Editorial

I hope everyone had a good weekend and beginning of the week. It poured down rain Halloween night - much to my daughter’s dismay because it cut her “trick-or-treating” short.  Since then it has been beautiful and sunny and we were able to enjoy spending some time outside.

Stores are already busy displaying all their holiday fare and has gotten me thinking about the two big holidays (here in the US) that are coming up - Thanksgiving and Christmas. With that in mind, let’s share some of our favorite holiday recipes. I set up a new category or section on the site for holiday recipes and have set up a page that will allow you to submit them. Here it is:

Submit Holiday Recipes

Which reminds me… I wanted to address the frugal tip, recipe and “I’m looking for” submissions. Most readers are using them exactly as intended, but a few still seem to be confused. Here are a few tips to use them as well as a refresher on what to do and what not to do.

• Be sure to include a title and make it as specific as possible.
• Capitalize the first letter of each word in the title (but do not use all CAPS - that’s considered shouting online).
• When answering a “I’m Looking for Request” leave a comment on that request. Do not create a new request.
• Try to be as specific and detailed as possible in your requests. If you are looking for a particular recipe, try to describe what you think was in it, what the texture was etc. This will make it more likely you will get exactly the recipe you were looking for.

The “I’m Looking For Requests” and most recipes and frugal tips will be published right before the next issue of the newsletter comes out.

That’s it for this week. As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions. Feel free to email me at susanne@hillbillyhousewife.com

Warm Regards,

Susanne - The Hillbilly Housewife

Inspirational Quote

“Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Shared by Ellie Mae, one of our members in the Hillbilly Housewife Club

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News From The HBHW Club

This is a new section of the newsletter. Each week I’m going to share some tidbits of what’s going on at the HBHW Club with you. I hope you enjoy these extra tips, recipes and ideas and of course would love to have you join the club.

As a HBHW newsletter subscriber, you can join for only $10 per month here: http://www.hillbillyhousewifeclub.com/special.html

And to make it even easier, I’ll let you try it out for just a dollar for the first 7 days.

Here’s one of the recipes that were submitted this past week.

Golden Curried Split Pea Soup

* 2 cups dry yellow split peas
* 3 cups fresh cold water
* 6 cups chicken stock
* 2 small yellow onions, diced
* 1/2 tsp curry powder
* 1/8 to 1/4  tsp grated nutmeg
* 1 tsp salt
* pinch black pepper

Put split peas and water in big soup pot, bring up to almost a boil, and immediately turn heat down to a slow simmer.  Cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until the peas are soft but not mushy.  Stir often.

Scoop out 1 cup of peas when they are cooked and blend in blender or food processor until smooth like a puree, then return to the soup pot and stir until combined.

Add the remaining ingredients to the soup pot, stir gently, and bring up to almost a boil, and again turn the heat down to a slow simmer.  Cover and simmer together slowly for about 30 minutes.  Be sure to stir once or twice.

And here are some of the other recipes that have been added in the past few days.

• Tangy Macaroni & Franks
• Cool ‘n’ Icy Pumpkin Pie
• 6 Ingredient Apple Crisp
• Newlywed Pumpkin Pie Filling
• Pumpkin Custard Squares
• Nutty Pumpkin Bread

All in all, we have over 230 new recipes in the member area already.

What else has been going on at the HBHW Club? We’ve been talking about meal planning, using craigslist to sell stuff instead of holding a yard sale and our favorite Thanksgiving dishes.  I’m sure you have a lot to contribute to the conversation. Ready to join us? Try The HBHW Club for only $1. We’d love to have you! http://www.hillbillyhousewifeclub.com/special.html

Featured Article

Now that the leaves are turning and it’s getting cold even down here in the south, I’m getting a little more serious about my Christmas planning. If you’re like me, you have quite a few frugal minded women that you want to get a little something special for. That’s what today’s featured article is all about. Enjoy!

