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T&R's Marinaded Italian Pork Steak Meal

2010-01-01T21:05:00.003-06:00

By: http://www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS:

8 thin cut organic pork steaks (1/4 to 3/8 inch thick)
4 medium baking potatoes
6 oz pkg of sour cream
2 T of butter
1 10 oz can of pork-n-beans (heated)
4 t Italian seasonings
1 t sea salt
2 t garlic powder
1 T corn starch
1/4 C lemon juice
1 C orange juice
2 T EVOO
2 C saltine crackers (crushed)
1 T fresh ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Divide pork steaks into 2 large lockable food bags
2. In a bowl mix the lemon juice, orange juice, EVOO, sea salt, pepper and
Italian seasonings
3. Pour 1/2 of the marinade in #2 into each of the lockable food bags
4. Close each bag squeezing down to extract the air. Place in refrigerator f
or 1-hour.
5. After marinading, place the crushed crackers in a large bowl and then
dredge each of the pork steaks in the crackers (leave wet so crackers adhere)
6. Place the dredged steaks on a flat sheet with sides, rubbed with EVOO and
bake at 300 deg F. for 45 minutes. Rub potatoes with EVOO, sprinkle with
sea salt and put in oven with steaks.
7. While steaks and potatoes are baking, put the left over marinade in a
sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a slow boil and reduce by 1/2.
To aid in thickening, mix slowly, 1 T corn starch with 3 T of cold water
and add to the marinade while stirring until you get consistency you want.
8. Turn oven to broil (hi) and broil about 5 minutes each side or until
golden brown and juices run clear.
9. Remove steaks and set aside in a covered container to keep warm.
10. Remove potatoes, cut in half the long way, carve out insides leaving
about 1/8 inch on the skins. Put potato into a baking dish, mash and mix
with 2-T of butter and 4 to 6 oz of sour cream and 2-t of garlic powder.
Put in microwave and heat on high for about 4 minutes or until hot.
11. Plate 2 pork steaks, fill each of the potato halves with the potato mixture
(top with parsley garnish),add 2 to 3 T of beans and then drizzle the marinade
sauce over the steaks and enjoy.

Carmel-Chocolate layer brownie.YYUUMMM

2009-12-16T10:01:00.003-06:00

By: http://www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 C All-purpose flour
3/4 C Nestle Toll House baking cocoa
1/4 t ground sea salt
1/2 C (1-stick) butter, cut into pieces
1/2 C granulated sugar
1/2 C packed brown sugar
3 lg organic, free range chicken eggs, divided
2 t vanilla extract
1 C chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 C Nestle Toll House premier white Morsels
1/2 C caramel ice cream topping
3/4 C Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Vanilla ice cream

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. PREHEAT oven to 350 deg.
2. Grease 8-inch square baking pan using EVOO
3. Combine flour,cocoa and salt in a small bowl
4. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl until creamy
5. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each is added.
6. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
7. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Reserve 3/4 C batter.
8. Spread remaining batter into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle nuts and white
morsels over the batter. Drizzle caramel topping over the top.
9. Beat remaining egg and reserved batter in same large bowl until light in
color. Stir in semi-sweet morsels. Spread evenly over caramel topping.
10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set.
11. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Serve with a scoop of ice cream
and drizzle chocolate syrup on top.
12. Makes 16 brownies

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2009-12-15T10:18:00.003-06:00

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Roasted Pork Loin Chops with pomegranate/grape sauce

2009-12-12T21:40:00.003-06:00

By: Http://www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS:

4 1/2 lb pork loin chops (thawed if frozen)
2 C of pomegranate/grape juice
2 C of Keebler saltine crackers (when crushed)
3 T of organic honey
3 cloves of garlic (squeezed)
4 T of EVOO
3 T of lemon juice
1 10oz can of sliced cooked carrots

