BROKEN GLASS JELLO

4(3oz.) Boxes Assorted Jello (in coordinating colors)
2 Packets Unflavored Gelatin
14oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk


Spray 4 small food storage containers (like Gladware/Rubbermaid) with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Combine 1 c. boiling water with 1 package of Jello, stirring until dissolved. Place the dissolved Jello in one of the prepared containers. Repeat with the remaining packages of Jello. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
When the Jello has set, bring another 1 1/2 c. of water to a boil. While the water is heating, sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over 1/2 c. of cold water. Allow to stand for about 4 minutes. When the water is boiling, pour 1 1/2 c. boiling water over the dissolved gelatin and stir to combine. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix well.
 Allow to come to room temperature. Lightly spray a 9x13" pan with non-stick cooking spray. Carefully cut the colored Jello into cubes and gently toss to combine in the 9x13" pan.
Pour the cooled milk mixture over the colored Jello and, if necessary, rearrange some of the colored Jello to make sure it is evenly distributed and not sticking out of the white mixture too far. Place the 9x13" pan in the refrigerator and chill overnight. Cut into squares, rectangles, or various shapes and serve.

MANDARIN ORANGE JELLO SALAD

1 Large Pack Orange Jello
3 Cups Water
1 Large Box Cook and Serve Vanilla Pudding Mix
2 Small Cans or 1 Large Can Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 Pint Whipping Cream, whipped or (8oz.) Cool Whip

Cook together in a saucepan the pudding mix and water. Add jello and  stir good and then refrigerate until thickened, but not set. Add whipped cream or Cool Whip. Fold in mandarin oranges. Refrigerate until set.
You can also make this using sliced strawberries(fresh or frozen)  but not in syrup and bananas together.

POP BOTTLE SHOES

When going to our cuz sight on fb, as they are ministers, I was so shocked at a picture I saw on there.
It was a picture of a person across the water with a pair of shoes on. Now just what kind of shoes was these. They had took plastic drink or pop bottles and crushed them. They had got some string and made some straps on the shoes to hold them on like a pair of sandles. This is what they had to wear to keep their feet from getting so hot on the ground.
So how many pair of "REAL" shoes do you have to wear. Most of us ladies have a pair to match each outfit. All kinds of sandles to wear in the summer. Boots to wear in the winter. How thankful are we to have these. It really got to me to see this picture.
They do missionary work across the water and it is so sad that people do not have clothes and shoes like we do in Americia and also food to eat. We all may have hard times sometimes but our hard times is nothing compared to what they have to face in the third world countries.
 We should be so glad that we are able to have what we need and want.
I say want, as we can go out and eat about anytime we want to, have anything in our homes that we want, go out shopping any time we want and we really just take all of this for granted because we live in Americia.
 How many pairs of shoes, pants, dresses do you own. How many times do you clean out your closet each year during spring and fall. We just don't truly appricate what God gives us.
So when you see the Salvation Army ringing their bells for people at Christmas , put something in the pots as there are so many people that really do need help.
I have worked with non-profit org. that help people and it is sad that there are people who do not even have money to pay the huge electirc bills in the winter and have to get it cut off because of this.
There are people who do not have food and not get any food stamps. There are people who do not have coats to keep them warm.
So don't never take life for granted.
You could have a house fire and lose everything you own or maybe a flood come and lose everything that way.
I have been thu a flood and know all about losing everything. You are glad just to get back clothes and shoes to wear. You are glad to get back a bed or couch to sit on or a stove and ref. to use. This shows you what can happen in just a hour or two. And you never get back all that  you lose.
So don't forget to always lind a helping hand because we don't know from one week to the other what can happen to us.

