3/4 c. cracked wheat or 7 grain cereal

1 c. milk

3/4 c. wheat or white flour

2 Tbsp. Honey

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 c. buttermilk

1/3 c. melted butter

1 egg, beaten

Directions:  Mix the milk and wheat, cover and refrigerate overnight,  in a separate bowl mix all dry ingredients together, Add, all other ingredients and stir, without over mixing.  Cook on hot buttered griddle.

Delicious Butter Cream Syrup: 1/2 c. real butter, 1/2 c. heavy cream, 1 c. sugar,  Directions:  Mix and simmer for about 5 minutes stirring constantly, till it thickens, add 1 tsp. vanilla, and serve over pancakes

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At the end of the day clean counter tops thoroughly – Spray the kitchen sink and counters with a disinfectant and let sit for about 15 minutes while your doing another task.  The soaking time gives the product time to kill all of the bacteria that regular cleaning misses.  Don’t forget the fridge handle.  I like using Lysol or Clorox wipes to – and just let it dry overnight.

Spit and Polish – Realsimple.com offers new uses for normal household things.  Here is one:  Shine brass and copper with salt.  Make a paste of a few tablespoons of white vinegar with equal parts salt and flour.  Apply with a soft cloth, rinse and dry.

Lemon Juice is the strongest food acid in our kitchens and can be great help in cleaning, according to realsimple.com.  Here is one tip:  Remove tough food stains from plastic and light colored wooden cutting boards.  Slice a lemon in half, squeeze the juice onto the soiled surface, rub and let sit for 20 minutes.  Rinse with water.

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Now is the time to wish all You Wonderful Moms – Happy Mothers Day!

If I Could Catch a Rainbow

If I could catch a rainbow, I would do it, just for you,
And, share with you, its beauty, on the days you’re feeling blue.

If I could, I would build a mountain, you could call your very own.  A place to find serenity, a place just to be alone.

If I could, I would take your troubles, and toss them into the sea.
But, all these things, I’m finding, are impossible for me.

I cannot build a mountain, or catch a rainbow fair;
but, let me be, what I know best,  A Friend, who’s always there.

I promise to defend you, should the occasion ever rise,
And, I promise to wipe away the tears,
which might stream from your weeping eyes.

Let me be the trusted Friend, the one that you know best.
I will never leave you, on that, you can surely rest.

by Sandra Lewis Pringle

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2 c. real Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. mustard
1/3 c. chopped green onion
2/3 c. small pieces cheddar cheese
1 can black olives drained and sliced
1/3 c. finely diced celery stalk
1/3 c. baby dill pickles chopped
4 hard boiled eggs chopped
1 lb. cooked salad shrimp
1 tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper
1 – 12 oz. pkg. shell macaroni boiled in water and 1 tsp. salt, drain in colander and run cold water over, drain well – Directions: Mix all salad ingredients together, chill at least 2 hours and serve – Spring and Salads just go together!

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