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine pomegranate/grape juice, garlic, honey, lemon juice and set aside.
2. Place the crushed crackers in a large bowl.
3. In a large plastic ziplock bag,place the loin chops and pour over the
combination in #1, seal and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hrs.
4. Once chops have marinated, (reserve marinade)remove, then with paper
towels pat dry.
5. Rub all sides of the chops with EVOO and then roll in the crushed crackers.
6. In a large skillet over med. heat put in 2 T of EVOO and the chops and
heat until crackers turn a little black (turn twice with tongs). remove and
put in an oven safe covered casserole dish wiped with EVOO.
7. Roast chops at 125 deg. for 1-hr, then raise heat to 275 deg. for 45 min. or
when juices are clear when tested with a fork then remove.
8. Place 2-lb bag of parmsean potato wedges on a flat sheet and put into the
oven during the last 30 minutes of roasting the chops.
9. At this time place the reserved pomegranate/grape juice, garlic, honey,
lemon juice marinade in a sauce pan over medium heat stirring frequently
until it begins to thicken and remove. (to aid in thickening, mix 1 T
of corn starch with 3 T of water and pour into the marinade while stirring)
10. When the chops and potatoes are done, heat the carrots in the microwave,
butter 8-slices of whole wheat bread and spread 1-t of garlic powder on top.
Place the bread on a flat sheet and put under the broiler on high until the
tops turn light brown.
11. Plate the meal and drizzel pomegranate/grape sauce over the chops and enjoy

Turkey Left Overs are always fun

2009-12-12T21:24:00.003-06:00

By: http://www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS:

2 C cutup leftover frozen turkey (thawed, heated in microwave)
1 10oz can of peas
1 10oz can of sliced cook beets
8 slices of whole wheat bread
2 cups of left over frozen gravy(thawed, heated in microwave)
1 pkg of sage dry dressing mix (prepared per package instructions)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat all ingredients except crandberry sauce
2. Plate 2 slices of bread topped with heated turkey and gravy
3. Place about 1 C of dressing, 4 slices of beets and 1/4 C of
peas on the plate.
4. Eat and enjoy thanksgiving all over

T&R's Whole Wheat Sweet Buns

2009-11-22T07:49:00.005-06:00

By: http://www.mealselection.com

Once the rolls have begun rising process your room will be filled
with the great yeast smell and you will think that you just
walked into a bakery. They are a great comfort food to enjoy with
just butter or used as a hamburger bun. Unlike "white" buns,
these are heavy and nutritious.

INGREDIENTS

3 pkgs of dry yeast
1 cup of luke warm water
Dissolve the yeast in the water stirring slowly

1 C of scalded milk and then cooled to just warm
1/2 C of sugar
6 T of vegetable shortening
2 t of salt
2 organic, free ranged eggs
7 C of organic whole wheat flour
1 T of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix 4 C of flour with the milk/sugar/shortening/salt/yeast and
eggs until well mixed. (Use your hands coated with evoo)
2. Next, slowly mix the remaining 3 C of flour in until all is
mixed well.
3. Oil a large bowl with the EVOO and place the mixed dough in the bowl.
4. Lightly oil the top of the dough and place a damp towel over the
bowl and place in a warm place to let rise for 45 mins. or until
dough has doubled.
5. Cut of chunks about the size of a golf ball (if small buns are
desired), or baseball if large is desired. Roll into a ball
and fold all edges under (gluten wrap).
6. As you make the rolls, place them on a greased baking sheet,
rub the tops withe EVOO, place a damp towel over the top and
place in a warm place to let rise again for 45 mins.
7. Once the rolls have risen, bake at 350 deg. for about 15 mins.
or until the top of the rolls have turned a light brown.
remove, cool and enjoy with jam, honey or your favorite bread topping.
8. Makes 8 to 16 rolls depending on the size.

T&R's Old Fashioned Rice Pudding for a cold day

2009-11-18T06:48:00.005-06:00

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INGREDIENTS

2 C of cooked rice
3/4 C sugar
2 eggs organic, free ranged, well beaten
1 C milk or more to just cover the rice
1 T ground cinnamon
1/8 t ground nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix the rice/sugar/beaten eggs/cinammon and nutmeg
together well in an oven ready bowl
2. Add the milk (to cover the rice) and bake at 350 deg. for
35 to 40 mins., remove and top lightly with cinnamon
3. Serve in dessert dishes topped with cream, milk or whipped topping
4. Makes 4 servings

T&R's Stuffed Pork Chops from http://www.mealselection.com

2009-11-05T19:11:00.002-06:00

INGREDIENTS:

4 thick cut (3/4-inch)free ranged organic pork chops, trimmed of fat
and sliced almost in half horizontally
1 pkg Sage seasoned stuffing mix, prepared according to pkg directions.
12 Round tooth picks
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
1 t cayenne pepper
1/2 t fine sea salt
1/2 t fresh ground black pepper
2 T EVOO
3 T organic flour
1 T cold water
1 C 2% milk
1 can (10 oz)mixed peas & carrots

