Grandma's Apron

I don't Think our kids know what an apron Is.
The Principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect
The dress underneath,because she only had a Few; it was easier to wash aprons than dresses And they used less material, but along with
That, it served as a potholder for removing Hot pans from the oven.
It was Wonderful for drying children's tears, and on
Occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty Ear.
From the
Chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying Eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched
Eggs to be finished in the warming
Oven.
When Company came, those aprons were ideal hiding Places for shy kids.
And when The weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around
Her arms.
Those big Old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent Over the hot wood stove.
Chips and Kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in
That apron.
From the Garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables.
After the peas had been shelled, it carried out The hulls.
In the Fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that
Had fallen from the trees.
When
Unexpected company drove up the road, it was Surprising how much furniture that old apron Could dust in a matter of seconds.
When Dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the Porch, waved her apron, and the men knew it was Time to come in from the fields to
Dinner.
It will be A long time before someone invents something That will replace that 'old-time apron' that
Served so many purposes.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Slow Cooker Chili

Joni, gave me this Recipe, it was good, but makes a TON so I would suggest splitting it in half. Also plan on having gas for a couple days.

Makes 8 (1-cup)Servings
Prep time: 10 Min
Cook Time 8 hours on low OR 4 hours on high

Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef OR ground turkey
1 package McCormick Slow Cookers Chili Seasoning
2 cans (14 1/2 oz EACH) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans ( 16 oz EACH) Kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 1/2 oz) tomato sauce

Directions
1. Brown ground beef OR turkey in large skillet on medum-high heat. DRAIN FAT.
2. Place beef, Seasoning, tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce in slow cooker. Stir until well mixed. Cover
3. Cook 8 hours on low OR 4 hour on High. Stir before serving Serve with shredded cheese, if desired.

Tips
Slow Cooker Tip: For best results, do not remove cover during cooking

Nutritional information
per serving

Calories ; 282
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates :20g
Cholesteral 69 mg
Sodium: 1057 mg
Fiber 7g
Protein: 28 g


Ok so after looking at that I'm feeling fat.... ha ha
The next day I used the chili for Navajo tacos. here's an easy recipe for the flat bread

2 cups flour
2 Tsp baking powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil

1. Mix all but alive oil
2. heat olive oil in skilit on medium high
3 flatten into 4 tortillas
4 fry until golden brown & flip