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Help! I am still in the Doghouse.
Please help me. I chewed up three envelopes.   I put so many kitty teeth holes in the envelopes and letters that my master can no longer read the messages or the addresses on them.  She wants to thank the members that donated the rainy day fund. One of them may have been from Ruth and one ended in ue.net for an email address. One address was so chewed up nothing could be read on it.    .....Ditto

This is regarding the Ham flavoring. If there is a Smart and Final near you, they also carry it, plus many other flavors. Smart and Final may just be a California chain, not sure.
Romona in CA

Every time I read something you have posted about your cats' shenanigans I always laugh.

Ditto is a very smart kitty for using the mice. My cat does the same thing. I was always is curious as to why my cat would leave a glitter ball by the toilet, by my desk chair and by my bed. After much research I found that your cat will do this because they want to play with you. That is their way to "communicating" they want to play with you.

Now if the toy mice were to be a real mouse that would mean they are showing you they hunting skills. Hence, cats like to leave the heads or guts of mice on your front door, by your bed or by your shoes (that is where your scents are the strongest and they know you will see it). So, they want you to be proud of their hunting skills.

But a toy mouse in your purse or your work area (strong scents of you there) means they want to play with you. You now have to take the mouse and put it in their favorite area (hidden) or just play fetch with the same mouse they left you.
Pretty fascinating huh? I thought so too and wanted to share that with you
Dawn - cape cod, ma

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During the Winter months Ditto is often putting in his toys in my pockets of my jacket. One day  I reached in for my gloves at church and there was no gloves, just Ditto's furry little toy mouse.  It was sooooo temping to put his mouse in the offering plate.
Nancy Rogers

Sunday I spent the day surfing through our recipe message board. Started about 6 PM and found so many wonderful recipes. Thought I would look at just one more recipe. Got off the site this morning at 3:00am and had to go to work at 7:30am. Plan to go back and look though some more categories tonight. Hopefully I will have sense enough to stop after an hour or so. The section that impressed me with such a variety of recipes was the crockpot section of the board. I had been looking for a crockpot stuffed pepper recipe for months and it was there along with basic safety tips and on page 13 there was my all time favorite recipe for German Short Ribs. What a find. I looked in the humor section for the story posted on the newsletter about her meatloaf and putting strawberry oatmeal instead of regular oatmeal. Couldn't find it and it was the best humor story I had heard in a long time. Hope she will post it in the humor section.
Virginia

At one time I lived in the Phoenix, Arizona area and worked with a group of Hispanic ladies that were great cooks. They gave a few of us cooking lessons and one thing they did for their meat fillings was to cook a pork roast and a beef roast together with spices before pulling it for various dishes such as tamales, pulled pork/beef, etc. The combination gives a great flavor and I still do it from time to time (in a slow cooker now) and freeze packets for later use. For the spices I use garlic, onion powder, cayenne, red pepper and lay some ancho chili pods on top. When it is tender I take two forks and pull the meat apart and get a mixture of both types. I save the broth for another use as well.

Another item was their deviled eggs. Since I am not an egg eater and especially cold boiled ones this was a great way to fix them. They put chopped up jalapenos, red onion, a couple shakes of dry mustard as well as some salsa or picante sauce in the yolk along with seasoned pepper and mayo or Miracle Whip (I now use Duke's). I still do it that way and at times the yolk turns pinkish due to the salsa/picante. You can add as much or little jalapeno as you like and can find it in a jar all chopped up (in the pickle section). With the salsa/picante I use a hot style but again do as your family or you like.
Marti in AL

Oops, Nancy I forgot! Just a quick answer for Sylvia in the 7/14 newsletter asking where the word coffee is or comes from in a coffee cake. Sylvia, years ago, probably in the 50?s or so (correct me if I am wrong someone) stay at home housewives made cakes with a streusel topping and then decided to invite friends over for coffee and cake in the mornings after the kiddies went off to school. Hence, the name coffee cake!
Take care! Chris in NM

The print this recipe did not get done tonight.  A friend came by and asked me to go out to eat Mexican food.  I couldn't say no because I was hungry.  I went out to eat the with them and didn't have time to get the print recipes part of the newsletter done.  I will get them done tomorrow.  Sorry for the delay.  (The Mexican food was really good.)
Nancy Rogers

Goya Ham Seasoning
For all those living in the Buffalo, New York area Wegman's carries this seasoning and many more made by Goya.

