with water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours at 325.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Dried Beef on Toast</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In fry pan melt 1 tbsp margarine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remove from low heat</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blend in 1 tbsp flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Place back on heat</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gradually add </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup milk, stirring constantly until smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add salt and pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add 1 pkg dried corn beef, pulled into pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Could add some peas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Barbecue Beef</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">I large onion</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp Paprika</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">3 tsp Salt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 tsp chili power</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup vinegar</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp hot water</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup ketchup</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Piquant Pork Chops</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">4 pork chops</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Juice of 1 lemon</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Marinate chops in juice for 20 mins</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Then dredge in:</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">3 tbsp flour</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 tsp ground cloves</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp salt and pepper</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Fry until brown</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add 1/2 cup hot water</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cover tightly</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cook slowly for 25 mins</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Garnish with parsley</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Pow-Wow Sandwiches</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 lb sliced bacon, fry until crisp</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 1/2 oz. chipped beef, cut in slices</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">3/4 cup chili sauce</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/3 cup pickle relish</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Drain bacon, crumble, add to beef and other ingredience</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 slice cheese for each sandwich</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cut buns</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Spread filling with cheese on top, wrap in foil</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Bake in 325 degree oven for 25 mins</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">Chili</span></b><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup bacon fat or shortening</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 lb ground beef</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">1 chopped onion sauteed in ground beef</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">1 qt tomatoes</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">2 1/2 tsp chili powder</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">6 tbsp brown sugar</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">1 1/2 tbsp paprika</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 tsp pepper</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">1/8 tsp celery salt</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">1 can Mexican style chili beans</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">Add meat, cook 15-30 mins</span><b><br /></b><span style="color: #222222;">Add chicken if necessary.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="color: #222222;">Liver and Sausage Patties</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"><br />½ lb pork liver</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ lb sausage</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 onion, chopped fine</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp ketchup</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tbsp salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ cup milk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bread Crumbs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Cover liver with water, simmer 5 minutes.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Drain, Grind.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Combine with other ingredience, form into patties.<br />Roll in bread crumbs.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fry on low heat until brown.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Liver Lumps</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 lb liver cooked in boiling water for 10 mins</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Put liver and following in food chopper</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 onion</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">10 soda crackers</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 eggs</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 t salt and pepper</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 T milk</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Drop mix by spoon into hot grease</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Upside-Down Ham Loaf</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp butter (melt slowly)</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup brown sugar</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">4 pineapple slices</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Place a cherry in each ring</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 1/2 cups ground ham</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 eggs</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup bread crumbs</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp dry mustard</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">One small chopped onion</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Lay ham over pineapple rings</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cover and cook on low for 30 mins</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Spaghetti with Hamburger</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 lb chopped raw beef</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 medium sized onion</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 small red pepper</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp Worcestershire sauce</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 cups canned tomatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 package spaghetti</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Melt 1 tbsp fat in frying pan, add onion and red pepper and brown</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add meat, cook until brown</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add salt and Worcestershire sauce and tomatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cook slowly 1 hour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Meatloaf</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><br /><br />1/4 cup onion<br />1/4 cup water<br />3 cups toast broken in cubes<br />Pour water over toast<br />1 1/2 lb ground beef<br />1 egg<br />Seasonings<br />1 1/4 cups grated cheese<br />Bake 1 hour </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Spam Loaf</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mash:<br />1 cup sweet potatoes</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">salt and pepper</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">cloves</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cut in half.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pile on one section of meat.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place other section of meat on top.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place peach slices around edge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mix ½ tbsp mustard with 1 cup peach juice – pour half.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">400 degrees, for 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Baked Hungarian Chicken</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">350 degrees</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Season 2 frying chickens with salt and cayenne pepper</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 lb melted butter</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">3 onions (diced), saute in butter</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Remove and put in casserole</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Place chicken on top (with heaviest pieces on bottom)</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Bake (covered) 60 mins</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Remove, sprinkle with 2 tbsp flour, 1 pint sour cream</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Bake another 20 mins</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Tuna Roll-Ups</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Makes 9</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Roll biscuit dough to 12 square inches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cut in 9 squares.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spread with tuna filling, roll up and bake (sealed side down).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tuna Filling:<br />1 cup tuna</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup minced celery</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour hot mushroom celery or chicken soup (undiluted) over top.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Tuna Fish and Noodle Scallop</b><br />Put into saucepan:<br />1 qt. Water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />When water boils, add 2 oz. dry noodles<br />Cook noodles gently for 10 minutes. Drain.<br />Make roux in upper part of double boiler,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">using 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp flour.<br />Add 1 cup milk.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place upper part of double boiler in lower part.<br />Set over direct heat for 10 minutes.<br />Combine noodles, tuna fish and cream sauce<br />Grate or cube ¼ cup cheese. Add.<br />Season to taste.<br /><br />Put in cassarole.<br />Cover with freshly-crumbled day-old bread.<br />Dot with butter.<br />Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Dumplings</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup flour</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 1/2 tsp baking power</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp shortening</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">About 1/2 cup milk</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Drop dumplings in stew</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cover - cook 15 mins</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;"><u>Don't Peek</u></span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>(Ed. Note - Zoe had this underlined!)</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Chicken Macaroni</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 5 lb chicken</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 bay leaf</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 onion</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 bunch celery</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Salt and pepper</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Simmer slowly until chicken is tender</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Remove meat from bones</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Strain stock to use in sauce</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup chicken fat or butter, melt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add 3/4 cup flour</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Slowly add 5 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cook until thick</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup celery, cut fine</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 large can mushrooms</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">7 oz can tomato paste</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 can pimentos</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 cloves garlic, cut fine</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add to sauce, mix thoroughly</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add chicken to sauce and let stand for 1 hour</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2/3 cup large macaroni - blanch Mac and add to above</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Put in casserole</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add 1 lb grated American cheese</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Bake 350 degrees for 45 mins</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>CAKES and SWEETS</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Banana Bread</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><br />½ cup sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp shortening</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 bananas, mashed</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp soda</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup sour milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">add: dates, raisins, nuts, cherries as desired</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br />Bake 1 hour at 350</span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">Chocolate Chip Cookies with Oatmeal</span></b><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup shortening<br />1 cup sugar (brown/white mixed)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp hot water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ cups flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp soda</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups oatmeal</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 pkg. chocolate chips</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b><br />(</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Editor's note – No directions follow, but I suggest beating the wet ingredients, then adding the dry (sift all but oats together, first). Don't mix too much! Bake low, around 325, for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cookies edges are brown. Good luck!)