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  1. Geri K

    Daylight-saving time begins on March 8, 2015

    I am the same way Theresa. It seems especially worse this time as I am also very tired and everything just seems off. By the end of the week it should be back to normal and the extra light is very welcomed.
  2. Geri K

    Record Breaking Onion

    In 2014 Tony Glover from England, has smashed the existing record for his whopping vegetable, which weighs an eye-watering 18lbs and 11oz and measures 32 inches around its widest part.
  3. Geri K

    Saute Vegetables Before Putting Them in Crockpot

    Sautéing vegetables, such as carrots and onions, prior to slow cooking softens them and improves the flavor of the meal. Do you do this or do you just put everything in the crockpot raw? skinnyms.com/21-slow-cooking-tips/#WiMk3HRj3XfwWgwi.99
  4. Geri K

    Slow-Cooker Reuben Sandwiches

    Ingredients 1 package (2 pounds) refrigerated sauerkraut 1 package (2 to 3 pounds) corned beef brisket 1 cup Thousand Island dressing 16 slices pumpernickel rye bread, toasted 8 slices (1 ounce each) Swiss cheese Directions 1 Place sauerkraut in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place...
  5. Geri K

    Slow-Cooker Corned Beef Brisket with Horseradish Sour Cream

    Ingredients 1 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui or Spanish), sliced 1 well-trimmed corned beef brisket (3 to 3 1/2 lb) 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon cream-style prepared...
  6. Geri K

    Irish Coffee

    Ingredients 3 cups strong black coffee 1/4 cup Irish Cream Liqueur* (unless you're feistier than I am and want to add more!) 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 4 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream (the stuff in the can, or make your own) Use a 2-quart slow cooker for this...
  7. Geri K

    Corned Beef and Cabbage in Slow Cooker with Beer

    Thanks for letting me know. I can see it is now posted.
  8. Geri K

    Cattle Shortage to Blame for High Beef Prices

    A shortage of cattle is the reason that beef is so high. I was shocked to see the price of corned beef this year. The USDA projects that farm prices for beef cattle will rise from an average of $1.5252 a pound in 2014 to $1.5754 a pound in 2015 to a high of $1.63 a pound by 2017, before dropping...
  9. Geri K

    Body Clock All Messed Up Because of DST?

    More heart attacks Being tired can decrease productivity, concentration and general well-being. Several studies also link DST to increased risk of heart attacks, road accidents and sleep problems: A Swedish study in 2008 found that the risk of having a heart attack increases in the first three...
  10. Geri K

    Moroccan Spiced Salmon

    Ingredients 4 cloves minced garlic 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 12-oz salmon fillets 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Directions Put the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag...
  11. Geri K

    Corned Beef and Cabbage in Slow Cooker with Beer

    Barbara, I was trying to post a video in this message. How do we do that?
  12. Geri K

    Daylight-saving time begins on March 8, 2015

    I agree Theresa. I believe it would work out better if we had DST all year long. Maybe the winter would not seem so long a it does now if we didn't have darkness in the early evening starting every Fall.
  13. Geri K

    Slow Cooker Irish potatoes

    1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into wedges (I used Russet, and didn't peel; red would work great too) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried parsley 2 green onions, sliced 3 teaspoons dried dill 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (might want more to taste if you use...
  14. Geri K

    Irish Cabbage Stew

    Ingredients 1 head cabbage, quartered 1 small bag of baby carrots 3 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 onions, quartered Ham chunks Peas Green beans Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth · Directions · Add cabbage, carrots, celery, onions...
  15. Geri K

    Crockpot Irish Soda bread

    Crockpot Irish Soda Bread Ingredients 2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose White Flour 3 Tablespoons Butter, Softened 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Sugar 3/4 Cups Buttermilk Crisco Pan to Fit Inside Crock-Pot (if desired) Instructions Whisk flour, sugar...
  16. Geri K

    Crock Pot Irish Stew (Dublin Coddle).

    Ingredients 1 lb stewing beef 8 slices bacon (sliced) 1 lb breakfast sausage (sliced) 8 -10 white potatoes (quatered) 3 -4 celery (sliced) 1 large onion (sliced roughly) 2 -3 large parsnips (sliced) 6 -8 large carrots (sliced) 2 liters chicken stock 1⁄2 cup pearl barley 1 dash Worcestershire...
  17. Geri K

    Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    In order to cut fat and calories. I found this explaining it. "The nutritional differences between fat-free and full-fat varieties of both Greek yogurt and sour cream can be dramatic. While nonfat Greek yogurt has just 133 calories per cup, 1 gram of fat and 8 grams of carbohydrates, a 1-cup...
  18. Geri K

    Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    This soup sounds wonderful for a cold day in winter. I wonder if yogurt could be substituted for the cream or half and half? I have been trying to use yogurt in place of other creams including using yogurt to make onion dip instead of using sour cream. It tastes pretty much the same.
  19. Geri K

    Worlds Largest Cabbage

    I put a picture of the cabbage when I first posted it but it has disappeared. I see that the image is X'ed out on my end. Can you see the picture?
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