FRESH LIGHT JAMS

STRAWBERRY LIGHT JAM (no fake sugars!)
This is a sugar light version that I make with all fruit jams. We don't need all the sugar in jam or jelly recipes. You may not want to store it for more than a year. Many are not going for the store brands and especially the one who have those fake sugars that make us more hungry after consuming them. And, causes more health problems than their worth if eaten. Also, jams can be sweeten with pear juices and other sweet fruits. You just need to carefully balance it so one flavor doesn't take over. My mother in law always had fresh jelly even in the winter by using frozen Welch's Grape Juice and light on the sugar.
Choose brightly colored when purchasing or freshly picking strawberries that are blemish-free and still with their green caps. Wash first with vinegar wash to kill any bacteria. Don't worry the vinegar will not taste.
Prep time is about 40 minutes, if you process the it 5 min. more
3 qts. Of fresh or frozen strawberries which is about 3 lbs. (hulled)
1 1 ¾ oz. Package regular powdered fruit pectin (an mashed apple will also act as pectin if used right away)
2 cups sugar...( All berry's will vary in tartness, so I always taste to see if it sweet enough for my morning toast. I know this maybe more costly, but so good..... (If you desire more sugar this recipe will use about 7 cups which I've never used.)
PLACE 1 CUP OF BERRIES IN AN 8 QT. HEAVY POT. CRUSH BERRIES WITH A POTATO MASHER and mash to the consistency desired,
CONTINUE ADDING BERRIES AND CRUSHING THEM UNTIL YOU HAVE 3-5 CUPS CRUSHED BERRIES. STIR IN PECTIN AND APPLE. HEAT ON HIGH, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, UNTIL THE MIXTURE COMES TO A FULL ROLLING BOIL.
THEN ADD IN Pectin to the DESIRED AMOUNT (JUST TO KILL THE TARTNESS) WHEN IT COMES TO A FULL ROLLING BOIL.
AFTER ADDING IN THE PECTIN, THEN ADD IN ALL THE SUGAR AT ONCE. RETURN IT TO BOILING; BOIL 1 MINUTE, STIRRING CONSTANTLY,

REMOVE FROM HEAT, SKIM OFF FOAM WITH A THIN METAL SPOON.MEAN WHILE, PREPARE JARS AND LADLE INTO HOT, CLEAN HALF-PINT CANNING JARS, LEAVING ABOUT ¼ INCH HEAT from THE TOP. WIPE JAR RIM, ADJUST LIDS. PROCESS IN A BOILING – WATER CANNIER (COLD PACK CANNIER) FOR 5 MINUTES. START THE TIMING WHEN WATER RETURNS TO BOILING). REMOVE JARS; COOL ON WIRE RACKS. Remove jars, cool on wire racks.
http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2010/06/09/jam-mythbusters-skillet-strawberry-vanilla-jam/





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CORN BREAD WITH DUMPLINGS

CORN BREAD DUMPLINGS
(Do a semi home made style and start with any good canned Chile or use the chili bean recipe in this blog.)
Ingredients;
1 16 ounce chunky fresh salsa
(or, use 15 ounce cannellini etc. beans rinsed and drained
1 tsp chili powder or some fresh peppers like Chipotle peppers if your salsa doesn't have any green in it.
2/3 cup water
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1 8 oz. Pkg. Corn bread mix
1 egg
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (1 ounce and this is optional)
Option: slivered green onion, and a bit more chili powder
Directions;
Option:(If you choose to do turkey, use up to one pound (or, seasoning us some diced vegetarian sausages as a season to your liking.)
Chop meat of you choice or, meatless style in a dutch over then combine the salsa beans, chili powder and 2/3 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
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Dumplings;
In a medium bowl mix together corn bread mix, egg and ¼ cup water. Drop batter by large spoonfuls on boiling chili.
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Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 5 minutes or until a wooden pick or, uncooked spaghetti straw can be inserted into the middle of the dumpling and comes out clean.

