Honey Lemon For Sore Throats

I found several recipes using honey and lemon to soothe sore throats a while ago.  Maybe it was a premonition...or the fact that everyone around me has been sick..but I did make it last week just in case someone would need to use it. I didn't really plan on it being me, but I guess I'm as good of a test subject as anyone. I read that a couple tablespoons could be added to a cup of hot water, or..if you are brave just take a tablespoon of it by itself. The lemon is supposed to cut the mucus and soothe along with the honey. It does seem to be soothing my sore throat. It is a little bitter, and also a little sweet by itself so I added it to hot water. It tastes much better than regular cold and cough medicine and there's nothing but natural ingredients in it.     

If you would like to try it, here's what you need:

2 lemons cut up in pieces 

1/3-1/2 c raw honey

container or pint jar with lid

I put the cut up lemons in a jar and filled the jar up with about halfway with honey then let it sit in my fridge.

If you are interested in more information about the health benefits of raw honey, there are some articles at fatalfacts.com. I'm heading back to my couch, hope you are all staying healthy this season!

~Simply Angie                                                                                  

Inexpensive DIY Framed Wall Art

I found this wrapping paper at one of my favorite stores, Home Goods. It was a large roll for $2.99.  I like to use wrapping paper for multiple purposes, besides wrapping gifts.  I knew it would somehow work it's way into my home decor. I have a picture that I have had for years, I liked it but I was ready for a change.  So I popped it out of it's frame and wrapped the picture in my new wrapping paper, put it back in the frame and I have a new look for my wall.  If I get tired of it, I can just take it off and use my old picture again...until I find another wrapping paper or something else to use instead!    

~Simply Angie

                                                                                                                                      

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

My husband loves bacon. I do not. This is a problem. Ok, it's not a huge problem but my issue with cooking bacon is that it seems like grease is everywhere! I have tried cooking it in the microwave but he doesn't like that. Then I saw a brilliant idea on Pinterest to cook bacon in the oven. So I tried it and it worked perfectly for me, no splattering grease and my husband said it was the best bacon ever!
This is what I did:
10 pieces thick-sliced bacon
Line a baking sheet (11x15 with sides) with parchment paper
I placed the bacon slices on my baking sheet. My baking sheet was facing me (horizontally - the 15" side), place the bacon vertically. Place the baking sheet into a cold oven and turn the oven on to 375F. Bake for about 25 minutes. My husband likes his bacon crispy but not too crunchy.  Dab excess grease off the bacon with a paper towel after it's cooked. No greasy stove!

Almost done!

 Love and peace,
~ Simply Tammi

Spiced Tea Mix

This makes a great holiday gift but it's also a nice hot drink to serve on a chilly...or like our weather here in the Midwest...freezing cold... night.  You can make several servings in the slow cooker or single servings.
Here's what you need to make the mix:

• 2 cups orange breakfast drink powder (a.k.a. Tang)
• 1 c sugar
• 1 1/2 c instant tea with lemon (I used Lipton)
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl or jar and shake or mix well. The mix will keep up to 6 months.
To make the drink add up to 1 Tablespoon of powder to 1 cup hot water. Adjust to taste.

We hope you are able to celebrate and enjoy time with your family and friends this holiday season.  We especially thank our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they make on a daily basis.
We appreciate you all, Merry Christmas!

~Simply Angie and Tammi