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Concentrated Iced Coffee. The following Content was Provided by www.Budget101.com "Digging yourself out of debt, when all you have is a spoon" Learn how to make Perfect Iced Coffee with this easy cold-brewed coffee concentrate recipe- all the flavor of sweet iced coffee without the bitterness of burned hot brew for perfect iced coffee anytime!

Concentrated Iced Coffee

You'll Need: Mason Jar 1 c. Coffee (ground) Water to Fill Add 1 cup freshly ground coffee to the mason jar and add enough water to completely fill the jar (about 3 1/2 cups). Let the grounds settle and absorb and top off with additional water. Once the coffee has set overnight or for at least 12 hours, Strain the brew carefully, reserving the coffee grounds to make another batch. Slowcooker whole-grain bread. What do you do when you want some fresh, homemade, whole-grain bread that tastes divine and has the aroma that attracts people from far and wide, but it’s too hot to bake?

Slowcooker whole-grain bread

What do you do if you don’t have an automatic bread machine and the thought of baking bread in your regular oven makes you start to perspire? What do you do if you love the convenience of an automatic bread maker but you don’t use non-stick coatings? Slowcooker whole-grain bread. Easy Shortening-Free Pie Crust. Banana Chia Pudding. We’ve all heard the catchy jingle, ♫ Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia ♫, sung during a television commercial for Chia Pets, the kitschy Christmas gift that sprouts plant-like hair.

Banana Chia Pudding

Yes, the same chia seeds that puts hair on a terra-cotta replica of Homer Simpson’s head is also an amazing ancient seed full of nutritional benefits that makes the perfect light and sweet summer dessert. No baking required. Chia seed pudding is an easy to make, fun to eat, healthy treat. About Chia Seeds ♥ Chia seeds were originally cultivated by the Toltec and Teotiahuán civilizations.

. ♥ Chia was not only recognized for its nutritional qualities but also for its invigorating properties and viewed as a sacred food and medicine. ♥ Aztecs used flour made from roasted chia seeds in a variety of energizing gruels, beverages, and food bars. ♥ Along with other Nahua natives, they also used chia whole, ground, raw, and roasted for a variety of ailments.

. ♥ Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, and protein. Banana Chia Pudding. Making and Canning Peach Pie Filling. Details Published on March 15 2011 Written by David Blackburn (All Rights Reserved) This peach pie filling recipe is easy to make and can at home.

Making and Canning Peach Pie Filling

If not canning or to test the recipe, use one quart recipe instructions to make one peach pie and substitute the ClearJel® with flour. See note below for alternative to using ClearJel®. Always select blemish free peaches. Note: There are four cups in a quart. ClearJel® is recommended by the USDA as a thickener for canned pie filling. As an alternative to using ClearJel®, you may can the pie filling without the thickener and add flour in after opening using one of two methods; Bring the pie filling and flour to a simmer, stirring constantly until it has simmered five minutes and then bake pie as instructed on the following page.Or, heat equal parts of butter and flour in the microwave until the butter is melted.

We recommend including baking instructions on canning jar labels. After opening, bake a covered or uncovered pie, using a 9" pie crust. DIY Natural Cleaners. Several years ago I was cleaning my kitchen and happened to glance at the label of a cleaner that I used for everything.

DIY Natural Cleaners

It said “Do not use on kitchen surfaces.” I was horrified! I can’t use it on my kitchen surfaces?? I had used that particular cleaner to clean EVERYTHING, as did my Mom when I was growing up. It dawned on me in that moment that just because they kill germs it does not make them safe (which I probably should have realized sooner). Is the cleaner you’re using to spray your counters, your fridge, your stove, or even your babies high chair safe to use? Often times we think that we are using household cleaners to “clean” but take no mind of what they are leaving behind.

DIY Natural Cleaners. Grain-Free Flax Bread Wraps Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo) Home Canning: Because You Can. Canning Homemade!: Canning Pecan Pie Filling. One of my favorite desserts and a very popular treat in my family is the holiday pecan pie.

