Turkey Chilaquiles

Found this recipe on GRIT Magazine's website and it was pretty good:

 Turkey Chilaquiles Recipe

1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup mild green chile salsa
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, undrained
8 cups slightly crushed tortilla chips, divided
2 to 3 cups cooked, shredded turkey, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Sliced pitted black olives, for garnish
Heat oven to 350°F.
In bowl, combine soup, salsa and chiles; mix well.
In 2- or 2 ½ -quart casserole, place 1⁄3 chips, top with 1⁄3 turkey. Spread 1⁄3 soup mixture over turkey, and sprinkle with 1⁄3 cheese. Repeat layers.
Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with olives.

All Natural Homemade Deodorant

 Howdy Yall! Thought I'd share a recipe link on how to make all natural deodorant. I made this this past Monday. I LIKE/LOVE IT! It's even better than store bought in my opinion. For years I would have issues using store bought deodorants. They contain aluminum and that is toxic to our bodies. My lymph nodes in my arm pits would become tender and swell. It's because using antiperspirants does not allow you to sweat your toxins out that are in the body. And because of that the toxins have to go somewhere and that means they get stored in your lymph nodes...we have many lymph nodes in different places in our bodies. And by that happening we are at a great risk for cancer. Sweating is a natural thing. We need to sweat. Sweat is a form of cooling the body down. 

The link to this recipe is down below. Sorry about the dates on the pictures. I forget to change it 99% of the time.  You can use whatever container you would like to use even an old deodorant container.

Passionate Homemaking-All Natural Deodorant

Beeswax Lotion

 I made this this past Monday for the first time. I like it! I had already been using either coconut oil or olive oil for a moisturizer instead of lotion but this is better as far as not dropping oil on your clothes or everywhere for that matter.  There are some amazing things about coconut oil and olive oil. Coconut oil is anti-fungal for one. I recommend researching these two oils. They are wonderful!

Here's the link to the recipe: http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/how-to-make-an-easy-beeswax-lotion/

Lavender Lemonade

Directions: In a 2 quart pyrex measuring bowl (I never use one. I heat mine up on the stove since we purposely don't have a microwave). Place 8 cups of water in and 7 heaping tbs of lavender flowers. Boil 24 minutes in microwave. Steep 2-3 hours in a 1 gallon container. Put two cap fulls of Country Time lemonade (if you do not want to use that since it's full of junk you can always use lemon juice but I'd add a little at a time. I usually squeeze lemons but I use less than what I would for regular lemonade. So, maybe 4 lemons...I'd do according to your taste then add sugar according to your taste. If it to tart no matter what then pour a little of the lemonade out and add more water and sugar. I should of wrote down my adjustments but the thing on the sugar is that I have never measured the sugar out when I make any kind of sweet tea or lemonade...I like my stuff sweet so why measure anymore?). Strain lavender water into container. Add enough water to fill to top of container. Then you're done:) Chill till you're ready to drink.


Hope yall enjoy this! I have been meaning to post this recipe for ages but never got around to it till now:)


I love lavender and it's tartness!

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Note: I did not use any oregano, or cilantro(I forgot to buy).  I will include the link so you can read the comments/reviews to get an idea if you want to tweak the recipe or not. I blended mine first then cooked it. I use a little bit of vinegar and lime juice instead of water but next time I will just use a little bit of lime juice only since it has enough liquid if you blend it first.  It is soooo yummy!

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Ingredients:

• 1 pound tomatillos, husked ( I used the ones from our garden and I didn't weigh to see if it was a pound)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 serrano chile peppers, minced  (I used 4 Thai peppers instead.)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chile pepper into a saucepan. Season with cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt; pour in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Using a blender, carefully puree the tomatillos and water in batches until smooth. 

Here's an update on our garden: http://thecwardfamily.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-garden-update.html

Thought yall might like to see pictures:)

Duck eggs! Don't know if you can tell but the yolks are huge! I found out never use them when fresh. Need to let them sit for a week before using that includes boiling them. They are great for baking with.














A soft cheese-Queso Blanco made from raw cow's milk.

Recipe for Queso Blanco:
Most of the supplies you will need to turn out this simple cheese are probably already in your kitchen. The ingredients could not be more basic.

1gallon whole milk
1/8 apple cider vinegar (acv)

In a large pot, heat milk, stirring to prevent scorching, until it reaches 200 degrees F. Add the acv in a thing trickle, and continue to stir until the curds  separate from the whey. Do not let milk boil or the cheese will be ruined.

Line colander with butter muslin, old bleached pillow case, bleached sheet, or nut milk bag. Then ladle the curds into the colander. Tie the four corners of the muslin intoa knot and hang the bag to drain for several hours. Refrigerate several hours, until the cheese sets. Store in refrigerator.
-From the book"Just In Case: How to be self -sufficient when the unexpected happens" by Kathy Harrison

Let me know if any of yall try this and what you think.

Have a blessed day!

Sincerely,

K