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JavaJournal March 2012

Freshski's   -   Mar 04, 2012 - By Greg_5

It’s been a mild winter and we’re in the stretch run to warmer days with increased sunlight. Now is the time when the fun begins for gardeners of all ages and experience levels. It’s time to begin this season by recognizing the seed as the source of all...

Sweet Onion and Bacon Pie

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 04, 2012 - By Betty_1

Sweet Onion and Bacon Pie Ingredients: Crust 3 C all-purpose flour 1 C cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 t salt 4 to 6 T ice water Filling 4 slices bacon 5 large sweet onions Salt and freshly ground pepper...

Potatoes, potatoes a drawer full of Potatoes

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Mar 04, 2012 - By Fred

While at market I observed Chef Michael Fleshner and Elvis from Peas Farms making lunch for 6 children / grand kids. Elvis had a microwave plugged in to the city provided electricity. And the two of them were trying to out do each other with what they had...

Maple Bacon Scallop Skewers

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 03, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 20 medium scallops 10 slices of thick cut bacon ½ C maple syrup Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for one hour Preheat oven to 425°F Cut each slice of bacon in half Wrap...

Worst case scenario

At Home in Nature   -   Mar 03, 2012 - By Mary_5

With President Obama threatening to use all necessary means to keep Iran from using a nuclear weapon, including the use of our own nuclear weapons, it is important to consider that we might have nuclear weapons used on us one day, too. Richard Feynman said...

Honey Madeleine Tea Cookies

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 03, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 9 T unsalted butter 4 large egg whites, room temperature 1 1/3 C confectioners sugar 6 T all purpose flour 1/4 C ground almonds 1 T raw honey ( raw wildflower honey or raw buckwheat honey ) Directions: ...

Spiced Ginger Pancakes with Maple Pecan Syrup

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 03, 2012 - By Betty_1

Pancake Ingredients: 3 1/3 C flour 2 ¼ t baking soda 2 ¼ t baking powder 2 t cinnamon 1 ¼ t ginger ¾ t salt ¾ t cloves 1 ¼ C buttermilk 1 C club soda 6 T butter, melted 1/3 C brown sugar or Muscovado sugar 2 eggs ...

Creamy Blueberry Blossom Honey Fruit Tart

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 03, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: Crust 1 1/4 C all-purpose flour 1/4 C sugar 1/2 t salt 1 stick of cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large egg Filling 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 C sour cream 3 1/2 T raw blueberry blossom...

Botano; Date night has arrived

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Mar 03, 2012 - By Fred

Came home early from work in anticipation of Date nite. I asked as I bounced in the door, " Are we ready for Botanos ? " Her reply was " I have had Raisin Cinnamon toast and Coffee" I took that as a hint it was time for dinner at 3:30p this...

Sweet Corn Fritters

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 02, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 2 C fresh corn, cut off the cob About 2 T flour 1 T melted butter 1 t maple syrup , plus more for serving ½ t salt 2 eggs Vegetable oil Directions: Combine all ingredients, except vegetable oil, adding...