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This is for MarilynJ who wanted a TNT Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Icing and was requested Wednesday, 8/13.

This is my Mother's Blackberry Jam Cake for which she is famous for making. This is very moist and delicious. She is now 88 years old and still going strong! If Windstone Farm Blackberry Jam is sold in your area, this is also the recipe they
use on their label.

Aunt Gin's Blackberry Jam Cake
3 eggs
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups Blackberry Jam
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 tsps. cinnamon
3 tlbs. cocoa
3 tbsp. condensed milk (not evaporated)

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Grease tube pan and line bottom with wax paper.

Cream oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add buttermilk and mix well. Mix flour, spices, cocoa and nuts in a separate container. Add to egg mixture and mix well. Add jam and mix thoroughly. Stir in condensed milk.

Pour into greased tube pan and bake for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. Top with Caramel Icing. Recipe follows.

Caramel Icing
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/4 stick butter
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar

Pour confectioner's sugar into metal or heat proof mixing bowl and set aside. Mix brown sugar, butter and milk in saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 1/2 minutes. While still hot, pour this over
the confectioner's sugar and beat with mixer until smooth and thick enough to spread over cake. You can decorate the top with whole
pecans if you wish. You can also make a brown sugar glaze to drizzle over the top instead of icing the whole cake.


My favorite way of eating this cake is without icing, cut a slice, warm it in the microwave, spread with a little butter and have it with my coffee.

You can also make in small loaf pans but you will have to adjust the cooking time.


I use seedless blackberry jam as I don't like the seeds. Enjoy!
Phyllis in Kentucky

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Dear M in Montana,
I tried to copy and paste the Fasta Pasta directions. It's quite specific for amts. and water, but it wouldn't let me. You can download them by googling Fasta Pasta and going online.
Eve in WI

I'm just wondering where to find Fels Naptha bar soap? Thanks! Joan from Oklahoma

The newsletter will be sent out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for the next several weeks.
Nancy Rogers

Just wanted to share this recipe with you all for a different type of bread to serve with any meal.

Cut hotdog buns in strips or sections. Roll these in melted butter mixed with lemon pepper. Cook these for f2 hrs at 200 degrees. They are so crunchy & delicious. Annette in MS

Nancy in Houston asked about vanilla beans - I got some from Beanilla online and they were great. Reasonably priced, too. Much cheaper than the grocery store.
Go to www.beanilla.com.
RobertaWV

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Alice (8/16/08)- I like adding nice seasonal sprinkles to the top of marshmallow treats for bake sales. I makes it a bit fancier and they sell better. Also mini brownies made in mini muffin cups are great for bake sales. They are so good. Use a fudge recipe to make them super good and you can add a Hershey's Kiss to them when they come out of the oven. YUMMO! I make them in mini muffin wrappers too.
~Sarah B. in WV

For CINDY in 16 August 2008 Recipes : RECIPES FOR GRAPES.

In a parfait glass, place a layer of grapes, a layer of sour cream and a thin layer of brown sugar. Repeat this process until the glass is filled, about three or four layers. This is a fantastic, simple dessert.
Tally Eddings Orlando, Florida

Just a few notes... another sweetener which will not raise blood sugar and is excellent in plain yogurt, tea or anything else is Agave Nectar. This is all- natural from the Salmiana Agave plant whose name means illustrious. Native descendants of the Aztec tribe harvest the juice by hand daily. It does not raise blood sugar levels and can be used in place of sugar, honey or maple syrup. I get it at the Health Foods store and having been using it for a couple years. For the woman who mentioned liking coconut, I use only Organic Unsweetened Shredded Coconut with no sulfites, preservatives, sugar or trans fat. I buy it at the same store, but you can check
www.edwardandsons.com
Athena in DE

I think I saw it here but not sure. It was lollipops fixed up for a 50th birthday with a clever saying. Does anyone know what I am talking about.
Thanks Mary Jo in MD.

