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  • Working with Spring Steel

    I used this technique to turn a cheap metal putty knife into a replacement part for a 115 year old cyclone sweeper I wanted to preserve the process in my notes, here. Deforming and Reforming Spring Steel Spring steel is hardened carbon steel which enables it to bend without deforming. The thing which makes steel…

  • Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

    This is from the Viking Cruise Line website. Wisconsin, home of so many cheeses, is the inspiration for this hearty soup that highlights bock beer and two kinds of cheddar, with its traditional garnish of popcorn and chives. Be sure to use sharp, good-quality cheeses and bock beer—the strong, dark lager’s maltiness creates a depth…

  • Foccacia Bread

    Note: You can make this in advance and refrigerate for a few hours before baking. INGREDIENTS – DOUGH: INGREDIENTS – TOPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Snicker Doodles – Delores Perkins

    We lost this recipe. Luckily, Aunt Darlene got it from mom and wrote it on this card. Tammy had the original. Makes 5 dozen 2-inch cookies. INGREDIENTS: WET INGREDIENTS: DRY INGREDIENTS: TOPPING INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Easy Lo Mein – Danielle’s

    The easiest Lo Mein you will ever make in 15 minutes from start to finish. It is so much quicker, tastier and healthier than take-out! NOTE: You can add about 16 ounces of slice, pre-cooked chicken breast, if desired. Yield: 4 servings, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS…

  • Marinara Sauce – Fire Roasted

    This sauce is light and fresh. It is not a typically sweet, American-style spaghetti sauce. INGREDIENTS (double recipe): INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: If making spaghetti, boil noodles for 1 or 2 minutes less.  Drain (most) of the liquid.  Add sauce to the noodle mix and return to the stove and stir until the spaghetti noodles are completely…

  • Irish Cream

    This was posted on Taste of Home we made a double batch in the blender. I’m not sure how long this will last in the refrigerator but with the alcohol and the sugar added, it should last a few months. Dianne suggested a little less coffee and a little more chocolate. INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Breakfast Lasagna

    Layers: Melted butter Flour tortillas (cut in strips?) Sliced baked potato Sharp cheddar cheese Flour tortilla Bacon / Ham / Canadian bacon or mix Roasted Onions and green peppers? Mushrooms? Duxelles? Egg sheet Sausage gravy Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 4 12-inch flour tortillas 8 slices bread, cubed 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 5 eggs 2…

  • Cranberry Pecan Beer Bread – Randy’s

    Note: I make this in my bread machine. This is my version of Grandpa Jim’s Cranberry Pecan bread. I set my machine to 1.5 lb, mix-ins, and medium crust. Light crust might be better with this much sugar. INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: TRY THE FOLLOWING FOR A LARGER LOAF: I set my machine to 2 lb, mix-ins,…