Real Homemaking

Maybe the oldest use for vinegar yet (besides as a food). Cleaning with vinegar is much safer than using commercial products. White Distilled vinegar is best for cleaning.

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This easy to make snack has been called “Monkey Munch,” “Muddy Buddies,” and “Puppy Chow!” It’s easy to make and everyone LOVES it! Make some for a party, or just to snack on while you watch a movie. Whatever you call it - it’s called delicious! Read the rest of this entry »

Strawberry/Kiwi Mousse in the style of Chez Philippe
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Warning: this recipe makes a very large batch, but it’s really easy to halve or even quarter.

Mrs. Fields’ Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups butter
2 cups light brown sugar
1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
5 cups oatmeal (don’t worry, they don’t look at all–or even taste very–oatmeal-y!)
4 cups flour
24 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
½ of a large bag of milk chocolate M & M’s

Cream together the first 5 ingredients. Next, grind the oatmeal in a blender into a fine powder. Mix oatmeal with the flour and add to the creamed mixture. Stir well, and then add the chocolate chips and M & M’s. Drop onto un-prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes in a 375 degree oven.

From Epicurious Magazine here’s a fun recipe for your next summer get together: an edible version of a frozen Margarita! Read the rest of this entry »

If you love potato chips but are trying to give up junk food, here’s a good recipe you can try. It’s a bit time consuming perhaps, but true chip lovers know the time investment is well worth the snacking happiness. These homemade chips are also inexpensive and healthier than the store bought versions. Read the rest of this entry »

The main reason that people don’t drink water is that it is tasteless and not very “fun” to drink. On the other hand, water is definitely more healthy than sodas so now there is a entire category of packaged drinks such as VitaminWater that is basically bottled water with coloring,vitamins,and flavor. Instead of buying these drinks, there are many things you can add to water add home to make it more exciting to drink. Read the rest of this entry »

Basic Ingredient Substitutions

Here are some of the suggestions cited most frequently. The substitution tips for which there was the most general consensus and which used the most common ingredients are listed. Your final product made with the substituted ingredient may differ slightly from the original food, but still be acceptable in flavor, texture and appearance. Read the rest of this entry »