Frugal Gift Ideas For Frugal Housewifes

Frugal Tips

Inexpensive “Perfume”
I’ve started using Febreeze as perfume! It’s much less expensive and some of the scents are great. I always have a can at home and one in the car so it’s easy. I always get complimen …

Reusing Bath Poufs
I save and reuse my bath poufs when they start falling apart. They work great for scrubbing the shower, sinks, and tub. My husband confiscates ours to scrub the windshield on the car. They are apparen …

Bulk Food Buying
In my community there is a fruit market that sells to the public and to local restaurants. I found that if I buy an entire bushel, or large bag, etc. I can buy produce for close to half the cost per …

Do you have a tip to share? Fill out the submit a frugal tip form and I’ll be glad to add it to the site and share your tip in an upcoming edition of the newsletter.

Recipes

Here are some of the most recent recipes that have been added to the HBHW site. Enjoy!

Hamburg Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
2 Pounds of Hamburger (as lean as you like) 1 Medium Onion chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 quart milk 5 pounds potatoes Brown your hamburger and onion in large skillet …

Speedy Pat-in Pastry
For those busy days when you want pie, but not all the mess. Put directly into a 9″ pie plate & mix with a fork: 1 1/2c. flour, 1 1/2 tsp white sugar, 1/4 tsp salt. Combine slightly less t …

Juice that goes on and on
I have discovered that 1 can of frozen orange juice can make a whole gallon of if I add a cup of sugar and dilute it with a gallon of water! It’s the cheapest thing I could find for my four grow …

Turkey in a Bag
To keep a turkey very moist and juicy simply bag it. I use 2 large brown paper bags that have been coated in shortening on the inside. I slide the stuffed turkey on its’ rack into the first ba …

Cheesy Italian Ravioli
Makes 6 servings 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausages 1 (15-ounce) container refrigerated marinara sauce 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with I …

Do you have a recipe you would like to share? Click here to send it to me and I’ll be happy to add it to the website.

I’m Looking For:

This section is going to be all about you. If you are looking for a particular recipe or a tip on how to do something, submit it here and I will post it in an upcoming newsletter. I’ll give you my input and other readers of the newsletter will have the opportunity to share their recipes and tips as well. So take a moment to post your questions and of course if you have a tip or idea for any question posted in this section feel free to leave a comment under the appropriate post.

I’m Looking For Requests

Haitian Spaghetti Sauce
I was in Haiti last summer and had some wonderful haitian spaghetti and was wondering if anyone would have a recipe for such a sauce. This post was submitted by MICHAEL CAMPBELL.

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
When I was little, my brother used to make a peanut butter fudge that was really good. I found it again years ago and it was surprisingly easy to make, but I lost it. Does anyone have one to share? Th …

Fudge Pie Recipe
I am looking for a recipe for a Fudge Pie that has a fudgy consistency rather than a pudding consistency. Can anyone help? This post was submitted by Kim.

Pressure Cooker Recipes
I was just recently given a pressure cooker. I’ve heard great things about them, but I need some recipes or tips on how to use it. Thanks in advance! This post was submitted by Darcy.

Crust-Less Pie Recipes
My mom used to make a crust-less buttermilk pie that I loved. She said there used to be lots of pies (dinner and dessert) that make their own crust. If you have some meat-free dinner and dessert cru …

Vegetarain Gluten-free Recipes
I have been trying to eat healthier and go vegetarian but I think I’m gluten intolerant, so I am looking for recipes that fit both of these criteria. Thank you for your help! This post was submi …

Sugar Cookies Without Baking Powder
I’m looking for simple cookie recipes made without baking powder. I am allergic to corn starch which is the filler in baking powder. I also can’t eat my own biscuits and white cake anymore …

Pinto Bean Fudge and Pie
I am looking for a recipe for pintobean fudge and pie. This post was submitted by gloria metzner.

Tomato Gravy Recipe
there was a recipe for Tomato Gravy on this site and it is gone. Does anyone have a copy? It’s still there. Here’s the Tomato Gravy recipe. - Susanne This post was submitted by carol fran …

Vegetarian Crockpot Recipes
Hi, I’m looking for some vegetarian crockpot recipes that doesn’t use chicken or beef broth. This post was submitted by Sharon.

