Author: Grandma Linda

Anytime friends gather it seems they always want food.  Here are some recipes for easy appetizers and party foods to try the next time you host a party, game-watching gathering, etc.  Pineapple Cheeseball gives a refreshing taste to this common party food with its additions of pineapple and green bell pepper.  The Dried Beef Cheese Ball is another great variety that is different from the usual or the store-bought ones. Impress your friends with your homemade appetizers!  They go great with an assortment of crackers and/or some celery and carrot sticks.  The crockpot dip is great with tortilla chips and your favorite selection of salsas. PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL 2 pkgs (8-oz each) cream cheese, softened1 cup crushed pineapple, drained2 cups chopped pecans, divided1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper2 tbsp finely chopped oniondash of salt, optional Stir crushed pineapple into the cream cheese. Gradually add in 1 cup of the pecans, bell pepper, onion, and salt, if using. When mixture is well blended, form into a ball. Roll the ball in the remaining cup of pecans. Chill until serving time. Serve with an assortment of crackers and celery sticks. CROCKPOT CHILI CHEESE DIP This recipe is from an old church in Southern Indiana. 1 lb hamburger8-oz can green chilies1 tsp chili powder1 lb Velveeta cheese2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Cut cheese into small pieces. Brown hamburger in a skillet and drain well. Put all ingredients together in a crockpot, stir to blend and cook for at least an hour. If dip seems too thin, make a paste of 2 tablespoons flour whisked into 3 tbsp water. Add to the dip and whisk to blend.  Serve with baked tortilla chips and your favorite salsa. DRIED BEEF CHEESE BALLThis recipe is from an old Indiana church. 2 (8-oz each) pkgs cream cheese, softened2 small pkgs dried beef, chopped2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp onion flakesdash garlic flakes2 tbsp milk Mix cream cheese, onion flakes, garlic flakes,Worcestershire sauce, milk and then 1 1/2 of the packages of beef. Mix everything together well and form into a ball. Roll the ball in the remaining beef. Enjoy!

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About the AuthorGrandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes.  She enjoys sharing these old-time recipes with others on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com

Author: Dale Dupree

Here is a exercise routine that does not need any dieting, but we do ask that while on this workout plan you do not increase your eating habits unless for the better. This is a step by step workout plan that will take off that extra few pounds, ten to be exact in ten days as long as you stick to it daily. And as always while on this program be sure to get at least six to eight hours of sleep nightly.

Day 1 through Day 10 consist of doing the same routine daily with no days off.
Be sure to take a one minute break after each exercise.No more than one minute.

1) One minute of running up and down a flight of stairs non stop, one minute break afterwards.

2) Two minutes of jumping jacks.

3) One minute of push ups, stop and go if you must.

4) Repeat number one.

5) Two minutes of standing curls using one to three pounds of weights, or one phone book in each hand.

6) Three minutes of running in place.

7) One minute of situps.

Repeat number one.

9) Two minutes of jogging in place.

10) Repeat number Two.

for even better results you may want to try starting in a different place everyday, while still completing the entire workoutlike try starting at number 3 for two days, and number five for two days, then going back to one after doing number ten.

This routine is really for those that are not used to working out or have taken off from working out for quite some time.

Fortunately, you do not need an Olypmic lifting coach to be able to get the perfect body you always knew you should have. These are some of the best exercises, and dirty little secrets about the perfect physique that you have never heard of.

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There are always more to be learned. Develop the best body possible with more great routines and programs at http://www.WorkoutsAndFitness.com The secret behind building muscle mass quickly is, eating the right foods and knowing the science of bodybuilding!

Dale Dupree

Copyright 2009

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Author: Laura Whitelaw

What could be better than ice cream on a hot day. Nearly everyone loves this frozen treat and it is so versatile. It comes is many flavors and can be added to so many other desserts that it never gets boring. Apple pie a la mode anyone? And, people eat it all year ‘round. It makes a great dessert for dinner guests, birthday and holiday parties.

You can purchase a variety of ice creams, sorbets and frozen yogurts in your local supermarket or even at your local specialty shop. But, what about making it at home? It’s a fun and fairly easy family project that’s great for kids and they will love the results. And, you can be really creative in making your frozen treats – producing copies of flavors that you find in your local supermarket or inventing brand new ones. Let your imagination be your guide and add chocolate sprinkles, nuts, coconut flakes and more.

The starting point for making your own homemade ice cream is rock salt. The salt helps to freeze it and keeps it creamy. Next you need an ice cream maker which you can find in the hand-crank style or the electric version. Both work very well but for obvious reasons, the electric version is much easier on the arms. Then you will of course need to add milk or cream, sugar and flavorings to the rock salt. In fact, you can even make ice cream in a plastic bag – a method that is great fun for kids but which can get a little messy. Either way, you’ll be making a frozen dessert that you know contains all natural ingredients and beats the taste of even the best commercial versions.

If you like vanilla ice cream, you’ll love it even more if you make it yourself. Many commercial vendors use cheaper ingredients and so if you choose high quality ingredients such as real vanilla beans, you’ll be in heaven as soon as you take your first lick.

But, remember to incorporate additional activity into your day or week if you are planning on making your own ice cream at home. If you make it right, it will taste so good that you may find that you’re eating it more often than is wise for your waistline.

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Making homemade ice cream is so much easier when you have a quality appliance to help you. Not only does the Lello 4070 Gelato Junior result in great tasting ice cream, it also produces gelato, sorbet and frozen yogurt. Check it out at http://www.squidoo.com/lello4070-gelato-junior.

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