</i></span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><br /><br /><br />Sis's Fudge</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 sq. chocolate</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¾ cup milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Butter</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Melt chocolate in water, then add sugar and milk.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Boil slowly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When soft ball is formed, place pan in cold water.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">Add butter and vanilla. </span><span style="color: #222222;"><u>BEAT!!!</u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Kisses (or Meringues)</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><br />4 egg whites</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ cups "4X" sugar<br /><br />Beat egg whites until stiff.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add sugar gradually.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place on waxed paper</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">200 to 225</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">(<i>Ed. Note: </i></span><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Do not attempt if it is humid! - GCL</i></span><span style="color: #222222;">)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b><br /><br />Coconut Toffee</b></span><span style="color: #222222;">Blend:<br />1 ½ cups sifted flour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ tsp salt<br />1 tbsp baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ tbsp cinnamon</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #222222;">Cream:<br />½ cup shortening</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup shredded cocoanut</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add dry ingredience to wet.<br />Add 1 pkg. chocolate chips and mix with above.<br />Roll onto cookie sheet about 12 x 15, not too close to edge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">Bake<br />Cool slightly and cut in 1 ½ inch squares.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Banana Cake</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><br /><br />1 ½ cups mashed bananas</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ cups brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¾ cups shortening</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ tsp soda</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ tsp baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ tsp vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 ¼ cups flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 tbsp milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mix bananas, sugar, shortening.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">Then eggs, vanilla, milk, flour, soda, baking powder.<br />Icing<br />(</span><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Ed.Note – That was all that was on the card. </i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Better Homes Cookbook of 1963 says to put into two round pans, </i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Good luck!</i></span><span style="color: #222222;">)</span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Adeline's Brownies</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 squares Hershey's chocolate mixed with ¼ lb Oleo.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mix together, add salt and vanilla.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add:<br />Alternate ½ cup milk; 1 cup Bisquick</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add 1 cup nut meats</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 375</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Red Devil's Food Cake</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 cup shortening</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 eggs</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Cream the three ingredience above together</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Combine 4 tbsp cocoa</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp red coloring</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">4 tbsp hot coffee</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add to creamed mix</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Heat 1 cup milk and 1 tbsp vinegar</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Mix 2 cups minus 2 tbsp flour</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp soda</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add half the milk to flour, blend</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Then add remaining milk</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add 1 tsp vanilla</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Mix flour mixture to red mixture</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Bake at 350 for 30 min in cake or loaf pans</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Note from Zoe: Frost with quick fudge frosting</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Quick Fudge Frosting</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">12 marshmallows</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/4 cup water</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 tbsp butter</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Dash salt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">3 chocolate squares</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 cups sifted flour</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Melt together</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Chocolate Pixies</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Sift 2 cups flour</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">2 tsp baking powder</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Melt 1/4 cup butter</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">4 sq. chocolate<br />(Melt butter and chocolate together, let cool slightly)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Blend 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs- one at a time.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">Beat for one minute.</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Add 1/2 cup black chopped walnuts and dry ingredience.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #222222;">Mix well and chill 15 minutes.</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Shape into small balls and roll in confectioners sugar.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake at 300 degrees for 18-20 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Gingerbread</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup boiling water, pour over</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup shortening</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> cup brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">1 cup molasses</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">3 eggs beaten, add to above</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">3 cup flour</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp baking power</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp soda</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 1/2 tsp ginger</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">1 1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Sift together and add to mix, beat until smooth</span><br /><span style="color: #222222;">Bake 350, 30 to 40 minutes</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /><b>7 Minute Icing</b>2 egg whites</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp Karo</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5 tbsp water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ cups sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Coconut Bars</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>BLEND:</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/3 cup Crisco</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup white sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 eggs (1 white for meringue)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>ADD:</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 cup flour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp vanilla</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp milk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp lemon juice</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Meringue</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg white</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup light brown sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp vanilla</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2/3 cup shredded coconut</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">SPREAD 1/4" thick in shallow pan.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cover with coconut meringue, bake 30 minutes in slow oven (325F).</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cut in squares and cool.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Caramel Frosting</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Melt 1/2 cup butter</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blend in 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cook over low heat 2 minutes stirring constantly.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add 1/4 cup milk, stirring constantly, till mixture comes to boil</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remove from heat.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blend in 2 ½ cups "4X" sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Rhubarb Pie</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">(<i>From P. Barnhart</i>)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp flour in bottom of crust</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 cups rhubarb & 1 1/2 cups sugar,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp flour-dot with butter</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chocolate Drop Cake</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup butter</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp soda</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup light brown sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup nuts, chopped</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup sour milk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cream the butter.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add the sugar and continue creaming until perfectly blended.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add the egg.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Melt the chocolate over hot water.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add to the butter mixture.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add vanilla.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mix the dry ingredience.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add the nuts to dry ingredience.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add flour mixture and ---</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><i>(Ed. Note: Recipe ends here!)</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Potato Chip Cookies</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Makes 5 ½ dozen</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup Crisco</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup brown sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup white sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 well beaten eggs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cup flour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp soda</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cup crushed potato chips</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">16 oz. butterscotch choc chips</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Drop by spoonful on greased tins</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 325 degrees, 10-15 min</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Geraldine Ward's Half-Way Cookies</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cream:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup white sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup shortening</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 egg yolks</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp cold water</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups flour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp soda</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mix thoroughly, spread on cookie sheet.