We had a chili cook off today after church. It didn't seem that big of a deal to me at first until Friday night when I got the official rules emailed to me. One of the things that stuck out to me was the presentation. So I tried my hardest at that, knowing that my chicken corn chowder/ chili wasn't that exciting. I had a lace table cloth and used my good china to serve my chili to the judges.
Well, they judged the chili's and then everyone else had a chance to taste them and vote for their favorite. I didn't win according to the judges, but I one the People's Choice Award! Woo Hoo! My prize was a pepper mill. I've always wanted one and have never gotten one. I love it!
Here is my prize winning recipe... I've always wanted to say that about something I've made :)
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can milk
1 cup cooked chicken
1 cup chunky salsa (mild is what I use)
1 cup canned corn (usually one small can)
That's it.
Can you believe that I got the most votes!?! It cracks me up.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Freezing Eggs
Yup, I froze some eggs*. My mom and dad came up for a visit today... it was a splendid time by the way. My mom had found 2 dozen eggs for only $1 each at Kroger. So, being the nice mommy she is, she gave them to me.
Well, the expiration date was today.
I checked a few web sites online about freezing eggs and found that it's very possible to do so. I cracked two eggs, slightly stirred them to break up the yolk, poured them in a zip lock bag, and repeated about a dozen times. I had first tried putting one egg in a ice cube tray but the eggs were too big and overflowed.
I'll have to let you know how it works out when I go to bake with them.
*In case there is some sort of confusion... I was freezing chicken eggs.
Well, the expiration date was today.
I checked a few web sites online about freezing eggs and found that it's very possible to do so. I cracked two eggs, slightly stirred them to break up the yolk, poured them in a zip lock bag, and repeated about a dozen times. I had first tried putting one egg in a ice cube tray but the eggs were too big and overflowed.
I'll have to let you know how it works out when I go to bake with them.
*In case there is some sort of confusion... I was freezing chicken eggs.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Homemade Laundry Detergent
I was adventurous today, I made my own liquid laundry detergent. I followed these instructions. It didn't go so well for me.
First of all, my Ivory bar of soap took about 20 minutes to dissolve. Then, when I added the baking soda to the mix it started foaming. And then it just kept getting bigger. It was all over my stove. So, I got out another large pot and used that one as well.
The whole process took me over an hour. I'm not sure I feel comfortable using my regular pots for the mixing and cooking of soap. That doesn't sound too healthy. I won't make that kind again.
But, I may try this powder version instead. Dump it all together and shake it up.
The reason I gave this a whirl is because it's very inexpensive to make. I've been buying the cheap liquid detergent when it goes on sale buy one get two free. Frugal? Yes. It just doesn't clean very well. Therefore, not a great buy. I thought I'd try making my own. I heard that it cleans great and it's cost effective. Another bonus, I've heard that you don't have to use fabric softener with it. It softens all on it's own.
What I spent:
Borax $2.67 for the whole box. With the liquid recipe I only used 1/2 cup.
1 box Baking Soda $0.60. I used the whole box.
1 bar of Ivory Soap $0.29. I used the whole bar.
Total cost $3.56. Remember though, I still have almost an entire box of Borax leftover. Still, I won't make this one again. Too much work. The powdered one is just dumping and shaking. Way easier!
First of all, my Ivory bar of soap took about 20 minutes to dissolve. Then, when I added the baking soda to the mix it started foaming. And then it just kept getting bigger. It was all over my stove. So, I got out another large pot and used that one as well.
The whole process took me over an hour. I'm not sure I feel comfortable using my regular pots for the mixing and cooking of soap. That doesn't sound too healthy. I won't make that kind again.
But, I may try this powder version instead. Dump it all together and shake it up.
The reason I gave this a whirl is because it's very inexpensive to make. I've been buying the cheap liquid detergent when it goes on sale buy one get two free. Frugal? Yes. It just doesn't clean very well. Therefore, not a great buy. I thought I'd try making my own. I heard that it cleans great and it's cost effective. Another bonus, I've heard that you don't have to use fabric softener with it. It softens all on it's own.
What I spent:
Borax $2.67 for the whole box. With the liquid recipe I only used 1/2 cup.
1 box Baking Soda $0.60. I used the whole box.
1 bar of Ivory Soap $0.29. I used the whole bar.
Total cost $3.56. Remember though, I still have almost an entire box of Borax leftover. Still, I won't make this one again. Too much work. The powdered one is just dumping and shaking. Way easier!
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