Use Vinegar When Doing theLaundry

10 REASONS TO USE WHITE VINEGAR WHEN DOING THE LAUNDRY: 1. Put half a cup of white vinegar on the clothes before putting them in the machine. It will protect the color of the clothes, increase the power of the laundry detergent, and it will reduce any soapy residue after the washing. 2. Use vinegar instead of fabric softener. Pour it in the designated compartment of the washing machine. It will provide the same effect, but it is softer and does not harm the environment. 3. White vinegar contains acid which removes deodorant stains and sweat from the white clothes. 4. Add half a cup of white vinegar to the laundry to prevent the residues on the clothes after washing, left by the powder detergents. 5. White vinegar neutralizes unpleasant smells. You surely don’t want your laundry to smell like cigarette smoke, right? 6. Make a vinegar solution by combining hot water and half a cup vinegar and soak the dirty clothes in. Let them soak overnight then wash them as usual. 7. It is known that is impossible to remove animal hairs and fuzz from some fabrics. But, vinegar can help you to remove them. Your clothes will be clean and will not have hairs stuck on them. 8. The acid in the vinegar will help in taking care of the static charge. 9. Add 6 tablespoons vinegar to the hand wash. Let it soak for half an hour. This also can be used for washing swimwear and underwear. 10. Clean and descale your machine by using the mighty vinegar. You can do this without the usage of harsh chemicals. Source: http://www.naturalcuresandhomeremedies.com

Banana Bread And Cheesecake

Borrowed and shareing ETHAN CALABRESE When two become one. TOTAL TIME: 1:05PREP: 0:15LEVEL: EASYSERVES: 6-8 INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. melted butter, plus more butter for pan 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 c. Plus 2 Tbsp. Sugar 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk 3 ripe bananas, mashed 4 oz. cream cheese, softened DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter and flour a 9-x-5" loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, 1 egg, and 1 egg yolk until smooth. Pour wet ingredients over dry and stir until combined, then fold in mashed bananas. Make cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, stir together remaining egg, cream cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons each flour and sugar. Transfer half the batter to prepared pan. Dollop cream cheese filling on top and smooth in an even layer with a spatula. Top with remaining batter and bake until deeply golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving. MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS Low-fat milk can be thickened with flour, cornstarch, or eggs to make creamy custards for sweet and savory dishes. Heating fruit in a nonstick pan with just a bit of sugar helps to caramelize the fruit's own natural sugars, enhancing its sweetness and adding a toasty note. Try it with apple, pear, peach, or mango slices.Recipe: Caramelized Banana Raisin Bread Pudding Caramelized Banana Raisin Bread Pudding Nothing beats a loaf of freshly-baked banana-walnut bread. Enjoy it anytime with this easy

Lemons by Your Bedside.. Why?

Cut a Few Lemons and Place Them On The Bedside In Your Bedroom – Here’s Why! Lemons have been counted in as the most beneficial fruits ever, and for a good reason. Aside from being totally nutritive and healthy, they bring along other benefits that could surprise you. The lemon’s aroma and smell are deeply adored by the world’s population and are always reminding us of something clean and fresh. This is a result of lemon being a pure antiseptic used for many purposes, including treating depression and anxiety. Therefore, the lemon aroma in your home will help you treat anxiety, depression and will make you feel positive. Everybody loves the lemon smell. Due to that, many restaurants in the world have lemon trees inside so that guests can feel the fresh aroma and relax. According to experts, lemons are able to clean the scalp successfully. For this reason, they are widely used as a treatment for multiple skin problems. Everything from dark spots, to scars and acne can be dealt with easily by using lemons. To accomplish this, here is what you need to do. Cut one lemon in half and rub elbows, knees and calluses. The skin in these areas will become softer and smoother in an instance. Also, you can do the same trick to whiten your nails, treat sore feet and refresh your breath. Lemon health benefits Lemons are so powerful that they can easily treat numerous diseases, such as arthritis, indigestion and rheumatism. You can prepare yourself simple lemonade, consume it on a daily basis and get rid of toxins and kidney stones in no time. Furthermore, you could also treat other more severe diseases like cholera and malaria. This is due to the fact that lemons are natural blood cleanser and purifier. Awesome, right? Having in mind their rich content of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, copper, chromium, potassium, iron and magnesium, lemons provide complete antioxidant effects on the body and reduce signs of aging. Lemons destroy chemicals very quickly, so feel free to use their juice as an air refresher and kill bacteria of all sorts. Simply, slice a couple of lemons and leave them in your room overnight. That will do the trick for less money and less toxins as well. These magnificent fruits enable the lungs to work better and alleviate the breathing. If you are dealing with asthma, colds or allergies, make sure to inhale the smell of lemon at all times. If you do this at night, the following morning, your throat will be cleansed and your air passages clear and healthy. Lemons are mostly a part of our everyday nutrition, but keep in mind that there is more to this glorious fruit that can make your life easier, healthier and brighter. Source: www.healthyfoodandhomeremedies.com