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cover with chocolate chips or dates.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Cover with </span>Meringue<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> make by beating 2 egg whites till stiff and 1 cup brown sugar.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake at 325 degrees for 25 min.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cook and cut in squares.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Floating Island</b><br />2 cups milk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 eggs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/8 tsp salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp vanilla<br /><br />Break eggs, separating yolks from whites, taking care not to break yolks.<br />Put yolks and white in separate bowls.<br />Add salt to yolks and beat slightly.<br />Add sugar and mix thoroughly.<br />Heat milk in upper part of double boiler until hot.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour milk slowly into mixture of eggs and sugar, stirring constantly.<br />Return mixture to double boiler and cook over boiling water.<br />Stir until mixture thickens.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remove at once to a cool place.<br />When cooled, add vanilla.<br />To the egg whites add a pinch of salt and beat until stiff.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chocolate Roll</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sift:<br />½ Cup Powdered Sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beat until light:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 egg yolks</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add the sugar gradually and beat these ingredience until creamy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add 1 tsp. Vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sift and Add:<br />2 tbsp. Cocoa</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp. Bread Flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/8 tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whip until stiff and rather dry:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 egg whites</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp cream of tatar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fold them lightly into the cake batter.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spread the dough on wax paper, on cookie sheet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">(About 8 x 12”)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 325 for 25 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let cool in pan for 3 minutes, then invert the contents onto a moist, hot cloth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Trim off the hard edges of the cake. Roll it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whip:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup heavy cream</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp. Vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unroll the cake.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spread it with cream.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Roll the cake with cloth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chill for 1 hour.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remove cloth and frost, or slice and pour chocolate sauce over.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Queen Elizabeth Cake and Icing</b><br /><i>This is the cake recipe which the Queen uses</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>when she bakes a cake in her own kitchen!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(Distributed by the Michigan State Grange Health Committee)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour:<br />1 cup boiling water over</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup chopped dates</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add 1 tsp soda</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let stand while following is mixed, in usual manner.<br /><br />Cream:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ cup butter</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg (beaten)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sift together and add:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ cups sifted flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add ½ cup chopped nuts</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add all to the date mixture.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 35 minutes at 350 (moderate oven) in a 9 x 12” pan.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Icing:</i><br />5 tbsp brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5 tbsp cream</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp butter</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Boil for three minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spread over cake.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sprinkle shredded coconut or nuts on top.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Citrus Prize-Winning Orange Cake</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grind:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 Med. Oranges (take out juice first, then replace)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup raisins</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add 1 cup nut meats (I skimp to ½ cup)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cream:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup shortening</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add 1 cup sour milk, 1 tsp soda.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stir in 2 cups flour and all but 1 cup of grind mix.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><i>Icing:</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Heat butter, about 3 tbsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add 2 cups "4x" sugar and the remaining grind mix.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Put on cake while still warm.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Salad Dressing Cake</b><br />Sift Together:<br />2 cups flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup cocoa</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ tsp soda<br /><i>(Editor's Note: “1 tsp baking powder” written at side, in pencil)</i><br /><br />Add:<br />Salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¾ cups salad dressing</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup cold water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla<br /><br /><i>(Recipe ends here!)<br /><br /></i><b>Lemon Merengue Torte</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>(From Esther Dunning)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 egg whites</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp Cream of Tartar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake at 275 for 50 minutes.<br /><br />Filling:<br />4 egg yolks</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 tbsp lemon juice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp lemon rind (Grated)<br /><br />Put paper towel over until cool.<i><br /></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i><b>Cracker Cake</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>(From an undated letter from Helen)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b>3 eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 cups soda crackers, rolled fine</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ cup nuts, finely chopped</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Separate eggs, beat whites.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add sugar.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fold in rest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 30 minutes in a buttered pan, at 350.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Note from Helen:</span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Naturally, whipped cream enhances the taste. </i></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Three Hole Cake</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sift ingredience right into the pan into which you will</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">bake the cake and </span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>don't grease the pan</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">.<br /><br />2 cups flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup sugar</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 tbsp cocoa</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp baking soda</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Make three holes in this mixture, with your finger or a spoon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Into hole #1, put 5 tbsp melted shortening.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Into hole #2, put 1 tbsp vinegar and 1 tsp vanilla.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Into hole #3, put 1 cup water.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stir thoroughly, but </span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>do not beat</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">.<br />Bake in a moderate oven.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">No eggs, no butter, no sticky bowl to wash.<br />It's incredible – try it!!<br /><br />(This may be changed to an orange cake by substituting orange juice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">for the water and leaving out the cocoa.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Vanilla Dream Filling</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cook in Double Boiler:<br />½ cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp corn syrup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp flour</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 ¼ cups milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 egg yolks</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp butter</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Mrs. Jensen's Chocolate Sauce</b><br /><br />1 cup cocoa</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¾ cup sugar<br />½ cup corn syrup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ tsp salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup water<br /><br />Combine all but vanilla.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stir over low heat until smooth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add vanilla.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Put in jar and cover tightly.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mrs. Jensen's Butter Scotch Sauce</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ¼ cup brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2/3 cup corn syrup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3/8 cup cream</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Mix sugar, syrup and butter in pan, bring to boil.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Boil until soft ball, then add cream and stir.<br /><br /><br /><b>Grandma Thurber's Sugar Cookies</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup butter</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup cold water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 cups flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp salt </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp nutmeg</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Raisins</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sugar (for sprinkling)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cream sugar and butter.</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nutmeg.</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add to creamed mixture.</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add eggs, water, vanilla.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blend until smooth. Chill.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Roll out on floured surface, and cut.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add a raisin to center of each cookie.</span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sprinkle with sugar.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 7 - 9 minutes, 375.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-73090721126896920422014-07-24T06:49:00.001-07:002014-07-24T06:55:01.497-07:00Mystery Plant Plagues Property Owners<b>Update:</b> It's thistle. Enormous, monstrous thistle.<br /><br />I found about 6 of these plants on my property, and photos are from
this morning. <br />
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The plants are 4 - 9 feet tall, growing in a wet prairie
setting.<br />
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Of course, my first thought was "Oh no! Giant Hogweed!"<br />
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After some research, I'm not so sure. <span class="text_exposed_show"></span><br />
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It hasn't bloomed and finished developing, yet. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">When compared to
