Beer Bread

Beer Bread

3 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 can or bottle of beer

Mix all of the dry ingredients together. Slowly stir in the can or bottle of beer. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 375° for 45-60 minutes.

The Bare Cupboard

Welcome to the May 29, 2009 edition of the bare cupboard.

main dishes

jim presents Making Your Own Pizza Dough posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Mother Hen presents Meanwhile, back at the ranch… » Blog Archive » Scraping the Bottom of the Pantry posted at Mother Hen.

tips

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Will Green Food Saver Bags Make Food Last Longer? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"

vegetables

Cory presents How To Change Your Eating Habits posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "By the time we become aware of the fact that we need to change the way we have been eating, for our entire life, we are kind of attached to it."

tips

Jessica presents Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Garlic posted at Jessica's Health Tips, saying, "Garlic is something everyone has an opinion about, one way or another."

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By My Daughter Age 3- My Life

Kangaroos jumping up high. And children being kind. And help my room to be clean. And help you to not to be mad and to not to be cross. Help my brother me nice to me. Help me to be nice to my brother.

Packaging Plant Cuttings

Question- I like to give plant cuttings to other people. What is the best way to package them?
I love to give plant cuttings. When I give people plant cuttings I wet a tissue or paper towel around the bottom of the stem. Then I wrap aluminum foil around the bottom of the stem so there is no leak. In colder weather I like to wrap the entire cutting in several layers of newspaper for insulation, so the plants won't die in the cold. Sometimes I like to put the whole thing into a plastic bag that can be shut with a twist-tie if it will be a number of hours before the cutting will be planted.

Gobble to Goop from my son (five-years-old)- The Little Bear and His Shoes

One day a little bear came out to play and he found some cereal on the floor. And he found a tree seed on his bare little paw. He had a computer and shoes and he put whipped cream in his shoes, so they could be more comfortable. He always cleans his shoes. The End.

Time-saving Gardening Equipment

It has gotten so nice where I live and many places around the world. I have been thinking about gardening outside. Here are some ideas when buying equipment for gardening outside.

1. If you need a new tiller and grow annuals and vegetables pick a tiller has a width option of around 11 inches, so you can till between the rows. A tiller works very well for tilling in fertilizer and lime. And certainly getting rid of the weeds.

2. If you have a lot of trees that shed in the spring, like my oak tree does, you can use a leaf blower to clean off your patio. You can use it to clean driveway off after mowing and certainly for easy leaf gathering in the fall.

3. An electric or gas trimmer easily trims grass around trees, walls, walks or fence lines. It saves on both time and your knees.

4. If you can afford it, buy the biggest mower that will work on your lawn. It will save on time. I like to use a mower that uses my own power, just like I used when I was younger.

I hope these time-saving gardening ideas help you.

The Bare Cupboard May 22, 2009

Welcome to the May 22, 2009 edition of the bare cupboard. Thank you so much for your yummy recipes and useful tips. Please remember to comment and socially bookmark. And of course enjoy eating!!

vegetarian main dishes

kara thurmond presents Grilled Blue Cheese Portobello Burgers posted at An Hour In the Kitchen, saying, "Make your own buns, mayo, ketchup and mustard for your grilled Portobello Burgers!"

tips

Sarah Scrafford presents 100 Useful Websites for Vegetarians and Vegans posted at Ultrasound Technician Schools.

breads

jim presents Making Homemade Bread Crumbs posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

rice side dish

Ruswandi Yusuf presents Recipe:Mushroom Risotto posted at All About Life, saying, "It's easy to cook but the taste is fantastic :-)"

desserts

Melanie Romay presents Cake for Cheaters posted at Mel-Mel.

main dishes

Local Nourishment presents Twice a week healthy pancakes posted at Local Nourishment.

Tristan presents High Protein & Low Calorie Caesar Salad posted at Body And Fitness Blog, saying, "A healthy high protein low calorie recipe for Caesar salad that will have your taste buds salivating with excitement!"

side dishes

presents Mango Salsa Recipe Selection posted at Home Life Weekly, saying, "A selection of Mango salsa recipes for you to enjoy and eat,"

tips

Sarah Couture Pope presents How to Have a Healthy Birthday Party for your Child posted at The Healthy Home Economist, saying, "This four part blog article outlines recipes and tips for hosting a healthy birthday party for your child."

fruit

Lindsay presents 5 Berries You Can Grow in Containers posted at Off the Urban Grid, saying, "A look at berries that even the space-challenged can grow at home!"

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Mom's Best Meat Loaf

Mom’s Best Meat Loaf

1½ pounds ground beef
¾ cup rolled oats (uncooked) or dried bread that has been torn into small chunks
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 egg
¾ cup milk

Sauce:
1/3 cup catsup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
stir together

Combine all the ingredients except for the ground beef and let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes so the rolled oats or bread has a chance to become softened. After soaking add the ground beef and pack into a loaf pan. Pour sauce over the meat loaf. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serves about four people.

By My Daughter Age 3- Her Prayer

Thy kingdom come. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Hallowed be thy done. (Her version of the Lord's Prayer.)

Apple Dapple Cake

Apple Dapple Cake

1 ½ cups oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups slice apple
1 ½ cups nuts

Sift cinnamon, nutmeg and soda with flour. Mix all the ingredients together. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes in a 9x13 pan.

Icing
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup milk
½ cup oil

Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes, remove from heat and beat until creamy. Pour over hot cake.

