August 25th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. Now that summer vacation is officially over, it’s time to look around the house and see what sort of projects I need to do. I know it’s time to get back into a normal routine. Reorganizing and decluttering may […]
Continue readingI am looking for a recipe recently eaten that is for sweet pickles made from store bought dill pickles. One of the ingredients in the making of these pickles is ‘Worcestershire Sauce’. Any recipes like this? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
Continue readingI have seen information for laundry detergent and fabric softener. Anyone have a recipe for liquid dish soap. The kind you use in the sink not the machine. Thanks Jan Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through […]
Continue readingI’m looking for a recipe to do down a batch of horseradish. And I would also like to can a horseradish garlic condiment for Christmas gifts. Can you help? Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through […]
Continue readingI was wanting to wrap a birthday present on a moment’s notice and didn’t have birthday wrap handy. I did have those helium balloons that had deflated. I cut a slit in it at the top, put the present inside, tied it with a fancy bow, and the present was ready to go. Disclosure: Some […]
Continue reading4 slices bread 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 Tbsp orange juice or apple juice 1/4 cup apples, chopped fine 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, chopped walnuts, or crushed Cheerios Put the peanut butter and juice in a bowl and whisk together until smooth, then add the apples, raisins, and whatever you choose for […]
Continue readingI use Garlic in just about every savoury dish I cook and can be pretty pricey, when you think about it. You can buy pre-crushed garlic, but this also works out expensive. Dried garlic is not up to par, in my opinion. So, what to do? Go to your local Farmer’s Market or similar and […]
Continue readingAugust 18th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. Since I’ve dropped my sister and her fiance off at the airport, it appears that summer vacation is officially over. My focus now is on back-to-school with all the busy preparation that entails. Last week’s article was filled with […]
Continue readingYou may be a bit confused about how long to cook a whole chicken in a crockpot. Well, you are not alone. You’ll get ten different answers from ten different cooks. Then, when you actually gather recipes, it gets even more confusing. The answer varies depending on a great many things. That’s the reason for […]
Continue readingPita or Pitta is Middle-Eastern bread flat bread, similar to a tortilla (a little thicker and airy) or naan (less dense). You can buy it from Middle Eastern and Turkish stores, continental delis and some markets. I am lucky enough to have a middle-eastern store close by that sells all the Pita really cheaply at […]
Continue readingI am trying to find a recipe for homemade Amish Butter Cheese. I hope you can help. Thank you Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingHomemade Chocolate Ice Cream 5 eggs 2 1/2 cups sugar 6 cups milk 4 cups half and half 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 1 small pkg. Instant chocolate pudding In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are frothy. Add the sugar gradually while you are stirring until it thickens. Then […]
Continue readingThese pancakes are so easy to make, there’s no need to buy frozen ones or even the premade mix. Just try a batch of homemade pancakes made from scratch with this easy recipe. 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 4 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp sugar 1/3 cup oil […]
Continue readingHomemade Chicken Noodle Soup 1 whole chicken boiled and deboned (save the liquid from the chicken) 1 lb sliced carrots 4 stalks celery (sliced) 2 cans small sweet peas 1 large onion (chopped) 1 bag egg noodles 3 chicken bouillon cubes salt and pepper to taste Combine the broth from your chicken, carrots,celery,peas and onion […]
Continue readingHomemade Fudge: 4 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter 1-12oz can evaporated milk 1-12oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 3-4oz packages German’s chocolate 2-7oz jars marshmallow creme 2 cups chopped nuts (optional) 1 tsp vanilla Place sugar,butter and milk into a large saucepan and brings them to a boil. Turn down heat to […]
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