Sunday, June 25, 2023

Product Review - Hurrikane Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit

We have been getting a bunch of products to review lately, thanks to our followers and subscribers. This particular review is on the Hurrikane Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit. I do have a bag sealer that I use frequently but thought this jar sealer would be more convenient because it's small and takes up no space. Rhonda recently reviewed the Foodsaver, if you are interested read about it here → Product Review - FoodSaver V4400.

The original test I made was with lettuce. I had some cut-up leftover romaine lettuce and put it in a jar.

I used the wide-mouthed sealer along with the handheld pump. It worked well and sealed quickly. After I sealed the jar, I held the jar up by the lid to make sure it was sealed and put it in the refrigerator to test how long it would stay fresh before turning brown. After 4 days in the jar, it looked as good as it did when I sealed the jar.

Here's how it works ⮟

Package includes:

1 Wide Mouth Sealer
1 Regular Mouth Sealer
1 Electric Vacuum Pump
3 Wide-mouth Mason Jar Lids
3 Regular-mouth Mason Jar Lids
3 Wide-mouth Bands
3 Regular-mouth Bands
1 USB Charging Cable
Manual

The product is environmentally safe. It's BPA-free, non-toxic, and tasteless. Easy to clean by hand, dishwasher safe.

It's portable and rechargeable. With a one-touch switch button, easy to use and fast, Only need 3-5 Seconds to vacuum air.

Vacuum storage can create an airtight barrier, blocking moisture and oxygen to extend freshness and locking flavors and nutrients, helping foods fresh up to 5X longer.

Do you have a vacuum sealer? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below.

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Kelly

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Monday, June 19, 2023

National Rose Month 2023

June is National Rose Month. It’s the ideal month to celebrate them as they’re in full bloom during this season. Roses have long held a special place in everyone’s hearts and hold a prominent place in history as well. They have been used to show affection towards another person or as symbols in wars, weddings, etc. In the United States, the rose is a state flower of five states. This beautiful flower has surely earned its place in everyone’s minds and hearts.

Mama Sassy has a beautiful rose bush that has 2 different colored roses.

Here's a little history of National Rose Month

It's celebrated annually to recognize its beauty, popularity, and symbolism. The flower has over 300 species as well as different sizes and colors. Most species of roses are native to Asia, with other species originating from Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. The first rose in America is believed to have been found in modern-day Colorado, As for the most common garden roses found today, they date back to 18th-century China.

It was at the beginning of the 20th century that a part of the White House property, which was used for stables, was transformed into a rose garden, although it houses more than just roses. National Rose Month was first observed in 1959. It was only around three decades later that President Ronald Reagan officially made the rose the national flower of the USA.

The rose has been used for a variety of purposes. It serves as an inspiration for artists. The flower is beautiful and fragrant and is widely used as an ornamental garden indoor or outdoor plant, as well as decoration, food, medicinal purposes, or even in aromatherapy and commercial perfumery.

The rose is more than just a pretty flower and is packed with medicinal properties. The petals contain polyphenols and antioxidants that help to protect the body from cell damage. Moreover, the polyphenols in rose tea aid in reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cognitive diseases.

Fascinating Facts about Roses

The oldest living rose is 1,000 years old. This impressively enduring rose grows on a wall on the Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany.

You can eat roses. Their petals are edible and rose water (made from soaking the petals in water) is often added to jellies or jams, or is used as flavoring in Indian and Chinese dishes. Roses also grow a berry-shaped fruit called rose hips. The fruit can be orange, red, dark purple, or even black. Rose hips are packed with vitamin C and can be used in cocktails or dried to create a refreshing tea.

Each Rose Color has a Different Meaning

Red roses symbolize love and romance.

Pink roses exude grace and elegance.

The yellow rose represents friendship and cheer.

White roses signify sympathy, which is why you might often see them at funerals. However, white roses can also represent purity, spirituality, and innocence.

Orange represents enthusiasm.

The Most Expensive Rose Sold for Millions of Dollars

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but would have a much lower price tag. Famous rose breeder David Austin spent 15 years and $5 million breeding a rare rose variety that he called Juliet. The Juliet rose sold for $15.8 million in 2006, making it the world's most expensive rose cultivar.

Rhonda's yellow long-stem rose bush

National Rose Month Timeline

1867 - Hybrid Tea Rose makes its debut.

1913 - First Lady Ellen Wilson starts the Rose Garden at the White House.

1959 - Rose Queen Arlene Hennessey of Bayonne, New Jersey is crowned the Rose Queen in honor of National Rose Month.

1986 - National Flower of the U.S. The rose becomes the official national flower of the U.S.

