Money Saving tip Tuesday... Kitchen sponge

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around, for this first edition of Money saving tips for this January edition. I will be bring you different Money saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on Money saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you tip's on how you can take your Kitchen sponges.

How else are we suppose to clean our dishes if we do not have the access to a dishwasher?, and even still if we did have the access to a dishwasher. A kitchen sponge is one of the necessity that is required when it comes to clean up dirty dishes. So, I have some very unique tip's that will even have you're kitchen saying "Wow"!.


Let's multiple:

1. This is also a budget cutter as well, take your scissors and cut each sponge in half.



For the crafty one:

2. you can build you're own kitchen sponge by, buying some foam and reusing the nylon bag's from you're produce or; go to the craft store and find reminisce of nylon. Before tossing away you're old sponge use it as an example, that way you can use it as a guild to build you're new sponge.

Hot of the oven.... Apple Cider Vinegar

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Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.

Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have became more wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this first January edition I will be bring you the benefits of Apple cider vinegar.

For over centuries, vinegar has been used for various household and cooking purposes.
Apple cider vinegar holds a lot of remedies, that helps with all sorts of health problems.


Apple cider vinegar has a lot of beneficial effects...as you will begin to read on within this Article of Apple cider vinegar.

This nature miracle has helped with weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and improved symptoms of diabetes.It can help kill pathogens, including bacteria.

It has traditionally been used for cleaning and disinfecting, treating nail fungus, lice, warts and ear infections. As apple cider vinegar has been used as a food preservative, and studies show that it inhibits bacteria (like E. coli) from growing in the food and spoiling it.

If you’re looking for a natural way to preserve your food… then the best thing is to grab for apple cider vinegar which has been highly useful. Apple cider vinegar helps with acne when applied on the skin, diluted with a little bit of water or, just wipe with just with plain A.C.V on face using a cotton ball.

Apple cider vinegar can improve circulation, clear out your liver, and generally clean your system. To believe it or not (ACV) help with removing dandruff. Just mix equal parts (about 1/4 cup each) apple cider vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray onto your hair after shampoo, let sit for 15 minutes and rinse. Use twice per week, and you should be flake free in no time. Now this depends on your hair texture and not every person hair texture can handle this.


If you ever feel a sore throat coming on, as taking medication for it not good all the time. Mix one teaspoon apple cider vinegar, one teaspoon cayenne pepper and three teaspoons manuka honey in a glass of warm water for an easy elixir. All three ingredients will work together to help you heal: Apple cider vinegar and honey have antibacterial properties, and the capsaicin in hot peppers helps alleviate pain. If that sore throat is due to allergies, apple cider vinegar packs an extra punch, since it also breaks up mucous and sinus congestion.

When people are looking for a way to balance their digestive system, they are quick to run towards chemical's. Like those medicated colon cleanse we see on television advertisement, Why reach into our pantry or better yet go to the grocery store and purchase Apple cider vinegar. Apple cider helps with reduce gas, dilute a tablespoon of enzyme-rich apple cider vinegar with a cup of water or tea, and drink before a meal. This will also combat constipation, since the vinegar stimulates digestive juices that help your body breakdown food. You can also take a dose as soon as you feel heartburn symptoms coming on for a quick fix. Some theories suggest that heartburn occurs because of low stomach acid levels; so vinegar brings that level up. If you hate the taste of this mixture, just add a Tbsp. of honey.


We are also suspects of looking for perfect white pearly white teeth, and apple cider vinegar can get rid of those stubborn stains. Just by rub apple cider vinegar directly on your teeth then rinse with water. Be careful not to do this too often, as it can break down tooth enamel. For a less abrasive whitening mouthwash, mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water, then swish around in your mouth.

Banana and cream steel cut oatmeal

Say good ridden to instant style of oatmeal, home made steel cut is more healthier then instant.

serves: 4- 6

1 Tbsp. Margarine
1 c. steel cut oats
1 c. Milk* (Dairy free)
1 ripe banana, mashed
3 Tbsp. Pure cane sugar
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt

Note:

If the banana is sweet enough than opt out sugar.

