A KID'S LETTER TO HER MOMMY.

Dear Readers:

You may have read my post of November 26th, "Let us be thankful as we celebrate Thanksgiving",where I reposted my then 5-year old granddaughter's concern about those in need.  Now she is 7, and she decided on her own to write a letter to her mommy.  

 

RECIPE FOR THE WEEK - OLD FASHION DATE AND NUT BREAD

Dear Readers:

Getting ready for Holiday baking?  Here's a recipe that will fit right in with those Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.    Old Fashion Date and Nut Bread.  

Just a note:  I will not be posting a recipe next week - I'll be celebrating Thanksgiving with my family.  I want to take this opportunity to wish you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving.    

Don't forget to check out the coupon web pages posted this week on my web page to see if there is any that can be used for the  ingredients.

• For Coupons.com - Click - HERE
• For RedPlum - Click HERE 
• For Hopster - Click HERE
• For CellFire - Click HERE
• For SavingStar eGrocery Coupons - Click HERE

For those new to my web, this recipe page can be found by clicking on the words 'Current Recipes' in the upper left hand corner of the page.  To find older recipes, click on the  'Archived Recipes' pages (5).  

If you would like to receive a weekly email from me when I post a recipe, notify me at hjcouponlady30@gmail.com and I will place you on my list.  As stated in my privacy policy, I do not share email information with other parties.

Enjoy!

RECIPE FOR THE WEEK - CREAM WAFER

 Dear Readers:

Here's a 'neat' little wafer to serve anytime - with ice cream, a fruit compote, or with a cup of tea or coffee.  A nice little something to keep on hand during the Holidays.  It is called a Cream Wafer and it too uses pastry flour.  Once again I have included the link about different flours so you can read all about the difference between flours.    

The difference between cake flour, all purpose flour and bread flour. Which do you need, and why?

Don't forget to check out the coupon web pages posted this week on my web page to see if there is any that can be used for the  ingredients.

• For Coupons.com - Click - HERE     
• For RedPlum - Click HERE 
• For Hopster - Click HERE
• For CellFire - Click HERE
• For SavingStar eGrocery Coupons - Click HERE

For those new to my web, this recipe page can be found by clicking on the words 'Current Recipes' in the upper left hand corner of the page.  To find older recipes, click on the  'Archived Recipes' pages (5).  

If you would like to receive a weekly email from me when I post a recipe, notify me at hjcouponlady30@gmail.com and I will place you on my list.  As stated in my privacy policy, I do not share email information with other parties.

Enjoy!

HESITATE TO BUY FOODS THAT ARE MARKED "SELL BY" OR "USE BY"? YOU SHOULDN'T.

Dear Readers:

How often have you avoided that particular can or boxed food product because it was close to the 'use by' or 'sell by' date?  I know that I have.  I don't know about you, but my nickles have to stretch as far as they can.  In the last two years, both my husband and I have laid off of our jobs, and when the new jobs became available, they were at half the salary we earned in our former positions.  So keeping to a tight budget has been a necessity.  

Today, during my web surfing, I came across two web pages that offer information about all those 'mysterious' dates you find on food products.  They are the Sharp Shopper Grocery Outlet and Grocery Clearance Center.  Not only do they offer this information, but they offer these goods to customers in their area.  Wish I had one in my area.   

Here are the web links to these pages, a link to a pdf article about product dating, and an article about expired foods.

• Sharp Shopper Grocery Outlet - http://www.sharpshopper.net/index.html
• Grocery Clearance Center - http://groceryclearancecenter.com/
•  Product Dating Information - http://www.sharpshopper.net/Documents/Product_Dating.pdf 
• Article - "Discount Supermarkets Offer Huge Savings by Selling Expired Food"  

RECIPE FOR THE WEEK - MUFFINS - PLAIN OR FANCY

Dear Readers:

This week's recipe is:

1. Easy to prepare
2. Can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
3. Can be served as a dessert or a side.  

Have you guessed what it is?   Muffins.  The recipe will be the basic muffin recipe that can be dressed up or down depending on what you want to serve them with.  Oh, yes, this recipe calls for pastry flour (I just use regular flour), and if you are interested in the different types of flour, here is an article you will want to read:

The difference between cake flour, all purpose flour and bread flour. Which do you need, and why?

Don't forget to check out the coupon web pages posted this week on my web page to see if there is any that can be used for the  ingredients.

• For Coupons.com - Click - HERE     
• For RedPlum - Click HERE 
• For Hopster - Click HERE
• For CellFire - Click HERE
• For SavingStar eGrocery Coupons - Click HERE

For those new to my web, this recipe page can be found by clicking on the words 'Current Recipes' in the upper left hand corner of the page.  To find older recipes, click on the  'Archived Recipes' pages (5).  

If you would like to receive a weekly email from me when I post a recipe, notify me at hjcouponlady30@gmail.com and I will place you on my list.  As stated in my privacy policy, I do not share email information with other parties.

Enjoy!

DOG'S DIARY vs CAT'S DIARY

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY

Day Number 181

• 8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! 
•  9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! 
•  9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! 
• 10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! 
• 11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! 
• 12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! 
•  1:00 pm OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! 
•  4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! 
•  5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! 
•  5:30 PM - OH BOY! BED! MY FAVORITE!

Day Number 182

• 8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! 
•  9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! 
•  9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! 
• 10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! 
• 11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! 
• 12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! 
• 1:00 pm OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! 
• 1:30 pm - ooooooo.   bath.   bummer. 
• 4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! 
• 5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! 
• 5:30 PM - OH BOY! BED! MY FAVORITE  

EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY 

DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture...Tomorrow I may eat another house plant. 

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed. 

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was... Not working according to plan. 

DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid? My only consolation is the piece of thumb still LODGED between my teeth. 

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event, however, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer." More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. 

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and he speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my activities. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time...

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