Monthly Archives: August 2017

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Peach Crumble

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Peach crumble is fresh and fruity. It’s easy to make and delicious for dessert or an afternoon snake. Try vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

INGREDIENTS

5 peeled ripe peaches – sliced

peach crumble

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

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Banana Muffins

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Banana muffins are fresh and fruity. They’re great for a mid morning snack or packed on a picnic. Enjoy with strawberry jam for an extra special treat.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup flour

1 1/2 cups bran cereal

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup almond milk

3 small bananas

1 dark chocolate mint bar broken in pieces

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Watermelon Fizz

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Watermelon fizz is fresh and fruity and great on a warm summer day. Enjoy with sparkling water or club soda.

3 cups cubed watermelon

watermelon fizz

1 cup raspberries or blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup stevia (measure to taste)

club soda or sparkling water.

Mix first four ingredients in a blender until processed to a liquid.  Refrigerate until ready to drink.

Pour 1/3 cup into a glass and fill with club soda.   Enjoy.

Try Peach Lemonade

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Helpful Hints – Cleaning

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  • To remove scale from drinking glasses fill the glass with vinegar to above the scale and let sit until clear.Helpfulhintscleaning
  • Old fashioned erasers will remove paint splatters from window panes.
  • Polish scratches on glassware with toothpaste to make them invisible.
  • Remove the sticky glue from price tags with vegetable oil.
  • Use a hair dryer to dry decanters.
  • Clean mirrors with cold tea to make them sparkle.
  • To wash windows use a mixture of 1 gallon warm water and 1/4 cup cornstarch.
  • Never wash windows on a sunny day.  They dry too fast and streak.
  • Clean costume jewelry by placing in baking soda and brushing lightly.
  • A car brush is helpful for cleaning under couches