GOLDEN TREASURES

Written by Arleen M. Kaptur


Certain foods evoke pleasant, comforting memories. Ah,repparttar joy of watching golden yellow pats of rich, dairy butter melted and oozing down corn onrepparttar 111579 cob. Each ear totally drenched with this liquid treasure, andrepparttar 111580 taste - well, let’s face it, fresh ears of corn were made by God so that we can enjoyrepparttar 111581 sensual pleasure of sight, smell and taste. Even butter melting in a perfectly baked potato, or an impressive stack of homemade pancakes is a delight. Now these are memories made in heaven and true “comfort” food. Even butter melted on a mound of mashed potatoes can take your breath away. Pure butter is a taste sensation all its own and richly deservesrepparttar 111582 oohs and aahs it invokes.

Flavored butter is coming into a tradition all its own. It adds dimension, change of pace, and additional interest and pleasure to any meal setting. Try some of these on anything that craves butter to make it perfect - from toast to that grilled ear of golden kernels.

Garlic/parsley butter: Beat 1/2 cup firm butter in an electric mixer until it isrepparttar 111583 consistency of whipped cream. Add 2 tbs. coffee cream, about 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley. Not only do you getrepparttar 111584 taste, butrepparttar 111585 color - gentle and enticing! ********************** Zesty butter: Beat 1/2 cup firm butter in an electric mixer for about 3 mins. or until it hasrepparttar 111586 consistency of whipped cream. Slowly add 2 tbs. cold, coffee cream, 3 tbs. prepared horseradish, and 1/2 tsp. salt, Beat until well-blended. A bit of bite but a delight! ********************** Keep in your Freezer butters: Make these jewels when you have some spare time, scoop them with a small-size scoop, roll them gently, place on waxed paper, and freeze. Once frozen, they can be removed and stacked in plastic containers. Remove them about 20 mins. before serving. You will always have some “taste sensations” stashed away to surprise and delight unexpected guests.

THE BEAUTY OF A PORCH

Written by Arleen M. Kaptur


What is one feature that you can add to your home that will definitely increase its value not only monetarily? There isrepparttar ingredient of a “special place” to relax, to dream about tomorrow, and to slowly sip a cool, smooth drink on a hot, sticky day. Also, this is a great place to chat withrepparttar 111578 neighbors or visiting relatives, to admirerepparttar 111579 seasons, nature and its abundance of color and change, and to take a catnap whenrepparttar 111580 need calls for one.

All ofrepparttar 111581 above relate to something as simple as a porch. Whether it is onrepparttar 111582 back ofrepparttar 111583 house, acrossrepparttar 111584 front ofrepparttar 111585 home, or even torepparttar 111586 side - there is so much value in having a porch. It can even do duty as a breakfast room where you start your day and anticipate whatrepparttar 111587 day will bring over a cup of coffee.

It can be an elaborate structure with pillars and graceful archways or it can be as simple as a screen enclosure where you step out fromrepparttar 111588 kitchen torepparttar 111589 delight ofrepparttar 111590 sunshine,repparttar 111591 sweet smell of morning, andrepparttar 111592 sounds ofrepparttar 111593 birds. Taking into considerationrepparttar 111594 type of home you have, you can then plan with size, material, and style. Whateverrepparttar 111595 final outcome is,repparttar 111596 real statement will berepparttar 111597 comfort and enjoyment a porch can bring. And if you add a porch swing - then you do haverepparttar 111598 makings of a wonderful place just outside of your home. If a porch swing is not inrepparttar 111599 plans, then a padded rocking chair, a few tables, assorted chairs, and plants will dorepparttar 111600 trick.

Porches are fun to decorate but they should never become just another convenient storage shed. They should be uncluttered, colorful and comfortable. There should be easy access torepparttar 111601 home so that food and drink can be easily brought it and out. Porches can be three-season or year-round with a few extras added.

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