Giant Hogweed it seems these leaves are different, and the stems don't have
those telling purple splotches. <br /><br />What do you guys think?</span><br />
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And yes, I've already sent photos to the MDARD requesting identification help.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Common Misconception #1:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A garden that big must take a <i>LOT </i>of work!</span><br />(Actually, it <i>REALLY </i>doesn't.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />This statement is usually followed by something along the lines of <br />"I'd never want to..."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"I could never deal with..."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"I'll never have time to..."<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You're right. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You never will.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />BUT! That's because you're limiting yourself, future gardener! If you've already closed off your imagination to the possibility of gardening, then you'll never actually do it. Don't sell yourself short! The possibility of success beings with deciding that it CAN be done. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Our garden truly doesn't take much time or effort, these days...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><b>Time Spent Weeding: </b>20 minutes/week (if that)<br />Raised beds full of fluffy soil mean that the few weeds that pop up in some unclaimed spot can be plucked from the dirt without digging or back pain. It can even be done without getting your hands dirty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Time Spent Watering: </b>5-10 minutes/day (if that)<br />Drip irrigation is pretty much the best thing ever. A garden this size could easily take me 2 hours to water. Now, all I do is turn on the spigot. There are still a few flower pots and special plants that need hand-watering, but that's no big deal. <br />It's been a cooler, wet summer in Mid-Michigan. I've gone whole weeks without watering!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><b>Time Spent on General Maintenance: </b>10 minutes/day<br />Sometimes a pea plant or cucumber vine needs to be redirected onto its trellis, or a slug needs to be removed from a squash blossom (Yuck! I recommend old kitchen tongs). Planting can take a few hours, if it's time to put tomato plants in the ground. A few hours spent on this turns into a month or two of watching and waiting, and then months of feasting. It's worth it.<br /><b><br />Bugs and Pests: </b>Meh.<br />It's not so bad. Granted, a plague of locusts could descend at any moment... but so far, so good. <br /><br />I've removed a half-dozen slugs from the squash plants (again, I use tongs), and Sean removed one nasty squash borer. He's the garden's official bug-squasher, and also deals with all orchard pests. The asparagus bed had a number of hungry beetles, also removed by hand. The kale crop is doing much better this year, though there are a few little green worms munching away. Our population of frogs and toads helps to keep bugs in check, and the garter snake keeps them from becoming a plague of their own.<br /><br />The birds haven't been destructive at all, as far as I can tell. It helps that we've kept an all-you-can-eat bird seed buffet about 20 feet away from the garden. Beautiful butterflies are everywhere, as are the dragonflies. Honeybees and bumblebees do most of the pollinating work, and I haven't seen a wasp in weeks. <br /><br />A good fence that cannot be dug beneath is worth the time and effort of installation. I've lost a few plants to squirrels, but most every gardener accepts the fact that nature will reclaim at least 10% of what your harvest. It is only 4 feet tall, but somehow it has kept our garden deer-free, as well. <br /><br />Edit: </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".h0.1:3:1:$comment714621515240543_714628435239851:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".h0.1:3:1:$comment714621515240543_714628435239851:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".h0.1:3:1:$comment714621515240543_714628435239851:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".h0.1:3:1:$comment714621515240543_714628435239851:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".h0.1:3:1:$comment714621515240543_714628435239851:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$4:0">I'm
no distressing damsel, and have squished countless bugs! Good gloves
make me feel invincible. Guess I oughta give myself more credit.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The Hardest Part:</b> EATING ALL OF IT<br />I harvest continually, from April until Thanksgiving. It begins with radishes, lettuce and spinach, then swiss chard and kale get tossed into the salad. Peas start coming in, then strawberries. Then, the parade of currants, raspberries, blueberries and other yummy things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">By the time the tomato plants are waist-high, the summer squash is ready to eat. Cucumbers, melons, broccoli, cauliflower, TOMATOES, peppers, and eggplant ripen in quick succession. Keep in mind, there's still salad to be eaten! Carrots, brussel sprouts, parsnips, apples, pumpkins and squash round out the year, sometimes with a new flush of snap peas as a bonus. And always, the salads.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />In the bleak days of winter, some root crops can be dug up (Sunchokes, Carrots, Parsnips, Potatoes, etc). Add that to the store of squash, pumpkins, and whatever is in the freezer or canned, and we're enjoying garden-fresh, organic food all year round. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think I'll try my
hand at garlic, this year. It goes into the ground in late October, when
everything else dies off. It'll be ready in the spring, just before the
space it takes up is needed for tomatoes. It's as if it was planned
that way, eh?<br /><br />We've just completed our first year at this house, so our apple trees and berry bushes are not yet mature. We're supplementing with bulk produce from local growers.<br /><br /><b>Preserving the harvest</b> does take time, but it's well worth it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />This
year we're drying and freezing most everything, as we're lucky enough
to have acquired a giant freezer chest. It's already home to more
strawberries than you'd think necessary. We'll add corn, fresh herbs (in
ice cubes -- they keep really well!), broccoli, cauliflower,
blueberries, green beans, summer squash, raspberries and peas (if we can
manage to stop eating all the fresh ones and put some aside...). We'll
top off the freezer with tomatoes, as they ripen, and use them to make
pasta sauce this winter. <br /><br />Of course, we'll use some fresh ones
for canning our World Famous (well, family-famous) salsa. By the end of
the season we'll have canned batches of dill pickles and relish, plenty
of jams, and whatever else comes along.<br /><br />Dehydrating can be more
time consuming than canning, but having an unending supply of apple
chips and chewy dried blueberries is life-changing. I'm looking forward
to "sun"-dried cherry tomatoes, too.<br /><br /><b>The Point:</b> It's not that much work, and the benefits are immeasurable. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />If
it were really that time consuming, there's no way we could be
renovating and maintaining our house, enjoying weekend get-aways, working our day jobs
and relaxing. I wouldn't spend so much time on the internet, either. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Here's how the garden looks, this morning. <br /><b>Viewing Tip:</b> Clicking on the image will enlarge it, providing you with a much better look!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HUGE Lazy Housewife Pole Bean. <br />
They're usually harvested and eaten when they're MUCH smaller. <br />
I'm allowing a few to grow big and dry, so we can save some seeds and replant next year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grape tomatoes (can't think of the variety right now).<br />
I want to eat them! <br />
Need some hot weather to turn them red.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beefsteak tomatoes, plumping up.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two rows of abundant green tomatoes (4 rows total, 10-12 feet long).<br />
The left side is at least 6 feet tall, and growing. <br />
I figure I'll have to lop off their tops before too long.<br />
Next Year: Bigger Trellis!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I suspect this is a tiny Butternut Squash. Yippee!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cucumber vine (and a poppy), with a promising number of yellow flowers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our fantastically productive squash mound, <br />
growing in the Hugelkultur bed I keep meaning to explain to you guys...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty squash flowers!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few Kakai pumpkins, Sean's favorite variety.<br />
Their green and white stripes are very Spartan, <br />
and their hull-less seeds are the BEST for eating.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A baby Cinderella pumpkin, hiding in the grass.<br />
The Cinderella variety is beautiful, and makes great pies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marigolds I grew from seed (after much trouble and dissatisfaction).<br />
With every batch of new blossoms, I'm surprised with a different color combination! The first ones were huge and mostly orange, followed by this pretty scarlet flower.<br />
Looks like it'll be back to big orange beasts in a few more days.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very determined strawberry plants, striking out for new territory to conquer.<br />
I love it, because these new little "suckers" will replace our 4-year-old plants as their production dwindles.<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sustainable, eh?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Baby Update: </b><br />Yup! I'm still pregnant -- about 6.5 months, or 30 weeks.<br />It's been an embarrassingly easy pregnancy, with no morning sickness or complications. Let's hope that continues. We're looking forward to meeting our daughter in late September.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Want to know what we're eating, making and doing?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You can find short, sporadic updates on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BartonGardens">Barton Gardens Facebook Page</a>.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-40784059400905127542014-06-19T12:54:00.000-07:002014-06-19T12:54:04.338-07:00Back from Boston! - Garden Update<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peas. Everywhere, peas!</td></tr>
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I left for a week, and the garden went NUTS!<br /><br />It was a hot week, mostly in the 80s, with lots of rain and a good amount of sunshine.<br /><br />Sean did an admirable job of keeping up with the house and plants on his own.<br /><br />Even still, the peas ended up strangling one another, the tomato trellis proved to be a 2-person job, and the garden is now home to a sneaky rodent who nibbles on our strawberries and Swiss Chard when we're not looking!<br /><br />Here are some photos from this morning...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sean finished the gate! Lovely, isn't it?<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Radishes are blooming on the left, and I'm coaxing the Sweet William to spread on the right.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beans have taken well to their lattice trellis, and so far the three eggplant seedlings have kept their tops.<br />Three other eggplants in pots were eaten by a rogue rodent.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These Little Marvel Peas are supposed to grow in a more bush-like manner.<br />These guys, however, are nearly as tall as the regular vine peas. They've nearly grasped the tree! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These Champion English shelling peas are said to reach 12 feet!<br />They doubled over in strong winds, a few days ago, but seem to have recovered.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rascally peas are trying to strangle out any competition, including these mysterious Star Lilies!<br />I'm glad I'll get to see them bloom, as I thought I'd miss it while I was away.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm a big fan of peas, but these sky-high Amish Snap Peas are getting a bit wild...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What was our early spring salad bed is now transitioning into a "whatever fits" garden bed.<br />We've pulled the spinach, which had gone to seed, and replaced it with Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts and other odds and ends.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This 10-foot tomato bed is doing well! <br />Trellising is always an experiment. This time we're using T-Posts and Red Brand goat & sheep fencing. If we don't add the final row of fence soon, these tomatoes will be wild, indeed! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnzoACADLYhYRv_rC25xUdPM5zYvNIYtYA613AF2rglvxwEHqgYj3gnPAUslj2Q72SZ0DlV6lTXroRLVS7rU5oUAyYJBWlcb03aZgGH9v3E0UKLpqEF7mW9qKyUfCQZZo573708Wqgbl5/s1600/IMG_6186.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnzoACADLYhYRv_rC25xUdPM5zYvNIYtYA613AF2rglvxwEHqgYj3gnPAUslj2Q72SZ0DlV6lTXroRLVS7rU5oUAyYJBWlcb03aZgGH9v3E0UKLpqEF7mW9qKyUfCQZZo573708Wqgbl5/s1600/IMG_6186.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We've been rich in Strawberries this week. Delish!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is our Hugelkultur Bed! More on this later.<br />It's full of gourds - Summer Squashes, Pumpkins, Melons and more.</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-49634438262058355482014-06-04T06:36:00.000-07:002014-06-04T06:36:02.581-07:00Tomatoes Headed to Market! - Garden UpdateI'm a nervous plant mamma this morning, as I prepare to send my tomato plants to market. I started far too many seeds this spring! We've planted about 30 tomatoes in the garden (a dozen varieties - all heirloom organic), which left me with 2 dozen extra plants in need of good homes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The first dozen went fast, as did my extra egg plants and some peppers. These tomato remainders are headed to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Southlansingfarmersmarket">South Lansing Farmers Market</a>, and will be sold by our friend at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CloverRow">Clover Row Gardens</a> booth (along with delicious homemade breads and herbs). I'm nervous! I hope these little plants find good homes. I'm sending along a nice tablecloth, in hopes that they'll stand out.</div>
