A lovely friend once gave to me,
A most delightful recipe.
Each time I use it I feel I spend,
A precious moment with that friend.

I, too, have a favorite recipe,
Often enjoyed by my family.
May I share my recipe with you,.
Not an original, but tried and true

And with this offering I send,
The warmest greeting from a friend.

~Unknown

Monday, October 3, 2011

I got this email from my mom awhile back and I thought it was interesting.  I haven't researched it much, but it is all natural and the quantities in the mixtures or teas are small, so I doubt there would be any harmful effects.  Always consult with your doctor before trying any home remedy, just to be on the safe side.  

Cinnamon and Honey
Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it 
will do is what some call 'turning to sugar'. In reality, honey is always 
honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will 
"crystallize". When this happens loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the 
honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy 
naturally.. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in 
a microwave. This will kill the enzymes in the honey.

It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey 
is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also 
accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of 
diseases. Honey can be used without side effects for any kind of diseases.
Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in 
the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. 
Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January,1995 
has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and 
cinnamon, as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply it on bread instead of 
jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol 
in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who 
have already had an attack, when they do this process daily, they are kept 
miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves 
loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, 
various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that 
as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; 
honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.
 
ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily (morning and night) one cup of hot water 
with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. 
When taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent 
research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the 
doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and 
half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a 
week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally 
relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not 
walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass 
of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 
ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the 
level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As 
mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic 
cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, 
pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon 
lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This 
process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach 
ulcers from its root.

GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when 
Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and 
protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found 
that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of 
Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to 
fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is 
eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' 
which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the 
ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon 
powder, and three cups of water and boil to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three 
to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. 
Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores 
of a 20-year-old.

RASPY OR SORE THROAT:
When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip 
until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.

PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply 
this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning 
with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from 
the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts 
cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, 
and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one 
cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most 
obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat 
to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie 
diet.

CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of 
the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from 
these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one 
teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month .

FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful 
rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens 
who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and 
flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of 
honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even 
when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after 
brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body 
increases within a week.

BAD BREATH:
People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon 
powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays 
fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts 
restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter 
and cinnamon sprinkled on it!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints

Always chill beverages or sodas before adding them to beverage recipes.

Float an ice ring made of punch in your punch bowl to prevent the ice from diluting the punch.

Place fresh or dry mint at the bottom of your hot chocolate mug.

When making fresh orange or lemonade, one lemon yields about ¼ C. juice and one orange yields about 1/3 C. of juice.

Get creative with serving dishes. Use hollowed out melons or squashes, peppers, bread bowls, etc.

After boiling or steaming vegetables, pour liquid into a freezer container. Once full, add tomato juice and seasoning for a soup.

A leaf of lettuce will absorb grease from a pot of soup, or make the soup ahead, chill it, and scrape off the grease that has floated to the top.

When making bean dishes, add chopped celery for easier digestion.

Perk up soggy lettuce by spraying it with lemon juice and cold water.

Remove hard-cooked egg shells easily by rinsing them in cold water after they are boiled.

Fresh juices, such as pineapple and orange, can be used as a salad dressing by adding a little olive oil, nutmeg, and honey.

When making a casserole, make an additional batch and freeze for a quick dinner on a busy night or for a friend in need.

Sprinkle a little salt in the pan to keep oil from splattering.

Place a wooden spoon across a pot of boiling water to prevent it from boiling over.

Soaking vegetables after slicing them reduces their nutritional value.

Clove, garlic, and pepper flavors get stronger when frozen, while sage, onion, and salt become more mild.

Store dried pasta in airtight containers and refrigerate brown rice.

A few drops of lemon juice added to rice with keep the grains from sticking.

A teaspoon of sugar added to the pot while cooking vegetables will help them keep their color.

To avoid tough beans or corn, add the salt halfway through cooking.

If pasta seems a little too dry, add a few tablespoons of pasta water.

A plastic zipper bag is great for marinating. The meat stays in the marinade and cleanup is a cinch, just toss the bag!

It’s easier to slice meat when it is partially frozen.

Cutting meats across the grain makes them easier to eat.

Thaw all meats in the refrigerator for maximum safety.

One pound of chicken is about threes cups of cubed chicken.

Rubbing lemon juice on fish before cooking will enhance the flavor and help keep the color from fading.

Placing a small dish of water in the oven when baking breads will prevent the crust from browning too much.

Shortening is best for greasing baking dishes.

To make self-rising flour, mix 4 C. flour, 2 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. baking powder and store in airtight container.

Always sift flour before measuring and always sift in dry ingredients to avoid clumps.

When baking in a glass pan or using honey in place of sugar in a recipe, reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees.

Nuts keep best when stored in the freezer and can be used directly from the freezer.

Toasting nuts enhances their flavor. Bake at 300’ for 5-8 minutes.

Over-ripe bananas can be frozen until it’s time to bake. Store them unpeeled in a plastic bag in freezer.

If an egg floats in a dish of water, do not use it.

Make several batches of pie dough, roll them out individually between waxed paper, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Combine 6 parts salt and 1 part pepper for quick seasoning.

Cheese can be frozen for 3 months. If you freeze it in brick form, once it is thawed it will crumble, or you can shred it before freezing.

Water will boil faster if you fill the pot with hot water.

If you buy in bulk, repack poultry or meats in smaller portions and freeze in zipper bags. Try adding marinade to the bag.

Coating nuts in flour or berries in sugar will help them to not sink to the bottom of the pan when making breads.

A tsp. of oil or 2-3 drops of lemon juice added to the water when cooking rice will keep the grains from becoming sticky.

When all else fails, ORDER PIZZA!!!


More Cleaning Recipes

Wall Cleanser

1 Gallon Water
1 C. Ammonia
1 tsp. Dish Soap

Combine and pour into a spray bottle.


Drain Cleanser

1 C. Vinegar
1 C. Salt
1 C. Baking Soda

Combine and pour down drain. Let stand 30 minutes, then rinse with hot water.


Toilet Cleanser

½ C. Tang

Pour into toilet bowl and swish around with toilet brush. Let stand 2 hours, then swish and flush.


Cement Stains

1 Can Coke
Kitty Litter

Pour Coke on stain and sprinkle with kitty litter. Sweep up and discard.


Window Cleanser #3

2 qt. Water
3 drops Dish Soap
¼ C. Ammonia

Combine and pour into spray bottle. Spray on window and wipe with newspaper.


Pre-Wash or Stain Remover

½ C. Ammonia
½ C. Liquid Laundry Detergent

Combine in a spray bottle and use for retreating stains before washing


Blood Stains

Spray Hydrogen Peroxide onto stain and let stand at least one minute before washing.



Garbage Disposal Odor

Freeze Vinegar in ice cube trays and grind down in disposal once weekly.