The Bare Cupboard- May 15, 2009

Welcome to the May 15, 2009 edition of the bare cupboard. Thank you for all of the wonderful submissions. Everything sounded great and I am going to have to try out some of these recipes. Please remember to comment and socially bookmark.

Main dishes:
Renee V. Rouse presents Family Meals for Under $5 May 1st posted at Frugal-Living-Skills Blog, saying, "Family Meals for Under $5"

Conan Stevens presents Celebrity Cooks Top 19 Low Recipes posted at Conan Stevens Online, saying, "Low carb, fat and sugar recipe ideas for the serious athlete or dieter..."

Side dishes:
ChadChandler presents Homemade Mayonnaise posted at Chad Chandler.

Vegetables:
Local Nourishment presents Kale chips in season now! posted at Local Nourishment.

Desserts:
The Hip Hostess presents Blueberry-Pomegranate Bread Pudding with Key Lime Curd posted at The Hip Hostess.

Tips:
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Will Green Food Saver Bags Make Food Last Longer? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"

Sarah Couture Pope presents How to Have a Healthy Birthday Party for your Child posted at The Healthy Home Economist saying, "This four part blog article outlines recipes and tips for hosting a healthy birthday party for your child."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the bare cupboard using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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Do Temperatures Vary within Your House?

Temperatures DO Vary within a Room

I have found that the temperatures in a room are different. The thermometer on the outside wall shows one temperature and another one on the inner wall is at least one degree warmer. Our thermostat in the living room is even different that other rooms in the house. This past winter our kitchen temperature was three degrees cooler than the thermostat.

Have you ever noticed how much warmer it is in the window compared to the rest of the room? I bet your plants have noticed. The windowsill can be much warmer during the day than at night.

One reason why I have set my thermostat to the same temperature all of the time, so the house is more evenly heated. If I have the thermostat set at the same temperature all the time it is much better for my plants. I tried adjusting the thermostat to be more energy efficient one time and all of my plants almost died. One thing I had to do this winter was to actually move my AeroGarden with tomatoes into a window. It needed the extra light and the daytime warmth of the window. The nighttime coolness didn’t seem to bother the tomatoes.

When choosing plants I would check to see what their best lighting and temperatures are and then you can choose the best area in your house. Check your plants often to make sure they are growing properly. Enjoy your plants!

Tips for Houseplants- How to Grow a Brunfelsia

I saw a plant that is labeled "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," what is it?

This plant is a Brunfelsia, which is nearly everblooming. The common name was given because the new flowers turn from purple to lavender to white during three days. In the winter you need to keep it in the sun and in the summer give it filtered light. Please feed your plant with half-strength fertilizer every other week and keep the soil barely moist.

The Bare Cupboard #3

Welcome to the May 8, 2009 edition of the bare cupboard.

main dishes

The Smarter Wallet presents Organic Food: Healthy Food Ideas For The Ordinary Shopper posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Thanks!" And I say thank you, The Smarter Wallet. I am more eager to buy organically if I know where to buy it.

tips

FitBuff presents Top 4 Raw Food Diets Resources posted at FitBuff.com's Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, "There's nothing easier to prepare than just about every meal on a raw food diet, but can you still get all the flavor and satisfaction without cooking your food?"

Home Life Weekly presents Weekly Menu Planner posted at Home Life Weekly, saying, "The free weekly menu planner it is excellent for helping you to budget for food more clearly and give you focus to help you follow a weight loss diet"

vegetables

I got hungry just reading this recipe by Bobbie Whitehead for sweet corn sauce for pasta in Recipe Corner posted at Bobbie Whitehead.

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Cinnamon Orange Sugarless Cookies

Cinnamon Orange Sugarless Cookies

1 ¾ cup flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup less 1 Tablespoon oil
1 egg
½ cup nuts
½ cup nuts

Mix dry ingredients, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!!!

I hope everyone enjoys these Cinnamon Orange Sugarless Cookies!

What Can You Grow in Your House?

What are the temperatures in your house?

All indoor plants grow at different temperatures.
My house is on average 70 degrees F.
Following is a list of plants that would grow well in my house:
Pelargonium spp. (geranium)
Saintpaulia spp. and cvs. (African violet)
Spathiphyllum spp. (peace lily)
Syngonium spp. (arrowhead)
I hope this small list of plants gives you some ideas for what you can grow in your house.

Amensty Day and bunnies

I hope you had a good weekend. I enjoyed my weekend. I left the computer off for most of the weekend. I only turned it on after the kids went to bed, when I needed to make sure I was current on blogging.

We did have some excitement when we were cleaning out an old metal shed for our city's amnesty day. Our dogs stirred up some baby rabbits. I was in the house working on lunch, when I saw something that looked like a mouse running towards the house, one of the dogs was chasing something else and everyone was very excited. I decided to go out there and see how I could help. My husband was able to get rescue one bunny from a dog. I was able to keep away dogs and rescue two bunnies. We got the doors to the shed shut and the dogs shut up in the garage. I checked the bunny my husband rescued and it seemed to just have a surface scratch. We put the bunnies in an old flower pot and my daughter decided she was going to be in charge of the bunnies.

I continued to work on lunch while my husband called different people to see if they could care for the bunnies. We found a local lady who could come and pick up the bunnies; she told us we needed to go look for more. The average litter size is 6-8. We found six more in the shed and they were much larger than the first three. The lady and her children came and our shed bunnies are now safely being cared for. And we are that much closer to getting rid of our shed, now that we have the amnesty day and no more bunnies.

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!