Grandma Hystad's Recipes, Bar Mixes, Drinks, Food Information

ign="center">Hawk what do you think of the progress the
BLUEBERRY OATMEAL PANCAKESwhite people made since taking over the
SQUASH APPLE CASSEROLEcountry”?
CHICKEN AND RICEFlying Hawk replied, “When white man
BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETSfound Canada, Indians were running it. No taxes,
20 MINUTE CHICKEN CREOLEno debt, plenty good buffalo, game, women did all
BAKED FISH AND VEGETABLESthe work, medicine man free, Indian man spent all
GLAZED BERRY TARTSday fishing, hunting, all night with wife and
APPLE CHUCK CAKEkids.”
CINNAMON APPLESThe he smiled and said, “White man
VEGAN BERRY MUFFINSdumb to think he could improve a better
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CLEANING TIPSCLEANING TIPS
DISINFECTED WATERWindow Washer
FOOD INFORMATIONFor crystal clear window washer, Mix a tablespoon
BAR MIXESof cornstarch in a bucket of water, and wipe the
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKSsolution onto the glass with paper towels. Rinse
BLUE BERRY OATMEAL PANCAKES.with clean water. Great for car or house windows.
1-cup flour,BABY WIPES
1-teaspoon baking powderSince heading the market in the 80’s,
¼ teaspoon salt,these moistened disposable baby wipes proved to
¼ teaspoon cinnamon,be great in and outside the home. From cleaning
1/3 cup rolled oats, blueberries about ¾ cup,your hands after changing oil or a tire, clean tools,
or as much as you want.rub marks off your walls, many, many uses
¼ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup milkincluding shining your shoes, wipe with baby wipe
1-tablespoon oil.and buff with a soft, dry cloth.
Mix together the flour, baking power, salt,To freshen up a smelly drain, just pour a cup of
cinnamon, rolled oats and brown sugar. Stir well.Baking Soda into it, and flush with hot water.
Beat together the egg, milk and oil. Make a well inCARPET CLEANER
the dry ingredients and add the egg mixer all atIf you have a cat, get rid of fleas in your carpet
once. Stir just until moistened and batter is stilland keep carpet, rugs, fresh smelling.
lumpy. Drop dollops on the grill and add the blues½ cup baking soda
as directed in procedure for pancakes. Cook½ cup of cornstarch
pancakes until bubbles form, then flip them and½ teaspoon of Rosemary or Penny Royal
brown on the other side.citronella oil.
Makes about 8 medium-sizes pancakes.Before going to bed mix baking soda, cornstarch,
Squash Apple Casseroleand oil together. Spread evenly across carpet and
This dish is high in vitamin A, a good source ofscrub it into fibers with a stiff brush or broom.
vitamin C, cholesterol free, and almostLeave over night; vacuum it up in the morning.
sodium-free.NO CATS; Just want to clean carpet substitute
2 1/2 cups fresh winter squash, cut into 1/2 inchany fragrant oil.
slicesBlocked Drains?
1 1/2 cups cooking apples, pared and cut into 1/2Instead of using caustic products (be green and
inch slicessave money) for clearing blocked drains, throw a
2 teaspoons cinnamoncup of baking soda down the drain followed by a
1 teaspoon nutmegfew jugs of water.
Alternate layers of squash and apples in an 8"x 8"PROPERLY DISINFECTED WATER
pan, ending with apples on top layer. SprinkleAfter a storm, flooding, make sure water has
spices over top layer. Cover pan with aluminumbeen properly disinfected before using for
foil and bake in 350 degree F oven forcooking, drinking, or brushing teeth.
approximately 45-60 minutes until squash isUse bottled water that has not been exposed to
tender. Remove foil and bake another 10-15flood waters if it is available.
minutes to remove any excess liquid that mightIf you don’t have bottled water, you
have accumulated. Cool slightly before serving.should boil water to make it safe. Boiling water will
Serves 4.kill most types of disease-causing organisms that
CHICKEN and RICEmay be present. If the water is cloudy, filter it
2 Tablespoons vegetable oilthrough clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw
1 whole chicken, cut up, skin removedoff the clear water for boiling. Boil the water for
1 chopped green pepperone minute, let it cool, and store it in clean
1 chopped onioncontainers with covers.