To serve, top chili with the cheese, green onion and some chili powder.
This serves 4 and has 11 or more depends on beans grams of fiber in each serving.
This recipe is not so semi-home made, but if you have time seems to be a good one.
http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/2009/12/drunken-sun-dried-tomato-chili-cheddar.html (You could leave out some of the ingredients and sub.)

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RED LOBSTER CHEESE BISCUITS

(Use the Baking Mix RECIPE
(Go to link below, this is part two, using the basic recipe)
About 10 to 12 biscuits
*2 cups buttermilk baking mix (see link for recipe) (or, if in the recipe the buttermilk was left out add a substitute, 2/3 cup of milk for buttermilk), (or half milk half plain yogurt)
*2/3 cup milk, (or sub. heavy cream, half/half then use less butter than the 1/4 cup called for.)
*½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp?)
*¼ cup butter (or, margarine)
*½ teaspoons garlic powder
optional is 1/2 to 1/4 teaspoon of parsley
Combine the melted butter or margarine and garlic powder; brush over the warm biscuits before removing from the cookie sheet. (mix and set aside)
Combine cheese and milk to the dry baking mix and beat for 30 seconds until soft dough forms.
Drop dough by heaping tbs. Onto an UN-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes 350F.
Part 1: http://thompsonsorganicrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/04/all-purpose-mix-homemade-recipe.html
http://www.weightwatchers-recipes.net/red-lobster-cheddar-biscuits.html Yes, I know you can do them lighter...but not a good.
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TROPICAL SALSA

(Nutritional recipe) Great for parties and holidays
1 chopped whole ripe pineapple
1 chopped mango
2 chopped kiwis
¼ minced jalapeno pepper (more to taste)
1 chopped red pepper
½ bunch chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and cover I fridge for several hours or overnight to blend flavors. Taste again and adjust seasonings. Serve on chip or with chicken or fish

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CRUMPETS (WHOLE WHEAT)

Variety is the spice of life. So try "Crumpets" a cousin to the English muffin (It uses yeast and baking soda to create the famous holes.) Re heat for 5 min. in a 350 degrees oven. There are special metal rings measure in ½ cup center to the old fashion waffle iron will work too. Slather with butter cream, jam, drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
2 cup water at room. Temp. ( Note: more water may be necessary) 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
½ teaspoon sugar
1 ½ whole wheat flour
¾ cream of tartar
2 ½ teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup room temp. milk or cream
Makes 24 crumpet (about)
Whisk together the 2 cups water, yeast and sugar and set aside until bubbly.
Add: other ingredients flour, tartar, salt and combine in mixer then add the other liquids and yeast mixture.
Cover bowl with plastic in a warm place in kitchen to rise 1 ½ hours.
(The mixture should be the consistency of pancake batter. If too stiff crumpets won't have enough bubbles and holes. If necessary then add more water a tablespoon at a time to reach the right consistency. (1/3 to half cup may be necessary) They should be ¾ inch thick?
You can heat a lg. greased butter skillet over med. low heat to use 4 inch crumpet rings. Pour the batter in each ring to three-quarters full. Cook till holes begins to form on surface 7-8 minutes. Remove rings, flip crumpets and cook until nicely toasted 2 -3 minutes until nicely toasted 2-3 minutes. Serve with butter. (Freeze the ones not used for tomorrow.
(If you have larger muffin tins they could be used and started in the oven instead of the rings, tuna can, cast iron griddle, etc.)
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ALL PURPOSE MIX (HOMEMADE RECIPE)

HOMEMADE ALL PURPOSE MIX
(This makes about 13 cups)
10 ½ cups flour
1 ½ tablespoons salt
½ cup sugar
2 cups shortening
1 cup buttermilk powder or add in yogurt-buttermilk last min. bef. Baking
1 ½ teaspoon baking powders
Mix in large bowl, mix all ingredients with an electric mixer until particles are small and uniform in size. Store on a shelf in a tightly covered container. Storage life is approximately 3 months.
http://muhammadfarms.com/muhammad_farm_kitchen.htm (Photo from this site)
He has whole wheat donuts, flat bread, w/w biscuit, and bean pie recipes too. Broaden your scope.

