Kitchen Crafts 'n' More Newsletter
"Recipes, crafts and help around the home."
Issue #491
August 4, 2006
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Are you NEW to the idea of blogs? All a blog is is a simple WEB LOG - sort of
an online diary of sorts. :) It's an easy way for me to post LOTS of delish recipes,
ideas and all sorts of other lovely things that I know KCnM readers will love.
So if you haven't taken a moment, pick a blog or two to visit - and be sure
to post a comment while you're there! I read every single one.
The Always Popular KCnM BLOG
Jam packed with even MORE recipes, household hints, craft ideas...everything
you've come to love about KCnM! Recent postings include:
- Summertime Cool Down Drinks (including a copycat for Applebees Bananaberry Breeze)
- Salt Scrub for Feet
The NEW and WONDERFUL...Bath Stuff Blog!
For all of us who just LOVE a great bath - and a fabulous bathroom to go along with it. Recent postings include:
- Microplanes as a Foot File
- Fabulous Shower Curtains
The Pie Recipes Blog
I am determined to share as many delicious, amazing pie recipes with you as is humanly possible! :) And what a fun challenge to undertake...Recent postings include:
- Rustic Apple Tart
- Never Fail Pie Crust Recipe
- Light and Fresh Cranberry Pecan Pie
The Happy Slob's Housecleaning BLOG
Housecleaning, made fun!
Recent posts include:
- Using Microfibre Cleaning Cloths
- A Surefire Way to Get out Blood Stains
The Coffee Creations BLOG - Yummmm
All sorts of gorgeous Coffee Creations - recent posts include:
- Cafe Rio Coffee Recipe
- Iced Honey Coffee Recipe
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
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Hi everyone,
How are all of you? Are you melting in the summertime heat? I'm posting lots of easy summertime recipes on the Kitchen Crafts 'n' More Blog for you to cool down. We're having some blessedly cool weather at the moment, which is a true relief.
This issue of the newsletter is packed with loads of lovely things that I hope you'll enjoy.
Take care all,
Christina
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READER'S QUESTIONS
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Ask a question, or provide an answer! :)
Email questions or answers to Christina at
christinam@nucleus.com Thanks!
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Rusty Crochet Hooks
Vicki asks:
"Hi - I have a question that I hope that your readers will be able to help me with. I have some very old steel crochet hooks that have a bit of rust on them. Does anyone have suggestions on how to clean this rust off?"
Hard Water Woes
Tina K. asks:
"We just moved into a new house in a new state and this is our first ever encounter with hard water. My biggest problem is the dishwasher, my dishes look like they weren't even washed! Help me with your wonderful suggestions, please!!"
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IN THE KITCHEN...
Great new products for anyone who loves cooking,
crafting and creativity.
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Butter Bells
These are hugely popular in the kitchenwares shop where I work.
If you've never heard of them, pop over to Butter Bells for info on what they are, and how they keep your butter perfectly fresh and spreadable. (No more torn toast in the morning from those hard chunks of butter!)
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HELP FROM READERS
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Help a fellow reader - send an
answer to one of the above questions, and
we'll post it here!
(Send to christinam@nucleus.com)
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Cleaning Aluminum Holloware
Vicki suggests:
"I do have a suggestion for Cee about cleaning her Aluminum Holloware that has dark spots/splotches on it. Try using Cameo, it is a powder product that is non abrasive. Cameo is the only product I use on my cookware and aluminum pizza pans, etc. and I've been using it for over 10 years. Just dampen the item, shake some Cameo on it and use a papertowel to rub it (don't use cloth as it will soak into the cloth). I am certain it will work! "
For MORE Great Household Cleaning Tips and Even Housecleaning Recipes, visit our Household Cleaning Tips Page & Recipes
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REQUEST A RECIPE
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One of the most popular sections of our newsletter - request
a recipe or send in requested recipe. Contact:
christinam @ nucleus.com
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~~~RECIPE REQUESTS: ~~~
Please help these readers find these recipes! :) Thanks for your help everyone...
Homemade Bug Bite Solutions?