3 minced garlic clovesIf you can’t boil water, you can disinfect
2 chopped tomatoesit using household bleach. Bleach will kill some, but
2 1/4 cups chicken broth, low-sodiumnot all, types of disease-causing organisms that
1 bay leafmay be in the water. If the water is cloudy, filter
1 cup uncooked riceit through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and
1 cup peassalt, to tastepepper, to tastedraw off the clear water for disinfection. Add 1/8
In a large skillet heat oil and brown chicken onteaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid
both sides.household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it
Add green pepper, onion, and garlic and cook forwell and let it stand for 30 minutes before you
about 5 minutes.use it. Store disinfected water in clean containers
Add tomato, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt pepperwith covers.
to taste.FOOD INFORMATION
Cover and cook for 20 minute Add rice, stir well,FOOD WARNING BACTERIA
cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes longer, orBacteria may be present on products when you
until all liquid has been absorbed and chicken ispurchase them. Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and
tender.eggs are not sterile. Neither is fresh produce such
Add peas, cook until hot.as lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts, and melons.
Yield: 6 servingsFoods, including safely cooked, ready-to-eat
Baked Chicken Nuggetsfoods, can become cross contaminated with
1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinlessbacteria transferred from raw products, meat
1 cup cereal crumbs, cornflake typejuices or other contaminated products, or from
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoningfood handlers with poor personal hygiene.
1/4 teaspoon garlic powderBotulism, a life-threatening illness caused by the
1/4 teaspoon onion powderbacteria Clostridium outline, were reported in the
1 teaspoon paprikaUnited States. Frozen, fully cooked products were
Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sizedsuspected of causing these illnesses. The Food
pieces.Safety and Inspection Service advises all
Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by usingconsumers to handle frozen, fully-cooked products
a rolling pin.in accordance with these food safety
Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes.recommendations.
Close bag tightly and shake until blended.Before buying frozen, fully cooked products
Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumbcarefully inspect the container or package. If the
mixture. Shake to coat evenly.package is punctured, torn, partially opened, or
Serving Size: 3 ouncesdamaged in any other way that might expose the
Yield: 4 servingscontents to the outside environment, do NOT
20-Minute Chicken Creolepurchase the product.
1 Tablespoon vegetable oilDo not purchase frozen products that appear to
2 whole, skinless, boneless chicken breastshave thawed and refrozen. Reject all swollen or
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with juicegassy containers or spoiled foods.
1 cup chili sauce low sodiumBuy food from reputable dealers, with a known
1 chopped green pepper, largerecord of safe handling. Buy frozen products only
2 chopped celery ribsif they are frozen solid and only if stored in the
1 chopped onion, smallfreezer case. Observe any use-by or sell-by
2 minced garlic clovesdates on the package.
1 teaspoon dried basilWhen you open the container, inspect the
1 teaspoon dried parsleyproduct. Do not use products that are discoloured,
1/4 teaspoon cayenne peppermouldy, or have an off odour. Do not use
1/4 teaspoon saltproducts that spurt liquid or foam when the
Heat pan over medium-high heat (350 degrees incontainer is opened. Do not taste the product to
an electric skillet). Add vegetable oil and chickendetermine if it is safe.
and cook until no longer pink when cut (3-5Follow the preparation instructions on the product
minutes).label.
Reduce heat to medium (300 degrees in electricHandling Possibly Contaminated Products Report
skillet).any suspect commercial food products to your
Add tomatoes with juice, chili sauce, greenlocal health department.
pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, cayenneIf a suspect food is opened in your kitchen,
pepper, and salt.thoroughly scrub the can opener or other utensils,
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer,containers, counters, etc., that might have
covered for 10-15 minutes.contacted the food or its container. Discard any
Serve over hot, cooked rice or whole-wheatsponges or cloths used in the cleanup. Wash your
pasta.hands thoroughly. Promptly launder any clothing
Serving Size: 1 cupthat might have been splattered upon.
Yield: 8 servingsBotulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness
Baked Fish and Vegetablescaused by a nerve toxin. Symptoms of botulism
4 frozen white fish fillets or cod or perch (total ofinclude double vision, blurred vision, drooping
16-20 oz.)eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry
16 ounces frozen mixed vegetablesmouth, and muscle weakness. The illness can
1 small diced onioncause paralysis, respiratory failure and death.
1 teaspoon lemon juice or fresh lemon, sliced thinSymptoms usually occur from 18 to 36 hours
1 Tablespoon parsley flakes - dried or freshafter eating contaminated food. Anyone
choppedconcerned about an illness should contact a
4 10x12 -inch tin foil squaresphysician.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.Many frozen chicken products, such as chicken
Separate and place fish fillets in center of each tinKiev and chicken cordon bleu, may appear to be
foil square.precooked, but are actually only pre-breaded or
Combine frozen vegetables and diced onion inpre-browned.
bowl and mix. Spoon vegetables around fillets.Use a meat thermometer and make sure the
Sprinkle with lemon juice (or top with lemon slice)internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165
and add parsley on top. Fold ends of tin foildegrees Fahrenheit. . This means really cooking
together to form leak-proof seal.the chicken, in a regular oven or microwave, not
Bake for 10 minutes. Serve.merely thawing it.
