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Vol. 7, Num. 52, March 14, 2008 (Read It Online) Thank you Cajun62234, Connie, Robin, Jess and Diana for today's tips and recipes! Need a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, Susan Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Description:The avocado fruit first originated in South-Central Mexico. Archeologist's have found avocado seeds in the tombs of ancient Incan mummies. Avocados has the highest fiber content among all the fruits. Consisting of almost 20 different nutrients including, vitamin B, Vitamin K and Vitamin E also having a higher potassium content than bananas. Avocados are high in fat but most of it is monosaturated fat. It is a great substitute to other fatty food due to it's high nutrient content. Uses:Great for guacamole, in sandwiches, in tortilla soup. In Vietnam, avocado is eaten sweet, blended with sweetened condensed milk to make a thick shake, delicious yet rich. Avocados can also be used for beauty recipes!
Beauty Recipes: Preparation:Avocados contain a large smooth seed in the middle. In order to open the avocado you need to cut down to the seed length ways and around the seed. Gently separate the two halves, one side will contain the seed, carefully remove it. Use a spoon to separate the flesh of the avocado from the skin. Now you can cut the avocado into slices, chunks or mash for guacamole or smoothies.Storage:Fresh uncut fruit can last a few days in the refrigerator. Store cut avocado sprinkled with lime juice, to stop it from browning, in an airtight container in the fridge. Frozen avocado can last a few months in the freezer. Interesting Facts:Avocados were once only eaten by royalty. In the past avocados had a stigma for being an aphrodisiac which caused people wanting to appear pure, to refrain from buying the fruit. Leaves, bark, skin and pit are toxic to animals.
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Rate It: I got this cute email yesterday and thought it was a great idea for math and science buffs. Happy Pi Day! Jess in Oregon Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52294692.tip.html
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Rate It: Nutritional Data for all foods: By Cajun62234 from Collinsville, ILPost Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96015646.tip.html
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Rate It: Use Your Fan When Chopping Onions Fed up with the tears when cutting up onions? Put your cutting board on the stove (while the burners were off, of course) and turn on the range's vent fan. Chop my onions tear-free! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73217299.tip.html
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I love shrimp, and this is my version of an Italian recipe for shrimp scampi. It's the closest thing to the real Italian recipe that I can make and enjoy when I wish. Ingredients
DirectionsIn a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic, and saute for 1 minute. Add wine, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Let wine reduce, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and saute 2 to 4 minutes - Just until pink. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Serve over hot cooked pasta with hot crusty bread.Serves: 4 Note: I sometimes heat a GOOD Alfredo sauce and toss the pasta with it, then toss in the shrimp and lightly mix until all is covered. By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65004100.tip.html
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Rate It: Memphis Bar-B-Q in a Crock Pot? You bet'cha! Ingredients
DirectionsPlace Pork shoulder in crock pot. Add garlic and 1/4 cup water. Quarter-cut 1 onion and place quarters of onion at 4 locations around shoulder. Place cover on crock pot and cook for 6 hours on LOW setting.Remove shoulder from crock pot, discard all water, garlic and onions. Place shoulder on plate, remove all fats, bone, etc. Pour enough B-B-Q sauce in crock pot to lightly cover bottom. Layer pieces of shoulder in crock pot, then sauce, more shoulder, (sauce, shoulder pieces, sauce, shoulder pieces, sauce, shoulder pieces and sauce last). Quarter-cut remaining onion and place quarters of onion at 4 locations around shoulder. Cook for 4 hours on HIGH. Remove shoulder from crock pot and serve on buns (Memphis style: add cole slaw and splashes of Louisiana Hot Sauce). Another serving tip: When having Spaghetti with meat sauce, allow for large serving of B-B-Q to accompany the meal. In Memphis, it's called "Half 'n Half." (1/2 plate spaghetti; 1/2 plate bar-b-q). Cooking tip: if desired for lunch tomorrow, plug crock pot into Appliance Timer and have it set to turn "on" at Midnight and "off" at 6 AM. By Cajun62234 from Collinsville, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24349545.tip.html
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Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 1. Grease and flour a 12-inch bundt pan; set aside. 2. In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix and chocolate chips. In another bowl, combine water, eggs and vanilla; mix well. 3. Add egg mixture to dry mixture and mix by hand just until blended. Pour into prepared pan. 4. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until cake tests done when wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 5. Cool 15 to 20 minutes before removing cake from pan. When completely cool, drizzle cake with chocolate glaze. Chocolate Glaze:Combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 Tbsp. butter, melted and 2 to 3 Tbsp. hot water and beat by hand until smooth. Source: This recipe comes from one of the ladies in our community women's club. By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18514885.tip.html
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DirectionsWash and clean tomatoes; cut out stems and any bad parts. Cut in halves or quarters and add onions, parsley, and bay leaves; cook 2 hours and strain. Heat together and blend well the salt, pepper, butter, sugar, and flour; add tomato mixture and simmer 1/2 hour. Pour into sterilized jars and process 45 minutes in water bath or 5 minutes in pressure cooker at 15 pounds pressure. Makes 7 quarts or more if tomatoes are juicy.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60601418.tip.html
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DirectionsStir together all ingredients except the last 2. Pour 1/2 of the batter into greased 2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with chilies and cheese. Pour remaining batter over all. Bake at 375 degrees F for approximately 40 minutes or until set. Serve warm with a spoon.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42078420.tip.html
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DirectionsDissolve gelatin in boiling water. Mix in remaining ingredients. Pour into a 5 cup mold and chill.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88075026.tip.html
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Rate It: Sweet 'N Sour Pork (Microwave) Ingredients
DirectionsSet power select at medium high. In small glass bowl, combine reserved syrup, vinegar, and cornstarch; heat 3/4 to 1 minute or until thickened, stirring once. Set aside. In square baking dish, heat oil 2 minutes; stir in pork, soy sauce, and onion. Heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice. Add green pepper and pineapple; heat covered, at medium high for 2 to 3 minutes or until pork is tender. Stir in sauce and let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52037788.tip.html
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DirectionsCook macaroni with 2 tsp. salt until soft, then rinse in cold water. Drain well. When cooled, add rest of ingredients. Does not get watery. By Robin from Washington, IA Macaroni Salad IIIngredients
DirectionsCombine macaroni, celery, and eggs in a bowl. Mix together sugar, vinegar, celery seed, Pet milk, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Pour dressing mixture over the macaroni and ad the crushed pineapple, mixing well. Refrigerate.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78267949.tip.html
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