Lime Water -- what a relief -

Lime Water --- oh so cool -  Now that it is getting hotter -- (Yes I know you are hotter than I am) this is just great --

5 Qt. Water                                  2 T. Citric Acid (Vitamin C)

3 C. Sugar                                   Crushed Ice

2 T. Lime Juice or Lemon Juice

Stir well & Float slices of Lemons or Limes on Top.

(Citric Acid can be purchased at Trader Joes's or Whole foods - It's a Powder) or at a Health food stores.

Wassail --- soooo goood

WASSAIL - Carol Jean Brown

2 quarts apple juice or apple cider            3/4-cup sugar

1 pint cranberry juice                                      2 cinnamon sticks

1 tsp. whole allspice         

1 small orange, studded with whole cloves*

Place all of the ingredients in a crock-pot.  Simmer; just simmer for at least 1 hour. 

Must be served warm. 

I add a small slice of apple to each mug and ladled the beverage over it.  

*Take the orange out after about 3 hours.

I love this recipe.  I start it out in t

Lime Water - Great for Summer

We had a wedding last week -  Yeah

This is a delicious drink for you to serve --- what a hit it has come to me through Relief Society --Thank Bette Christensen

Lime Water

5 Qt. Water                                  

2 T. Citric Acid

3 C. Sugar                                   

Crushed Ice

2 T. Lime Juice or Lemon Juice

Stir well & Float slices of Lemons or Limes on Top.

(Citric Acid can be purchased at Whole Foods)  - It's a Powder

Gift of Cocoa

As I prepare for Christmas - Yes, I am a seasonal cook. My thoughts turn to all the wonderful items to give as Gifts.

Why not some Hot Chocolate Mix?

This makes a huge amount, and you can adjust as you wish, according to your tastes. I run heavy to chocolate.

This is also great as a food storage item.

Hot Chocolate Mix
1 (25.6 oz.) pkg. instant non fat dry milk - or (10 - 2/3 cups)instant works best
1 (6 oz.) jar imitation powdered cream (coffee type creamer)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (16 oz) can instant chocolate drink mix


Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Put into a large airtight container or several containers with instructions on how to use. Label and Store. Must be used in 6 months --- makes about 100 cups, give or take.

I then put the containers into the freezer. This keeps it from getting weavels.

Yes, I freeze all my mixes and dry goods. At any given time, you will find cake mixes, flour, sugar, etc. all in the freezer. All there for their 24 hour therapy.

For Hot Cocoa - I put between 2-3 Tbs. per 1 cup of hot water to make my cocoa.

I have been to LOTS of Girls' Camps, plus several children and this is one item always in my stash, a container of Hot Chocolate Mix.

Eat up!