With hints of Spring peeking through Spring Cleaning comes to mind. Here are a few household hints, you can use while Spring Cleaning.
· Mix peroxide with water in a spray bottle and clean your counters and cutting boards to kill bacteria.
· Glass cleaner: ¼ cup white vinegar, 1-tablespoon cornstarch, and 1-quart warm water. Mix ingredients. Apply with a sponge or spray bottle. Wipe off with cotton or microfiber cloth. For lint-free, wipe dry with crumbled black and white newspapers.
· Attach a stick-on air freshener to one of the blades on your ceiling fan; turn the fan on low to circulate the fragrance.
· Removing crayons from walls is so simple! Use a regular pencil eraser to remove crayon markings from wall.
If you are a Smith County Family and Community (FCE) member, you may have seen some of these household hints in past yearbooks. It is the goal of Smith County FCE Club’s to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through continuing education, developing leadership, and community action. The University of Tennessee Extension of Smith County offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status and is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to learn more about FCE, contact Mary Parker Draper at the Smith County Extension Office.
Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
1 cup butter
½ cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups flour
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1//2 cup chopped nuts
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the skillet while making the batter. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs one at a time, being sure to combine thoroughly before proceeding. Stir in vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to the batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, cocoa, and nuts. Remove the skillet from the oven and spoon the butter into it, smoothing the top
with a spatula. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Serve with ice cream. Submitted by: Joanne Bynum, Elmwood/Chestnut Mound FCE Club
