Archive for March, 2007
Is Homeschooling Right For Your Family?
Friday, March 30th, 2007Education is the number one priority in this country, yet we have seen more and more deterioration of schools in the last ten years, than any other time in history. This is due in part to the consistent and often times unnecessary reorganization of schools; change in curriculum; and, most importantly, oversized classrooms which thwart […]
Roasted Red Potatoes
Thursday, March 29th, 2007Ingredients:
8 cups washed and halved small red potatoes
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large pot boil the potatoes for 5 minutes, just until tender (do not overboil). Drain and set aside. In a roasting pan combine the olive oil and butter. Place in the oven for […]
Talk To Your Kids About Strangers
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007There has never been a time, at least in recent memory, when our children were more vulnerable to the threat of strangers. Whether online or in rural areas and big cities, we are facing a pandemic of kidnappings; online pedophiles, and what appears to be an attack on our children. It is vital, then, that […]
Orange Glazed Ham
Monday, March 26th, 2007Ingredients:
1 boneless canned or fully cooked smoked ham
1 jar (10 ounces) orange marmalade
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions:
Place ham on a rack in roasting pan, fat side up. Score the fat. Bake in a preheated oven at 325F for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. While […]
Tips For Making Your Own Easter Baskets
Sunday, March 25th, 2007There use to be a time when buying Easter baskets was affordable. Now, it seems, everything but the kitchen sink is included, making them a bit high in price. Here are some tips for making your own Easter baskets using creative and ingenuous ideas.
A basket can come in any size and shape. Traditionally, an Easter […]
Honey & Lime Carrots
Sunday, March 25th, 2007Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds baby carrots
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
The juice of one lime
Salt and pepper to taste.
Directions:
In a large pan boil the carrots just covered with water for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, until slightly tender. Drain the water and return carrots to pan. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat […]
Spring Cleaning: Just Around The Corner
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007Although it may not seem like it, soon it will be time for your annual spring cleaning. With this deep freeze covering most of our country, spring may be more than a welcome respite from the ice and freezing temperatures we’ve had to endure. Well then, let’s get to it: It’s Time to Spring clean!
By […]
Easter Ice Cream Nests
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007This is the perfect kid-friendly dessert. Guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients:
20 milk chocolate mini-eggs unwrapped
½ cup miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon
Light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups corn flakes (crushed)
Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate syrup for topping
Directions:
Lightly grease 6 muffin cups and set aside. Microwave 12 of the 18 chocolate eggs (make sure they’re uncovered) in a microwave-safe bowl […]
Easter Egg Coloring Made Easy
Monday, March 19th, 2007Coloring Easter eggs is something kids look forward to every year. However, it can be messy, right? Well here are some ideas for Easter egg coloring made easy and inexpensive as well.
Now in the old days, you would buy an egg coloring kit which required you to use vinegar and dyes. Using a tablespoon to […]
Roast Leg of Lam with Rosemary
Monday, March 19th, 2007Ingredients:
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 pounds whole leg of lamb
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Directions:
The night before you cook this meal, marinade the lamb so the flavors have time to soak in overnight. In a small bowl, combine the […]
