Taco Seasoning

I have so been meaning to do this for awhile now and just have not stopped to do so, until yesterday when i had no choice as i was totally out of taco mix packets and in the process of making taquitos. Found this recipe--was pretty good..might have to tweek it a bit and make it better but for now...

TACO MIX SEASONING


1 T chili powder
1T cumin
1T garlic powder
1T onion powder
1T cornstarch
1/2 teas crushed red pepper

Mix together well .  Use 2 T per pound of meat.

BABYCAKES--

Ha... i really like that name...i got a new toy and it is so much fun!  WELL aren't toys suppose to be?  It makes mini whoopie pies...babycakes.. Thru trial and error , figuring out the best, easiest way to fill the cavities and then fill and decorate the goodies.. I will keep practicing!

Phone Charger Holder

Found this on Pinterest and had to make it as the cord is always hanging and sometimes no place to set the phone.  I didn't have the phone to measure and i should have made the hole for plug up a bit further but it does work so well... this is where i got directions for this...  www.makeit-loveit.com

Winter....Chapstick...always

I stole this idea from www.favecrafts.com  nifty little place has all kinds of ideas... I am always looking for my chapstick so this is gonna be a quick and easy project...in the near future

f you're a person who constantly applies her lip balm throughout the day, but can never find it when she needs it, this Chapstick Holder Keyfob from Victoria Lavertu is the solution to your problem! It is not that difficult to make key chain lip balm holders, and this project is even customizable to any size lipstick or lip gloss cases!

Materials:

• Felt (can also be flannel or any other nonfraying material)
• Key ring
• Chapstick
• Scissors
• Velcro
• Sewing machine (You can do with or without a sewing machine for this one).

Instructions: 

1. Cut a square piece that measures 3 1/2 inches by 5 inches.
    
2. At 2 1/2 inches from the top, cut to a halfway point.
    
3. Then trim lengthwise to make an L shape.
    
4. You'll be folding over the bottom part and sewing it shut. But first sew on the velcro pieces.
    
5. Using use a small, longer rectangular piece of felt, sew on the keychain. You can also sew it on the side before you sew, or even the bottom.
    
6. Now you can add the flower, or any other decoration you like.For the flower, cut out a flower shape from felt, then add a button for the middle and sew it on with embroidery thread.
    
7. Add the keyring and finish.

Banana Bread

This is the best Banana Bread recipe...of course  just my opinion! Here it is, you'll have to make that decision for yourself..

Mix together 3  eggs, 1 cup oil and 2 cups sugar; add 2 cups mashed banana, 3 cups flour, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup chopped nuts if so desire.
Mix all well..Pour into a well oiled/floured bread pan.

Bake at 350*  45 min to 1 hour till tests done. ( A wooden skewer, sharp knife, piece spaghetti--whatever ya have handy that works! )

Enjoy...make many  share...eat... make more!

NOTE: This is the recipe i use for most anything i have on hand..apples or applesauce, zuchini, squash,rhubarb, pumpkin and it always come out delicious...

Recipe?? Cake Truffles...

Really not a 'recipe' as more of something you just kinda throw together, makes it so much easier that way!  Take any cake, whether it be from scratch or a box and bake it as required. Upon taking out of the oven dump it into a big bowl...if you let it cool a bit you can use your hand to crumble--hands on---always good!  Next take your choice of a can of frosting...add to crumbled cake and mix well.  You will find that the texture of the mix is pretty interesting.  Make balls the size of a walnut or whatever size you prefer, i really like the size that fits in the mini cake liners--bite size. Roll all --i find the best way is to roll and place in a large cake pan, then refridgerate for a few hours.

Melt your chocolate for dipping, so many different kinds to choose from, whichever you prefer. Take your chilled balls out and dip in chocolate and lay on wax paper, foil, freezer paper...and if decorating , do while chocolate has not yet set.
SEE--- not hard at all eh!  These are so fun to do..I sure don't get them perfectly round but hey practice makes perfect eh?

Few pics and the previous mentioned banana truffles with photo....

Laundry Soap ah-hahaha then of course that means laundry!

Do we ever get done with laundry??  Made another batch of laundry soap yesterday and it has been doing it's time out thing for almost 24 hours ...Now i get to go play in it, if you have never made it, it's one for the kids ( hehe and adults) mixing after setting is such fun, the texture and silkiness is fun to mix...get the entire hand...arm into it...then off to find more containers to put it all. Makes 10 gallons and here where i live it comes out to 22 cents a gallon and it works wonderful, how could it not with the ingredients it uses. Also , if you've never made or used it is very skin friendly--have tested it on a few very sensitive skinned persons with no harm.

Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap- Front or top load machine- best value

4 Cups - hot tap water
1 Fels-Naptha soap bar
1 Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda*
½ Cup Borax

- Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.

-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.

-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water. Shake before each use. (will gel)

-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil.

-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons.

-Top Load Machine- 5/8 Cup per load (Approx. 180 loads)

-Front Load Machines- ¼ Cup per load (Approx. 640 loads)

*Arm & Hammer "Super Washing Soda" - in some stores or may be purchased online here (at Meijer.com). Baking Soda will not work, nor will Arm & Hammer Detergent - It must be sodium carbonate!!