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Soda Crackers (like Grandma used to make)4 cups flour
1 cup butter (or margarine)
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon saltWork the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or fork. Next, stir the vinegar, baking soda, and salt into the milk, and add this to the butter-flour mixture.Form the dough into a ball. Roll out very thin. Lightly score the dough in the size of the cracker you desire. (I`ve come up with an easy way to do this. I roll out the dough directly onto a flat baking sheet. Next, placing a ruler on the dough, I perforate the dough along the side of the ruler with a fork. Sometimes I make squares, sometimes diamonds. I think you could cut out the crackers with cookie cutters for special occasions, but you will have a lot of waste unless you gather up the fragments and re-roll and re-cut them.)Now bake the crackers at 375 degrees F for about 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp. The crackers should not get too brown, just a sprinkling of brown on top.

Light corn syrup substitute
Light Corn Syrup Substitute2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarDash of saltCombine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides (Upload by user)

Chocolate syrup
Chocolate Syrup1 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup1 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extractCombine all ingredients, except vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and boil fo (Upload by user)

Chocolate-covered frozen bananas
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas4 ripe bananas, peeled8 wooden Popsicle sticks1 tablespoon vegetable shortening6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or butterscotch morselsCut bananas in half crosswise. Insert wooden stick in end of each and freeze. Melt over hot (not boi (Upload by user)

Cinnamon sugar
Cinnamon Sugar2 cups granulated sugar5 tablespoons cinnamonStir sugar and cinnamon together until completely mixed. Store in a tightly capped jar with a shaker top for up to 6 months.You can use this on cereal, French toast, in coffee, or for making cookies, such as Ger (Upload by user)

Any-flavor gelatin mix
* Any Flavor Gelatin Mix1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 envelope fruit drink powderCombine gelatine with fruit flavored drink powder (presweetened or use the amount of sugar required on package directions). Soften the gelatine mixture in 1 cup cold water for 5 minutes. Stir in (Upload by user)

Confectioners` sugar
Confectioners` Sugar1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cornstarchBlend sugar on highest speed of blender for two minutes. Add cornstarch to keep from packing. Store in an airtight container. (Upload by user)

Country butter
Country Butter3/4 cup Crisco� oil1 cup buttermilk1 pound margarine, softened2 teaspoons saltBlend all together in a large mixing bowl; whip until mixed well. Place in containers and refrigerate. Tastes like country butter.Makes 2 pounds and is delicious! (Upload by user)

Cream soda
Cream Soda6 tablespoons Vanilla Syrup2 tablespoons corn syrup6 ounces seltzer or club sodaCombine ingredients in a 12 ounce glass. Add ice and serve. (Upload by user)

Croutons
CroutonsuGarlic Croutons/u2 cloves garlic, halved*3 cups day old bread or rolls, cubed3 tablespoons butter, melted, or 3 tablespoons olive oilSaut? garlic in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet until tender. Add water, mixing well. Add bread cubes, tossing to coa (Upload by user)

Dried minced vegetables
Dried Minced Vegetables1 to 2 cups vegetables, finely chopped:    onions, mushrooms, red or green bell peppers,    scallions, carrots or celeryPreheat oven to 120 degrees F. Spread finely chopped vegetables in a thin layer on a cookie sheet. D (Upload by user)
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Dried tomatoes in olive oil
Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes1 1/2 cups olive oil2 teaspoons saltPreheat oven to 150 degrees F.Rinse tomatoes in warm water and pat dry. Cut lengthwise and place, cut side up, on a cake rack over a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Place rac (Upload by user)
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European-style marzipan
European Style Marzipan1 cup blanched whole almonds or    1 1/3 cups slivered almonds1 1/3 cups sifted confectioners` sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract or rose water2 tablespoons water2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners� sugar1 slightly beaten egg white (Upload by user)
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Food colors
Food ColorsuRed/u1 cup beets, fresh or cannedWater to cover2 teaspoons vinegarCover fresh beets with water and boil in an enamel or glass pan until barely done. Remove the beets and peel, slice, and chop them, reserving the juice. Return beets to the juice and soak (Upload by user)
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Fruit leather
Fruit Leather10 cups any fruit or berries, washed    and seeds or pits removed1 cup granulated sugarCombine fruit and sugar in a kettle and simmer over moderate heat until a thick, syrupy consistency is reached. Remove from heat and pur?e in a blender or foo (Upload by user)
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Gelatine dessert
Gelatine Dessert1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 cup granulated sugar1 3/4 cups fruit juice, fresh or frozen** If using pineapple, only use canned juice. DO NOT use fresh juice.Place gelatine in a pan and pour 1/2 cup of the fruit juice over the gelatin to soften. Wa (Upload by user)
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Gravy color and thickener
Gravy Color and Thickener(like Kitchen Bouquet)1/2 cup brown sugar2 cups waterPut brown sugar in a pan over low heat and let it burn or parch, slowly stirring all the time. When it turns a dark brown, add water and stir well, and then bottle.Use a few drops at a (Upload by user)
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