Serving Size: 4 oz. fish and 1/2 cup vegetablesUSE FOOD THERMOMETER
Yield: 4 servingsDon’t rely on looks alone. Bacteria can
Time: 40 minutesspread during ground meat. Always use a food
GLAZED BERRY TARTSthermometer and cook at 160 degrees Fahrenheit
3 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberrieswhen cooking your hamburgers.
(unthawed)RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
1/3-cup waterIf you have teenagers, or in fact any adult,
2/3-cup sugarimpress on them the risks of driving while
2-tablespoons cornstarcha few grains of saltintoxicated. Statistics demonstrate many fatal
1-tablespoon lemon juiceroad accidents are caused by drunk drivers.
6 large medium baked tart shellsIf you're having a Christmas party, provide food
(You can double medium baked tart shells)with drinks. Offer non-alcoholic substitutes such as
Crush ½ cup blueberries, add water andfruit, soft drinks.
bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and2 drinks taken within an hour by a person 100
press through sieve. In a saucepan, combinepounds produces a 075 reading. One drink is equal
sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add sieved juice (madeto about 1.5 oz. of whisky or 2 bottles of beer.
to ¾ cup with water). Mix thoroughly andThe rate of elimination for each hour after
cook, stirring constantly until glaze thickens anddrinking has stopped is 015. A 200-pound person,
becomes clear, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, thenafter 1 drink produces a reading of .019, so you
add lemon juice. Arrange whole berries in tartcan see there is a big difference due to weight.
shells and spoon glaze over berries. Chill beforeBAR MIXES
serving.IRISH COOLER
Apple Chunk Cake1 jigger whiskey
1 1/4 cups sugar1 long twist lemon peelfill with Soda water
1/4 cup vegetable oilMOSCOW KICK
2 eggs3 jiggers Vodka
2 cups flourGinger Beer
1 teaspoon salt1 slice lime
1 teaspoon cinnamonServe over ice in glass, or copper mug
1 teaspoon baking sodaNON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
4 cups diced apple chunksORGEAT FIZZ
1/4 cup applesauce1 ½ ounces orgeat syrup
2 cups sliced apple to place on cake½ ounce limejuice
Preheat oven to 350° F.Club Soda
In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil and eggs together.Shake orgeat and lime juice with ice cubes. Strain
Beat well.into fizz
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon,Glass. Add ice cubes. Add soda to glass. Serve
and bakingsoda. Add to egg batter and mix well.with straws.
Add apple chunks and applesauce to the batter.TEA PUNCH
Stir to combine.3 cups brewed strong black tea
Coat a baking pan with vegetable oil spray, and1 quart orange juice
pour in batter. Bake until done, about 1 hour.1-cup lime or lemon juice
Place apple slices on top of apple cake and serve.2 cups raspberry syrup
Yield: 12 servings.1 cup crushed pineapplebar sugar to taste
VEGAN MIXED BERRY MUFFINS2 quarts club soda
Flour, white, 1.75 cupPour all ingredients except soda over a large block
Raw sugar, 4 tspof ice in a punch bowl. Stir well. Let it chill. At
Baking Powder, 2 tspserving time, add chilled soda.
So Good 'Trim’ Soymilk, 1.25 cupICED COFFEE
Egg Replacer, 1 servingThere are just as many ways of making coffee,
Applesauce, unsweetened, 25 gramsas there are different brands. Here are some
Strawberries, frozen, unsweetened, 0.125 cup,general rules.
Blueberries, frozen (unsweetened), 0.125 cup,For good results measure water and coffee.
Raspberries, 0.125 cup2 tablespoons coffee to each 1 cup
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 12-cupMake coffee just before serving
muffin tin with non-fat cooking spray. In a largeMake coffee double strength and pour the hot
bowl, combine all dry ingredients.coffee over ice in a tall glass. As the ice melts, it
In a smaller bowl- combine applesauce andwill dilute the coffee. Top the glass with whipped
soymilk.cream or vanilla ice cream.
Chop the frozen berries into a manageable size.ARCHIVES
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Flying Hawk was being interviewed on his 107out of or in any way related to the information or
Birthday. The reporter asked him “Flyingutilization of it.