To Sue in NC: re Granny Laws Chocolate Pie
1 can evaporated milk and 1 quart of regular milk are not the same amount of liquid. If you use evaporated milk, do you add enough water to make 1 quart? Karen in KY

Nancy it is so good to be back on my PC and coping all the good recipes. Hopefully everything is going good for the move. We are all praying that it will.

In the 8/16 newsletter Dee was wanting a Tuna Toasties recipe and I have used this for a while for us and we like it. I got the recipe from http:/homehearth.virtualave.net.

Tuna French Toasties

1 can tuna, flaked
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon milk
8 slices white bread

Combine tuna, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread mixture on 4 slices of bread. Cut sandwich in half diagonally. In a shallow dish, combine eggs, salt and milk and stir until well blended. Have a griddle or frying pan greased and heating on the stove. Dip sandwich half one at a time in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Allow egg to drip off slightly. Place on hot griddle. Repeat until griddle is full. Gently fry until brown, turning sandwich once.
Susie Indy  

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To Alice in the 8/16 newsletter wanting to have suggestions for Bake Sale items. Any kind of cookies, brownies, rice krispies treats and anything that they like to eat after school.

In the 8/16 newsletter Marti in AL was wanting a tomato basil soup recipe. I have used this a few times and it is good but I am not to eat tomatoes because of the acid in it that cause me stomach problems. I still have it and raw tomatoes because I like tomatoes yes I have to pay for it in a big way. This problem I have had for a while and it is not from the soup.

Tomato Basil Soup
1 large mild onion, chopped I use 1 medium onion and 2 shallots we prefer it this way
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, or 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
2-1/2 cups chicken broth from the carton
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped take basil of the stem by stripping the basil from the stem

Saut?the onion and shallots in butter until soft. Add tomatoes and continue cooking for another minute. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender, then add basil. Return to the heat until warmed.

Everyone have a great day. Nancy and 4 legged associates take care, stay safe and cool.
Susie Indy

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I am looking for a good TNT recipe for a potato dish, cooked in the crock pot, preferably using the frozen hash browns, with similar ingredients, as the dish done in the oven? I have made the baked potato dish a lot over the years, but I only have one oven, and I will have a roaster pan full of barbecued ribs in there, so wanted to use my crock pot to cook the potatoes. I looked in several of my cookbooks today, and didn't find a single one done that way, but I am sure there has to be some good recipes out there, that would please our company next week. Thank you in advance. Also thank YOU Nancy for the time you devote to doing this great newsletter for us! Bless you!
Judy (in Alaska)

For Marti In Al
From Whisperingpass Aka Lynn
Wembley , Alberta , Canada

Tomato And Basil Soup

1 medium onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large cans whole tomatoes or a dozen or so fresh Roma and hothouse
4 cups chicken broth
6 sprigs basil tied with string
1 teaspoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Basil leaves sliced in thin strips

Saut?sliced onion in olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan and cook over medium heat until soft, about 7 minutes. Tie basil together with twine (or just slice into strips).

Add tomatoes chopped in large pieces, basil, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat and reduce soup by 1/4. Remove basil bunch (if used) and puree soup mixture. Heat soup, add balsamic vinegar and stir in heavy cream. Serve with a basil garnish.

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Reply to Karen in SD
From WhisperingPass aka Lynn
Wembley , Alberta , Canada

Pickled Eggplant
3 pounds eggplant
2 tablespoons salt
1/3 cup virgin olive oil
1 small onion
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and julienne
6 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3 cups white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Peel the eggplant and cut into 1/8 inch julienne strips about 2 inches long.
Place the eggplant in a colander. Add the salt and toss well.

Cover the colander, place over a large bowl, and let stand 1 hour.

Combine the oil, onion, pepper and garlic in a large, heavy non-reactive
Dutch oven or deep skillet

Place over medium heat, and saut?the mixture for 5 min. Add the eggplant
and saut?until golden on all sides, about 5 min. Stir in the oregano,
capers and hot pepper flakes.