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the onion/garic/cayenne/sea salt & black pepper.
On a large cookie sheet, spread the dry ingredients onto the chops
rubbing in well.
2. In a large non-stick or stainless steel skillet add the EVOO over
medium heat and brown the chops well. Carefully remove and set aside.
3. Line a rectangle ( 9 x 12) with aluminumn foil covering the sides.
4. Stuff each chop with 2 heaping tablespoons of stuffing and pin top
flap loosely over the stuffing and secure with 3 tooth picks at an
angle.
5. Place the chops into the cake pan and add the balance of the dressing
at one end. Top the chops and dressing with 1/4 t of EVOO.
6. Cover with the foil and bake at 350 deg. for 45 mins. or until the
juice in the chops runs clear.
7. Mix the 1 T of water with the 3 T of flour along with sea salt an
black pepper to taste and using the skillet chops were browned in,
over medium heat, slowly add the mixture while stirring until all
brown bits are mixed in and mixture starts to bubble. Remove from
heat and top each chop with the gravy.
8. Serve with a mixed green lettuce salad and apple pie

T&R's Skillet Orange Chicken and Rice

2009-10-29T20:49:00.003-05:00

By http://www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS

2 T EVOO
3 ea Boneless-skinless free range chicken breast halves (about 1-lb)
cut into 1 inch thick strips
1/2 C Miracle Whip Light dressing
1/2 C Orange juice
2 T Light brown sugar
1 C Minute original rice, cooked, drained, cooled (abut 3-cups)
1 ea Green Pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips or 6 radish, sliced
1 can 11 oz. mandarin orange segents, draied
1 can 8 oz. pineapple chunks, drained

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat EVOO in non-stick or stainless steel skillet on high heat
2. Add chicken strips and cook stirring frequently until brown (5-mins.)
3. Remove chicken from heat, drain and set aside.
4. In a bowl, combine juice and sugar and stir well.
5. Add juice/sugar along with rice and green pepper (radish), pour into
skillet and over med. heat bring to a boil uncovered, remove and let stand
covered for 5 minutes.
6. Plate rice mixture and top with browned chicken strips
7. SERVES 4. Prep and cook time: 30 mins.

T&R's SUMPTIOUS TOMATO BASIL MEATLOAF

2009-10-29T06:33:00.005-05:00

By http://www.mealselection.com

T&R's Tomato Basil Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 lb organic, free ranged 90% lean ground beef
1 1/2 C Classico all natural tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 C packaged sage seasoned stuffing mix
1 t fine sea salt
1 t fresh ground black pepper
1 t chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Med. purple onion, roughly chopped
1 t Worcestershire sauce
1 t organic soy sauce
4 Med. baking potatoes
1 10 oz can of dilled green beans

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except potato and green beans
and add just 1 cup of pasta sauce.
2. Place contents of meat mixture in a greased or non-stick 1-lb loaf pan.
3. Top meatloaf with remaining 1/2 cup of pasta sauce.
4. Wash potatoes, then dry and rub whole potato with EVOO. Sprinkle with
sea salt evenly.
5. Place loaf pan and potatoes in oven at 350 deg. for 45 mins. (potatoes
should be done when squeezed and are soft).
6. Remove loaf pan carefully (IT'S HOT!) and set aside for 5-6 minutes and
then cut into 1-inch slices.
7. Remove potatoes (they are hot!)and put them on each of 4 plates, split
in half and top with your favorite topping(s).
8. Microwave the green beans in a microwave safe dish on high for 4-mins.
and carefully remove. (they are hot!)
9. To each plate add: 1 slice of meatloaf and 2-T of beans.
10. Serve and enjoy.
11. Prep and cook time 50 mins. and serves 4

FREE BURGLAR & Personal ALARM

2009-10-27T08:28:00.002-05:00

By www.mealselection.com

Put your car keys beside your Bed at night

Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the check-
out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the
panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound
until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away,
Think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage.. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around..

After a few seconds all the neighbors will be annoyed and looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.

This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic.
Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem.

