Have you ever used coconut oil?

Ever used Coconut Oil? I have. Just started within the past couple of months. It is awesome. Really, it is.

Frying bacon? use this oil! Even in the microwave. It makes the most delicious bacon in the world! After using it awhile, I tried a canola olive oil blend and YUK! ALL I TASTED was the oil, not the bacon. Never again! I now always use coconut oil to fry bacon.

Scrambling eggs? use this oil! In place of butter, it is great.

Making toast? use this oil! Try it in place of butter. Oh, my, but it is good.

Along with tasting great, there are many other uses as well.

I have put it on my arms and it is the BEST moisturizer. My skin is really dry and it just soaks right in AND I can tell the difference several days later.

Some people say it improves memory and brain function. While I myself have no scientific evidence of this, I do feel that I remember things more easily and do not stumble over my words so much.
But, hey, don't take my word for it! Try it yourself!

And right now, if you purchase $25 or more from Amazon, you get free shipping. That is a deal, considering how high shipping has gotten and the weight to ship oil.

Have a try for yourself. Then come back and leave me a comment letting me know how it worked for you!

If you have used coconut oil, please leave a comment to let us know how it works for you! And all the ways you have found to use it!

Chili Cream Cheese Dip | The Girl Who Ate Everything

Chili Cream Cheese Dip | The Girl Who Ate Everything:

'via Blog this'

Chili Cream Cheese Dip

1 (8 oz) block of softened cream cheese
1 (15 oz) can of high quality chili ( I like Hormel or Dennison )

Warm ingredients until blended in a pot on the stove or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Serve with corn chips (Fritos).

Santa Hat Brownies

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The Autocrat: Cleaning Cupcake Pans with Dryer Sheets

The Autocrat: Cleaning Cupcake Pans

 Found this dryer sheet idea for cleaning. Yes, dryer sheets! Try it!

From The Autocrat blog: My cupcake pans have taken a beating over the past few weeks … they were getting pretty nappy.  {Under the Table and Dreaming} showcased {THIS} dryer sheet idea on her Facebook page.  You read that right! DRYER SHEETS!  I cleaned my cupcakes pans with dryer sheets and they look a million times better.  I didn’t even have to scrub very hard and it was very quick. 

The Autocrat: Cleaning Cupcake Pans
 Found this dryer sheet idea for cleaning. Yes, dryer sheets! Try it!
From The Autocrat blog: My cupcake pans have taken a beating over the past few weeks … they were getting pretty nappy.  {Under the Table and Dreaming} showcased {THIS} dryer sheet idea on her Facebook page.  You read that right! DRYER SHEETS!  I cleaned my cupcakes pans with dryer sheets and they look a million times better.  I didn’t even have to scrub very hard and it was very quick. 

SUMMERTIME PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE

A friend asked for this recipe. It is awesome. I won't be having any as I have been low-carbing for the past 5 months. I have lost 25 pounds! Love it!


SUMMERTIME PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE

(another 'cool' summertime cake - needs refrigeration)

1 box cake mix

1 lg. box instant vanilla pudding

1 lg. can crushed pineapple

1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip

1 can coconut

Make cake mix according to directions on box. Bake in an oblong pan (13 x 9 inches) that has been sprayed with Pam. After cake has cooled, punch with fork and pour pineapple and juice over top of cake. Mix pudding according to directions and pour over pineapple. Spread Cool Whip over pudding. Top with coconut.