I used a packet in the water i cooked my fresh green beans in (i just barely cover beans with water). Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes then drain. At the same time the beans were cooking i started to saut?a large Vidalia onion in 2 tbsp olive oil.

Next I added the drained beans to the onion and continued cooking them together about 5-10 minutes more to blend the flavors (i like my veggies a little firm). If i have cherry tomatoes i also add these cut in half at almost the end of the cooking time.

The mix only needs a little s/p, chopped fresh basil and fresh parsley and a squirt of fresh lemon. Great side dish and healthy and delicious!!
Judy/Buffalo

press on any of the links above to see if any of these recipes are what you are looking for. I am so sorry it has taken so long to get to your answer!

Nancy, you take care! Love to read those stories about your furbabies! They are so funny!
Hugs, Chris in NM

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Each of those blanks were fractions. I changed the fraction so it can not be read on all computers. The fractions often give members problems on their computer. I try and not post them on the newsletter or my site when I can think of it.
Nancy Rogers

Blueberry Muffins
2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 c. fresh blueberries
1/4 c. sliced almonds
1 tbsp. sugar

Combine flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in large bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon to toss with blueberries. Make a well in center. Combine eggs, milk and butter; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Toss blueberries with reserved flour mixture to coat; stir into batter. Spoon mixture into paper lined muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Sprinkle with almonds and 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Yield: 18 minutes.
Sue

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
3 c. Bisquick mix
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. quick cook oatmeal
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. melted butter
2 c. fresh blueberries

Combine Bisquick mix, brown sugar, oatmeal and cinnamon. Mix eggs, milk and butter. Add dry ingredients all at once and stir until just blended, fold in blueberries. Spoon into greased muffin pans filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pans and place on rack to cool. Makes 18 muffins.
Sue

Blueberry Pancakes
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 stick butter, melted
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. sugar
2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, whipped
1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries

Mix dry ingredients. Add eggs, buttermilk and butter. Fold in blueberries. Heat griddle to 350 degrees. (Best to make 6 small pancakes each batch.) Makes about 10 medium pancakes. 20 small ones. Serve with warm syrup.
Sue

Blueberry Butter (Great on waffles or plain pancakes.)
1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed if frozen
1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar

Combine all ingredients, blending well. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Yield: about 1-3/4 cups of butter

This is my favorite brunch recipe. Enjoy!
Barb/De.

Sausage And Rice Casserole
1 lb. bulk sausage
1 cup rice (regular or minute)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 onion chopped
1 cup celery chopped

Preheat oven to 350?. Brown sausage. Add celery and onion/ Cook til
tender. Add soups and mix well. Grease baking dish. Pour mixture into
dish. Bake 1 hour.
Barb/De

Pauline,
Delicious Artisan Bread Recipes ? Easy Artisan Bread Recipes
http://www.famousfrenchdesserts.com/artisan-bread-recipes.html
This is a site with recipes for the bread you where looking for Marlene Fl.

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I love to bake the breads from Prepared Pantry.

In my opinion, Dennis has the best bread mixes anywhere. I do no he has some Artisan bread mixes available. I personally love his bread mixes because they come out the same every time. (Except for one time - Couldn't understand why it didn't rise until I noticed Siggy and Ditto were using the empty packet for their afternoon hockey game. I thought they were playing with the opened empty packet. I picked it up to throw away and found the yeast packet had not been opened.  This may have been the reason the bread didn't rise.