Canning Homemade!: Canning Pecan Pie Filling

This year my sister made the pie and it was so sweet it really didn't take much to satisfy my sweet tooth. The classic pecan pie is made with corn syrup, eggs, and butter. Most of us know that two of these ingredients are just not going to last too long on a shelf without refrigeration. Canning Homemade!: Canning Pecan Pie Filling. Canning Homemade!: Canning Pecan Pie Filling. Louise's Country Closet: Search results for dishwasher detergent cubes.

It's no secret that I love making things from scratch if I can.

Louise's Country Closet: Search results for dishwasher detergent cubes

That goes for food, cleaners, toothpaste, laundry soap.. just about anything. We were recently having a lot of trouble finding a good dishwasher detergent that got our dishes clean because nothing else was working. We actually had to wash things by hand - but then, what's the point in having a dishwasher right?? Homemade Soup Mix Recipes. Can Me Up: Over 50 Canning Recipes. COLORFUL CANARY - Organic And Natural Living: Eggless Mayonnaise Recipe (gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free)

This oh -so-easy thick & creamy eggless mayo keeps much longer in the refrigerator, is great for those with allergies, completely customizable, quick, simple & delicious!

COLORFUL CANARY - Organic And Natural Living: Eggless Mayonnaise Recipe (gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free)

Recipe: 1/2 Cup organic oil (your choice, I used sunflower) 1tbs finely ground organic flax seeds (I used golden) 1tbs organic honey or your sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave, date paste) (10) Excelsior Springs Swap Shop. How to Make Strawberry Pie Filling - Easily! With Step-by-step Photos, Recipe, Directions, Ingredients and Costs#.UbCY9mAN0H4.facebook#.UbCY9mAN0H4.facebook. How to Make Strawberry Pie Filling - Easily!

How to Make Strawberry Pie Filling - Easily! With Step-by-step Photos, Recipe, Directions, Ingredients and Costs#.UbCY9mAN0H4.facebook#.UbCY9mAN0H4.facebook

With Step-by-step Photos, Recipe, Directions, Ingredients and Costs This month's notes: December 2015: Strawberries and blueberries each have a very brief season; don't miss them: See your state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. And see our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals, such as strawberry festivals and blueberry festivals. Blog - Rhubarb Harvest: Dehydrate It!

–Dehydrating Your Surplus Rhubarb is a natural spring-time treat.

Blog - Rhubarb Harvest: Dehydrate It!

Its beautiful greenery brightens up the yard and it gives you an excuse to share something with your neighbors. Old School – Self Reliance 101 » Blog Archive » make your own pectin. Get ready for a SERIOUSLY old-school skill. When you make jam or jelly, you need something to make it jell. Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe – In Just 5 Minutes…No Simmering Required. Quick and easy homemade barbecue sauce – ready in 5 minutes. I have to admit that I became quite panicked this past weekend when we had planned a family get together and discovered that the canning pantry was empty of the homemade barbecue sauce that we canned last fall. I had no idea that we had gone through all of the jars between using it in recipes around the house and of course, giving them away to family and friends.

So instead of fighting the crowds at the store on a holiday weekend just to purchase barbecue sauce, I scavenged through our cabinets to see what I could throw together. Adding the quick and easy barbecue sauce to the chicken made for no leftovers. Homemade Liquid Dish Soap – That really works! Hi. I have a couple of questions and a few suggestions regarding this recipe. I just made this recipe, and thought a few comments might help others: first, I added the shaved bar soap, as suggested, as well as the addition of a few drops of essential orange oil. First: the ingredients list begins with 1 1/2 C. hot water. In the directions, you say to put ALL ingredients in a large bowl, then add 1 1/2 C. hot water.

Is this an ADDITIONAL 1 1/2 cup hot water, or the original from the ingredients? My discovery: don’t just dump ingredients in the bowl, especially in the order given: you will have a great concoction of soapy stuff with globs of washing soda at the bottom. Dandelions: Hear Them Roar. Dandelion Burgers from Forage Ahead 1 cup packed dandelion petals (no greens) 1 cup flour 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Homemade Creamcheese (without a starter culture) My last challange was to homemake cream cheese, and I did it! This recipe requires no special equipment, starter cultures or complicated ingredients. In fact, the only difficult thing is trying to plan it around your schedule because it takes about 5 days! Dandelion Jelly - A Unique Honey Flavored Treat. Homemade Sunscreen Lotion Bars.

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