1/3 cup Epsom salts (available at drug stores)
1/3 cup sea salt (available at grocery stores)
1/3 cup baking soda
15 drops of essential oil*
You can create your own special blend of essential oils or use a single scent, such as rose.
You may like to try this refreshing blend:
4 drops of juniper
4 drops of grapefruit
7 drops of lavender
Combine […]

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CAKE:  1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (follow directions on box).
FILLING:  1 box (4-serving size) white chocolate instand pudding/pie filling.
                  2 cups milk.
                  1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
FROSTING:  1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
                       1 container whipped milk chocolate frosting.
                       3/4 cup coarsely chopped chocolate-covered peppermint patties (8 candies).
Heat oven to 350*F (or 325* if you use a dark […]

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Remember the TV show?
Here is Gracie Allen’s Classic Recipe for Roast Beef
1 large Roast of beef
1 small Roast of beef
Take the two roasts and put them in the oven. When the little one burns, the big one is done
 

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1 cup fat free mayonnaise
1 tsp. tarragon vinegar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. horseraidsh sauce
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. curry powder
Assorted Fresh Vegetables
In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and horse radish.  Stir in the onion, garlic and curry powders.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  Serve with […]

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4 Cups bite-size squares of corn or rice cereal
2 Cups bite-size squares of wheat cereal
2 Cups broken whole-grain Melba toast
2 Cups small fat-free pretzel twists
3 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1 1/2 Cups dried tart cherries
Pour cereals, Melba toast and […]

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My mother was a connoisseur of good food and created some unforgetable dishes.
Here is her recipe for waffles. The egg whites make all the difference.
The waffles should be served right from the waffle-iron.
Mix together:
2 cups flour + 1 tbsp
4 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
In large bowl mix together:
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cup […]

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