This simple recipe dates back to at least colonial times. It is taken to those working in the fields on a hot summer day. The sugar/molasses give an energy boost and the vinegar keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. The ginger is reputed to prevent a shock to the system that would otherwise occur when drinking a lot of cold water when one is oveheated. I used make up a jug of this (with honey instead of molasses) to take with me when working in the hayfields.
Amish Hay-Time Switchel
2 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 gallon water
Heat ingredients in 1 quart of water until dissolved.
Add remaining water, chill and serve.
h/t WandaBrunstetter
Bacon Pie
Ingredients:
12 slices of bacon
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups milk
4 eggs
1 cup baking mix, like Bisquick
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation:
Heat oven to 400°.
Grease a 10-inch glass pie plate.
Put bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat,
turning occasionally until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
Pat dry on paper towels and crumble the bacon.
Sprinkle bacon, cheese & onion into pie plate
In medium bowl, combine milk, eggs, baking mix & pepper; stir with fork until blended.
Pour mix into pie.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
h/t Allrecipes
About food: 400+ Companies who Aren’t Using GMOs in their Products
I’ve seen that link a lot recently and it seems to be getting traction in unexpected places. One expects it from liberals and health-food fans, but even some knee-jerk rightwing sites and acquaintances who live on junk food and mainstream crap seem to be waking up to the dangers of GMO. What’s funny is to watch someone read that and articles about fracking water pollution, then listen to Fox News – the cognitive dissonance is thundering. 😀
Speaking of GMO: This guy is spectacular in more than one way :-)