I’m Looking For Responses
Below you will find some of the recent responses to the “I’m Looking For” Requests. You may also want to go directly to this section and browse through all the recent submissions and replies. To do so, click on “I’m Looking for” here, and start looking through them.

Comment on Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe by Janice
This came from southernfoodsabout.com last December. We added peanut m&ms to the slightly cooled fudge. We decided it was a winner and will give it as gifts this year as well. (Note: m&ms may …

Comment on Inexpensive “Perfume” by robyn
I use essential oils daily as immune builders as well as therapeutically. If I find I want a little more fragrance, I just dab a drop on a pulse point.

Comment on Homemade Sanitary Pads by robyn
I just hold mine on with large safety pins - one in front, one in back, one in middle if necessary.

Comment on Homemade Sanitary Pads by Beth
Annie Major, Maybe you could pick a few pairs of underware just for you period, and put snaps or hooks on the pad and onto your underware at the front?

Comment on Sweet Tea in a Jiffy by Carrie
You can also add the sugar to the tea when in the basket of the coffeemaker.

Comment on Frugal Gift Ideas & Golden Curried Split Pea Soup - HBHW Newsletter by Beth
Great newsletter, Susanne — thanks so much for what you do for us! Just a response to Denise’s post.. I know what you mean about the debate between you and your hubby on what to call those utensils. …

Comment on Leftover Chili Stretcher by Cherry
I made this for dinner tonight, with you Best Cornbread recipe, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. My son is picky and HATES chili, but loves cornbread. And he ate nearly his own weight …

Comment on Vegetarian Crockpot Recipes by Karen
I like substitute beer for broth in recipes.

Comment on Vegetarain Gluten-free Recipes by Kami
My two daughters are vegetarian and we recently ate “socca” at a French restaurant. If you aren’t familiar, it is a thin, crepe-like garbanzo flour pancake. It was served flat and on top they layere …

Comment on Egg Nog by Laughter
i like a little cinnnamon and cloves in eggnog too, besides the nutmeg, but you have to use spices sparingly or you overwhelm the eggy taste.

Inspirational Story

THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES

By Francis William Bourdillon

The night has a thousand eyes,
And the day but one;
Yet the light of a bright world dies
When day is done.

The mind has a thousand eyes,
And the heart but one;
Yet the light of a whole life dies
When love is done.

Final Thought

That’s it for this edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. I hope you’ve had as much fun reading it as I had creating it for you. I also hope that you have found the information helpful and useful. And by all means feel free to forward the newsletter to family and friends or even better, encourage them to subscribe to it.

Do you have a question, a tip, a recipe or a story you’d like to share with us? Email it to me and I’ll include it in a future issue. Can’t wait to see what you have to say.

Warm Wishes,

Susanne - The Hillbilly Housewife

This post was submitted by writertee.

My husband confiscates ours to scrub the windshield on the car. They are apparently great for scrubbing bugs off - Susanne

This post was submitted by Rana Mikula.

This post was submitted by MICHAEL CAMPBELL.

This post was submitted by Rosemary Johnson.

This post was submitted by Kim.

This post was submitted by Davette.

Brown your hamburger and onion in large skillet till cooked. Drain off any fat and put into bowl to hold. In large skillet melt butter then add flour with salt and pepper added in. It will clump up and look not right, its OK, cook with faith! Add the quart of milk all at once and begin to stir. It will take quite a little while (like 10 min or so) till the white gravy begins to thicken, but it will. After it is thickened add your hamburger and onions that have drained. Of course serve over your mashed potatoes. We love to throw a few (about 2-3 garlic toes) into the pot of potatoes to be boiled to cook with the potatoes. Mash the garlic toes in with your potatoes. Serve the hamburg gravy over your garlic mashed potatoes. Very economical and very filling.

This post was submitted by Linda Bookamer.