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Using A Food Dehydrator Is Not Just For Gardeners

Posted on September 11, 2015 by adminAugust 26, 2015

Though people for thousands of years have preserved food by drying, this art has become less common in modern America. Dehydration of food is most popular with gardeners and small farmers who have large amounts of vegetables or fruit to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Home Hints, Preppers' Pages | Tagged dehydrating foods, food preservation, food storage

Storing Surplus Garden Produce

Posted on September 19, 2014 by adminSeptember 1, 2014

After months of warm weather, the transition to frosty fall mornings often seems abrupt. In the scramble to gather produce before it is damaged by cold, a few food storage tips may be helpful. Green tomatoes — wrap each one … Continue reading →

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“The Big (Turkey) Thaw”

Posted on November 22, 2013 by adminOctober 28, 2013

Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during “the big thaw.” While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon as it begins to thaw, any bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to grow … Continue reading →

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The Thanksgiving Dinner Countdown

Posted on November 15, 2013 by adminOctober 28, 2013

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, but many hostesses and hosts could do without the suspense over whether the turkey will be done on time. Here are some ideas to make big holiday dinners come together with nary a hitch. Make … Continue reading →

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Almanac’s Helpful Tips for Holiday Cooking

Posted on November 19, 2012 by adminOctober 31, 2012

Do you have left-over turkey stuffing, and perhaps a few tomatoes? Hollow the tomatoes out and fill with stuffing, then bake. This works with mushrooms and zucchini as well. Hard boiled eggs are easier to cut if the knife is … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Venetian Mini-Blinds

Posted on October 2, 2012 by adminSeptember 27, 2012

After trying a specially-made attachment on the vacuum cleaner to get grime off painted metal mini-blinds, we resorted to a liquid cleaner and a dry cloth. The vacuum cleaner did a fair job of dusting the blinds, but a film … Continue reading →

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America’s Favorite Fruit, the Apple

Posted on September 10, 2012 by adminAugust 23, 2012

The cultivation of the apple antedates history—remains of the fruit have been found in Switzerland’s prehistoric lake dwellings. Its early form was probably that of the common crab-apple of Europe and western Asia. Of its present varieties there are several … Continue reading →

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Tuna Casserole

Posted on May 13, 2012 by adminMay 13, 2012

¼ cup minced onion  1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas Salt and pepper  1½ cans tuna, drained and flaked 1½ cup water  1 & 1/3 cup instant rice Paprika   ½ cup grated Cheddar cheese 1 can condensed cream of mushroom … Continue reading →

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Tuna Egg Foo Yong

Posted on April 18, 2012 by adminMarch 24, 2012

5 eggs, beaten  ½ cup green onions, sliced 1 Tbsp soy sauce  1 can tuna, drained and flaked 2 Tbsp vegetable oil  1 can bean sprouts, rinsed and drained Heat oil in a skillet. Mix all other ingredients and pour … Continue reading →

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Housecleaning Time Savers

Posted on March 15, 2012 by adminMarch 1, 2012

Prevent clutter from taking over Even if you pay someone to clean house, you still have to straighten things and decide what needs to be thrown out. A great time for discarding clutter is when the mail arrives. Have your … Continue reading →

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