GEARING UP FOR BLACK FRIDAY

Well it is that time of year again. Black Friday. It makes you feel like that you are way behind in your Christmas shopping even tho that is when it is supposed to began.
 With all of the stores opening up around here around 3 o'clock in the morning that means not much sleep for all us ladies.
My husband says you have got to be crazy to get up this early to go shop. Just like a man lol.
My daughter and I decided we would get up early last year as most stores were opening at 5. So here we go, grap us a parking place in front of Belk's to wait. We were the only ones there that early and was sort of scared. We pulled out our throws and got comfy. It did not take long for the car to get all steamed up and boy what a laugh we had.
But in just a little while in rolled more and more cars sitting waiting.
Then when it was about time to open we found out we had to go into the mall to get in.
So it did not pay us much good to sit and wait as there was a line aready almost out the door. But at least it was warm in there.
We went from there to Walmart. Found us a buggy and waited. She was wanting some DVD's and was in line and they started pushing her and her friend as they were up front and they both about got tramped on.
So that taught us a lesson. Don't be up front in no line because people will tramp you down.
 It was so hot we both got sick and just gave it up and left. But I have learned that the small Walmart's are better to go to and not the Super Centers. You can get what you want without all the hassle. I am sure it is like this at all stores including Target and all the major stores.
So this year I think we will wait and not get up so early as most of the time you can still get the bargins you want later on.
 I like to shop on Thanksgiving Day as there are not many people out and they have good sales that day also. I like to go to Walgreens as they always have good sales on for Thanksgiving day.
 Just be carefual and do not be up front and watch your bags as our friend was paying for a expensive camera and they had put it up on the top of the pad where you check out and a lady came along and grabbed it and ran out the door. They caught it on tape and they had to let her have another one.
 If it is dark don't be by yourself walking as we had a friend who got knocked down and they took her purse and she had to go to the hospital. Lucky she was not hurt to bad and recovered from being dragged in the street.
Don't forget to get that big cup of coffee to keep you pumped up because if you stood on your feet and cooked Thanksgiving I am sure you are very, very tired. I always take a vitiam b12 that day for sure. It will really help and give you some energy.
Make sure you were light clothing. It may be cold but trust me when everyone gets in the stores it gets so hot you can not hardly stand to stay in line. Hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving and Christmas.

BAKED KALE CHIPS

Everyone is talking about how good kale chips are. Even on the doctors I think they were talking about them. I do know that they ae good for eating for a snack if you are dieting. So here is a recipe that is quick to make. In the spring if you have a garden plant some kale. The best variety is the tuscan kale.

1 Bunch Kale, curly variety  but Lacinato is better
1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat the oven to 350. Rinse and dry kale so it will not be soggy. Tear into bite-size pieces, discarding tough stems. Toss kale with olive oil, just to coat very lightly. Spread kale across baking sheets in one layer. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly grated parmesan. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes until edges are starting to brown ad kale gets mostly crispy. Remove from oven and remove from tray, laying kale chips out on a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve at once.

PICKLED SNAP PEAS

11/4 Cups White Vinegar
11/4 Cups Cold Water
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
1Tablespoon Sugar
1 LB. Sugar Snap Peas, ends trimmed and strings removed
4 Cloves Garlic, sliced thin
Few Pinches Red Pepper Flakes

In a non-reactive saucepan, not an alium one. Heat the vinegar, salt and sugar until both are dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the cold water. When the vinegar mixture is cool, pack the sugar snaps, red pepper flakes and garlic into jars or a large bowl. Can use 3 one pint jars and the pour the brine over them. If you do not have enough brine, mix equal parts of water and vinegar to add to the jars. Make sure you heat it up. Cover with a lid or plactic wrap if using a bowl. Store in the ref.They should pickle within 5 days. You are supposed to wait for at least a week for all of the flavors to blend. Keep ref.

BLACKBERRY LOAF BREAD

This bread is like banana bread. It is so good with a cold glass of milk. I like it better than banana bread. You can put some nuts in it if you like. I would put a few chopped walnuts.

11/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
11/2 Cups Blackberries, fresh or frozen
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Milk
1/3 Cup Butter or Marg. melted
2Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl stirr together flour and next 3 ings. Stir in blackberries. Wisk together sugar and next 5 ings. until thoroughly blended. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until blended. Pour into a sprayed loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.