Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  It’s a good idea to take things as they come, if you can handle them that fast.

~  A temper is a valuable possession, don’t loose it.

~  It is not wise to gripe and gripe because you’ll find it’s true.  That those inclined to beef to much are always in a stew.

Kathy’s Special Children Recipe

I love all the children ones!  So true.

Recipe taken from – Texas State Foster Parents (1989)

4 c sunshine

1 sprinkle dew

1 tiny cloud (plenty silver lining)

½ c twinkles

1/3 c moonshine

Take all ingredients and mix well.  Add to taste kindness, gentleness, loyalty, laughter, tears (just a dash), cheerfulness, honor and courtesy.  Stir carefully and season with love of family, country and above all God; religion which is the never-fail ingredient; nature with many lessons; immortality which is God within us; and patriotism to our flag and country.  Let this mixture age for 15 years, and watch the happy children grow.  

P.S. Optional addition is 1 ounce of mischief.

Kitchen Tip Tuesday

Ok, this isn't much but I thought it was genius when I saw it.  I rarely watch commercials anymore but I guess I was for some reason or maybe I flipped to Food Network and Alton Brown was on none the less it doesn't matter what matters is I saw a neat kitchen tip compliments of Alton Brown!

Do you ever have trouble getting all the air out of your baggie that you're putting in the freezer or fridge.  I know I do sometimes.  Well, to help it, close it up nearly all the way and then insert a straw at the edge and suck out all the air.  Way to cool and way to easy!

Hope it makes your life a bit easier at times!

Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  Stay is a charming word in a friend’s vocabulary.

~  A closed mouth gathers no feet.

~  The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.

Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  Stay is a charming word in a friend’s vocabulary.

~  A closed mouth gathers no feet.

~  The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

I love it!  I think we all need a little reminder ever now and then of precious marriage is and what a gift from God it is.  I would add 1 gallon of prayer to this "recipe".  I've heard that no one is going to pray for you more than your mom and spouse.  (which I believe)  So, if you don't pray for your spouse daily start today because if you're not praying for them they may not be getting prayed for regularly.

Recipe taken from – Texas State Foster Parents (1989)

1 c consideration

1 c courtesy

2 c milk of human kindness

2 c flattery, carefully concealed

1 gal faith in God and each other

2 c praise

1 small pinch of in-laws

1 reasonable budget

1 generous dash of cooperation

3 tsp pure extract of “I am sorry”

1 c contentment

1 c confidence

1 large or several small hobbies

1 c blindness to each other’s faults

Kitchen Tip Tuesday

I don't have a ton of kitchen tips but I have a good one for you today that I learned several years ago.  I don't remember where I read it but I'm just glad I did!

You know how when you make bacon your whole house smells like bacon for what seems like forever!  All you need to do is put a small cup of vinegar on your stove top and it helps absorb the bacon smell.  It really does work.  I just turn on the vent and have my vinegar out and then a bacon smell free home!  Don't get me wrong I love my bacon as much as the next person just not the lingering smell of it in my house for what seems like 24 hours!

I just have some vinegar in a small container with a lid so I put it in my pantry when I'm done and take it out the next time I make bacon.

Find more kitchen tips at Tammy's Recipes..

Back to it....

Hey everyone!  I know I've been MIA for a couple weeks but I have some good recipes coming up this week to share so stay tuned.  It's hard for me to sit at the computer sometimes. Thanks to the encouragement I got recently of someone saying they had tried some of the recipes and enjoyed them this gave me the push I needed to get these recipes up!

I also might be changing the direction of the blog from just "oldie" recipes to recipes I find and try on the internet.  I love trying new recipes because I get so bored of the same ole same ole.  So, I'm always trying new recipes and when I find a good one I want to share it with everyone so they can try it too.  Stay tuned for those additional recipes.

Happiness Cake

hmm...we all need more of these ingredients in our lives....

Recipe taken from – Heritage Cookbook (1975)

First, the ingredients:

1 c good thoughts

1 c kind deeds

1 c consideration for others

2 c sacrifice

2 c well beaten faults

3 c forgiveness

Mix well.  Add tears of joy, sorrow and sympathy.  Flavor with love and kindly service.  Fold in 4 C prayer and faith.  After pouring all this into your daily life, bake well with the heat of human kindness in daily life.  Serve with a smile, any time, and it will satisfy the hunger of starved souls.

How to Preserve Children

Oh, only if this was more common these days the world would be a better place I believe.

Recipe taken from – Texas State Foster Parents (1989)

1 large field

½ doz children

2 or 3 dogs

Pinch of brook

Handful of small pebbles

1 hot sun

Deep blue sky

Assorted flowers

Mix the children and dogs well together and put them in the field stirring constantly.  Pour brook over the pebbles, sprinkle the field with flowers, spread over a deep blue sky and bake in hot sun.  When thoroughly browned remove and set to cool in a bath tub.

Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  It is when we forget ourselves that we do things which are remembered.

~  Good judgment comes from experience.  Experience comes from bad judgment.

~  The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions.

Elephant Stew - 2 ways!

If anyone gives this a try please let me know how it turns out.  I just don’t have that much time! :)

Recipe taken from – Feeding the Flock (1988)

1 elephant

100 lbs carrots

100 lbs potatoes

100 lbs onion

Take elephant after you have killed and dressed him.  Cut into bite-sized pieces.  This should take about 2 months.  Cook over low electric heat about 2 weeks at 465 degrees.  This will serve about 3,800 guests.  If you expect more people, you may add 2 rabbits, but do this only if necessary “cause most people don’t like hare.”

Recipe taken from – Texas State Foster Parent’s Incorporated Cookbook (1989)

1 elephant

2 rabbits

3 Tbsp salt

Cut elephant into small pieces.  Make enough gravy to cover pieces of elephant.  Cook over kerosene stove for about three months.  Serves 3,800 people.  If expecting more people add two rabbist, but only if necessary because most people don’t like to find a hare in their stew.

Hope this made you smile today!

To You, My Friend

To each of you my friends.  I hold you dear to my heart.  Thank you for your friendships.

Recipe taken from – W.M.U Centennial Cookbook

Whatever wind it was that blew

Your friendship to my door –

I’m sure for me no greater blessing

My God could have in store –

Your gentleness – your love of beauty

The thoughts by which you live

Have added inspiration to my days

No other friend could give –

On the ways in which you serve –

May He bless you with happiness

That you so well deserve!

Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  Doing nothing is the most tiresome job in the world.  Because it’s impossible to quit to take a rest.

~  Wrinkles should merely show where the smiles have been.

~  To communicate is the beginning of understanding.

So Busy

So convicting in this crazy fast paced world we live in.  Don't forget to do the small things that makes others smile and makes your heart smile too.  Those moments are what life is really all about.  Not the computers, the TV, the job, or whatever but making sweet memories with those you love and most importantly talking with the God above.

Recipe taken from – W.M.U Centennial Cookbook

Sometime I get so busy
That I realize with a start
I haven’t taken time to see
The things that soothe my heart.
I haven’t spoken with a child,
Or picked some fragrant flowers;
I haven’t heard the birds that sing
Or enjoyed the sunset hours.
I haven’t called or gone to see
The friends I really love –
And, worst of all, I haven’t
Talked with my God above.

Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  A smile is a curve that can set a lot of things straight.

~  A sense of humor is like a needle and thread – It will patch up so many things.

~  Whoever wants to do a thing can always find a way – Who doesn’t can always find a way out.

Main Dishes

I don't know about you but I always dread the clean up after dinner.  I have an amazing hubby who always helps with clean up but it's still a lot of work depending on what we had for dinner.  When I read this it convicted me and made me see that dirty dishes are a blessing.  I'm going to attempt to cross stitch this to hang on the wall in our kitchen as a reminder to thank God for dirty dishes and not grumble about them.

Recipe taken from – W.M.U Centennial Cookbook

Thank God for dirty dishes

They have a tale to tell,

While other folks go hungry,

We are so very well.

With home and health and happiness,

We shouldn’t want to fuss,

For by this stack of evidence,

God’s very good to us.

Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  A smile is a curve that can set a lot of things straight.

~  A sense of humor is like a needle and thread – It will patch up so many things.

~  Whoever wants to do a thing can always find a way – Who doesn’t can always find a way out.

A Cookie or A Kiss

I love this one for so many reasons but one I'll share with you.  I've always told my husband before we ever had children that I was going to bake them cookies so when they came home from school they would always have a treat waiting for them.  He thinks I'm crazy and laughs and tells me our kids are going to be on the heavier side if I do that every day!  But when I saw this it made me smile and it let me show my sweet hubby that my idea wasn't so far off!  So bake your sweet precious children some cookies today and greet them with a hug, a kiss, and a cookie!  That's where memories are made.

Recipe taken from – W.M.U Centennial Cookbook (1988)

A household should have a cookie jar,

For when it is half past three

And children hurry home from school

As hungry as can be.

There is nothing quite so splendid

For filling children up

As spicy, fluffy ginger cakes

And milk from a cup.

A house should have a mother

Waiting with a hug

No matter what a boy brings home

A puppy or a bug.

For children only loiter

When the bell rings to dismiss

If no one’s home to greet them

With a cookie or a kiss!

Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration taken from – Thalian Society’s Cookbook

~  Life just give you time and space.  It’s up to you to fill it.

~  Only in the dictionary does success come before work.

~  Your tomorrow is often the result of today.