Great Depression Recipes

I love looking up old recipes - check these recipes out from the great depression - if you have made any of them please comment.

http://countrytimerecipes.alphamaids.com/great_depression_recipes.htm


Caroline

Balls of Energy

Love this recipe - my kids are always looking for something to snack on as they come in from school - now I can make these, freeze them and take them out just before they get in from school = Good Food

 Balls of Energy

Author/Source:

Melissa @ Onceamonthmom.com adapted from FamilyFun.go.com

Ingredients:

• 1 medium banana
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons shredded coconut

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mash together the banana and peanut butter.  Stir in wheat germ.  Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and roll in mini chocolate chips or coconut to coat.

Freezing Directions:

Place balls on a cookie sheet and flash freeze until solid.  Transfer to gallon freezer bags.  To serve: Thaw and enjoy.  Alternatively these may be enjoyed partially frozen.

Servings: 12 balls

Full of Great Ideas: Toilet paper art on my $0 budget

What a wonderful idea - I have just moved to the USA and by the time you get new furniture you just don't have the budget to buy art all at once - so this idea is great. I can't wait to collect all the toilet rolls so I can get started!!!!!

Full of Great Ideas: Toilet paper art on my $0 budget: Have you seen the amazing pieces of art people have been making out of toilet paper rolls? They have been all over the blog world for a coup...

How to stay warm in the Winter

I have never been in such cold weather, 0oF the other day what - this is crazy!  Doesn't help that I work in a cold place too, it is indoors but not warm at all.  The other day before I went to work I dresses in layers - I think this is the only way one can stay warm as your warm body heat gets trapped between the layers, therefore keeping you warmer.  As I'm from New Zealand I'm very aware of wool and it's qualities, especially Merino Wool.  Not only is it light and comfortable you can easily add it as one layer for extra warmth.  So one way to stay warm this winter is to dress in Merino Wool, it is the only way to go.  You may pay a bit for it but it lasts for ever - I brought a top 7 years ago and still wear it all the time - it hasn't lost color or worn at all, so well worth the investment.

Caroline