Why buy when you can make?

Enclosed are several great recipes for products we use almost everyday. See how much money you can save by making these for yourself!

SALT SUBSTITUTE
3 broken bay leaves
3 tsp. dry minced onion
2 tsp. crushed dried rosemary
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tsp. rubbed sage
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 t. lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 t. pepper

Place ingredients into blender or food processor and process until finely ground. Store in salt shaker and use instead of salt.


TACO SEASONING MIX
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 garlic salt
1/2 t. oregano

Mix together. This will equal one package of the store bought kind.


PANCAKE AND BISQUICK BRAND MIX
8 c. wheat flour
1/3 c. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cream of tarter

Mix together and store in air-tight container. For pancakes add 1 egg to 3/4 c. mix, 1/2 Tbsp. oil, and enough milk to make the consistency you want.


HOMEMADE BAKING POWDER
2 c. arrowroot powder (can be purchased at organic or health food store)
2 c. cream of tartar
1 c. baking soda
Sift together until blended.


EGG SUBSTITUTE
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. milk
Equals 1 egg. Can use in any baking recipe like cakes or cookies.


HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
2 vanilla beans
1 oz. alcohol (vodka, rum, brandy, or cognac)
Slit the beans lengthwise to inner seed. Place whole beans in small glass jar with alcohol. Let stand for 2-3 weeks. Strain.


HOMEMADE VINEGAR
One gallon of fresh apple cider
Place gallon in warm dark place without a lid on the jar. You may want to place a clean cloth over the opening to keep the dirt out. Let it cure for 7-8 weeks. If not cured completely sit to cure another week or so. If film forms on cider, skim or strain your vinegar.