Directions:

1. In medium sized saucepan, combine steel-cut oats and Milk, bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oats are just tender and the liquid is nearly absorbed. Add and stir in the mashed bananas. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Curried Vegan meatloaf

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/14610/curried-meatloaf/

If you enjoy meatloaf and love the flavor of curry, then this is recipe will hit the spot.

Serves: 4

1 lb. Vegetarian Meat
1/2 c. Panko bread crumbs or quick oats
1/3 c. chopped scallions
1/3 c. chopped bell peppers
3 Tbsp. - 1 3/4 tsp. Ketchup
1 3/4 tsp. Curry powder
3/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
5/8 egg* egg substitute

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together ground turkey, oats, scallions, ketchup, egg, curry powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Shape meatloaf to fit into a 4x2 in loaf pan. Placing into a large shallow glass pan.

3. Bake according to directions on package.

Coffee Talk...Episode 1

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Hello and welcome to "Living Better Cafe", Coffee talk web based food blog interaction talk show. I Katrina Smith you're creator/ admin of "Living Better cafe". I want to introduce you to this very first episode of Coffee Talk, and I hope you all enjoy! Please do not forget to turn into"Living Better Cafe" on Friday's. 

Happy journey to living better,

Katrina Smith

Banana-coconut butter

When you taste this recipe you will not go back to, eating Peanut butter again.

Serves: varies

4 oz. Margarine
3 eggs, beaten
4 lg. Bananas
1 1/4 c. Pure cane sugar
1 1/4 c. Shredded coconut flakes
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice

Directions:

1. Cream together margarine and sugar.

2. In medium size mixing bowl add in eggs, lemon juice, coconut, and mashed bananas.

3. Combine together well in a metal mixing bowl.

4. Place the mixing bowl in a saucepan of water on the stove, over medium heat. Stir until mixture becomes thick.

You can say good ridden to PB, and Hello to Banana-coconut butter.

Living Better Suggestions:

* spiff up a sandwich. Like, opting out peanut butter.
* Jazz up any dessert. Like, cakes, donuts and ect.

Reuben Macaroni and cheese

Adapted from:  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/228633/reuben-mac-and-cheese/

If you love Reuben sandwiches why not enjoy it with a twist.

Serves: 5

2 slices rye bread, torn
3 Tbsp. -1 tsp. panko bread crumbs
5/8 (16 oz.) pkg. Macaroni noodles
1 Tbsp. - 2-1/2 tsp. margarine
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. -1-1/2 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1 Tbsp. - 2-1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
3 c. hot milk
1-3/4 c. - 2 Tbsp. shredded Swiss cheese, or more to taste - divided
3/4 c. 3 Tbsp. sauerkraut, drained (reserve juice)
5 oz. deli sliced corn beef
5 oz. deli sliced turkey
1 Tbsp. - 2-1/2 teaspoons Margarine, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Place margarine in a 2-qt glass casserole dish.

2. Place torn rye bread into a blender and pulse several times to make crumbs; combine rye crumbs with panko crumbs in a bowl and set aside.

3. Bring a large dutch oven pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles and set aside.

4. Melt 2 Tbsp. Margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, about for 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; stir in spicy mustard. Remove from heat, stir in flour until smooth, and gradually whisk in milk. Sauce will thicken. Whisk 1 3/4 c. Swiss cheese into the sauce, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir sauerkraut with about 1 tablespoon of reserved juice and corned beef, turkey into the cheese sauce.

5. Transfer cooked noodles to the prepared casserole dish and pour in the sauce; stir to combine. Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese in an even layer over the top.

6. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about for 20 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and set the oven to broil.

7. Stir 3 tablespoons melted margarine into the reserved rye and panko crumbs until thoroughly combined and sprinkle top of casserole with rye crumb mixture. Return to oven and broil until the crumbs are golden brown, about for 2 more minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent dish from burning.