One reader wrote:
"how about some flea remedies? Insect repellent? What to do for bug bites? Does anyone have recipes for these?"
No-Cook Summertime Meals
Vicki writes:
"How about asking for favorite summer recipes? Easy salads and no-cook
or little cooking involved recipes. We don't grill but other kinds of
quick and easy things. Thanks."
Butter Fudge Recipes
Bill asks:
"Hi does anyone have the recipe for butter
fudge. The type that they sell at fudge
factories?"
Crunchy Coating for Chicken Tenders
Linda asks:
"I am looking for a crunchy coating recipe for chicken tenders, (I've tried shake and bake products, but that's not what I'm looking for) something like McDonald's Chicken Selects."
~~~RECIPES FOUND:~~~
Microwave Chocolate Fudge
Make delicious fudge, but without all the hassle (or heating up the kitchen). Our readers found some delicious microwave fudge recipes to share: Microwave Chocolate Fudge Recipes
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Chinese-Style Chicken Wings
Submitted by Deb A.
30 wings (flappers only)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon FINELY minced ginger
1 tablespoon FINELY minced garlic
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2/3 cup rice wine
1 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar *
*Mix this with SOY SAUCE until partially dissolved.
Heat wok and add oil. When oil is hot, add garlic ,ginger, green onions and red pepper flakes. Fry for about 15-20 seconds, stirring and being careful to not burn garlic.
Next, add wings and cook for few minutes until light brown. Also it is important during this part of cooking cycle to make sure wings get coated with garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and green onion.
Next, pour rice wine over wings and stir them for 1-2 minutes before adding the brown sugar/soy sauce mixture. Stir for about 1 minute to ensure wings are evenly coated.
Turn down fire a little, cover wok and simmer wings for about 20 minutes, removing lid and stirring every three minutes or so. It is VERY IMPORTANT to make sure that when you stir, the wings on the bottom of the wok are stirred to the top so that the sauce flavor will be evenly distributed.
At the end of the 20 minutes simmering cycle , remove lid from wok and turn up heat a little bit. Stir wings every minute or so. Cook wings until they have glazed appearance (about 5 to 10 minutes).
Serve with white rice.
NOTE: Any extra sauce leftover in wok can be spooned over rice. You could also probably make whole chicken wings (use about 12-13 and lengthen simmering time maybe 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate meaty part of wing).
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Dozens of YOUR Favorite Recipes Found!
All sorts of lovely All of our Recipes Found -- Look at all the recipes we've helped readers find.
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'KITCHEN CRAFT' RECIPES & CRAFT PROJECTS
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Bath and beauty products, home remedies,
craft recipes, food mixes, natural cleaning formulas,
fun kids recipes and other unique recipes!
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Easy, Natural Body Scrubs
You can find all sorts of the simplest scrubs at: Natural Body Scrubs
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TRADITIONAL RECIPES
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The family favorites everyone loves!
Please submit your recipes to
christinam @ nucleus.com and I'll include
them in an upcoming issue.
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KIDS SALAD CANDLE
Submitted by Gracie
1 can pineapple slices
3 or 4 bananas, peeled
1 small jar maraschino
cherries
lettuce, washed
Place a pineapple slice on a lettuce leaf. Cut a banana
in half and place into hole of pineapple, flat end down. Place
cherry on top of point of banana. Makes 6 to 8.
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Penne with Greens and White Beans
From Dorina
Serving: 4
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium red bell pepper, washed, cored, seeded, and diced
2 pounds fresh greens (spinach or escarole), washed thoroughly (but not dried), stems removed, and torn into bite-size pieces
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable stock
Two 15-ounce cans cannellini or other white beans, drained
8 ounces penne (substitute other tubular pasta such as rotini or ziti)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and pepper, and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in greens, vinegar, and stock, cover pan, and cook until greens are wilted and tender but still bright green, 5 to 7 minutes. Gently stir the beans into greens mixture, set aside, and keep warm until pasta is ready.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain.
3. Add pasta to greens-beans mixture and gently mix. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.
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