Carmen

Homemade Spiced Chai

by Carmen on October 25, 2010 in Uncategorized

If you know me personally you know that a day is not complete without a mug of this creamy drink!  It is the perfect companion with my Bible and some quiet time. Spiced Chai 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1 cup French Vanilla non-dairy creamer 2-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/2 [...]

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We love autumn at our house! There are so many sight, sounds, a nd fragrances of the season.   We are thankful for cooler weather, beautiful colors on the trees, warm fall candles in scents of pumpkin and apple, and a variety of yummy foods to choose from! When we think of fall we think of [...]

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The kitchen isn’t just for cooking!  It’s also a place where science experiments are completed and crafts of all sorts can take form!  An inexpensive craft is the best craft in my eyes! Here’s our recipe for home made finger paint! Flour Finger Paint What You Need: One-cup flour 1 1/4 cups hot water 1 [...]

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I searched high and low…looking for that recipe.  Where could it be?  It wasn’t in any of my mother’s old cookbooks.  I never wrote it down for myself.  After a lengthy search on the internet and through books I found it!  It had a different name, but the recipe looked close!  I whipped it up [...]

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When you hear “homemaker” you probably don’t think “box mix” do you?  Well we do!  *smile*  We all have different seasons in life and if you are a busy momma a box mix can be a great help.  (I know cooking from scratch is much healthier and can be cheaper…I say “can” because I never [...]

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She was a cooking icon in our family. Grandma Frays made THE best macaroni and cheese. She also made the best Ham and Popeye (recipe’s here–and no, it’s not “pot pie”, it’s called “popeye”…you’ll see!). She passed away over 10 years ago. I loved Grandma like she was my own. She was, by marriage, but [...]

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Friday night at our house is usually pizza night. Once in a while we order out but we usually make it. I get all the kiddos involved.  Some like to spread the sauce, some put on pepperoni, and some cheese.  Many hands make light work! I use two large rectangular baking sheets and that feed [...]

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This recipe is a Sunday morning family favorite.  I hope you’re family loves it as much as mine. Sour Cream Blueberry Bread 2 med-ripe bananas 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 lg. eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup butter, [...]

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