Remove the pan from the heat and divide the eggplant mixture among 6
sterilized half-pint jars.

Return the Dutch oven to the stove and add the vinegar add sugar. Turn the
heat up to high and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 min.

Remove the pan from the heat and spoon the liquid mixture equally into the 6
jars, leaving a 1/4 inch head space in each jar.

Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath for 15 min. Let cool and store in a cool, dark place for 2 - 3 weeks before using

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Coconut Milk
Soak 1 cup desiccated coconut in 1 cup warm water for 15 minutes. drain and squeeze all liquid from coconut. Ise light liquid, discard coconut.
Dee

Nancy in Houston asked about making her own vanilla. I have been making it for years. My recipe has no sweetener in it. I order my beans from Atlantic Spice http://www.atlanticspice.com/store/SearchStoreResults.asp
I just checked and a 4 oz. package is now priced at $17.40 (about a year ago they were over $40).

The only problem is you must have a $30 order but you may find other items you would like at their site. I usually combine orders with daughter and/or friends to make the $30 requirement. The beans in supermarkets are usually only about 4 beans to a package and much more expensive. The Atlantic Spice 4-oz. package contains about 25 beans.

Vanilla Recipe
Cut the beans open; insert in a one liter bottle of vodka, cap tightly.
Store in dark place for at least three months. Shake bottle occasionally.
Note: You can use brandy, bourbon or whiskey but I prefer vodka.

When I need to make more, I often just leave the used beans in the bottle,
add fresh beans and vodka.

A 4 oz. package has about 25 beans which is enough for a liter of liquor.

You can also remove the used beans from the bottle, dry well, put in container
and add sugar to cover. Use this vanilla sugar for baking, etc. Be sure beans are very dry before adding sugar.

And a comment on the Pasta 'N More which I recently purchased from, I think, QVC. I tried it today for the first time. . .WOW, what a great way to cook pasta. I followed the directions for 2 servings and amount of water necessary, put in micro for 15 minutes and it was perfect! Now I will try this for fresh veggies, etc.
Whoever thought you could cook pasta in the microwave. And I'm sure just
using an ordinary microwave safe dish works also but have to guess at amount of
water. With the Pasta 'N more measurement for water is marked on the side of the
container.

Mary Alyce in WI

Janis in Mo
No need to buy a special pan to bake your Ice cream cone cupcakes, just set the flat bottom cones in muffin pans and bake . Hope this helps.
Wisemama

Hi Everyone:
I am looking for an Italian chicken cacciatore recipe. Does anyone have a great recipe to share? I am in the mood for this main course meal. Looking so much into the wonderful Fall recipes that your readers submit daily.
Thanks, Fran, Upstate New York

Barb in Central NY August 16th newsletter wanted to know how to get rust looking stains out of clothing. If it's from iron in the water, your clothes will look like they have rust stains. For years I've used Iron Out when I lived in areas that had heavy amounts of iron in the water. It really, really works. My white poly nurses uniform was dark beige after only a few washings in that awful water, but after one washing with Iron Out it was sparkling white, just like new. That's when I insisted we buy a water softener, problem solved.
Jann in Fargo

Hello! This is to Suzie in nw Mi.,
Seems like they would get to be soggy little pillows of stuff, not the crisp little bites they are. I don't think pizza and egg rolls lend themselves to casserole presentation. This is just my opinion.
Good luck though!

This recipe is for Lois in VA who wanted a recipe for foolproof Prime Rib. It was included in the "Colorado Cache" cookbook.

1 Standing rib roast, any size

Start at 3:00 p.m. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the roast in the oven and cook for 1 hour. Turn the oven off. Keep oven door closed! 45 minutes before serving turn the oven to 300 degrees. Always comes out medium rare. Enjoy!! Katzer in Colorado

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