Yummy Fritters

Peppermint Body Lotion

Peppermint body Lotion  

 ¼ tsp borax

1 tsp beeswax

1 tsp lanolin

2 tbsp petroleum jelly

5 tsp apricot kernel oil

4 tsp cold pressed sunflower oil

10 drops peppermint oil

Dissolve the borax in 2 tbsp boiling water. Melt the beeswax, lanolin, and petroleum with the apricot kernel and cold pressed sunflower oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat once the wax melts and stir well to blend. Add the borax solution, whisking as you do so. The lotion will turn white and thicken but keep whisking until cool. Then stir in the lavender oil. Store in a cool dark place.

Stove top Skillet Shortcake

Warm berries 'n dumplings whip up fast for a cozy dessert. For these casual treats, just a pan will do, going from kitchen stovetop to table with ease.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound frozen mixed berries
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium skillet, cook berries, lemon juice, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 11 to 13 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 2 tablespoons sugar; add melted butter and buttermilk. Stir until a moist dough forms. Dividing evenly, spoon 6 dollops of dough over fruit. Combine cinnamon and 1 tsp. sugar and sprinkle over dough.

3. Cover pan tightly with foil and cook over medium-low heat until dumplings are set and tops are dry to the touch, about 15 minutes.
Serve warm.

Real Raw Butter

Making real butter could not be easier.Place whole milk in the refrigerator for 24 hours in a clear container. When the cream rises to the top of the milk scoop it off. Put the cream into a stand mixer and mix on low until it thickens. Increase the speed slowly( so it stays in the bowl) until small yellow clumps form. Stop the mixer and pour off the butter milk into another container. Take the soft butter clumps out and press them together. Run the clump under cold water to get all the buttermilk off.
Mix in salt if desired. Press into a butter shape and refrigerate.