Cooking with Ellen

Thanks to Ms. Jeanne McWilliams from Starkville, Mississippi for sending me this wonderful recipe!
Apple Juice
Sliced Orange(s)
Red Hots
Heat. Can use your crock pot to keep it hot for an extended period of time.
I have used powdered cinnamon when I was out of red hots.

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Embarrass Yourself-Mark your calendar every time you exercise. Seeing your motivation, (or lack thereof) in black & white helps keep you going. Tape goals to your bathroom mirror or refrigerator to remember what you promised yourself.
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4-6 slices bacon (can use turkey bacon to make it a little “healthier”)
1/2 medium to large cabbage, sliced in thick slices
1 medium to large onion, thinly sliced (yellow or white)
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Fry bacon and pour off most of bacon grease, leaving only enough to cost the bottom of the skillet well [...]

Chocolate or White candy coating (ex: Almond Bark, Candiquik, etc)
Pretzel sticks, Piroulines, Peppermint sticks, Biscotti, etc to dip
Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Dip treats in half-way. Allow to cool (placing tall dipped items in a small vase or cup helps them keep a round shape).
Drizzle with chocolate coating of the opposite color (using an [...]