How to celebrate National Rose Month

Plant a rose.
Visit a rose garden.
Gift a rose.

To be honest, I do not have roses in my yard. Do have roses in your yard? we'd love to hear from you in the comments below.

Keep it sassy,

Kelly

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Ideas for Celebrating Father's Day

Not sure what to do for Father's Day 2023? You can throw dad a pizza party at home, make a Father's Day craft, or make a DIY card, there are plenty of creative things to do for Father's Day. Just check out our list of these top 10 Father's Day ideas.

Trust us, these unique Father's Day ideas will help make celebrating Dad a blast.

Spoil him with breakfast in bed - Mothers aren't the only parent that likes to have breakfast in bed. Whip up his favorite breakfast foods and serve them on a tray with his favorite beverage.
Conduct an indoor scavenger hunt and watch Dad try to figure out clues around the house, leading up to his present. Organize Zen with Magan has some great ideas.
Have a pizza party - Everyone loves pizza. Make or buy some premade pizza dough and put different toppings in bowls and have Dad and the kids decorate it! Here's a wonderful grilled pizza recipe to try Perfect Grilled Pizza.
Do a blindfolded beer taste test - Go to your nearest grocery store and grab 6 different kinds of beer, varying in style and flavors. Then, blindfold Dad and see if he can guess which one is which! My hubby would love this idea.
Throw some axes in the backyard - Grab a hatchet and stand back at least 6 feet away from a wooden target or tree trunk. Hold the ax's handle with two hands, wind it up behind your head, and throw it straight to release. Pro tip: Watch YouTube videos to perfect your throwing technique before you start!
Go bowling - Hit up your local bowling alley for some old-fashioned fun.
Play mini-golf - If Dad is a regular Tiger Woods, hit up the local mini-golf course together.
Take a scenic route - If you are lucky enough to live in an area with mountains, rivers, and canyons, consider taking a long drive instead of hiking. Dad will still get to see the beauty of nature and have some great car ride conversations!
Visit an arcade - Almost everyone does their gaming at home these days, which is what makes going to the arcade such a blast. He’ll be reminded of his childhood playing pinball, Pac-Man, or another not-so-forgotten favorite.
Go to a sports game - It's baseball season! Find a game to attend, whether it's the majors, minors, or just the local softball league playing down the street. A game’s still a game, no matter where it’s played.

Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure Dad will love it.

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Kelly

Sassy Silver Sisters

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Monday, June 5, 2023

June is National Country Cooking Month - Enjoy these 10 Recipes

Did you know that June was National Country Cooking Month? Me neither. This is a perfect opportunity to try something new or make an old family favorite. The summer is a time most families spend taking a vacation or visiting relatives and that's when we can savor some good ole country cooking.

Country cooking is often known as comfort food such as fried chicken, green beans with bacon and we can't forget the biscuits. There's a lot of heart and soul that goes into those meals and they bring back memories. We can pass the recipes and techniques down from generation to generation.

How can we observe Country Cooking Month? You can eat at restaurants that serve country-style foods such as Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Country Cookin restaurant, Paula Deen's Lady and Sons, Bojangles Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits, or Country Kitchen. Check your area for some southern or country cooking cuisine.

How about cooking up some of these Southern classics:

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes ← Click for the recipe

photo by GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING: RISHON HANNERS;
PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY

Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings ← Click for the recipe

photo by GREG DUPREE; PROP STYLING: MINDI SHAPIRO LEVINE;
FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Mama's Fried Chicken ← Click for the recipe

photo by Southern Living

Fresh Peach Cobbler ← Click for the recipe

photo by Southern Living

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding ← Click for the recipe

photo by Jennifer Davick

Fried Shrimp-and-Okra Po'Boys ← Click for the recipe

photo by ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE;
FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL

Smokey Mountain Brunswick Stew ← Click for the recipe

photo by Southern Living

Chicken Fried Steak ← Click for the recipe

PHOTO: IAIN BAGWELL; STYLING: ANNETTE JOSEPH

Hummingbird Cake Recipe ← Click for the recipe

photo by VICTOR PROTASIO; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE;
FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Recipe ← Click for the recipe

photo by IAIN BAGWELL

Whatever you decide to do, eat at a restaurant or fix it yourself, just sit and savor the delicious food.

Do you have a family favorite you'd like to share? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you.

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Kelly

Sassy Silver Sisters

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Monday, May 29, 2023

TAZO Passion Herbal Tea Product Review

As I was looking for ways to lower my blood pressure, I read that hibiscus tea might help, after reading about the benefits of TAZO Passion Herbal Tea, I thought I'd give it a try.