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NATURAL REMEDIES; RADIATION EXPOSURES

WHO'S SAFE to radiation exposure? The seas, water, air, fish, insects, creatures, fowl, etc. and so you will hear and see of how this exposure will spread this abroad and effect the earth with its rippling effects. Who will buy Japan's food? Can we take a lesson and reflect for a second? Results to radiation exposure will not be known generations afterwards.

The ignorant wall street markets conglomerate's to utilities, want to build more such sites. One, in another earth quake area is Utah. This combination should be outlawed by all not just Utah. This is because it effects everyone in some way here on earth not just in one state or area. (Better_International Laws govern such future tragedies...) The many rich, wicked, Wall Street Corps. prey on these money making ventures. Making the idea of going back to using lamps and candles could save the world.

However, here are some radiation exposure precautions. There are many more if you search the Internet. The remedies are here, the caution is too be careful not to get them in an contaminated area!

**Potassium Iodide or KI pills (in a 130 mcg dose) are typical prophylacic treatment for radiation poisoning or if you know you're going to be exposed. (Depends on body weight)

*SSKI (saturated solution of potassium iodide) two drops of which represent an effective treatment for adults. Adolescents 3-18 years should receive half of iodine treatment. If you live near a nuclear plant you may get free KI pills for First Aid in the event of a radiation release. However, KI protects only against a specific type of exposure and very effective in preventing thyroid cancer. Its idea is the KI fulfills the body's thyroid daily requirement for iodine, so there's no space left to take up the poisonous radio-iodine. It's best taken several hours before the predicted arrival of any radiations leak then continue taking maintenance doses until the danger is passed.

Can you take it out of the water or ruined soil in the area, fish, fowl, soil or food supply? If you don't have nuclear energy, don't get it. It will eventually end the futures to the health of our children.

It would be better to develop energies such as; wind, water or solar power so this could not happen again. However, greedy men will never let the common people decide if the choose to have nuclear and be responsible for their choices. The results of broken families, or poor effected the most cannot afford medicines, remedy's, basic necessities, no homes will always be wipe out first. However, now we see, so shall many greedy, rich, lusting, ravishing mad-men with their ignorant deed will also be affect. Where are they going to run, taking us along with them.

There's a lot worse things that can happen to men than a accidental death. Dying slowly can be hell, ask a senior. Why did they build so many of these plants in one area?

Will you buy Japan's new food supply, or their fish or food supplements from this area? (Chorella i.e.) What about the men who continually work in and around the clock at the Fukushima Daiichi plants? Their family and their lives will never be the same. No amount of money will compensate for the health they will loose.

Other remedy's are the following; Lugol's iodine, or potassium iodide Charcoal tables

*Bentonite clays (not from this area)

*Miso powder (any thing detoxing)"Miso contains a substance called zybicolin which helps to prevent radiation poisoning and effectively prevented radiation poisoning after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima."

*Chlorella and other seaweed product like Kelp or Spirulia (not from this infected area) Sodium alginate

*Pectin Sodium Bicarbonate (limited)

*Lobelia Sodium citrate (trisodium citrate) See heavy metal removal

*Balance of sodium, potassium See liver cleansing herbals

*Here: http://www.donaldmiller.com/ The Department of Health and Human Services has approved potassium iodide, in a dose of 130 mg, as a thyroid blocking agent in radiation emergencies. To be most effective, however, it must be taken in a window 24 hours before and up to 2 hours after exposure...BEFORE...HELLO!

"It doesn't have to be KI. Sixteen drops of Lugol's solution, 8 Iodoral tablets, or 3 to 5 drops of SSKI work just as well. Actually, Lugol's solution is better than KI because the breast concentrates iodine, which KI does not have, and would better protect the breast from radioactive iodine. And lacking an oral source of iodine, applying 2 percent tincture of iodine to the skin works almost as well. Painting iodine on the abdomen in a 4 x 8 inch patch blocks thyroidal radioiodine uptake by 95 to 99 percent." "A person who takes 15 mg of iodine a day is already well protected from the radioactive iodine in fallout. The thyroid gland will retain less than 2 percent of absorbed I-131, similar to that after consuming a 130 mg KI tablet." Add in your comments.

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