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<br /><br /><br />I'm also sending along a few extra Crimson Rambler Morning Glory plants, which Sean said I'm ABSOLUTELY NOT allowed to plant in the garden. Spoilsport!<br /><br />Quick Garden Update:<br /> - The Hugelkultur bed is a success! Our summer squashes, pumpkins, melons and radishes are growing well, and loving this hot and rainy weather. A Hugelkultur tutorial post is forthcoming.<br /> - All new apple trees seem to have survived their planting, and are thriving. We have 9 trees, but the "official" definition of an orchard is 10 trees. So, what do we have, a "planned grouping" of apple trees? This seems like reason enough to get just <i>one</i> more...<br /> - Peas everywhere! Daily, I find myself glaring at the pea trellises. They're trying to strangle one another, and doing a damn good job of it.<br />
- Last weekend we installed DRIP IRRIGATION. It's pretty fabulous.<br />
- At long last, I've created a Facebook page to showcase the fruits of our labors. You can find photos of what we're doing, what we're making and what's growing at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BartonGardens">www.facebook.com/BartonGardens</a>.<br /> - IT'S TOO HOT! This spring became summer too quickly, and our salads suffer for it. The spinach is bolting and slightly bitter. The radishes are sending up shoots, eating up their own tasty roots in the process. The lettuce stands strong, thus far, but I suspect it will go to seed, soon. This weekend I'm planting an interesting, hot-weather spinach variety. Wish me luck!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-87693034965883682912014-05-09T06:58:00.003-07:002014-06-04T07:34:46.475-07:00Barton Baby Must-Haves - Our Baby Shower Wish List<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Barton Baby Wish List</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But first, allow me to answer some...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>Frequently Asked Questions</b>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b>Is it a Girl or a Boy?</b><br /><i>Yes, it's one of those. But sorry, we're not telling you which. </i></span><i>Patience, please! </i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br />There will be a Gender Reveal at the Baby Shower in June.</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What will you name it?</b><br /><i>Huckleberry.<br />Well, probably not. But that's what I'm calling it, today. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Will it be a Redhead or a Blond(e)?</b></i></span></div>
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<i>I'm hoping for red. I think Sean's hoping for blond(e).</i></div>
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<i>We tried bribes at the ultrasound, but hair just doesn't show up... yet.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Are you doing Cloth Diapers?</b><br />YES! And no, you can't scare me off with poopy horror stories.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>What's the nursery theme?</b></i><br /><i>The nursery walls are a light, "sage" green, and we're using a pale butter yellow as the main accent color. The theme is <b>Peter Rabbit's Garden</b>. This seemed more than fitting, due to our love of nature, the baby's British heritage, and the long-standing fondness both of our families have for Beatrix Potter's creations. (There are COUNTLESS cute Beatrix Potter things on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=beatrix%20potter&ship_to=US">Etsy.com</a>!)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Another common color is Navy Blue -- it matches our antique navy and silver pram!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Why is the baby shower so early?</b><br />We're very lucky parents, to have our child born into such a big, loving family! The reasonable reason for a June shower is to celebrate with visiting family and friends at a time that works with their schedules. (But really, we just can't wait all summer!) There will be a second shower much later in the summer for more family and friends. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Any Preferences?</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Yes! When possible, we'd prefer that things be made from natural materials, like cotton. Made in America is always a plus, too! </i></span></div>
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What follows is our baby wish list, as requested by people who are eager to spoil the baby. </div>
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It feels horribly greedy to do this, but I hope it'll make things easier for those who want to celebrate the baby's arrival by contributing to it's health and happiness. Thanks very much, in advance!<br />
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Most of these items can be bought at the store of your choice, be it Amazon, Target, Carter's, Baby's R Us, etc. If you'd like to<i> support an independent East Lansing business</i>, please visit <a href="http://www.zbeardiapers.com/">Little Green Branches</a>. This fabulous little shop is located on Northwind Drive, and I love it! They carry many of the items listed here.<br />
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Also, browsing is fun on <a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/index.php">CottonBabies.com</a>! <br />
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Great for nursing mommies and lounging babies.</div>
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These tend to get messy, so extra covers are most appreciated!</div>
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Traditional, large square/rectangle blankets. </div>
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We're new to the baby-washing business!</div>
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It can't be harder than washing the dog... right?</div>
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<b>Baby Feeding Stuff</b></div>
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We'll need <b>all sizes</b> for our little crumpet.</div>
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Little bunnies and ducks are extra-adorable!</div>
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to stay snuggly warm this winter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just an example: a Halo sleep sack gift set with a western theme!</td></tr>
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<b>Cold-Weather Clothes</b></div>
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We'll need cozy clothes for </div>
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our little crumpet's first few winters.</div>
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<a href="http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-InfantsSnake-River-Baby-Bunting/1402493.uts?productVariantId=3103693&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03383354&rid=40&channel=GoogleBaseUSA&mr:trackingCode=D0D83C4A-1EBB-E111-8DC4-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=45265182791&mr:keyword&mr:match&mr:filter=73472444351&gclid=CIm94vL4nr4CFUpp7AodtiwAXA&gclsrc=aw.ds">Cabela's baby bunting</a> is on sale.<br />
(Please, no hunter orange! Yuck!)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UGG Bunting, for the fashion-plate baby.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Fitted Crib Sheets</span></div>
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(Widely available, one size fits all.)<br />
Simple patterns and colors are great!<br />
Normal, jersey and sateen fabrics are all fine. </div>
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<b>Cloth Diapers</b></div>
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(Widely Available! Many to choose from!)</div>
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We're not picky.</div>
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We'll need <b>all sizes</b> cloth diapers.</div>
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If you want to delve into the world of cloth diapers</div>
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here's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L10Hr6guDNM">a quick intro video about cloth diapers</a>.<br />
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The pictured style is our favorite, because the snaps<br />
on the front make this diaper one-size-fits all! for a growing baby!<br />
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In general, we prefer snaps over velcro,<br />
and water-proof is always a plus. <br />
Want something specific?<br />
We like these:<br />
<a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=185&products_id=2270">Kissaluvs Fitted Diaper Package</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=3324">Newborn Diaper by Blueberry</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=3103">Package Deal - 6 BumGenius All-in-One Diapers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?products_id=4576">EconoBum Newborn Kit (by BumGenius)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/index.php">CottonBabies.com</a> is GREAT for browsing!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.bumkins.com/snap-in-one-cloth-diapers-one-size.html"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYE3U8-d9G0vVsq_cH3o9nNuyVeYWHOfhcc3nHzrfS4ww7Evi6wyCp5KdBvm1MEaiW5Q1b2C1CyfnaMKKPtDZZMGqNZXblU0GXH-i3vVuWQzNJwk5LHHWfsTSQAEKK7LoVurc6Ee-VUzs2/s1600/lorax+diaper.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bumkins.com/snap-in-one-cloth-diapers-one-size.html">The Lorax diaper by Bumkins</a></td></tr>
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<b>Cloth Wipes</b></div>
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Simple cloth squares made from </div>
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various fabrics (flannel, terry cloth, etc).</div>
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<b>Diaper Closures</b><br />
These stretchy, rubber closures are cheap... and great!<br />
The Snappi brand is widely available.<br />
Find them online <a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?products_id=3436">here</a>. </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://snappibaby.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiscIEV3fq_hXuT5P1ZpKHrH6lhEHeWg3aY6XjCJok57O18xEReHgcUa3VVlwSO3SHw7zUkQgaVmIzSGrTjlM-GhJbrTaeHi9bSrXoKPf1ZhAP93V9Vshh_rRnygXeDPbGZI43c1ZCy2C/s1600/snappi+diaper+closure.jpg" height="320" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="284" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://snappibaby.com/">Snappi Diaper Closure</a></td></tr>
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<b>Diaper Detergent</b></div>
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Those cloth diapers require a soap that's</div>
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a tough cleaner, but gentle on the baby. </div>
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We'd like to try <a href="http://rockingreensoap.com/">Rockin' Green Eco Friendly Detergent</a>.</div>
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You can find it where cloth diapers are sold. </div>
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(Available thru <a href="http://www.zbeardiapers.com/">Little Green Branches</a>, our local baby boutique!)</div>
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<b>Wet Bags</b></div>
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A water-proof bag, essential for using cloth diapers.<br />
We'll need at <i>least</i> two of these, and <b>bigger sizes</b> are better.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one's from Target.</td></tr>
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<b>Crib Conversion Ra</b><b>ils</b></div>
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We have a beautiful crib, the Highland crib by Davinci!<br />
It can be converted into a toddler bed, or even a full size bed.</div>
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To convert it to a full, we'll need the conversion rails ($100).</div>