Hot Milk Cake

Lazy Daisy Hot Milk Cake Borrowed and Shareing Author: Danielle of Cozycakes Cottage Recipe type: Dessert Ingredients Ingredients For the cake: •1 cup flour •1 tsp. baking powder •1/4 tsp. salt •1/2 cup milk (I use 2%) •2 Tbsp. unsalted butter •3 eggs •1 cup sugar •1 tsp. vanilla For the topping: •6 Tbsp. unsalted butter •3/4 cup brown sugar •3/4 cup flaked coconut (I use sweetened flaked) •1/4 cup heavy cream (half and half works, too) •1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-inch square pan. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the milk and 2 Tbsp. butter to a boil. Remove from heat and cover. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or you can hand mix with a little more effort :) ), beat the eggs on medium for about 5 minutes. Slowly add the sugar and blend until thoroughly incorporated. Slowly add the warm milk and vanilla and mix until combined. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Batter won't be as thick as other cakes-don't worry. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. *Check cake at 25 minutes as oven temps vary and you don't want to dry it out.* Spread topping (see below) over cake and return to oven. Broil for just 2-4 minutes until bubbly/lightly browned. Serve warm. Topping: In a small saucepan, mix the topping ingredients together and cook on medium low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Spread topping over cake. Return to oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, just until bubbly & lightly browned. Enjoy! ♥milk

Baked Macarono & Cheese

Borrowed from South Your Mouth and Shareing see Link below
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
8 ounces uncooked ziti*
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup whole or evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups (12-oz. by weight) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Cook pasta in liberally salted water per package instructions for al dente preparation. Drain pasta and set aside.

Meanwhile whisk egg, sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper and cayenne in a large bowl until well combined and smooth. Add pasta and 2 cups cheese then toss to coat.

Add mixture to a small baking dish (about 1.5 quart). Top mixture with remaining one cup of cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until browned and bubbly (about 35-40 minutes).

*I prefer the extra large elbow macaroni noodles but they're almost impossible to find these days so I use ziti. Any large, tubular pasta will work. You want a large pasta so that the custard and cheese has enough room to really get inside the pasta. 


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Amish Chicken

• Borrowed and 
• Sharring
• 8 ounces medium egg noodles 
• 1/2 cup butter 
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 
• 2 cups chicken broth 
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
• 2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken 
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 
• 1/3 cup chopped onion 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

What To Do:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
    
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
    
3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter; gradually add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add chicken broth and milk; increase heat to medium and cook until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in salt and pepper; set aside.
    
4. In a large bowl, combine noodles, chicken, mushrooms, onion, and parsley; stir in sauce.  Spoon mixture into baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
    
5. Bake uncovered 25 minutes, or until heated through.
    

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Muffin Tin Donuts

Bake up some bite-sized goodness with our recipe for Apple Cider Donut "Holes." In every bite you'll discover a whole lot of fall flavor and sugary-cinnamon yumminess. And, because these bake up in your muffin tin, they're super easy to make! 

What You'll Need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar 
• 1 egg 
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted 
• 1/2 cup buttermilk 
• 1/2 cup apple cider 
• 2 tablespoons applesauce 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
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• CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING 
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt; mix well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, egg, and butter; whisk until smooth. Add in buttermilk, apple cider, applesauce, and vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture and whisk just until combined. Spoon batter into muffin cups filling three-quarters full.
4. Bake 8 to 11 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack.
5. In a bowl, mix Cinnamon Sugar Topping. While donuts are still warm, toss in Topping until evenly coated. Serve warm.

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