Hush Puppies

April

Saucer Magnolia aka: Tulip Tree, this is right out from Devins bedroom window

1 c. yellow cornmeal

1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. onion, chopped
dash garlic powder
oil for deep frying

 In a medium bowl, sift together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and seasonings. Mix well. Add the egg, milk, and onion, stir until just moistened. Heat oil. Drop batter by yablespoons into oil. Fry 2 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serves 5.

Some kids are like ketchup bottles. You have to slap their bottoms a few times to get them moving.

Stollen

April 26, 1996


1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed- I used my bread machine
1/2 c.chopped nuts
1/4 c. candied citron
1/4 c. candied cherries
2 T. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1 T. oleo
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Almond Glaze: Sift and mix 3/4 c. powdered sugar with 4 T. evaporated milk and a nice drop or two of almond extract.

Spray a medium size bowl with a non stick spray and a sheet of plastic wrap for the dough.. Once the dough begins to rise, sprinkle on nuts, candied fruits, sugar  oleo and cinnamon. Knead 7 minutes. Form the loaf into  a french type loaf and place on a sprayed cookie sheet. Let rise until double. Remove wrap and bake at 350* for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Add glaze.

I practice all year what special recipes I will use during the holidays.

A pessimist sees a rise in gas prices as having less money to spend elsewhere. An optimist sees it as taking less time to put in three dollars worth.

Whole Wheat Muffins

February 25, 1983

2 c. whole wheat flour
1 t. each: baking powder--baking soda--salt
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 c. buttermilk
3 T. honey
1/4 c. oleo, melted
1 c. ripe olives, pitted, chopped

Grease a 12 cup muffin tin. Combine dry ingredients. Combine egg, buttermilk, honey and oleo. Stir all together until moistened. Fold in olives. Fill each cup 2/3 full. Bake at 400* for 25 min

Definition of a gadget: Any mechanical device that performs a kitchen task in 1/20th the time it takes to find it.