Spray-n-Wash

I just have to say, I could not live without this fine product. Keeps my girls lighter colored clothes clean. I have tried many things, but this has worked the best. A keeper for sure :)

A Note About Sucanat

Sucanat (a contraction of "Sugar Cane Natural") is non-refined cane sugar. Unlike refined and processed white sugar, Sucanat retains its molasses content; it is essentially pure dried sugar cane juice. The juice is extracted by mechanical processes, heated and cooled at which point the small brown grainy crystals are formed. Sucanat is generally accepted as a substitute for brown sugar. Unlike regular brown sugar, sucanat is grainy instead of crystalline. Of all major sugars derived from sugar cane, Sucanat (not a "processed" sugar) ranks the highest in nutritional

value, containing a smaller proportion of sucrose than white cane sugar. However, Sucanat (in common with all sugars) is not a significant source of any nutrient apart from simple carbohydrates. Sucanat may be confused with turbinado sugar, however; the two are fundamentally different. Turbinado sugar contains only a traceamount of its original molasses content, making it similar to refined sugar except with a golden color and a hint of molasses flavor. Sucanat, on the other hand, retains its full molasses content and flavor, thus making it, as stated above, pure dried cane juice. Its grainy form also contrasts with the clear, crystalline form of turbinado.

You can use Sucanat cup for cup as you would Brown Sugar.

Sucanat Popcorn Puffs

Here is a delicious snack. It is a bit different than the original caramel popcorn, but just plain ol' yummy!

1 bag Corn Puffs

1 box Corn or Rice Chex

Mix together in a large bowl

3 c. sucanat

3 cubes butter

1/3 c. half half

1/4 c. honey

Bring to a boil and boil 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add:

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp soda

This will foam and become very fluffy. Pour onto puffs and chex and mix until evenly coated. Let dry for about 30 minutes. *If you let the mixure boil for 6 minutes instead of 4, the candy coating with dry out to be crispy instead of chewy.

Go ahead and give it a try today....and try not to eat it all in one sitting :)

I'm Back :)

I am finally back after the better part of 1 year. My computer crashed in June and with the economy the way it is and whatnot, took me this long to get a new one. I will be posting all my delicious healthy recipes (for the most part....if there is a really good one that is not all that healthy, I love sharing good recipes!). Thanks for checking up on me.