Get the latest recipes from Putercop http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/putercop Butcher or trim your own beef?? And you do what with that leftover beef fat?? Toss it in the garbage?? Cash in the trash. I admit the flavor of meat is in the fat but, from a health perspective, well let someone or something that can use it have it. Birds need energy in the winter and when making beef suet blocks it should be for winter use only as it will go rancid very quickly in warm weather. Beef fat is for the birds. Making your own suet blocks! http://www.grouprecipes.com/24555/leftover-beef-fat-is-for-the-birds.html Ok folks, so how many times have you gone to the store, bought chips, crackers and the like in your kids (or your) favorite flavor and they go stale after a few handfuls are gobbled and they sit on the shelf?? Hmmm, come on raise your hands! Guilty! So, throw them out?? Feed them to the birds?? Pay another $8 lb (look at the little orange tag on the shelf) for more to throw out?? Nope, read on to see what you can do with these pre-seasoned culinary morsels. http://www.grouprecipes.com/24364/stale-chips-crackers-tortillas-oreos-culinary-lifesavers.html Sorry folks I offended someone so I changed the name to the original title and not the suggested one. Received this email from a friend of mine as whacked as I am when it comes to food and she got t from a friend of hers with the same sense of humor. Have not tried this, looks and sounds great. "Fantastic flavor, mouth feel and depth" is the description she gave me which in her language translates to "you gotta try it and don't be a slob ". On my to do list. http://www.grouprecipes.com/24347/meatball-and-avocado-soup.html Ever see the price per pound for gummi bears or worms etc in the store?? Make your own, cheap and any flavor you want. Can be enhanced with a touch of extracts of your choice. My kids loved making this. Never tried it with sugar free jello. Anyone game?? http://www.grouprecipes.com/24342/make-your-own-gummi-bears.html Why pay $1.19 and up for a tiny energy bar in the store laced with preservatives you can;t pronounce. Received this from a co-worker and carry a few in my briefcase when I get the gnarling munchies. An addition he uses is adding cocoa powder and sprulina on top. Thanks Norm. http://www.grouprecipes.com/24323/energy-bars.html Ever crack open a can of sweetened condensed milk and resist tasting a bit?? Nah, bet not. Ever thibnk how much fat is in it?? Nah, til you taste it. Here is a recipe for a non-fat version, not as thick as the canned type but just as good. My next endeavor is to try to make it with soy milk. Stay tuned. http://www.grouprecipes.com/24315/make-your-own-non-fat-sweetened-condensed-milk.html A colorful salad thats sweet, sour and just plain good. Note this salad is better if made a day or two ahead of time for the flavors to meld. http://www.grouprecipes.com/24107/calico-bean-salad.html A mouthwatering rotini salad with a tangy italian flavor. http://www.grouprecipes.com/24106/rotini-salad.html A fast and scrumptious fruit salad. Great way to get your vitamins! http://www.grouprecipes.com/24104/five-cup-salad.html Now you see those steamer bags in your grocers freezer and notice the veggies are flavored. Hmmm, pretty good. Flavor them yourself and save a bundle using a steamer basket or microwave bowl and plastic wrap! Here's how. http://www.grouprecipes.com/24092/forget-steaming-bags-flavor-shortcut-for-steamed-veggies.html