Root-Beer Float

Root-Beer Float: "Root-Beer Float

Root-Beer Float

Makes: 8 servings View Nutrition Facts
Ingredients

* 8 maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained, and patted dry
* 4 cups root beer (before using, chill in bottle with cap loosened)
* 2-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened

Directions

1. Place a cherry in each of eight 6- to 7-ounce molds or paper cups. Fill halfway with root beer. Tilt to get the angled design and freeze until almost firm, 1 to 2 hours.

2. Add ice cream and insert sticks. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Slowly add more root beer, skimming off any foam, until the molds are full. Cover; freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm.

3. Remove from freezer. Let stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before unmolding.

Recipe adapted from Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone copyright © 2008 by Krystina Castella. Photographs copyright © 2008 by Emily Brooke Sandor. Reprinted with permission of Quirk Books; quirkbooks.com."

Fiesta Taco Salad with Beans from Betty Crocker

Fiesta Taco Salad with Beans from Betty Crocker: "1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup taco sauce
6 cups bite-size pieces lettuce
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
1 cup corn chips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing

1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat beans and taco sauce over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated.
2. In large bowl, toss lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives and corn chips. Spoon bean mixture over lettuce mixture; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with dressing.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change."

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Make Your own Peach Jam

Make Your own Peach Jam: "Make Your Own Harvest Peach Jam

This Jam is wonderful fragrant and melts in your mouth. I've added a bit of spice to it because it really brings out the flavors of the peach.



Hopefully, you've already Prepared your Peaches .

Once your peaches are pitted and peeled, you'll need

* 1 Quart finely chopped Peached



Add 1/4 c. Lemon Juice to your fruit, stir.
In a Spice Bag** Combine

* 1 tsp. Whole Cloves
* 1/2 tsp. Whole Allspice
* 1 Cinnamon Stick

**for a spice bag I use the reusable muslin tea bags that are available at health food stores or in your local grocery store in the teas/organic foods section. They generally come in a bag of 12 for about $1.50 and are reusable**
In a Lg. saucepan Combine

* 7 1/2 c. Sugar
* Fruit/Lemon Juice Mix
* Spice Bag

Bring it to a boil (slowly!) over med heat until sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in 1 Pouch of Liquid Pectin and allow it to boil Hard at a rolling boil for 1 full minute.


Remove from heat & Remove spice Bag, be careful not to touch it!


Ladle into hot prepared jars, (skimming foam if necessary), leaving 1/4' headspace.

Adjust two-piece caps and process in boiling wa"

Make Your own Peach Pie Filling

Make Your own Peach Pie Filling: "Make Your Own Peach Pie Filling

This make ahead pie filling is a wonderful way to use up those Fresh summer peaches & have them on hand for the chilly winter months.



Hopefully, you've already Prepared your Peaches .

Once your peaches are pitted and peeled, you'll need

* 6 lbs Peaches, Sliced



Combine the following

* 2 1/4 c. Sugar
* 1/2 c. Flour
* 1/2 tsp. ground Nutmeg
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon


In a Large Saucepan gently fold sugar/flour/spice mixture into the prepared peaches. Let stand (at room temperature) for about 30 minutes.

Stir in

* 2 tsp lemon peel
* 1/4 c. lemon juice

Cook over medium heat until the filling begins to thicken. Remove from heat, cool a few minutes, ladle into Vacuum Seal Bags and Seal.

Lay flat in freezer.


To use simply thaw, pour into prepared pie crust and bake at 375F for 45 min or until bubbly and browned."

Peach Delight

Make Your Own Peach Delight

This thick sauce is perfect on Pancakes, Ice Cream, warm biscuits, as a topping for pound cake, or in filled cookies.



Hopefully, you've already Prepared your Peaches .

Once your peaches are pitted and peeled, you'll need

* 1 Quart finely chopped Peaches



Add 1/4 c. Lemon Juice to your fruit, stir.


