Homestead Annie's First Giveaway!

Anyone out there love The Wizard of Oz books? I am giving away an antique set of Oz books that include, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, The Road to Oz, The Land of Oz, The Tin Wood Man of Oz, The Wizard of Oz, and Ozma of Oz. I hate to see a great set of books separated, so I am finding them all a new, loving home.

To be entered to win the entire set, simply head on over to Homestead Annie's Facebook Page , "like" it, share it with your friends, and leave me a post as to what you love about the Wizard of Oz.. Encouragingly ask your friends to do the same!

The person that gets the most people to like Homestead Annie and leave a comment telling me who sent them, wins! (I will ship anywhere in the United States.)

Contest ends Friday, August 2, 2013. 

Good luck!

~Annie

Annie’s Sweet Mama’s Cucumbers and Onions

This morning I had a bit of a problem. So many cucumbers had come on in the garden, that I had overflow.

 I did not need any more pickles made. I had plenty to eat fresh. There was only one thing left to do. I made my mama’s cucumbers and onions recipe.

Annie’s Sweet Mama’s Cucumbers and Onions

• Chop cucumbers and place in deep dish that was a lid.
• Chop onion and add to cucumbers. Mix.
• In separate bowl, mix 1 part apple cider vinegar, 1 part sugar, and two parts water.
• Heat liquid mixture in microwave for three minutes.
• Pour liquid mixture over cucumbers and onions until just covered. If liquid does not cover the cucumbers and onions, just make more.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Overnight is preferable.

If you are feeling sassy, add tomatoes.

This is a great dish for a summer picnic or a summer night’s meal at home.

Have a wonderful day, my friends!

~Annie

Annie's Oreo Rush

While I am allergic to sugar, my family, most definitely, is not. They sometimes remind me of this by roaming the kitchen, looking for a sweet treat.

I knew that it was time to make a special dessert when our house was declared a “no fun to eat” house by a member of my sweet family.

I looked around my house for items that I had left over from when I ate sugar, gathered them together, and designed my creation. Warning: This recipe is in no way low on calories.

Annie’s Oreo Rush

• Grab a 9x13 pan
• Mix a 15 oz package of crushed Oreos and ¾ cup of melted butter.
• Pat down in the bottom of the pan.
• Mix ½ cup sugar, 1 package of cream cheese, and 1 contain of cool whip. Cream. Spread on top of Oreo crust.
• Mix 1- 3 oz package of vanilla pudding and 1 ½ cup of milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Spread on top of whipped cream mixture.
• Whip a container of whipped cream until smooth. Spread on top of pudding.
• Crush ½ of a package of Oreos and spread on top of whipped cream layer.
• Chill.

My family loved this creation. I hope yours does as well!

~Annie

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Annie’s Fresh From The Garden Salsa

Now is the time of year where gardens, farmer’s markets and groceries everywhere are boasting the bountiful yields of summer.

My favorite veggies to plant are tomatoes. One of my favorite ways to eat fresh tomatoes is to use them to make fresh, homemade salsa.

Annie’s Fresh From The Garden Salsa

·        Grab the following from your garden or favorite grocery:

·        3 large tomatoes

·        2-3 large green bell peppers

·        1 large sweet onion

·        1-2 jalapenos

·        Dice all of the above and place in large bowl. I like to use my small food processor. It does a wonderful job and is so easy!

·        Add 2 Tsp of minced garlic

·        Add 2 Tsp of Kosher or Sea Salt

·        Add 1 Tsp of dried cilantro, or 2 Tbsp of fresh cilantro, minced

·        Mix well.

·        Chill in fridge for at least 1hour.

·        Mix before serving.

I serve this salsa with chips, as a relish, and also as a side to eat with meat fresh off the grill. The above makes about a gallon of salsa. My family runs through it in less than a week. I hope y’all enjoy it as much as we do!

~Annie