A COMPLETE TASTY MEAL

2009-10-26T10:06:00.002-05:00

By www.mealselection.com
T&R's SKILLET FRITTATA

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs red potatoes
1 lb bulk Italian sasuage
2 T butter
1/4 t chili powder
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 med purple onion, diced
8 Lg organic eggs
1 T pimentoes
1 C Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 t dried basil
2 t dried oregano
6 sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, diced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, place in a microwave safe container
with water covering 1-inch above potatoes and heat on high for 8-mins.
2. In a large oven ready skillet (or my favorite, a stainless steel skillet) put
in 2T of EVOO with the sasuage and brown, breaking up large chunks and then
set aside and keep drippings in the skillet.
3. Drain potatoes in collandar and then put into the skillet on med. heat with
2T butter,onions and garlic. Saute until potatoes are browned and onions
transparent stirring frequently with a wooden spoon scraping the skillet of
brown bits.
4. Add sasuage to potato/onion/garlic mixture in the skillet and heat through
until potatoes are done stirring frequently.
5 Beat eggs along with tomatoes,pimintoes,basil and oregano and pour over the
potato/onion/garlic mixture on medium heat and stir until the eggs are
almost cooked through.
6. Sprinkle the top of the mixture evenly with the cheese and place under the
broiler on high until cheese is bubbling then carefully remove with a hot
mit and let rest 4 to 5 mins. then cut into pie shaped pieces.

T&R's TATER TOT HOTDISH

2009-10-16T19:57:00.004-05:00

By www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS

1 lb organic ground beef
1/2 lb organic breakfast pork sausage
1 pkg tater tots
1 med yellow onion,chopped
1/2 red bell peper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 pkg frozen peas and carrots, thawed
2 clove garlic, chopped
3 leaves fresh basil,chopped (substitute: 1 t of dried)
2 leaves fresh sage, chopped (substitute: 1 t of dried)
1 t chili powder
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t organic soy sauce
1/8 t ground cinnamon
1 T parsley flakes
1 t sea salt
1 t fresh ground black pepper
1 can cream of mushroom soup, mixed with 1 can of water
1/2 C fresh mushrooms,chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, add 1 T of EVOO
2. Brown the ground beef and sasuage along with the bell peppers, onions,garlic
and other dry ingredients and soy and worcestershire sauce.
3. Put in the mushroom soup and water mixed and stir well.
4. Put the mixture into a 9 x 12 non-stick cake pan and then add the package
of tater tots along with the peas and carrotsand mix well.
5. Bake at 350 deg. for 45 minutes uncovered
6. serve with a mixed lettuce salad and a dessert

BRUNCH FOR A RAINY DAY

2009-10-12T21:20:00.003-05:00

By www.measelection.com
A healthy brunch that has Color,Texture and Flavor

INGREDIENTS

1 pkg Fresh turkey breakfast sausage links
2 t butter
1 T whole wheat flour
2/3 C soy milk (option 2% dairy milk)
2 T mixed shredded cheese
2 oz jar of pimientos, drained
6 ea English muffins, halved, lightly toasted
10 oz Bunch of fresh asparagus spears

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a non-stick or stainless steel skillet, add 1/2 C of water. Cut off asparagus
spears 4 inches from tip and over medium heat, covered cook for 5 minutes or until
spears are soft.
2. Drain off water, set aside asparagus in a covered bowl and keep warm.
3. Using same skillet, cook turkey covered 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned
and no longer pink in center. Turn occasionally. Set aside, keep warm.
4. Add butter to skillet and melt, then add flour and stir until foamy (1 to 2
minutes). Add milk gradually, stir until mixture thickens. Remove from heat, add
piminentos and cheese and stir until cheese melts.
5. Top 6 muffin halves with asparagus spears (3 or 4 to a muffin), top with sasuage
link cut in half and then top with 2 teaspoons of sauce.

OH YEAH! RASPBERRY PORK

2009-10-11T07:07:00.003-05:00

By www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Boneless organic pork (cut into 3/4 inch cubes)
2 T Taco seasoning mix (purchased)
2 T EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1 8 oz Jar bottle of chunck-style salsa
1/3 C Raspberry preserves
3 C Cooked brown rice (cook according to package directions)
1 pkg Steamable vegetables

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Coat pork cubes with taco seasoning
2. Heat EVOO in large non-stick or stainless steel skillet over med. heat
3. Brown pork until brown, stirring occasionally
4. Add salsa and preserves to pan, lower heat, cover, simmer 15 to 20 mins.
5. Serve over rice with the vegetables