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It's available <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21871976&mr:keyword=&mr:trackingCode=4DE70267-7315-E311-A497-90E2BA285E75&mr:match=&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=38524424086&cagpspn=plab_16140223&mr:referralID=NA&mr:ad=35201295166&mr:device=c&camp=PLAPPC-_-PID16140223&KPID=16140223">online through ToysRUs</a>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Davinci Highland crib, which we already have. Isn't it lovely?!</td></tr>
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<b>Keekaroo Highchair</b><br />
(Available thru <a href="http://www.zbeardiapers.com/">Little Green Branches</a>, our local baby boutique!)</div>
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A durable, convertible highchair that'll grow with the baby.<br />
Pictured with the infant insert (that blue thing), which is nice but not a necessity.<br />
Either wood stain is fine. No worries!</div>
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<a href="http://www.keekaroo.com/">www.keekaroo.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keekaroo Convertible Highchair</td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Ergo Baby Carrier</span></div>
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(Available thru <a href="http://www.zbeardiapers.com/">Little Green Branches</a>, our local baby boutique!)</div>
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We love this baby carrier!</div>
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It comes in countless patterns -- anything basic will do.</div>
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It can be worn on the back, front or side.</div>
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Pictured with the infant insert, which is nice but not a necessity. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://store.ergobaby.com/">http://store.ergobaby.com</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Outdoor Swing</span></div>
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Something sturdy and safe, please!<br />
Doesn't have to be like the one pictured.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug N Secure Swing</td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Diaper Bag</span></div>
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Something simple, please.<br />
Preferably a bag that opens wide at the top, duffle-bag style, </div>
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so I can see everything without digging to the bottom.</div>
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Or, if you want to "go big"...</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/Accessories-Shoes/Bags/entity/pc/61/c/67/7304.uts?swatchName=True+Navy" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xWyDRxrrAAkl5ipD_2msh0bqDLZ_42vVwCXgaHkES3GkiadJFTp55Wyp5SFOAWaWaIVZkpOi7QZITcBdjD_b8tr4MXhKMCE7PACbDA5RUEIJOc2y5VzsXOXwryxq3AOEyP-idvA0Vg3s/s1600/lilly+pulitzer+bag.jpg" height="320" width="199" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lilly Pulitzer Resort Tote.<br />
Pretty, but maybe not practical. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Glider / Recliner</span></div>
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The dream nursery chair, a glider that reclines!<br />
Our nursery is small, and ottomans are bulky.</div>
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Unfortunately, these are usually overpriced. </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Jackson-Grey-and-Cream-Fabric-Nursery-Swivel-Glider-Recliner-Chair/8973697/product.html"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNBGPHH0XWXvVHKBT_pxdwC7Uhh9NwGiAo6o6kUbFIFNj1gH-5KnxNCazkF-l3XCrPXP2FFt4BSg6KrUtDeCLnZa4Vbe9aiX8ZnMg35AmDdCrNVDqrC-RCtmr_kkvxWh3hMeA6Zr-SVWz/s1600/glider+recliner.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Jackson-Grey-and-Cream-Fabric-Nursery-Swivel-Glider-Recliner-Chair/8973697/product.html">From Overstock.com, the Jackson nursery glider/recliner. </a></td></tr>
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This list is incomplete, of course.</div>
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They're simply suggestions!</div>
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There's no way to know everything we'll need.</div>
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Our little crumpet would probably prefer toys and books,</div>
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rather than boring diapers and chairs, anyway. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-24189867744445781992014-05-09T04:33:00.003-07:002014-05-09T04:45:18.865-07:00May Update from the "Homestead"Good news travels quickly in the "real" world, but you virtual friends may not have heard the latest "homestead updates"...<br />
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- Our garden is growing -- and fast!<br />
We've doubled the size of our raised-bed veggie garden. The asparagus we planted is beginning to poke up out of the soil. The new strawberry plants are blooming, promising at least a few little berries in June. Salad greens are popping up all over the place, and there are plenty of peas and radishes putting out new leaves.<br />
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- We have an orchard!<br />
Last month, we put 9 apple trees into the northern slope of our property. Most trees are semi-dwarfs, which will grow to about 15 feet tall. The 2 full-dwarfs (Granny Smith Apple) will reach about 10 feet. Other varieties we planted include Winecrisp, Fugi, and a few tasty Honeycrisps. Yum!<br />
Now, technically, it takes 10 trees to have an orchard. We planted a few standard-sized cherry and apple trees about a 1/4 acre away. Does this count?<br />
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- And there's more...<br />
We've put plenty of blueberries into the ground. Currants and Jerusalem Artichokes, too! As long as the seeds don't wash away, we'll have a plethora of native wild flowers and a goofy assortment of sunflowers edging our garden. The summer harvest will be <i>beautiful</i>. The rabbits are healthy, the chicken coop is nearly done, and we're about to build our last raised bed - and not a moment too soon! The little tomato plants I started from seed are quickly outgrowing their starter pots.<br />
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- And the BIG NEWS:<br />
This September, we're having a baby! The husband and I decided to "go for it" at New Year's, and by mid-January we were officially expecting. I was a bit shocked by how quickly this came about, and THRILLED!<br />
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Baby Info: Our wonderful doctor says that baby and mother are doing well -- "perfect," even. So, that's good. We're due in late September (the 29th). Last week we learned the baby's gender. We're keeping that a secret, for now. It's been an incredibly easy pregnancy for me, so much so that I feel like I'm bragging. So, I won't. Choosing a name is a challenge, but we've narrowed it down to two or three. Now, the real deliberation begins...<br />
Huckleberry is still a strong contender.<br />
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So these days, when I'm not working at the bookshop or digging in the garden, I'm rearranging the house (again and again, as my husband will tell you). There's much to do, and so little time in which to do it. My art studio is becoming the nursery, and the library is to serve as a temporary studio, until we convert the guest room into a proper workspace.<br />
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We also have a long list of house projects to do this summer, before the little one arrives. It includes some minor carpentry in the nursery (a closet/storage overhaul!), painting the exterior of the house, some interior painting, tiling the basement bathroom, repairing the barn's split roof, finishing that chicken coop, and keeping up with the garden. I won't be able to help much with the painting, which is frustrating. I suspect the bulk of these projects will fall on my more-than-capable husband and a few wonderfully supportive friends.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-11172058635281870832014-02-05T08:13:00.000-08:002014-02-05T08:17:01.812-08:00Book Review: India Black and the Gentleman Thief by Carol K. Carr<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it's settled.<br />
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The India Black: Madam of Espionage historical mystery series is <i>officially </i>the best thing since sliced bread.<br />
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I've spent the last week devouring the latest installment from Carol K. Carr, India Black and the Gentleman Thief. It's glorious. Truly.<br />
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Let it be known that Miss India Black, the fabulously flawed madam of Lotus House, wastes no time when there's trouble afoot.<br />
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Fresh off a stint as a faux-anarchist, this lovely London spy has has become embroiled in yet another dangerous affair.<br />
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India, assisted by the dashing Major French (that poncy bastard!), is hot on the coattails of an international arms-smuggling ring assisting rebels in Ganpur, India.<br />
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One would think that managing a house full of high-class wenches whilst performing espionage work for the crown would keep her busy. In addition to the unending trials and tribulations of India's work life, she has suddenly found her home overrun with an army of street urchins, a pack of rather coddled dogs and a long-lost aunt who quite happily turns India's life upside-down.<br />
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Carr has outdone herself in this newest novel. Her grasp of the era shines through her writing, and makes the reader feel as though they're standing alongside India on the foul-smelling docks of the Thames. Carr teases the reader as a practiced Lotus House employee would, with tasty tidbits of romance and some rather macabre scenes, mixed with plenty of humor and suspense.<br />
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The character development in this novel is superb. Though India's self-confidence can be irksome at times, ultimately, she is charming. I was equally pleased by Vincent the street urchin, whose own self-importance is certainly deserved.<br />
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French, however, is as stodgy as ever, though I cannot fathom how a man so handsome as he can have such little fun. I look forward to the development of India and French's relationship in the next installment!<br />
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This latest addition to the India Black series is the best, yet.<br />
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<a href="http://audreyellis.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-india-black-and-shadows-of.html">India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy</a></div>
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<a href="http://audreyellis.blogspot.com/2011/09/india-black-is-back.html">India Black and the Widow of Windsor</a></div>
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<a href="http://audreyellis.blogspot.com/2010/12/countering-yesterdays-entry.html">India Black: A Madam of Espionage Mystery</a></div>
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BookRiot.com featured my paper orchids in their Booklover Gift Guide for Valentine's Day.<br /><br />ACK!<br /><br />So far, it's resulted in lots of traffic to my Etsy Store, and a lot of spastic flailing as I celebrate at the bookshop.<br /><br /><br />I'm thinking about making a new business card... </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-31062220476314800172014-01-12T15:45:00.002-08:002014-01-12T15:47:18.200-08:00An even briefer update...<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>Yes</i>, I'm still doing that "Etsy Stuff"...</b></span> <br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">... and it's going pretty well! </span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-39151991128848811332014-01-03T05:32:00.002-08:002014-03-15T05:48:29.665-07:00Quick January UpdateThus far, I've avoided a half-assed 2013 reminiscence post on Facebook, but I must admit that the past year has been pretty nifty. For the sake of posterity and internet stalkers, I shall recap the year's major events.<br />
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<b>The Year in (Relatively) Major Life Events:</b><br />
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This summer the husband and I made the move <i>from City to Country</i> and began renovations on our very own money pit. We bought the ugliest house on the block, thus setting the bar low. Any change made is a substantial improvement. We'll slap some fresh paint on her this spring, and I'll add to the front flower beds (theme: purple!). She'll shine up real nice.<br />
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Began <i>putting down roots</i>! We've been busy cramming plants into the ground. At last count, we've planted 13 trees on our property (which was mostly wooded, to begin with). Apples, cherries and currants are the latest additions. I suspect we have a rogue mulberry bush/tree near the house, and I spent hours picking black raspberries in the woods. They need some cultivation, but unknowingly acquiring two acres of tasty little berries was a wonderful surprise. I have big plans for the 2014 Garden.<br />