P.S. Dennis at the Prepared Pantry has a new product - Bread Helpers. With Bread Helpers you just add the water and flour to make your homemade bread. What a great idea.

Pecan Cream Candy
2-1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2 - 2 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients except vanilla and pecans. Bring to rolling boil; for 3 minutes. Remove from flame and add nuts and vanilla. Beat 3 to 4 minutes, drop by spoonful onto waxed paper. Makes 3 dozen.

Tona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookin_with_haggermaker/

Spinach Casserole
1 (10 oz.) box chopped spinach
4 oz. pkg. Monterey cheese or other sharp cheese, cubed
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. flour
1 egg
Salt to taste

Thaw spinach drain excessive water. Add cheese, milk, flour, egg, and salt. Mix and pour into a greased 9 x 9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Can be made ahead of time, then reheat in microwave. Serves 4.
Linda NM

Spinach Salad
1 lb. fresh spinach
4 or 5 fresh mushrooms
Slivered Parmesan cheese
Virgin olive oil
Garlic red wine vinegar

Wash and drain spinach. Chop very fine. Slice mushrooms very thin; add to spinach. Add slivered Parmesan cheese (do not use grated Parmesan cheese unless necessary). Add olive oil, one teaspoon at a time, tossing until spinach looks wet. Add vinegar to taste. Serve at once. Serves 4.
Linda NM

Creamed Spinach
1 pkg. frozen spinach, chopped
4 slices of bacon, finely chopped
1 med onion, very finely chopped
2 tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. pepper, fresh ground
1 clove of garlic, finely minced
1 c. milk
Salt

Cook spinach according to directions. Drain very dry. Fry bacon and onions together until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Add flour, seasoned salt, pepper and garlic. Blend thoroughly. Slowly add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Add spinach and mix thoroughly.
Serves 4.
Linda NM

Wlited Spinach Salad
12 ounces fresh spinach
6 green onions, sliced
6 radishes, sliced
2 hard-cooked eggs
2 slices bacon
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Wash spinach; tear into bite-sized pieces. Add onions and radishes. Refrigerate, tightly covered. Peel and slice eggs. Microwave (high) bacon, covered with paper towel, in 2-cup microwave-safe measure 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon; set aside. Add remaining ingredients to drippings. To make ahead, prepare to this point. Complete just before serving. Microwave (high), uncovered, 45 to 60 seconds or until mixture boils. Pour over greens in salad bowl; toss lightly. Top with sliced egg and crumbled bacon. A delicate dressing that flavors the salad as it wilts fresh greens.
Linda NM

Hi Nancy.....before everyone writes in to ask Sylvia from Scotland what COURGETTE is in her recipe for Courgette and Cheese Frittata I decided to look it up on Google. It's a veggie that we all know and love (well most of us)....Zucchini.
Barb in San Diego

To Marti in AL; What is the temperature of the oven for the "DEATH BY CHICKEN" recipe?
Joseph J.

This is a message for all of you asking about the Goya products. Goya is a brand name for a lot of Mexican food products and is found in the Mexican food section. Once you know where to look, almost all stores carry some Goya products.
Jean, Ohio

Kathy from Long Island would like to know if anyone has seen "Spatini?" It comes in a packet and used to be advertised with a jingle: "Spatini Spaghetti Sauce...."
I have a recipe that I have not used in quite some time and it calls for a packet. Does anyone know where I can find it?
Kathy from L.I.

George, I too live in a small Louisiana town and I found the Goya at Super I. Do you have one of those stores?
Jackiets from Louisiana.

Re: JoAnn from Brookfield, Wisc.
I lived in Brookfield in the 60's on Zinke Dr...do you know where the Cardinal Crest Subd. is??
Maxine from Emporia, Ks

Life and Times of Sigmund Freud Kitty
(Told in his own words)

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