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Hi I am a thirty something stay at home mom. I am very excited about Helium.com as this is a perfect outlet for all my thoughts that float around from day to day. I live in rural Nebraska. I consider myself very well traveled and well versed on a wide variety

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Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Recipes: Homemade salad dressing: 23 of 75
In Nebraska there is a well known salad dressing that is only available in a very limited midwest market. I know that I have had to ship this dressing to various states and even to Australia. Try this and you will love it. Dorothy Lynch Homestyle dressing 1Cup Mazola oil 1 Cup sugar 1 small can tomato soup 1/2 cup dark vineg... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Red Robin dining experience: 3 of 6
If you are looking for a family friendly upscale hamburger joint then Red Robin is the place to go. When you first walk into Red Robin the kids are usually drawn the the television in the floor under glass. The floor plan is very open and there is a very large opening into the kitchen. I always feel a sense of supervision wh... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Homemade ice cream: 15 of 25
This is a little bit different than a regular recipe for homemade ice cream. This is one that is great to have the kids involve in making. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag 1/2 cup half-n-half 1 Tablespoon sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 ziploc sandwich bag 1 gallon size ziploc bag 3 cups crushed ice 1/3 cup rock salt Mix half-n-half, sug... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Who's to blame and who can help African-American students succeed: 13 of 21
Why is there blame needed to be place on someone other than the children and their parents directly? Would this question result in the same answer if the words "African-American" were left out? What about if it were replaced by "Native American" or "lower middle class white boys"? The concern about our students should be add... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Pea salad: 3 of 4
This is a favorite of mine. My grandmother who will be 91 makes this for holidays. We all look forward to this. Pea Salad 2 cans peas, drained 1/2 lb sharp cheddar (cut in small chunks or buy the crumb cheese) 2 T diced onion very fine In bowl mix peas, cheese and onion together. For the dressing 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Corn recipes: 7 of 9
This is a regular item we always have at potlucks. Our family has renamed it "corn poopie". One of the nieces started calling it that when she was two and the name stuck. Triple Corn Casserole 1 egg slightly beaten 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup margarine melted 1 can cream style corn 1 can whole kernel corn undrained 1 box cornbr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms An anti-christian epidemic: 14 of 17
There is an anti-Christian epidemic and it is getting more widespread every year. The United States was formed in order for people to freely practice their religion. We still have our right to practice the religion of our choice but it that religion is Christianity then you had better keep it to yourself. "Merry Christmas" i... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Swedish meatballs: 5 of 6
SIMPLE SWEDISH MEATBALLS 2 cups bread crumbs 2 eggs 2 cups milk 1 small onion 1/4 lb ground pork 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 lb ground beef 1 tsp salt 2 tablespoon fat 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup flour Soak bread crumbs in milk. Add ground pork, ground beef, eggs, onions, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix well. Shape into small balls, r... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Fudge: 23 of 25
This recipe surprised me after finding our how it was made. This is a very rich fudge. Velveeta Fudge 1 lb Velveeta cheese 4 lbs powdered sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 lb oleo (margarine) 1 cup cocoa 1 cup pecans (chopped) Melt cheese and oleo over low hear, stirring often to keep from sticking. Add sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Funny preacher stories: 38 of 40
The preachers wife was discussing with a parishioner about the problems her daughter has been having some trouble with her knees and joints. This woman was a very professional and traditional stereotypical preachers wife. She told the parishioner that "to my relief the doctor said that her daughters aches would easily be cur... More..