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Dog: Acquired. <i>GillyDog</i> is a wild beast and a snuggle bunny. She's a keeper.<br />
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Bought a new (used) car... and just in time! In doing so, I've become relatively good at driving a manual transmission. Just after purchasing our<i> hot new ride</i>, we blew the transmission in the poor ol' pick-up. Until we scrounge up enough extra money, the truck will be our finest lawn ornament.<br />
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Survived <i>SolsticeStorm2013</i>, though our little forest suffered major damage. It seems that our young apple trees will survive, as will the little evergreens and currant bushes. Let's hope the straw atop my strawberries is thick enough! We completely winterized the house (drained everything, even the water heater) and snuggled close to Mr. Buddy for a few days. For Christmas we "abandoned ship", packed the car full of gifts, cats, GillyDog and dirty laundry, and joined the other storm refugees at my parents' house. It was quite an adventure.<br />
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Managed another <i>Handmade Christmas</i>, though losing power for a week threw a wrench in my plans.<br />
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My wee baby sister is a <i>bride-to-be</i>! OMGSOEXCITING<br />
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Successfully completed <i>another year of</i> <i>baking bread</i>. We did, admittedly, buy a loaf or two when life got too crazy (moving, Renovation Week and the ice storm). Still, I must have baked 100 loaves of bread this year, not to mention the countless crumbles, cookies, biscuits, muffins and other treats.<br />
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2013 was also another year without TV (though plenty of Netflix and internet videos), a year of fabulous vintage fashion finds, my most successful year as an Etsy artist, a good year for the bookshop, a relatively healthy year for me (mind, body and spirit), and a year full of delicious homemade, home-preserved foods.<br />
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<b>Favorite Books of 2013:</b><br />
<u>The Last Runaway</u> by Tracy Chevalier (2013 publication)<br />
<i>The best new fiction novel of the year! It's inspired me to try my hand at quilting and reawakened my interest in Quaker history. (Yes, I'm an odd duck.)</i><br />
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<u>Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm</u> by Mardi Jo Link (2013 publication)<br />
<i>LOVED IT! My favorite new nonfiction memoir -- and it's by a Michigan writer/historian!</i><br />
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<u>Libriomancer</u> by Jim Hines<br />
<i>This fantasy novel is a hoot! References to MSU's library and a certain, quirky East Lansing bookshop made it a real blast to read, even though some of the science fiction references sailed clear over my head. </i><br />
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<u>The City, Not Long After</u> by Pat Murphy (Recommended to me by LeighAnna, who rocks!)<br />
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<u>Parable of the Sower</u> by Octavia Butler (LeighAnna recommended this one, too.)<br />
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<u>The Leftovers</u> by Tom Perrotta<br />
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<u>Tam Lin</u> by Pamela Dean<br />
<i>This novel will haunt me for years to come. It is beautiful, fantastical, clever and creepy. An excellent adaptation of an age-old fairy tale.</i><br />
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<u>Fevre Dream</u> by George R. R. Martin<br />
<i>Steamboats. They're pretty rad. Though I don't indend to read the Game of Thrones series, I certainly consider myself to be a Martin fan after reading this historical, dark fantasy. I dig it.</i><br />
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<u>Voltaire's Bastards: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West</u> by John Ralston Saul<br />
<i>Finally, finally, I've finished reading this historical/philosophical whopper! For two years I've savored and avoided this beast of a book. It's the sort of book I'm leery of lending, because I've become quite sentimentally attached to it. Still, I have a special person I'd like to foist it upon. We'll see how he likes it...</i><br />
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The <u>Mistborn</u> Series by Brandon Sanderson<br />
<i>For the past month or two I've been gobbling up these massive dystopian novels. They're hard to describe, but I've settled on "dystopian steampunk alternate-universe philosophical fantasy" which would be suitable for a fan of Harry Potter, looking for a darker, more adult saga. It's good stuff, y'all! </i><br />
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<b>I have big plans for 2014. </b><br />
With luck, we'll add chickens to our little homestead this spring, as well as countless new garden beds.<br />
A good deer fence is needed, and we'll set up our rain collection system, too.<br />
One of my favorite garden experiments is seeing which saved seeds I can convince to germinate. Fingers crossed for onion blossoms, melons and a huge variety of Marigolds!<br />
I'd like to focus more on working from home, which seems like it'll be surprisingly easy to achieve.<br />
My sister and I really ought to launch our neat website, though it is still in the planning stage...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-13340697075954386032013-08-17T08:28:00.003-07:002013-08-17T08:28:54.395-07:00Royals.Love it. <br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/W5Tc-o9SWcU" width="560"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-8104974297997466362013-04-24T09:31:00.000-07:002013-04-24T09:31:09.745-07:00Folklore, Fakelore and Poplore: Quotes from Marshall Fishwick's 1967 Saturday Review Article<br />
"Folklore is the country mouse talking. Taken to the city, cheapened by charlatans and opportunists, folklore became fakelore, as the mass took over from the folk. For some, the sad tale ends here. But wait - there's another mutation. Using the new urban material with its chrome and kitsch, imaginative artists, ad men, and script-writers are developing a poplore which is as true to its environment as was folklore to an earlier one. Call it poplore, and ask if it doesn't complete the circle."<br />
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- Opening lines of Marshall Fishwick's fascinating article, "Folklore, Fakelore, and Poplore" from the August 26, 1967 issue of Saturday Review<br />
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"Studying the meager Bunyan material in 1920, Constance Rourke concluded that there was no live prototype for Bunyan, a conclusion with which Professor Daniel Hoffman concurred a generation later. Paul owed much of his fame to a free-lance advertising man, William B. Laughead, hired by the Red River Lumber Company to sell their products. When other ad men and promoters joined in, Paul came to symbolize the cult of bigness and power in a booming chauvinistic democracy. He mirrored a bumptious, optimistic nineteenth-century robber baron - the collective state of mind of people whose primary task was the physical mastery of nature. Bunyan was <i>company </i>fakelore - in a business civilization, the most likely to succeed." - Fishwick, "Folklore, Fakelore, and Poplore"<br />
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"Thus fakelore is to folklore what the pseudo-event is to the real event. And thus the emergence, in the Eisenhower years, of a new Gresham's law of American public life: counterfeit happenings will always drive spontaneous happenings out of circulation. Poison tastes so sweet that it spoils our appetite for plain food. When the gods want to punish us, they make us believe our own advertising." - Fishwick, "Folklore, Fakelore, and Poplore"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-72325435101573704772013-04-20T12:54:00.000-07:002013-04-20T13:47:15.219-07:00Step Away from the Screen: Psychopolitics, the Boston Marathon Attack and BooksBig news stories, like the Boston Marathon attack, tend to make folks... obsess.<br />
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I get it.<br />
I, too, am easily hypnotized by the unending stream of information provided by our amazingly futuristic media systems. It's easy to get sucked in, and then feel compelled to "keep up" with the updates like it's our duty.<br />
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Don't think you're intelligent just because you can rattle off the timeline of events in Boston, or stayed up late to watch a high-speed car chase. Knowing the latest gossip about the Tsarnaev brothers, Syria, or the Kardashian sisters, or whatever cable news is pushing, does NOT make you a productive citizen.<br />
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To be well-informed, and thus to construct your own opinions and share them with others, you have to know more than what is supplied by mass-media. Do your own research, be aware of what you're consuming and make use of the myriad information portals available.<br />
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I've learned to turn away from the screen(s) during major events, at the point when the facts are laid upon the table. At some point the news changes, and the only "new" information consists of various people asking "why," speculating, grasping for answers. I turn away from this unending carousel of mumbo-jumbo and tap into a different sort of resource. I talk to people, and I turn to books for answers.<br />
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Following this latest American terrorist attack, I picked up my copy of <u>Psychopolitics</u>, gritted my teeth and made some pretty interesting discoveries...<br />
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I know, you don't have time to join the Audrey Book Club. Instead, snack on this selection from <u>Psychopolitics</u>. I've transcribed the closing statements of Chapter 2: War and Terrorism. The bolded bits are deserving of your attention, but I recommend reading the entire dialogue presented for a better understanding -- the big picture, if you will. <br />
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<u>Psychopolitics: Conversations with Trevor Cribben Merrill</u> by Jean-Michel Oughourlian<br />
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<b>Jean-Michel Oughourlian:</b> "From a Girardian point of view, popular terrorism is situated in a presacrifical time: this time, violence has seeped inside the community, as was the case before the advent of the scapegoat mechanism. The enemy is everywhere and nowhere and is by definition impossible to identify before it acts. Soon everyone is the enemy of everyone else, and we find ourselves in a sacrificial crisis, with blind and undifferentiated violence spreading everywhere.<br />
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Contrary to conventional warfare, in which it was necessary to defeat the enemy and conquer his territory, at stake in the war against terrorism are the members of the population. Machiavelli, after having recognized cynically that 'men willingly change their ruler, hoping to fare better,' warned: 'no matter how powerful one's armies, in order to enter a country one needs the goodwill of the inhabitants.' Obviously, MacArthur had read Machiavelli, and Bush had not!<br />
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David Galula observes, for his part: 'What, then are the rules of counterrevolutionary warfare? ... Very little is offered beyond formulas - which are sound enough as far as they go - such as, "Intelligence is the key to the problem," or "The support of the population must be won."'<br />
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With terrorism, the mutual respect between soldiers, the respect of Napoleon at Austerlitz for the two emperors he was fighting, even the respect of soldiers like Montgomery and Eisenhower for a soldier like Rommel, is replaced by <b>contempt</b>.<br />
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The loyalist forces or the occupying army have contempt for the terrorists and do not apply the laws of war in dealing with them. During World War II, the Germans shot the resistance fighters, whom they deemed terrorist, without hesitation, while respecting the laws of war when dealing with military prisoners.<br />
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<b>The resistance fighters (from their point of view), deemed 'terrorists' by the reigning government or the occupying forces, also have profound contempt for the soldiers of police against whom they are fighting and whom they qualify as 'forces of repression.'</b><br />
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In an insurrection or a war of the type now called terrorist, <b>the noble feelings that predominated in conventional wars are replaced by degrading feelings</b>: as we have just said, the enemies feel contempt for each other, but also <b>hatred, resentment, envy, jealousy.</b> From a Girardian point of view, in mimetic psychology, the enemy is viewed as a model-rival or even a model-obstacle, who inspires nothing but negative feelings.<br />
