Zeke's Cheesy Beans and Rice

 Zeke's Cheesy Beans and Rice 7-10-24

In a pot add:
1 1/2 c. white rice
3 1/3 c. chicken broth - no salt
1/2 c. salsa
3/4 t. garlic salt
1 T. onion powder
1/4 t. black pepper
2 c. cooked red beans
Mix all, bring to boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and, if desired, stir in:
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sour cream 

Mouth Rinse - 2 ways

 Mouth Rinse - 2 ways

Baking Soda Mouth Rinse
Makes 1 cup: 1 t. baking soda and 1 c. water
Makes 1 serving:  1/16 t. baking soda and 1 T. water
Rinse 30 seconds and spit

If you have mouth wounds, use this Hydrogen Peroxide rinse

Hydrogen Peroxide Mouth Rinse (do not swallow)
1 t. Hydrogen Peroxide
1 t. water
Rinse 30 seconds and spit

Homemade Deodorant

Have y'all ever tried Homemade Deodorant? 

Heather and Amy inspired this recipe. 

Here's what works for me!

2 t. cornstarch ...(or arrowroot powder or tapioca starch/flour)

1 t. baking soda ...(Will diatomaceous earth work?)

1 t. tallow ...(or coconut oil, shea butter, or a blend of em)

Optional: smidge of vanilla extract  ...(or favorite essential oil)

Soften your fat of choice if it's not soft at room temperature (10 sec in the microwave?) 

Stir in the baking soda and cornstarch.  Mix well and let cool.
I store mine in a small 2 oz. container.
Wipe a little (I use the size of 1/2 a pea) on my index finger and gently rub into my armpit area.
Repeat on other side.
If it gets warm, melts, and separates, just mix it together again with a toothpick.

I am so amazed that just a bit of this keeps me smelling great all day!

Turkey Tacos

 Turkey Tacos  6-22-24

1/2 t. oil in medium heated pan.
Saute in 1/3 c. chopped onion for 3-4 minutes. OR use 1 t. dry minced onions  
1 lb ground 90% lean turkey. Cook til browned and drain if needed.
Add 1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. ground cumin
juice of 1/2  a lime
1/2 t. oregano
1/2 t. salt
Serve with tortillas, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, beans, lettuce, or cabbage shredded, and lime wedges.