Family: MEMORIAL DAY MEAL IDEAS

MEMORIAL DAY MEAL IDEAS

Written by Arleen M. Kaptur

Memorial Day marks repparttar

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vacation season and repparttar 111601

end of

school year for many youngsters. On this day of new beginnings, American Flags, Uncle Sam images, and other patriotic symbols decorate our homes and grace our table. Also Spring flowers add delight and beauty to our surroundings. Indeed, it is a wonderful time of year. Not to mention those great Memorial Day picnics and barbecue meals.

Possibilities abound for repparttar 111603 food that you can serve: Fried chicken, deviled eggs, cheese and fruit platters, pink lemonade, ice cream and pies.

Menus are fun to plan and always have repparttar 111604 end result of great eating and a fun time for all. So get those picnic baskets out, clean out repparttar 111605 grill, and get ready for repparttar 111606 official start of summertime fun.

VERY SPECIAL POOR BOYS - 2 tbs. butter

4 hot dogs, cut into 1/2” slices 1 onion, chopped

1 green or red bell pepper, chopped 1 tbs. flour

1 loaf of French bread, cut in half lengthwise

1 tsp. seasoned salt

2-1/2 cups washed and drained sauerkraut 1-1/2 cups grated American cheese, cheddar, or pepperjack cheese or a combination of both Melt repparttar 111607 butter in a pan. Add repparttar 111608 hot dogs, onions, and green pepper. Over medium heat, cook for about 10-12 mins. stirring occasionally. Add repparttar 111609 flour and seasoned salt to repparttar 111610 pan. Lower repparttar 111611 heat to low and stir until everything is well blended. Continue stirring until mixture thickens. Add repparttar 111612 sauerkraut and cheese to pan. Continue stirring over low heat until repparttar 111613 cheese melts. Wrap foil around repparttar 111614 French bread, leaving repparttar 111615 top open. Remove repparttar 111616 top half and spoon your mixture onto repparttar 111617 bottom portion of repparttar 111618 French Bread. Bake in oven (350) for 20-25 mins. Remove and place top half of bread over mixture. Cut into serving pieces and serve.

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PICNIC THREE-BEAN SALAD 3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup vinegar

1/3 cup salad oil

salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, chopped

1 red/green bell pepper, chopped 1-15-/1/2 oz. can EACH wax beans, green beans, and dark kidney beans Drain beans and rinse under cold water. Set aside. Combine repparttar 111619 sugar, vinegar, oil and salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Add repparttar 111620 onion, bell pepper, and stir once again. Add repparttar 111621 drained beans and with a spoon, being careful not to break repparttar 111622 beans, stir until blended. Refrigerate overnight. Place in a glass bowl to show off repparttar 111623 colors of this welcome salad treat and serve. *****

Homemaking Journals

Written by Dionna Sanchez

I am so excited about repparttar

idea of creating a Homemaking Journal to pass down to my daughters. It is something that was actually created centuries ago. Homemaking Journals were actually passed down through family generations in repparttar 111599

"olden days." It is a journal where you record in one place all things related to homemaking. All of repparttar 111600

things special to you, traditions you have instilled, secrets, tips and more. Here are some ideas if you would like to start one in your family. You can pick and choose any of repparttar 111601

following to include in your Homemaking Journal or include them all if you wish!

~Recipes (especially beloved Family recipes that have been in your family for years.)

~Inspirational Poems, quotes, Bible Verses or excerpts that inspire you in your love for family, home and homemaking.

~Tips, tricks, hints and ideas that aid you on a daily basis in helping your home to run smoothly.

~Home Schooling Information - if relevant.

~Health and First Aid Remedies and Tricks

~Ideas and tips for Emergency Preparedness

~List of Birthdates and Anniversaries

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