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<b>To these feelings is added another that is even more deleterious: suspicion</b>. The enemy is within, among us, he can be anybody, even my next-door neighbor. Therefore I have to be suspicious of everyone. Suspicion corrodes social bonds: the English were horrified to discover that the terrorists who blew up buses and subways were British citizens! They stoically bore the brunt of the V1 and V2 bombardments, which were far more destructive, but to discover that some of their fellow citizens , who lived among them, detested them, felt contempt for them, and wanted to kill them, scandalized them in the extreme.<br />
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<b>After generalized suspicion comes fear.</b> This fear is dirty, it plagues the population, and it is fear that gives to this type of conflict the name terrorism. The population may indeed become terrorized, and the government may adopt degrading measures in order to 'terrorize the terrorists,' and <b>humanity retreats</b> on every front. As Galula writes: 'Some counterrevolutionaries have fallen into the trap of aping the revolutionaries on both minor and major scales, as we shall show. These attempts have never met success.'<br />
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<b>Insurrection, revolution, and now terrorism spring up on rotten ground: poverty, humiliation, resentment, frustration. </b>Terrorism is a deferred <b>reciprocal </b>violence, that is to say a form of vengeance. The study of vindictive processes and vindicatory techniques teaches us that violence cannot erase vengeance; only money can: 'blood money.' That is why I hazard a hypothesis; terrorist violence, which is a terrible vengeance, is soluble in a single substance: <b>money</b>. Instead of spending astronomical sums on arms, let us spend instead on roads, hospitals, schools, houses, businesses, to create jobs and so on.<b> Instead of financing war, let us purchase peace.</b><br />
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On this point, I am in complete agreement with Guy Sorman: 'In the year 328 before our era, and if the Roman historian Quintus Curtius is to be believed, Alexander the Great attempted in vain to conquer Afghanistan. After some savage but inconclusive battles, negotiations began between the tribal chiefs and the Greek general. The latter wanted to arrive in India. "Why are you fighting us?" said the Afghans, "when it would be enough to buy us off?"<br />
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<b>What is extraordinary is that all of the values of war that we spoke of earlier, courage, heroism, and so on, are perverted by terrorism in the sense that terrorism is the result of humiliation, poverty, weakness. He who wishes to fight against terrorism is plagued by suspicion, poisoned by negative feelings: after suspicion, fear. He becomes in a certain sense paranoid, because he suspects everyone, is afraid of everyone.</b><br />
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TCM: If we go a step further, as Jacques Attali writes in a recent book, toward creating nanotechnologies and miniaturized nuclear weapons, we are going to mistrust the air that we breathe, the water that we drink, medicine, vegetables, the animals that we eat, <b>we are going to mistrust literally everything</b>, and life will become untenable. The terrorists must laugh when they see the most important figures of the West standing in line with their shoes in hand, undressing and getting dressed again before getting on the plane: it's ridiculous. (pages 21 -23)<br />
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My goal is to share philosophical theories with you, not to frighten or start an argument.<br />
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Buying into the fear won't help, but rational discussions with a firm grasp of the situation, and an open mind, might just make things better.<br />
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<b>Making Things Better</b>, my friends, is the goal.<br />
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It's the sole purpose of humanity.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-17016168382166884292013-04-10T10:20:00.002-07:002013-04-10T10:20:56.821-07:00George Bernard Shaw on War"Until a war has produced its final results, no one can tell whether it has been worth while or not ... War is always wasteful, cruel, mischievous, destructive, demoralizing and detestable to every humane instinct; yet it is not always unavoidable; and often it effects social changes that occur only under its terrible pressure. The war of 1914-18 made an end of four empires which might have endured for four centuries more at peace. Whether it was worth the bloodshed and devastation it cost depends on whether the new republics make their citizens better than the old empires did. But if they do, it still remains true that it would have been wiser to make the changes reasonably than violently."<br />
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-- George Bernard Shaw, in an interview with Octavio Novaro for the January 1, 1944 issue of "Pic" magazine (Vol. XV, No. 1)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-58647991357438840412013-03-12T09:55:00.001-07:002013-03-12T09:57:12.292-07:00House Hunting and Etsy Avoidance IssuesSean and I are about to begin our house-hunt in earnest. <br />
We're spending the afternoon with our agent, touring some of the houses on our ever-changing list.<br />
Properties are selling fast, it seems, but many more are being listed.<br />
We're anxious, hopeful and kinda freaked out!<br />
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I took advantage of this unexpected day away from the bookshop to introduce a new batch of pretty things to my Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hobgoblins?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Hobgoblins</a>!<br />
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I'll readily admit that I have been ignoring my poor Etsy shop these weeks following the Valentine's Day rush. Virtual must-do's have piled up in my absence. What was meant to take an hour or so somehow turned into three hours of shooting, writing listings and responding to messages.<br />
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Check out the new Etsy stuff here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hobgoblins?ref=si_shop<br />
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I plan to add more neat items, like vintage ladies magazines like Mademoiselle, Glamour and Charm (from the 1950s and 1960s), as well as cute black and white photos of schoolgirls, later this week. <br />
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Finally, a use for my pink tablecloth.<br />
These magazines are a bit musty-smelling, but their advertisements (which greatly outnumber the articles) are wonderful! Here are a few teaser shots to whet your palate:<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-68898442611206862872013-03-07T14:59:00.004-08:002013-03-07T15:02:58.503-08:00Brief Book Review // Brief Life Review<b>Audrey's quick review of When Darkness Falls, by C.S. Harris:</b><br />
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It's always a pleasure to read a book as prettily crafted as this lime-and-black hardcover. The dust jacket is equally attractive, and made me feel quite edgy while reading on the bus. A clever cover is what sells a book, and the jacket artist deserves a cake for this pretty little number!<br />
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Harris's latest Sebastian St. Cyr mystery was richly detailed and well-crafted. Jewel thieves, Prinny, mixing of London's poor and wealthy, hookers, fashion, private gentleman's clubs, street sweeps and the seediest corners of Seven Dials all received a bit of the limelight. Harris deftly made use of interesting figures from the era, including French revolutionaries and London's burgeoning <i>ton</i>.<br />
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This well-researched historical (Regency) thriller featured The Hope
Diamond, a gem whose monetary value my life will ever equal. And I'm
okay with that. The lead characters, Sebastian and his shockingly-independent new wife, Hero, made for delightful reading. The book culminated in a wild rooftop chase that left me guessing until the very end. It's hard not to enjoy a well-written novel with dark intrigue and scenes of such heart-pounding suspense!<br />
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<b>On with the show...</b><br />
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Hectic. That's how I would describe life, this week. Productive, though. Tuesday marks the beginning of The Great House Hunt. Sean and I are excited, but scared witless at times.<br />
We can do this.<br />
We can do this.<br />
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The bookshop is, as ever, a wild mess of wondrous people and things.<br />
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I think I'm getting a Subaru.<br />
I'll miss the Jeep. <br />
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I'm out of wine, out of brown ale, and out of time.<br />
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Enough with this word nonsense. <br />
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Here are some videos which have captured my attention, this week:<br />
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A video by Dennis Trainor, Jr., and not just Rand's filibuster. Worth your time!<br />
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Inappropriate. Clever. Palmer Squares. Terminal Knowledge. Chicago. <br />
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Watch this, then make these noises at a loved one. It's worth it.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-37750160349332745742013-02-05T15:10:00.002-08:002013-02-05T15:40:04.928-08:00Book Review: India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy by Carol K. Carr<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That sultry London madam and spy, India Black, has wormed her way back onto my bookshelf with the latest <i>Madam of Espionage</i> adventure.<br />
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Ms. Black would not have been impressed by my lack of decorum. I was giddy as a schoolgirl upon the arrival of Carol K. Carr's <a href="http://www.librarything.com/work/12895373" target="_blank"><u>India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy</u></a> (release date: February 5, 2013).<br />
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This fourth installment in the India Black series takes the reader on a
rather frightening romp through the grubbier side of London. The whisperings of class warfare have stressed the poor inhabitants of England's greatest city -- and they would do well to be concerned.<br />
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A terrorist cell of exiled anarchists are plotting to shock London with a series of attacks, and it's up to India to save the day. Sly, headstrong and street-smart to a fault, the Madam of Lotus House may have finally met her match. <br />
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With help from street urchins and various high-ranking government officials, India must reign in the radicals which threaten London and the ever-charming Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli.<br />
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Once again, Carr's research has served her well. The streets of London come to life in this fast-paced mystery, filled with real revolutionaries and those just playing the part.<br />
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What once thrilled me about India's peacock-like character only annoyed me, this time around. She's too headstrong, and too unwilling to compromise. At times I wanted to shake her vigorously, or slap some sense into her thick skull.<br />
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Though she always manages to come out on top, it would serve India well to realize that she cannot do so without some help from others. What's more, she must learn grace and gratefulness - lessons that will be hard for someone so confident of herself.<br />
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If sexy spies, secret organizations and a good bit of chaos sound good to you, pick up a copy <u>Shadows of Anarchy</u>. You, too, may be annoyed by India, but you won't regret this good read.<br />
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<i>My review copy is available at the Curious Book Shop, at a steep discount.</i></div>
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<b>India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy</b></div>
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<b>Published by Berkley Prime Crime</b></div>
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<b>Trade Paperback -- $15.00</b></div>
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Other Good Reads:</div>
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<a href="http://audreyellis.blogspot.com/2012/10/book-review-anatomists-wife-by-anna-lee.html" target="_blank">The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Lee Huber</a></div>
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<a href="http://audreyellis.blogspot.com/2012/02/book-review-when-maidens-mourn-by-c-s.html" target="_blank">When Maidens Mourn by C.S. Harris </a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650637085631972159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241430010548582650.post-34954651105325265012012-12-03T19:08:00.002-08:002012-12-03T19:08:35.349-08:00Oh, hey there.<br /><br />It's been awhile.<br /><br /><i>Things </i>are afoot.<br />
<br />Life is good.<br />
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