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Editorial
Hello , Hi there and welcome to the next edition of the HBHW newsletter. I have been hinting at the fact that I'm working on something new and exciting with my friend Tracy from MomsInABlog.com for the past few weeks (months really). We finally got everything wrapped up late last night and are excited to introduce
I'll tell you a little more about it a little later on in the newsletter, but please take a moment to check it out and consider subscribing. To celebrate the fact that we actually got everything done and ready to go for October 1st, we're offering it to the first few subscribers for $2.99 a month. Of course I had to find some really fun
stuff to share with you in this week's edition. The recipe involves one of my favorite candies for this time of the year - candy corn. In fact, I love it so much I shared some other fun ideas in the magazine as well.
This week's frugal tip is about storing onions What do you think about my idea? Have you tried it? What's your favorite way to store onions? Leave a comment on the frugal tip post or send me an email.
I picked this
week's article because I can find an abundance of apples around here and find it helpful to know what apple works well for eating, and which ones are better used in baking and such. Hope you find it helpful as well.
After 4 days of what seems like non-stop rain, we finally have some sunshine today. It's also cooling down which is nice. I'm looking forward to spending some time in the garden this afternoon. There are a few chores to do, but I'm hoping there'll also
be time to sit in my favorite chair on the porch and get some knitting done. I'm working on a sweater that I'd love to have done before the weather really gets cold.
Which reminds me of something I've been meaning to ask. I talk about my knitting a lot... would you like to see pictures of what I'm working on? Hear about the patterns and yarns I'm using? I don't want to bore you with that stuff but would be happy to share if there's an
interest.
Susanne
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"The celebration... you cannot practice it or anything. It's a moment when the excitement of your goal make you react to the moment." - Peter Bondra
Featured Recipe of the Week |
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Candy Corn Pretzel Bites
- 24 small pretzels
- 24 Hershey's Chocolate Kisses (unwrapped)
- 24 pieces of candy corn
This recipe makes 24 pretzel bites Arrange the pretzels on a
non-stick cookie sheet. (For easy cleanup, use some parchment paper). Place a Hershey's kiss in the middle of each pretzel. Put them in 175 F oven for about 2-4 minutes, or until the chocolate has softened, but not fully melted. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and top with a candy corn and press down. Allow to cool and serve.
A Few Related Recipes
You're welcome to share the recipe on Pinterest, Facebook etc. I'm also sharing a lot of recipes on the HBHW Facebook page. Click on through to check it out. As always, likes, comments and shares are much appreciated. :)
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Kindle News
The Apple Cookbook "An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away" I'm sure you've heard that saying a time or two. Apples are a great fruit that's not only healthy, but also very versatile and frugal. I can almost always find some great apples on sale at the store. Occasionally we'll also buy a big box of apples from a local orchard and store them for use in the winter. Apples keep well in a dry, cool place, but with all the cooking and baking, the never last very long at our house. In this apple cookbook, you'll find recipes that range from sweet to savory including: - Apple
Walnut Salad
- Blue Cheese and Apple Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Chicken Apple Skillet
- Delicious Stuffed Cornish Hens
- Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
- Baked Pork Tenderloin with Apple Glaze
- Cranberry and Apple Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
- Old Fashioned Apple and Sausage Stuffing
- Crockpot Pork Roast with Apples and Sauerkraut
- Easy Apple Butter
- Quick and Delicious Apple Streusel
Pastry
- Crockpot Apple Cobbler
Order the Book on Amazon |
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I've been hinting that I am cooking up something fun and exciting with Tracy from MomsInABlog.com. It's finally ready and I'm excited to announce.... Homemaker's Hutch
Magazine It's a digital magazine we are putting together each month full of fun recipes, crafts and helpful tips and ideas. This first issue is packed full of 50 pages of fun stuff. Here's what's you'll find in the October issue: - Pumpkin Patches, Carving and Painting Pumpkins
- Fall Favorites - Family, Festivals and Falling Leaves
- What Apple To
Use For What
- Fall Produce Guide
- Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
- Candy Corn Crafts
- Easy Kids Crafts For Halloween
- Fun and Spooky Halloween Recipes
- Pumpkin Recipes
- Crockpot Baked Apples
- What Do I Do With All This Harvest
- Halloween Cupcakes
- Smoothie of the Month
- Sugar Soaks and Honey Lemon Scrubs
- Homemade All Purpose Cleaner
- Easing Into The Holiday Season
Ready to give it a try? Subscribe to Homemaker's Hutch for $2.99 a month. |
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Frugal Fun on Facebook
We're having a lot of fun talking about all things frugal and homemaking on Facebook. Join in the discussion at the Hillbilly Housewife Facebook page. Be sure to like the page so you don't miss a thing. Here's just one of this week's topics. |
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How To Store Onions
Onions are something I almost always have around. They are so versatile and add a nice burst of flavor to soups, stews and sandwiches. The most economical way to buy onion is in a large bag, but how often do the last few start to rot before you get a chance to use them? The problems start when one little part of one onion starts to rot because it's sitting at the bottom of a bowl on your
kitchen counter or in a basket in your pantry. Since we usually keep the onions together the rot will quickly spread and ruin all your onions. |
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Good air circulation is key when storing onions. Get an open mesh basket that hangs in your kitchen. Another great idea is to take some old pantyhose. Cut off the legs and use them for onion storage. Drop an onion in the foot of the pantyhose and tie a knot. Add another onion and knot again... keep going until all your
onions are tied up or you run out of pantyhose. Suspend the string of onions from the pantry ceiling or tie it to the top shelf. Another important tip is to never store your onions next to potatoes. Stored properly in a cool, dry place with plenty of air circulation, your onions will last for months. Read the Rest Of Tip ( comment, share, bookmark etc.)
Featured Article of the Week |
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What Apple To Use For What - Apple Varieties
There are so many different types of apples, it makes it hard to choose. If you're at the store, the farmers market or picking your own apples at an orchard, it's good to have a basic idea of what apple works well for what. Not every kind is good for eating plain or baking into a pie. The list below has some of the most commonly found apples in the US. It is by no means an extensive list, but a great place to start. Cortland This is a great baking apple with bright red skin and juice white flesh. They are slightly tart and don't tend to discolor too quickly. Great addition to pies and cobblers. Crispin These are large apples with a yellow-green skin. They are juicy and crisp with a sweet flavor that lends itself to baking and making apple sauce. Empire Empire apples are a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious. This is a great apple that works for just about anything including baking. They are also delicious for slicing and eating and even freeze well. Gala Glala apples are one of my favorite eating apples. They also make great apple sauce. I don't recommend using them in baking. They
tend to fall apart very quickly. They have a yellow skin with red striping. Golden Delicious If you are only going to keep one type of apple around, make it golden delicious. They have a mild but sweet flavor that tastes... Read the
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A Little Something Inspirational...
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Final Thought
That's it from me for this week. It's been a super busy week wrapping up the first edition of the Homemaker's Hutch magazine. I hope you'll check it out and let me know what you think.
Is there anything in particular you'd like to see on the site (or the Facebook Group for that matter) that I'm not
doing right now? |
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