AUTUMN PORK CHOPS EXTRAODINAIRE

2009-10-06T13:24:00.005-05:00

from www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS

4 ea Center-cut organic pork loin chops, trimmed
2/3 C organic apple cider
4 ea Organic medium sweet potatoes
1/2 Medium yellow onion, cut into rings, spread apart
2 ea Organic Granny Smith apples
1 t Leaf sage, crumbled
1/8 t Nutmeg
1 t sea salt
1/4 t Ground black pepper
1 t Cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat 1 T of EVOO in a large stainless steel or non-stick skillet over
medium heat. Add chops, brown lightly on both sides (total 8 minutes)
2. Slightly overlap the chops in the skillet. Pour in about 1/2 cup of
the apple cider. Add potatoes in a single layer along with the
onion slices. sprinkle with sage, nutmeg, salt and pepper and then
simmer, covered for about 10 minutes.
3. While #2 above is cooking, pare and core the apples. Slice or cut into
wedges. Add to the skillet, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes
until the potatoes and apples are tender.
4. Remove the chops, potatoes and apples and set aside.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining apple cider along with
the corn starch until smoothe.
6. Add to skillet, cook stirring untile mixture thickens and boils for
1 minute. Pour over the chops and potatoes on individual plates.
7. Total prep and cook time: about 45 minutes.
8. Servings: 4

IT'S QUICK, IT'S CHEAP, IT'S NUTRITIOUS

2009-10-04T14:12:00.004-05:00

Another quick meal from our book at www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS:

2 C of buttermilk pancake/waffel mix
1 1/2 C of filtered water
3 medium banans, sliced
2 C of fresh strawberries, sliced
12 slices of thick sliced bacon
1 C of maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre-heat waffel iron
2. Fill each waffel cavity to level
3. Fry bacon while waffels are cooking
4. Remove waffels when done and top with
banana, strawberry slices and maple syrup
5. Makes 12 4-inch waffels
6. Eat and enjoy

A GREAT FALL BRUNCH

2009-10-03T07:04:00.003-05:00

See other great recipes and book at www.mealselection.com
INGREDIENTS

1 lb smoked sausage (if links, remove skin)
2 ea medium raw sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced
3 ea medium green apples, peeled, sliced
2 T brown sugar
1 T whole wheat flour
1/4 t ground cinnamon
1/4 t sea salt
1/2 C water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brown sausage, breaking up large pieces, drain off fat and set aside.
2. In a 2 qt casserole dish, mix well the sliced sweet potatoes and apple slices.
3. In a bowl, combine: sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, salt and water and then
pour over the potatoes and apples.
4. Top casserole with the sausage. Cover and bake at 375 deg. for 50 to 60
minutes, or until potatoes are done and apples are tender.
5. Serve with steamed vegetable and green salad.
6. Serves: 4 to 6

LIFE IS SHORT, EAT DESSERT FIRST

2009-09-30T10:02:00.005-05:00

BLACKBERRY CRISP
Selected by "FOODBUZZ" AS A SHOWCASE RECIPE 10/01/09
From our ebook cookbook available at http://www.mealselection.com

INGREDIENTS
3 cups of fresh or frozen blackberries
1/2 cup organic brown sugar
1/4 cup of organic honey
3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups of 100% whole grain oatmeal
3 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
2/3 cup of melted butter.
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spread blackberries in a square pan sprayed with EVOO.
3. Mix remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl, and then sprinkle over
the blackberries.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. You can serve it hot or cold. Hot with a scoop of
ice cream or cold with a dollop of whipped topping.

GET ORGANIC MEATS ONLINE NOW

2009-09-25T06:12:00.005-05:00

In an effort to provide our audience with a source of "Organic Meat" for those whom do not have a source nearby, or want a wider variety, www.mealselection.com has linked with the "Overland Meat Company". Please visit them at www.overlandmeatcompany.com. They offer a wide range including beef, chicken, fish and buffalo shipped direct to your door.

REVEALED!! HOW TO GET INTO YOUR LOCKED VEHICLE

2009-09-20T18:56:00.003-05:00

TIP;;

Have you ever locked your keys in your vehicle?

If you carry a cell phone and if your wife or husband also has a “remote key pad” and has a cell phone or is near a phone they can use (cell or land line)–hold your cell phone next to the vehicle door, Have husband/wife hold their “remote” next to the microphone and push the “unlock” and WHAMMMMO the door unlocks.
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$338 WORTH OF GROCERIES FOR $27

2009-09-16T15:49:00.004-05:00

Brought to you by www.mealselection.com

If you think you just can’t get your grocery dollars to stretch far enough, you’re not alone. The cost of groceries, from food to health and beauty aides, to cleansers, is enough to strain the best of budgets. But eating well and staying healthy doesn’t need to break your budget. The articles on Grocery Coupon Guide are designed to provide a variety of alternatives to decrease your expenses. From the basics of finding and using coupons, understanding how they work, and applying them for the best value, as well as getting the most from rebates, stockpiling super deals, and understanding how the industry works, we hope to inform you, guide you, and inspire you.
Every cost cutting measure may not be right for you. Not everyone has time, energy, even space, to maximize their savings. But you can reduce your costs, using the methods that are right for you. You won’t become a super saver overnight, but you can start saving immediately, and add new techniques that are appropriate for you.
Need some inspiration? Come on my Shopping Spree where I show you how I received $338 in retail price groceries for $27. Before you shake your head and believe that it is impossible, read through – it took organization and time, but anyone could have done it.
The first step is to start with the Wednesday newspaper, and sales flyer. Time to make a list…sales only. What is worth looking at? Make no commitment to purchasing anything, just note any “good” prices, or anything you know for a fact you need to buy (perishables, produce). Note any special “additional” offers, the “buy 10 get $10 back”, or “free with purchase”. Again, try not to assume you are going to buy any item just because it’s a “good” price.
The next step is to walk over and open the refrigerator. What do you need, what do you have room for, what needs to be tossed (do it now), and how can you rearrange what you have to fit the most in. We usually need fresh soy milk, creamer, produce. I’d really like fresh salads this week. Broccoli and carrots are generally our least expensive default purchase, although even frozen vegetables pass for a week if the prices on fresh produce are high. Check the pantry, cleanser area, laundry, and personal care items, too. I need laundry detergent and it has to be Cheerfree since we’re allergic to anything else. Well stocked on other items, but I will check on some of the sales.
Next, match up the coupons you currently have with the offers and your immediate needs. Hamburger Helper is $1 on sale, a good emergency staple, but not critical. Add on a $1 coupon, which makes it free, and mark your list to be sure to pick it up. Is something you “need” not on sale? Keep it on the list, and check prices in the store. If prices are too high and it’s not critical for the next 7 days, try to pass it up and hope for a better price next week.

If it’s something with a high price, has no sale, no coupon, and is not critical, cross it off the list.
Personally, I don’t make a meal plan before I shop. The sales and savings drive the meal planning later, with a bit of creativity.
Now, to the store. I have a short list, a few notes, and my ever present coupon box. Even though I sort out coupons I know I want to use with sales or critical items, there may be additional clearances or unadvertised sales that I want to take advantage of…with the best deal using the coupon.

The above excerpt taken from www.grocerycouponguide.com. For more details, visit their site.

The Unseen/Biggest Dangers of OBESITY

2009-09-16T09:05:00.004-05:00

OBESITY

The needle or digital readout on the scales keep going up and up year after year. It's clear that there is an obesity epidemic. What can be done? Well, it's clear that the answer, my friend, is not blowing in the wind.

To start with, we need to get our children into a healthy eating habit right from the start. It's back to the basics. The day should start with a meal plan healthy breakfast consisting of grains, fruits and berries. Those cute and handy boxes of sugar coated cereals put on WEIGHT.

Meal plans for a lunch menu consisting of a "big burger, french fries and soft drink" .....................for the rest of the story and link to the FDA food pyramid go to www.mealselection.com

TO DIE FOR BEEF RIBS

2009-09-12T13:51:00.004-05:00

Beef ribs to die for
By www.mealselection.com

Today I made bone-in bbq beef ribs. It was simple, easy and the taste was to die for, to say nothing about how the meat fell off the bone.

1 1/2 pounds of beef ribs (bone-in)

1- tblsp of onion powder, 1-Tblsp of garlic powder, 1-Tblsp of smoked paprika, 1-Tblsp of cayenne pepper, 2-Tblsp of organic honey, 4-Tblsp of your favorite bbq sauce and 2-Tblsp of EVOO.

Wash ribs, pat dry, remove most of the fat, mix dry ingredients and spread over the meat side. Place in a tin foil lined cake pan and drizzle the EVOO over the top. Cover with tin foil and place in oven at 400 deg. F for 45 mins.. Remove, uncover and spread the honey evenly and then put back in the oven at 200 deg. F for 1-hour. Remove, uncover and spread bbq sauce evenly. Cover and place back in the oven at 200 deg. F for 2-hours. Serve with yellow mustard potato salad (the recipe is in the book at www.mealselection.com.) and baked beans along with your favorite beverage.

GET YOUR FRYING PANS CLEAN EASIER

2009-09-09T12:07:00.005-05:00

TIP: From our book "What Should We have For Dinner" located on www.mealselection.com
When making a meal like fried chicken and the bottom of the frying pan gets full of "brown fried on bits", do the following;
1. Let the pan cool down (never add a liquid to a hot pan of oil)
2. add 1/2 C of water and heat pan up to boiling and let boil for 2 minutes.
3. With a wooden spatula (do not use metal objects, they scratch), rub the
brown bits loose from the sides and bottom.
4. Cool down the pan and discard liquid then easily wash the pan.
5. You can use wine or beer, but if you are not making a sauce, why waste it?

meal ideas

2009-08-30T21:12:00.001-05:00

Today was a lazy day. Played a round of golf and then made "smoked pork Ribs". OMG they were good. These are the type of meals in our book www.mealselection.com.

ebook as a thank you gift

2009-08-26T20:44:00.000-05:00

Today was a great day. The top real estate agent in Las Vegas has agreed to use our ebook, What should we have for dinner (www.mealselection.com) as a thank you gift for her clients and is recommending it to everyone.

ABOUT US

2009-08-15T21:55:00.000-05:00

The ebook, "What Should We Have For dinner?" was written when I was laid off from my last job which was also when I decided (or rather, my wife decided) that it was time I retired. We put our house up for sale in Las Vegas and during the 18 months that it took to sell the house, I needed something to do. I have traveled the world and the same question is asked everywhere. What should we have for dinner. It took the 18 months to design the book, make up the recipes, publish the book and design the web site. My wife was a big contributor and I think that we both gained several pounds. Each time we made a meal, we took pictures and those pictures appear in the book. www.mealselection.com is where the book can be found and you can download the book as a FREE preview.

OBESITY

2009-08-11T22:13:00.000-05:00

Obesity....Live or Die
The needle or digital readout on the scales keep going up and up year after year. It's clear that there is an obesity epidemic. What can be done? Well its clear that the answer my friend, is not blowing in the wind.
To start, with we need to get our children into a healthy eating habit right from the start. Its back to the basics. The day should start with a healthy breakfast consisting of grains, fruits and berries or meat/eggs/toast. Those cute and handy boxes of sugar coated cereals put on WEIGHT.
The lunch menu consisting of a "big burger, french fries and soft drink" contain a full day's worth of FAT and we still have the rest of the day to go. Munching between meals on potato chips, cheese flavored puffs, candy bars, etc...can add tomorrows allotment of fat TODAY. Fruits, nuts and dried berries are a wholesome snack.
If the child appears to be putting on too much weight, and not eating excessively, seek out an "Endocrinologist". Not all excessive weight gain is due to eating habits.
For everyone, child or adult, healthy eating habits (low fat meals and appropriate portions) coupled with exercise (exercise is not defined as operating a computer keyboard or the buttons on a game controller) equals proper weight gain. In today's world, exercise is walking from the house to the school bus, or walking from the house to the car to the office and back. This does not mean that you have to join a fitness club and do strenuous workouts. In fact, according to recent findings reported in many journals, those workouts and or long distance running may be hazardous to your health.
For those adults and children that are already over weight, CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS NOW. Weight is a simple math calculation. Calories consumed minus calories burned equals weight gain or loss. If that does not work, seek help, as many factors contribute and they can be genetic, hormonal, behavioral, environmental and cultural.
I am including a link that although I do not agree completely on the formulas given, it is a good starting point.

Use www.mypyramid.gov

2009-07-24T03:58:00.000-05:00

What should we have for dinner??
How many times has this question been asked? Conversely, the question may be, what should I have for dinner tonight, or what should I eat for dinner tonight and some ask, what should I cook for dinner tonight. What ever the answer is, it's found in the book at http://www.mealselection.com/.