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Grilling Tips thanks to Gril-lite in Chatham

1. Keep It Clean. Last year’s food does not a good seasoning for this year’s food. 2.Grease Your Grates. Make sure you oil it before cooking. This helps to keep food from sticking, and makes it easier to clean up later. 3. Keep It Hot. Preheat your grill, otherwise food will stick. When your gas [...]

May 17, 2012 More
GRILLED-STEAK SANDWICHES WITH SALSA FRESCA

STAN’S GRILLED-STEAK SANDWICHES WITH SALSA

3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small jalapeno, finely chopped ½ small red onion, chopped ½ cup chopped cilantro 2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar ½ tsp. salt 1 top-sirlolin steak, about 500g, at room temperature     PREHEAT barbecue to medium-high STIR tomatoes with garlic, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, vinegar, and ½ [...]

May 16, 2012 More
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Visalus Shake of the Week – Apple Mango Freeze

  8 oz. skim milk, 2 scoops Vi-Shape shake mix, 3 Tbsp. unsweetened apple sauce, 1 cup frozen mango chunks & 6 ice cubes. Blend well in blender.   Visalus is a unique blend of highly absorbed proteins, prebiotics, fibre, and vitamins for health.  It mixes hot or cold in milk or water. Supports heart, [...]

May 15, 2012 More
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Shirley’s Creamed Potatoes

6 potatoes 1 sliced onion 2 Tbsp. margarine ¼ cup flour 1 cup milk Sat and pepper, to taste Peel and slice potatoes. Add sliced onion. Cook until tender. Sauce: Melt margarine, add flour and seasoning. Stir until combined. Add milk and cook until smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over the potatoes and onions.

May 14, 2012 More
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Dresden Demolition Derby THIS SUNDAY 1 PM!

Smashing up cars has become a familiar and long-lasting tradition on May 2-4 weekend in Dresden. This year will be no different. This Sunday, May 20, at 1 pm the tires will squeal, engines will roar, mud will fly and it’s safe to say 99.9% of the vehicles on the track will not look the [...]

May 14, 2012 More
APPLESAUCE COOKIES

ELLEN’S APPLESAUCE ICEBOX COOKIES

1 ½ C. shortening 2 C. sugar 1 beaten egg 4 ½ to 5 C. flour ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. cloves 1 C. unsweetened applesauce 1 C. chopped nuts     Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg. Sift dry ingredients and Fold into creamed mixture alternately with [...]

May 11, 2012 More
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Jane’s Waffle Iron Turtle Cookies

½ C. margerine 2 sqs. Chocolate or 4 T. cocoa 2 eggs ¾ C. sugar 1 C. flour 1 tsp. vanilla ½ tsp. salt Melt the margerine and chocolate. Stir in egg, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Drop by ½ teaspoon onto hot waffle iron, baking several at a time. Will bake in 25 to 30 [...]

May 10, 2012 More
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Emma’s No Bake Date Cookies

1 C. dates (cut in half) 1 ½ T. water 1 egg, beaten ¼ C. sugar 2 C. Rice Krispies ½ C. black walnuts     Cook dates, water, egg and sugar until thick. Then add Rice Krispies and black walnuts. Butter hands and roll dough into balls and then roll balls in angel coconut.

May 9, 2012 More
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ViSalus Peanut Butter Energy Cookies

A new twist on an old favorite, packed with nutrition and featuring the Vi-Shape Shake Mix from ViSalus Sciences Ingredients 14 servings 100% natural chunky peanut butter 2 servings instant oatmeal 1 serving ghiradelli 1 serving visalus 1/2 cup craisins 3/4 cup honey Directions Heat peanut butter and honey in microwave for one minute each in separate dishes. Combine with Vi-Shape Shake Mix [...]

May 8, 2012 More
CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS

BRENDA’S CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS

2 C. cake flour 1/8 tsp. salt ¾ C. butter 1 C. sugar ½ tsp. vanilla 1 egg 2 T. milk 2 sqs. unsweetened chocolate (2 oz.) ½ C. finely chopped walnuts 5 tsp. sweet cocoa beverage mix   Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat egg until thick. Beat into creamed mixture. Add chocolate melted [...]

May 7, 2012 More
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