Well, I was in a hurry to grab some and this is what I found at Weis Grocery Store for $3.99, TAZO Passion Herbal Tea.

Nice packaging!

Ingredients are hibiscus flower, Natural flavor, citric acid, licorice root, orange peel, cinnamon, rose hips, lemongrass, hibiscus, and elderberry extract for color.

I poured hot water over the tea bag into the cup and the color immediately starts to come out. It says to steep for 5 minutes.

I took the tea bag and put in a second cup to see what would happen. There is still color but a little weaker.

So, I tasted the first cup after letting it steep for 5 minutes as required. I heard no longer or it gets bitter.

My thoughts are...

It is very tangy/tart without sugar or honey. I decide to put the two cups together and cool. Then I added honey.

I liked it cooled and with honey. I did put about a tablespoon of honey to even out the tartness.

Final review...

Yes, I like it. I will be using this tea as a refreshing cool drink and not warm. It did not lower my blood pressure like I was hoping but maybe if I drink it daily?

If you are a tea drinker, this is a good one! If you want it sweet, add real honey after it has cooled and you will get those good nutrients from that as well.

When or if you try this tea, let us know what you think! Comment below.

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Cathy

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Memorial Day BBQ Menu

Memorial Day is around the corner and we have a fantastic menu for you! They are rather quick and easy recipes you will love. Put these in your rotation for the summer gatherings.

Cathy's Chicken BBQ and Coleslaw Recipes ← Click the link for the recipe

Use that slow cooker for an easy and delicious chicken BBQ that everyone will be talking about.

Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit fromachefskitchen.com

Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans is an easy and delicious way to make ordinary canned baked beans taste as though you made them from scratch! click the link ↑

Deviled Eggs Recipe ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit spendwithpennies.com

This classic deviled eggs recipe is so easy to make as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a healthy snack!

Cucumbers with Dill ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit Taste of Home

Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree.

Red White and Blue Margarita ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit midnightmixologist.com

Very festive and great for a batch recipe - Make a lot of each color and put it in the freezer to hold, salt the glasses, and when guests come over use an ice cream scoop to layer the colors. Yummy!

Patriotic Berry Trifle ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit Food Network

Super easy, beautiful, and delicious! Who doesn't like trifles?

Do you have some summer recipes you'd like to share? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you!

Happy Memorial Day and keep it sassy,

Kelly

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche Recipe Review

Do you get sick of eating the same old thing for dinner? I surely do. As I was looking in the frig for some dinner inspiration, I found I had some leftover broccoli and some eggs. So I thought maybe Quiche would do the trick.

I went to the trusty interweb and there were lots of recipes and they looked good, but I didn't have all the ingredients on hand. Plus, I wanted a crustless recipe since my husband is trying not to eat so much gluten. I came across this recipe, Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche. This recipe makes the quiche high protein and low carb. If you are watching your sugars, as I am, that is exactly what you need to eat.

Amazingly I had all the ingredients.

That narrowed down how I choose the recipe. I did add a bit of onion which was not on the list. Since my broccoli was fresh, I put a little butter, chopped onion, and the broccoli in a pan and cooked it until the broccoli was cooked a little. I also added a little pepper too and used some whole milk.

Otherwise, I followed the instructions. It was easy to make.

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Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time1 hr 10 mins

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Servings: slices

Ingredients

1 lb. frozen broccoli florets
4 oz. bacon
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp seasoning salt*
4 oz. shredded medium cheddar, divided

Instructions

Take the broccoli florets out of the freezer so they can begin to thaw. Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-low heat until very brown and crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and pour off most of the grease from the skillet.
Turn the heat under the skillet up to medium-high and add the broccoli florets. Sauté them in the residual bacon grease until they are no longer frozen. Transfer the broccoli to a cutting board. Roughly chop the florets into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan, and seasoning salt.
Coat a 9-inch pie plate in non-stick spray (or butter, if you prefer). Place the chopped broccoli in the dish along with half of the shredded cheddar. Crumble the bacon over top. Stir the broccoli, cheddar, and bacon together.
Place the pie plate on a baking sheet for easy transport in and out of the oven. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the bacon, broccoli, and cheddar into the dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar.
Bake the crustless quiche for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is puffed and it is golden brown around the edges. Let the crustless quiche cool slightly before slicing it into eight pieces and serving.

Nutrition

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My husband loved it. It was enough for us to have two dinners. I thought it turned out well and I would make it again.

Do you make quiche? If so, do you use a crust or not?

Until next time,

Rhonda – The Middle Sister

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