All Natural Cleaners

 It is always better to use natural cleaners. Not full of nasty chemicals. Safer for the household. Here are a few "recipes" for some natural cleaners.

Natural Bleach - 

Vinegar

Water 

Dish Soap

 

Deep Clean Toilet Pods - 

Baking Soda 

Citric Acid

Castile Soap

Essential Oils

Form in an old ice cube tray. Use 1 per use.

 

Clean Dishes Dishwasher Pods -

Baking Soda 

Washing soda

Salt 

Dish soap

Form in an old ice cube tray. Use 1 per use. 

Glass Cleaner Spray - 

Water 

White Vinegar

Essential Oil

Mix all in a spray bottle. 

 

 

 

 

April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse

For real - If you are driving anywhere on April 8th , make sure you have a full tank of gas, some food, jumper cables, phone chargers, and maybe some cash. 

Tiny towns around where I live in Indiana are going to packed with out of towners and it is going to be a nightmare. I am driving 50 miles to go to see the Totality . Really kind of worried about how bad the traffic will be. I have a box full of snacks, a case of water, phone charger etc. Better to have items that we might need than to not have them and need them. 

Everyone stay safe.

Food Storage Recipe - Quick Pizza Bread

 

 My son actually asked for pizza for breakfast and I don't have any right now in the freezer. I also didn't feel like making a pizza. So I grabbed some bread, put some pizza sauce on it , and topped it with shredded cheese. I also put some Italian seasoning on top. Baked until the bread was nice and toasty.

 Quick and easy "Pizza".

Food Storage Recipe - Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

 

 Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

 

NEED:

 

        8 ounces penne pasta
        1 pound ground beef
        2 tablespoon butter
        8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
        1 medium onion chopped
        1 green pepper chopped
        1 (10.5 ounce) can french onion soup

        2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

        1 tablespoon cornstarch
        1/3 lb coarsely chopped provolone cheese

        Salt & pepper to taste
  

Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.

 Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. 

 Remove to a plate, leaving any fat in the pan. 

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.

 Swirl the butter several times to keep it from burning.

 Add mushrooms and cook until almost golden brown

 Add onions and peppers and cook additional 2-3 minutes.

 Reduce heat to low. 

Stir in french onion soup and Worcestershire sauce. 

 In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water. 

Whisk mixture into skillet and cook for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

 Add browned beef and cooked pasta to the skillet with vegetables. 

Add chopped provolone, cover, and melt the cheese.

 Salt & pepper to taste.

 

 

Easy Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe

 

Easy Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe

 

NEED:

- 2 cups brown rice

- 2 pounds lean ground chicken, Usually can get this on markdown at my local grocery store.

- 2 cups spinach, chopped

- 1 large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)

- 1 small zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup)

 

1. In a large pot or saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and brown rice. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cover.

2. Cook rice until it is completely soft and cooked through and all the water is absorbed.

3. While the rice is cooking, cook the ground chicken in a large skillet until no longer pink.

4. Add the spinach, carrot, and zucchini to the skillet with the chicken. Cook until the spinach wilts, and the other vegetables soften.

5. Take the chicken and vegetable mixture off the heat and set aside to cool.

6. When the rice is finished cooking, stir together the rice and ground chicken mixture.

7. Let cool completely before serving to your dog or storing for later.

 

You can also do this in a crock pot by putting the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot. Cook on low for a few hours, then add the rice and let cook for another couple of hours. 

 

 

- Storage:

- To Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator no more than 2 hours after cooking the food. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days after that.

- To Freeze: You can freeze the dog food in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

 

- Tips:

- It’s not usually advised to abruptly change your dog’s diet. Start transitioning your pet to homemade food by mixing some of this homemade dog food in with their regular food for a few days until they are used to the new food. And again, always consult your vet before feeding your pet something new.

- To give your dog a variety of different nutrients, you can use different meats, carbs, and vegetables to customize your dog’s food.

- Be sure to find a dog food recipe that is complete and well-balanced. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to feed an incomplete or imbalanced diet to your dog.

Food Storage Recipes - Homemade Corn Dogs

Corn Dogs

NEED:

 

1 cup yellow Corn Meal

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup milk

1 egg

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

2 (16 ounce) packages beef frankfurters

16 wooden skewers

Combine Corn Meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir in milk and egg to make a batter. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F.

 

Meanwhile, pat frankfurters dry and insert a skewer into each one. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated. Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time in preheated oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

 

Pro Tips:

Ensure that you let the oil get to the right temperature (375°F) for perfectly crispy corn dogs.

Patting the frankfurters dry before coating them helps the batter adhere better.

Use wooden skewers for easy handling and serving.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious twist!

Make Your Own Bit-O-Honey Candy

 

 

Here is a great way to save some money and have fun with the kids. This is great for when you need a little bit of something sweet and don't want to go to a store. Make your own candy!!!

Homemade Bit-O-Honey Candy

1 cup honey
1 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups dry Powdered Milk

Melt honey and peanut butter together in microwave. Add dry
Powdered Milk and knead well. Roll out on wax paper. Cut in strips
and roll into pillows. Wrap in wax paper to store.
 

Food Storage Recipe - Peanut Butter Balls

peanut butter Balls

1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered milk

Can add 1/3 cup coconut, if you like.

All you do is mix these ingredients together and shape into balls and EAT!!
These are very good and nutritious and KIDS LOVE THEM!!

Food Storage Recipe - Budget Friendly Meal

 

Easy meal that is quick and budget friendly. 

NEED

1 pound pack of taco seasoned ground turkey

2 packs of Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice Sides

Cook the ground turkey. 

When the turkey is done add all the Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice Sides as the directions say is needed. 

Cook as the directions say. 

Serve.

Food Storage Recipe - Simple Chicken Recipe

 

This is a simple recipe. I always buy the family packs of chicken breast , break them down into smaller servings, and freeze. It is just my son and I so I can get 4 meals out of a family pack. 

Take your boneless chicken breast and dip it in the ranch dressing. After that coat them with bread crumbs. I use Planko that I get from The dollar Tree. 

Fry them in a pan with some vegetable oil

Cook them until they are not pink in the middle. Serve with anything really. Sometimes we have a huge meal and other times I just serve with a salad. 

You can also do this with Ceaser dressing to dip the chicken in. Experiment with what you have on hand.