Combine the following spices

* 1 tsp. ground cloves
* 1/2 tsp. ground Allspice
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon


In a Lg. saucepan Combine

* 7 1/2 c. Sugar
* Fruit/Lemon Juice Mix
* Spice Blend

Bring it to a boil (slowly!) over med heat until sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in 1 Pouch of Liquid Pectin and allow it to boil Hard at a rolling boil for 1 full minute.


Ladle into hot prepared jars, (skimming foam if necessary), leaving 1/4" headspace.

Adjust two-piece caps and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.


You'll notice that Peach Delight is considerably darker than Peach Jam, this is due to the ground spices. The peaches are still prepared with either fruit fresh, lemon juice, or ascorbic acid prior to the recipe.

In the Gas Tank: To Top or Not to Top?

In the Gas Tank: To Top or Not to Top?: "n the Gas Tank: To Top or Not to Top?
Gas Prices got you down?
By Liss Burnell (c) 2005

As gas prices soar to new seemingly never ending heights, you may be tempted to 'Top Off Your Tank', before prices jump even higher. Unfortunately, many don't realize that this is actually causing you to LOSE money!

You may already know that most gas station pumps are equipped with vapor recovery systems, (which are designed to feed gas vapors Back into their tanks to help prevent Air Pollution). What you might not realize is that when you attempt to 'Top Off Your Tank', the gas that you are attempting to pump into your vehicle may actually be sucked into the vapor line & pumped right back into the Gas Stations storage tank!

In addition, gasoline expands; By overfilling your tank, your vehicles vapor collection system may not work properly, resulting in a poorly running vehicle as well as higher gasoline emissions.

To prevent overfilling your tank, once the gas nozzle clicks, do not attempt to add additional gas to your vehicle. You'll save money in gasoline, emissions, car repairs, as well as protect the environment.

Other Tips to Save you Money & Stretch your tank:

1. Check your Tires, be sure that they are inflated at the correct air pressure. (Your car manual has this information) When"

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Make Your Own Candied Popcorn

Make Your Own Candied Popcorn: "Candied Popcorn


6 quarts plain popped popcorn.
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
4 cups (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Place popcorn in a large roasting pan.

In a 3-quart saucepan, coming the remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat just until the mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool.

Store in an airtight container.

Yields: 6 quarts"

Salt Lake City

This is what Salt Lake would look like if the Trade Centers were built there.

Flooding

The rain came down so hard and fast today i have never seen it like that. Down the street it ripped some roofs off of some storage units, it was so awesome.

Maybe you can relate

Yummy Brownie

Brownie Ice Cream Torte

Make this brownie torte, and it will be like having a brownie sundae ready and waiting in your freezer.

Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:3 hr 25 min
Makes:16 servings
Brownie Ice Cream Torte


1 box Betty Crocker® Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
2 tablespoons pastel confetti candy sprinkles
16 red maraschino cherries with stems, drained

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with foil; grease bottoms only of foil with shortening or cooking spray.
2. Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pans, about 1 hour. Do not remove from pans.
3. Spread slightly softened ice cream evenly on brownies in pans. Freeze at least 2 hours until ice cream is firm.
4. Remove desserts from pans; remove foil. Place on serving plates. Cut each dessert into 8 wedges. Decorate with candy sprinkles and cherries. Store covered in freezer.

A Picture I Doctored Up

If you can't tell i have been playing around with photoshop. It is kind of fun to see what you can do with a photo.

Family

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24 Hour Menu

24 Hour Menu: "Pepperoni Rolls

I saw these on a site thought you might want to try them. They are super simple but really yummy. I'll serve with pizza sauce and a salad of sort.

3 Rhodes frozen bread dough loafs
Pepperoni
Melter butter
Garlic powder
Parmesan cheese

Thaw dough and cut each loafs into 8 pieces. Wrap each piece around 2 or 3 pepperoni's and form into a roll. Dip in butter and sprinkle with parm cheese and garlic powder. Cover and allow to rise until double. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown."