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Baking Powder

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This is the last of Paula's recipes for "food & cooking staples" so far. She writes: Sometimes you run out of an item midway through baking. It is fun to be able to make the missing content out of items you have sitting in your cupboards. Baking Powder Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch 2 Tablespoons Cream of Tartar 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda Just whisk together until evenly blended Baking Art Print 12 in. x 6 in. Buy at AllPosters.com Fifty Percent (50%) of all revenue of any product purchased through Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen goes to help feed needy families in Israel. The funds are donated directly to the needy families - regardless of religion, race or creed. The remaining 50% will be donated to a Rape Crises Center for Women in Israel. Paula obviously has a knack in the kitchen. I took this recipe but remember folks it implies you have Cream of Tartar and implies Cornstarch and Baking soda. If I had all this stocked in my kitchen - trust me I would al...

Confectioner’s Sugar

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From Paula: Confectioner’s Sugar Ingredients: 2 Cups Nonfat Dry Milk Powder 2 Cups Cornstarch 1 Cup Granulated Sugar Directions: Combine in food processor or blender and whip until blended and powdered. Hershey's Syrup Tin Sign 13 in. x 16 in. Buy at AllPosters.com Fifty Percent (50%) of all revenue of any product purchased through Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen goes to help feed needy families in Israel. The funds are donated directly to the needy families - regardless of religion, race or creed. The remaining 50% will be donated to a Rape Crises Center for Women in Israel. Actually Confectioner’s Sugar is not a bad thing to have around. I know whenever I need it - just is not in the cupboard. But then again with my love of supermarkets (can you hear the cynical tone here?) it is no wonder why I always forget to buy it. This is easy as you get, and is not such a bad idea if you are going to spend time in the kitchen. You can even whip this up while you are cooking something ...

Make Your Own Ketchup

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The next 3 posts will contain Paula's submissions on how to make some staples for the kitchen if you get into the mood. They are good to have around in a pinch. She writes: Yes you can buy Ketchup at the market. I have a child who uses this on everything and I find it’s easier to make a few batches and store them. Ketchup Ingredients: 6 oz Tomato Paste 1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup 1/2 Cup White Vinegar 1/4 Cup Water 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder 1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Directions: Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium heat Whisk until smooth Bring to a boil Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally Allow to cool completely Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Budwiser History of Bud Tin Sign 16 in. x 13 in. Buy at AllPosters.com This is easy folks, but I am still a fan of Heinz. What can I say? However, during those times when your nerves are really frayed, and you either are seriously considering ru...